Executive Biography

Jeff Wachtel: Finding Great Talent, Building Great Stories, Creating Lasting Value

Throughout my career in media and entertainment, I have had the opportunity to lead networks and studios, develop and champion distinctive scripted programming, work with extraordinary creative talent, and build businesses in the United States and internationally. From USA Network and NBCUniversal to Universal Cable Productions and my work today at Future Shack, I remain passionate about bringing together creativity, strategy, talent, and commercial opportunity while continuing to embrace new challenges. I am grateful for the experiences, relationships, and lessons that have shaped my journey and look forward to contributing that perspective to organizations pursuing meaningful growth and innovation. Here is my biography.

Daniel “Dan” Needham: Connecting People and Strategy to Build What’s Next

After more than four decades of professional experience, including 26 years with Nucor Corporation and executive leadership across finance, operations, commercial strategy, and organizational development, I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships, and lessons that have shaped my career. As I move into this next chapter focused on board service, leadership development, coaching, and giving back, I look forward to connecting with organizations and leaders where my experience can help create lasting value. Here is my biography.

Jose Romo: Building Stronger Organizations Through Accountability, Strategic Insight, and Solutions-Focused Leadership

After approximately three decades of professional experience in government administration, grants and contracts management, public safety, community governance, and organizational leadership, I am excited to continue applying what I have learned to new board and advisory opportunities. My career with the City of San Diego, together with my HOA, civic committee, and community leadership experience, has reinforced my commitment to accountability, thoughtful problem-solving, and meaningful service. I look forward to bringing that perspective to organizations where strong governance and strategic leadership can make a lasting difference. Here is my biography.

Dr. Timothy Smith, PhD, PhD, ALM, CRNA, APRN: Transforming Experience into Strategy, and Strategy into Lasting Impact

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving as a healthcare practitioner, academic leader, university president, entrepreneur, consultant, and investor. Each chapter has strengthened my belief that experience creates its greatest value when it is shared in service of others, and I look forward to bringing that perspective to organizations seeking strategic leadership, sustainable growth, and meaningful impact. Here is my biography.

Jérôme Birot: Transforming Technology, Empowering People, Creating Enduring Value

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting a career of nearly three decades across telecommunications, technology leadership, cloud-native transformation, 5G, AI-driven automation, and international board and advisory work. From leading major technology transformations at TELUS to contributing to the industry through ATIS and NGMN and now advising organizations through B² Advisory, I remain passionate about helping boards and leadership teams navigate complex technology decisions, build resilient organizations, and create sustainable value.

Yvette McCullough: Empowering People Through Compassion, Advocacy, Resilience, and Meaningful Connection

Throughout more than 30 years of professional experience, my journey has taken me across human services, behavioral health, education, customer service, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Each chapter has strengthened my commitment to helping people overcome challenges, build resilience, access meaningful resources, and create greater stability in their lives. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I am proud to share more about the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Chase Wood: Building Strong Organizations, Developing People, and Turning Vision into Lasting Value

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead teams and organizations across construction, real estate development, engineering, and business operations while contributing to boards, advisory initiatives, and projects both in the United States and internationally. These experiences have reinforced my passion for building strong organizations, developing people, creating effective strategies, and helping businesses turn their vision into lasting results. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory leadership, I am excited to share more about the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

James Thomas: Building Smarter Systems, Stronger Teams, and Better Outcomes

After approximately 40 years working across technology leadership, AI, cloud computing, software engineering, privacy, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, I’m grateful for the experiences, organizations, and people that have shaped my professional journey. As I look toward the next chapter of my career and opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I’m excited to bring those lessons forward to organizations navigating innovation, transformation, and growth. Here is my biography.

