Executive Biography

Derek Pendlebury: Transforming Scientific Innovation into Sustainable Global Growth

After more than 40 years in the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and life sciences industries, I have had the privilege of leading global teams, driving business growth, commercializing innovative technologies, and contributing to the advancement of our industry. I am excited to share my professional biography, which reflects my leadership journey, international experience, industry contributions, and passion for helping organizations succeed.

Robert “Bert” Grimes: Leading with Purpose, Building Through Experience, and Empowering Others to Succeed

After more than 45 years in the energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, and infrastructure industries, I am proud to share my professional biography. My career has been built on leadership, project execution, team development, operational excellence, and a commitment to helping others succeed. As I begin this next chapter focused on board service, advisory opportunities, and mentorship, I look forward to continuing to contribute the knowledge and experience I've gained throughout my career.

Scott Woehl: Driving Intelligent Transformation at the Intersection of Healthcare, Data, and Innovation

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership, data strategy, and healthcare innovation. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and business, helping organizations navigate transformation and unlock value through analytics and automation. Here is my biography.

Daniel Ferguson: Helping People and Organizations Realize and Reach Their Full Potential

I am excited to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 20 years of experience in workforce development, organizational leadership, clean energy initiatives, civic engagement, education, and faith-based service. Throughout my career, I have been committed to helping people and organizations realize their full potential through strategic leadership, community impact, and sustainable growth. I am grateful for the opportunities to serve across multiple sectors and look forward to continuing to make a meaningful difference through leadership, governance, and service.

Dr. Gregory Baeker: Building Place-Based Cultural Economies and Resilient Communities

After nearly five decades working at the intersection of culture, urban planning, heritage, and economic development, I am honored to share my professional biography. My career has taken me from museums and heritage policy in Canada to international leadership roles with governments, UNESCO-related initiatives, and cultural development projects around the world. I remain passionate about helping communities, organizations, and leaders understand the power of culture, place, and strategic planning to create lasting impact.

Randy Fortner

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 43 years of executive leadership experience across healthcare, entrepreneurship, business development, acquisitions, and organizational growth. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead transformational initiatives, build successful companies, guide organizations through change, and work alongside exceptional teams and partners. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience and perspective to organizations focused on growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Morgan McBride: Bringing the People Perspective to Strategic Growth

I am excited to share my professional biography, which highlights more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, talent strategy, executive coaching, organizational development, and culture transformation across the communications, marketing, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping organizations grow by investing in their people, developing strong leaders, and aligning workforce strategies with business objectives. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board level, I look forward to bringing a people-centered perspective to strategic decision-making and organizational success.

Jessica Strom, RDH, MPA, MSF: Building Stronger Healthcare Organizations Through Compliance, Compassion, and Operational Excellence

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 25 years of experience in healthcare operations, compliance, governance, executive leadership, consulting, and education. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving community health centers, leading transformational projects, supporting organizations nationwide through compliance and operational improvement initiatives, and helping develop future healthcare leaders. I remain passionate about mission-driven work that strengthens healthcare organizations and improves access to quality care for the communities they serve.

Farhan Sharaff: Guiding Organizations with Wisdom, Discipline, and Global Perspective

I am pleased to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 35 years of leadership experience across global asset management, investment management, private banking, and institutional investing. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading investment organizations, overseeing significant assets, serving on boards, and working alongside exceptional professionals around the world. As I continue pursuing board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to helping organizations create sustainable growth and long-term value.

Rose Keravuori: Transforming Complexity into Strategic Opportunity Through Leadership, Diplomacy, and Vision

After nearly three decades of leadership across military, government, business, and international affairs, I have been fortunate to serve in roles that challenged me to lead through complexity, build strategic partnerships, manage risk, and help organizations achieve meaningful outcomes. From serving as a Brigadier General and Director of Intelligence at U.S. Africa Command to founding a consulting company and serving on advisory boards, my journey has been driven by a passion for service, leadership, and creating lasting impact. As I continue expanding my board and advisory work, I am excited to share more about my background, experiences, and commitment to helping organizations navigate growth and transformation. Here is my biography.

Jonathan Cameau: Helping People Realize Their Potential and Organizations Achieve Their Purpose

I am excited to share my executive biography, which highlights my journey through sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, coaching, and leadership. Over the past decade, I have been fortunate to help organizations grow, build meaningful relationships, develop teams, and create positive impact within the communities they serve. My passion has always been centered on helping people realize their potential while creating sustainable business success.

Mary Shaw: Creating Stronger Leaders, Stronger Cultures, and Stronger Organizations

After more than 40 years leading talent, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce transformation initiatives across global organizations including Harvard Business Publishing, BlackBerry, Ricoh Canada, and Stelco, I am honored to share my professional biography. My career has been dedicated to helping organizations build stronger leaders, develop talent, and create cultures that support long-term success. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying my experience to help organizations navigate growth, change, and strategic transformation.

Dean Milligan: Transforming Operations, Elevating Performance, and Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Strategic Leadership

After more than 35 years of leading operational transformation, revenue growth initiatives, customer experience improvements, and financial performance across the healthcare industry, I am honored to share my executive biography. Throughout my career, I have focused on helping organizations navigate change, improve performance, build strong teams, and create sustainable value for customers and stakeholders. I remain passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and supporting organizations through strategic growth and governance opportunities.

Jeffrey Kommor: Driving Performance, Developing People, and Delivering Sustainable Growth

After more than 41 years in the automotive industry, I am proud to share my executive biography highlighting my journey through sales leadership, fleet operations, mobility solutions, organizational development, and strategic business growth. Throughout my career with Chrysler, FCA, and Stellantis, I have had the privilege of leading exceptional teams, driving transformational initiatives, and contributing to the success of one of the world's leading automotive organizations. As I explore corporate board opportunities, I look forward to sharing my experience and helping organizations navigate growth, governance, and long-term value creation.

John Clarkson: Helping Organizations Grow Through Strategic Leadership, Strong Governance, and Collaborative Problem-Solving

After more than 40 years of leadership experience across government, healthcare, innovation, economic development, and governance, I am pleased to share my executive biography. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with exceptional organizations and leaders while helping drive transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience in strategic planning, governance, operational leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Mary Minor: Building Strong Foundations for Ethical and Sustainable Growth

I am pleased to share my executive biography, which reflects my career in governance, risk, compliance, internal audit, board advisory work, and helping organizations strengthen ethical and sustainable business practices. After more than 35 years of experience supporting companies through compliance programs, governance audits, financial oversight, and board development, I am excited to continue giving back through board and advisory service.