Executive Biography

Joseph Jeffries: Building Great Businesses, Growing Great Leaders, and Creating Lasting Enterprise Value

After more than 40 years of leading growth, transformation, and operational excellence across some of the nation's leading retail organizations, I'm excited to share my executive biography. As I transition into board service, I look forward to leveraging my experience in retail, omnichannel strategy, mergers and acquisitions, operational leadership, and executive mentoring to help organizations create sustainable value and achieve long-term success. Here is my biography.

Nick Antoniadis: Driving Innovation, Accelerating Growth, and Transforming Healthcare Through Strategic Leadership

I'm pleased to share a closer look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership. Over the past 30+ years, I've had the opportunity to work across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare, helping organizations strengthen their commercial strategies, grow revenue, and bring innovative ideas to market. From leading established global brands to advising startups and entrepreneurs, I've always been passionate about building meaningful partnerships and helping businesses realize their potential. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience to organizations focused on innovation, strategic growth, and lasting impact. Here is my biography.

Sharon Barney: Building Stronger Organizations Through Strategic Leadership, Innovation, and Inclusive Excellence

I am pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career spanning four decades in construction, real estate development, financial management, technology, and organizational leadership. Throughout my journey, I have had the opportunity to help businesses grow, implement meaningful operational improvements, mentor professionals, and advocate for greater diversity and inclusion within the construction industry. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience, strategic perspective, and passion for helping organizations achieve their long-term vision.

Aleksandar Miletic: Driving Sustainable Growth Through Strategic Vision, Global Leadership, and a Commitment to Empowering Others

Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with exceptional teams across the global healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical technology industries, gaining valuable experience in strategy, finance, commercialization, and organizational leadership. My professional journey has reinforced my belief that meaningful success comes from continuous learning, helping others grow, and creating lasting value. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory roles, I'm excited to continue connecting with leaders and organizations that share a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Here is my biography.

Matthew Harris: Cybersecurity Executive, Healthcare Security Leader, AI Governance Strategist

I'm excited to share a little more about my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership. My career in cybersecurity, healthcare technology, AI governance, and enterprise risk management has reinforced my belief that strong security is fundamentally about protecting people, building trust, and helping organizations succeed. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to sharing my knowledge, supporting responsible innovation, and helping businesses build stronger, more resilient futures. Here is my biography.

Kimberly Holocher-Furletti: Bridging Strategy and Execution, Empowering Communities, and Leading with Purpose

I'm pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 25 years of experience in strategic consulting, business operations, technology, nonprofit governance, and community leadership. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to collaborate with inspiring organizations, lead meaningful initiatives, and help connect strategy with action to create lasting impact. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board service and strategic advisory leadership, I look forward to building new relationships and supporting organizations committed to innovation, responsible governance, and positive change.

Kelly O’Brien Vives: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Global Financial Services Executive, Brand Architect, Transformation Strategist, Board & Advisory Candidate

Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to work alongside exceptional teams at UBS, Wells Fargo Asset Management, and Allspring Global Investments, helping build brands, transform organizations, and create meaningful client experiences. From my early experiences in global financial services to helping build Allspring from the ground up, I've learned that lasting success comes from connecting people, strategy, technology, and creativity. As I continue my leadership journey and explore opportunities to contribute through corporate board and advisory service, I'm excited to share the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Shawn Cotter: Building Stronger Businesses Through Operational Excellence, Strategic Vision, and a Commitment to People

Throughout my 33-year career, I've had the opportunity to build and lead industrial service companies, work alongside exceptional teams, and navigate the challenges of business growth, operational leadership, and organizational change. From starting businesses to selling them to private equity and serving on corporate and fiduciary boards, every chapter has strengthened my belief in the importance of integrity, continuous learning, and strategic thinking. I'm excited to continue sharing my experience and contributing to organizations seeking sustainable growth and operational excellence. Here is my biography.

Toneisha Smith: Transformational Communications Leader, Global Brand Strategist, Healthcare & Technology Innovator, Board Advisor

I am excited to share my professional biography, reflecting 18 years of experience in strategic communications, global brand leadership, healthcare innovation, and business transformation. Throughout my career with organizations including Merck and Johnson & Johnson, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with exceptional teams, help bring groundbreaking innovations to life, and support initiatives that strengthen businesses and positively impact communities. As I continue expanding my involvement in board leadership and strategic advisory opportunities, I remain passionate about helping organizations navigate complexity, embrace innovation, and achieve sustainable growth. My guiding philosophy has always been to go the extra mile, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful difference.