Patrick Davis: Decades of Experience, A Continued Appetite for Challenge

After more than 38 years working across public affairs, strategic communications, government, consulting, business leadership, and nonprofit governance, I remain energized by opportunities to take on new challenges and contribute what I have learned along the way. My career has taken me from the White House and federal government to national organizations, entrepreneurship, consulting, and the boardroom, and each experience has reinforced the importance of relationships, communication, sound strategy, and showing up ready to contribute. As I continue exploring opportunities to serve organizations through board and advisory leadership, I wanted to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Mitch Anderson: Turning Experience into Insight, and Insight into Impact

I am pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting approximately four decades of leadership experience across agribusiness, executive management, operations, sales, procurement, strategic planning, and organizational growth. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead talented teams, guide organizations through significant change and growth, and contribute to industry and community organizations, and I look forward to applying those experiences to meaningful board and advisory opportunities.

Elliott Burnside: Leadership Built on Experience, Accountability, and Results

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead, advise, and transform organizations across transportation, logistics, maritime shipping, industrial services, construction, automotive retail, and international business. From operational leadership to CEO and President roles, restructuring assignments, and advisory work, those experiences have reinforced my belief in accountability, strong teams, disciplined execution, and sharing what we learn with others. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to applying that experience to organizations seeking practical leadership and strategic perspective. Here is my biography.

Daniel Lee, MD: Challenge Assumptions, Follow the Evidence, Advance the Science

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career that has taken me from military medicine and psychiatry to the FDA, global pharmaceutical clinical development, scientific research, and independent consulting. Throughout that journey, I have remained committed to rigorous science, transparent and ethical leadership, and advancing innovative treatments that can make a meaningful difference for patients, particularly across CNS and psychiatric conditions. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to bringing these experiences to organizations navigating complex scientific, clinical, regulatory, and strategic challenges.

M. Barry Bausano: Global Perspective, Disciplined Risk-Taking, Leadership with Purpose

Over more than four decades in global finance, I have had the opportunity to work as an investor, hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, operating executive, CEO, board director, and advisor across some of the world’s leading financial institutions. Those experiences have shaped my perspective on leadership, risk, governance, strategy, and the importance of remaining intellectually engaged throughout every stage of a career. I am pleased to share a closer look at my professional journey and the perspective I hope to continue bringing to boards and organizations. Here is my biography.

Megan Davidson: Transforming Organizations by Connecting People, Strategy, and Performance

Throughout more than 22 years of leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to work across human capital, operations, enterprise strategy, transformation, commercial functions, risk, and organizational leadership in complex global businesses. From helping organizations navigate significant change to leading teams across countries and cultures, I’ve learned that lasting performance comes from connecting people, strategy, and execution. As I continue this next chapter of my career and explore opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership principles that have shaped my journey. Here is my biography.

Kristy Berry: Building Exceptional Organizations Through Exceptional Experiences

Throughout nearly three decades of leadership, I have had the opportunity to help build, scale, transform, and lead organizations across healthcare, wellness, premium services, and international markets. My career has reinforced my belief that sustainable growth comes from aligning strategy, people, operations, financial discipline, and exceptional customer experiences. As I continue expanding my work with boards and organizations navigating growth and transformation, I wanted to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my leadership journey. Here is my biography.

James De Leo: Challenge Assumptions, Discover Opportunities, Create Solutions

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, which reflects the journey I have taken across education, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, business, digital strategy, community service, and board consulting. Each chapter of my career has strengthened my commitment to continuous learning, thoughtful leadership, candid communication, and helping people and organizations turn meaningful ideas into achievable goals. I look forward to continuing to build relationships, contribute new perspectives, and create positive impact through future board and advisory opportunities.

Larry Gitlin: Building Businesses, Connecting Innovation, and Turning Strategy Into Sustainable Growth

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of business development, operations, technology, media, telecommunications, automotive, and digital innovation. From the early days of Internet streaming and content delivery to building businesses, creating strategic partnerships, developing new revenue opportunities, and helping organizations navigate changing markets, I have always been motivated by turning ideas into meaningful business results. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying these experiences to help organizations grow, innovate, and make better strategic decisions. Here is my biography.