Brendan Kane: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bestselling Author & Strategic Advisor

I'm pleased to share my executive biography, highlighting more than two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, former CEO, three-time bestselling author, and strategic advisor. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to build and lead companies, work with globally recognized brands, and help organizations navigate growth, technological disruption, and strategic transformation. As I explore new board and advisory opportunities, I remain passionate about helping leadership teams challenge assumptions, identify the right problems, and make decisions that create lasting impact.

Rebecca Kate Harston, Ph.D: Bridging Scientific Innovation, Strategic Leadership, and Purpose-Driven Growth to Advance Global Health

I'm excited to share my professional biography, highlighting my journey across biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, public health, and executive commercial strategy. Over the past 17 years, I've had the opportunity to work alongside talented teams, support scientific innovation, and help organizations navigate complex markets and pursue meaningful growth. As I continue expanding my work in strategic advisory and explore opportunities to contribute to boards and mission-driven organizations, I look forward to bringing my experience in science, business development, and enterprise leadership to new challenges. Here is my biography.

Brett Byers: Transforming Organizations Through People, Performance, and Purpose

I'm pleased to share a closer look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership philosophy over the past 35 years. From leading international operations and large-scale customer service organizations to driving sales growth, operational improvements, and employee development, I've learned that lasting success comes from investing in people and executing with purpose. As I explore opportunities to contribute to corporate boards and advisory teams, I look forward to sharing my experience and helping organizations achieve their strategic goals. Here is my biography.

Eleezeh Safarians, MBA, M.S: Transformational Healthcare & Life Sciences Executive Driving Innovation, Strategic Growth, and Operational Excellence

I am pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 32 years of experience in medical devices, biotechnology, genomics, and healthcare technology. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about building high-performing teams, transforming service organizations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving sustainable business growth. As I explore opportunities to contribute my expertise through corporate board and strategic advisory roles, I look forward to connecting with organizations that value innovation, purposeful leadership, and meaningful impact.

Eric Trembly: Engineering Excellence, Strategic Leadership, and Innovation Through Experience

I am pleased to share my professional biography, highlighting a career spanning 36 years in civil engineering, infrastructure development, technology, business operations, and executive leadership. From designing critical municipal infrastructure to leading engineering teams, supporting business growth, and serving on boards and community organizations, my journey has been shaped by continuous learning, collaboration, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference. As I continue expanding my involvement in board leadership, I look forward to bringing my experience, strategic perspective, and passion for innovation to organizations seeking sustainable growth and long-term success.

Gregory Smith, CPA, CMA: Driving Global Growth Through Financial Leadership, Strategic Vision, and the Power of Adaptability

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with exceptional teams and organizations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. From leading finance and operations for global brands to supporting innovative startups and serving on advisory boards, each experience has strengthened my belief in the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and purposeful leadership. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience in strategic growth, financial leadership, and corporate governance, I'm pleased to share more about my professional journey and the values that guide my work. Here is my biography.

Glen Antwiler: Building Businesses, Empowering People, and Turning Experience Into Lasting Impact

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build businesses, lead teams, advise executives, help organizations navigate growth, and experience entrepreneurship from startup through successful exit. After more than three decades in business leadership, sales, strategic growth, financial services, and the PEO and human capital space, I’m excited to continue applying those experiences to board and advisory opportunities where I can help growing organizations and their leaders succeed. I believe some of the greatest value of experience comes from sharing what you’ve learned with others, and I look forward to doing more of that in this next chapter. Here is my biography.

Yana Beranek: Empowering Global Growth Through Innovation, Human-Centered Leadership, and Strategic Transformation

I'm excited to share my professional biography, highlighting more than 20 years of experience in global business leadership, international expansion, customer experience, and technology innovation. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of building and mentoring talented teams, helping organizations grow across international markets, and guiding businesses through meaningful transformation. As I continue my journey in executive advisory and board leadership, I'm passionate about responsible AI adoption, human-centered innovation, and helping organizations achieve sustainable commercial success.