Executive Biography

Gentry Hunt, DNP, RN, RNC-MNN: Advancing Healthcare by Investing in People, Strengthening Leadership, and Transforming Evidence into Meaningful Action

I’m pleased to share more about my professional journey in healthcare, from bedside nursing to executive leadership, education, mentorship, quality improvement, and advocacy for women’s and children’s health. Over more than two decades, I have remained passionate about developing people, strengthening employee engagement and retention, advancing evidence-based innovation, and improving the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals. As I look toward opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I’m excited to bring my clinical, operational, and leadership perspective to organizations working to shape the future of healthcare. Here is my biography.

David Brous: Leading Business Teams That Re-Invent Brands Through Innovation and Everlasting Market Penetration

Throughout more than 40 years in sales, marketing, operations, product development, and executive leadership, I have had the opportunity to help organizations build brands, develop new products, expand markets, strengthen teams, and create sustainable growth. As I look toward opportunities to bring that experience to board and advisory roles, I am excited to share more about my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the perspective I hope to contribute to organizations navigating growth and transformation. Here is my biography.

Mark Gordon: Building Better Businesses Through People, Process, and Technology

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams and transformation initiatives across financial services, investment management, technology, and professional services in North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Those experiences have reinforced my belief in the importance of bringing people, projects, and processes together to create meaningful and sustainable results. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory opportunities, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership philosophy that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Dionne Toombs, PhD: Advancing Science, Strengthening Leadership, and Transforming Organizations for Lasting Impact

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working at the intersection of science, agriculture, nutrition, public policy, organizational leadership, and service. From leading major federal research portfolios and building global partnerships to developing people and strengthening organizations, I have remained committed to using leadership and knowledge to create meaningful impact. As I continue this next chapter through executive advisory, consulting, and board service, I look forward to sharing my experience with organizations that value thoughtful governance, innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Here is my biography.

Kevin Flusche: Advancing Industry Through Technical Insight, Commercial Leadership, and a Commitment to Lifelong Learning

I am pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than 30 years of experience across industrial technology, process control, instrumentation, automation, manufacturing, technical sales, and executive leadership. My career has provided opportunities to work with customers, teams, and organizations around the world, and I remain committed to learning, contributing, and applying that experience to new leadership and board opportunities.

Melody Yu: Transforming Food Safety from a Compliance Requirement into a Leadership Advantage, Risk Strategy, and Culture of Excellence

I’m pleased to share my executive biography and the professional journey that has shaped how I think about food safety, quality, leadership, technology, and enterprise risk. Over the past two decades, I have had the opportunity to work across food science, manufacturing, retail, certification, consulting, technology, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit leadership, while helping organizations and professionals build stronger and more resilient systems. I believe food safety is much more than compliance—it is about leadership, culture, intelligent risk management, and protecting the future of our industry.

Dr. Derek Price: Transforming Organizations Through Leadership, Discipline, and Action

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a healthcare executive, entrepreneur, clinician, business builder, coach, and leader of teams navigating significant growth and transformation. Each experience has reinforced my belief in accountable leadership, disciplined action, strong teams, and building systems that create meaningful results for the people and communities they serve. As I continue my work in healthcare and explore opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences and principles that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Stephen Wall: Building Growth Through Vision, Discipline, and Development Leadership

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead real estate, development, construction, and facilities initiatives for growing restaurant and retail organizations, working alongside talented teams to turn expansion strategies into measurable results. From managing significant capital programs and hundreds of restaurant development projects to improving prototypes, controlling costs, and supporting high-growth brands, these experiences have shaped how I approach leadership, investment, and sustainable growth. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying these experiences to help organizations navigate growth, strengthen operations, and create long-term value. Here is my biography.

Marty Sanders: Turning Technology, Relationships, and Experience into Lasting Business Value

Throughout more than 37 years in technology and business leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to build and scale teams, lead customer and technology organizations, work across cybersecurity and enterprise infrastructure, advise investors and portfolio companies, and support entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses. Today, I remain passionate about applying those experiences to board and advisory opportunities where technology, customer value, strategic thinking, and strong execution can make a meaningful difference. I’m grateful for the people, teams, customers, and partners who have shaped my journey, and I look forward to continuing to learn, contribute, and help organizations grow. Here is my biography.

Richard Zakaib: Decades of Experience, A Continued Focus on What’s Next

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work across mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, manufacturing, finance, law, international business, and board leadership. From helping organizations navigate complex transactions and international expansion to supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses through periods of transformation, I continue to believe that there are always opportunities to create value, strengthen organizations, and contribute meaningful experience. As I pursue selective board and advisory opportunities, I am pleased to share more about the experiences and principles that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Marc Doss, J.D., CFA, CFP: Leadership Through Experience, Stewardship, and Service

After more than three decades in investment management, financial services, executive leadership, fiduciary oversight, and service—including leadership roles with Wells Fargo and prior service as a U.S. Naval Officer—I am excited to enter a new chapter focused on contributing my experience to boards, advisory organizations, and leadership teams. My career has given me the opportunity to manage complex portfolios, lead talented investment professionals, serve as a fiduciary, mentor others, and help clients and organizations navigate important financial and strategic decisions. I look forward to sharing those experiences and continuing to learn while helping organizations create meaningful, sustainable value. Here is my biography.

Nancy Kirby: Listen with Purpose, Lead with Clarity, and Create Lasting Impact

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than 27 years of experience across human resources, leadership development, workforce strategy, business growth, client advisory, and organizational leadership. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory work, I’m excited to bring my experience, curiosity, listening skills, and commitment to meaningful impact to organizations navigating growth and change.

Jon Axelsson: Transforming Complex Operations Into Scalable, Sustainable Performance

After more than 40 years working across supply chain, e-commerce fulfillment, retail distribution, transportation, industrial engineering, automation, and operational transformation, I am excited to share more about the experiences that have shaped my career and the perspective I hope to bring to future board and advisory opportunities. I have had the privilege of helping organizations solve complex operational challenges, scale their distribution networks, improve performance, and build systems designed for sustainable growth. As I look toward the next chapter, I am eager to continue applying those lessons to organizations where my experience can create meaningful value and positive impact. Here is my biography.

Danielle Tatum: Bringing Financial Discipline, Strategic Vision, and Experience to the Table

After more than 40 years in accounting and finance, I’ve had the opportunity to build a career spanning banking, financial leadership, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, financial reporting, technology transformation, and strategic advisory work. From helping organizations navigate significant growth and complex transactions to strengthening financial controls and supporting long-term strategy, each chapter has reinforced my belief in adaptability, disciplined leadership, and creating meaningful value. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory opportunities, I’m excited to share more about the experiences, values, and perspective I bring to the table. Here is my biography.

Frederick T. Burke, PMP: Transforming Technology, People, and Possibility into Lasting Impact

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead technology initiatives, manage talented professionals, build businesses, advise organizations, and contribute through board service. From systems engineering and complex project management to my current focus on artificial intelligence and digital workforce transformation, I remain passionate about using experience, technology, and thoughtful leadership to help organizations create meaningful and lasting results. I am excited to continue exploring board and advisory opportunities where I can contribute my perspective while continuing to learn from other accomplished leaders. Here is my biography.

Matthew Trowbridge: Building Growth Through Strategy, Leadership, and Commercial Transformation

After more than 35 years working across industrial automation, robotics, semiconductor technology, manufacturing, global sales and marketing, private equity, and commercial transformation, I’ve had the privilege of helping organizations build stronger teams, enter new markets, create scalable growth strategies, and increase enterprise value. I remain passionate about working with companies and leadership teams navigating growth, acquisitions, transformation, and future exit opportunities, particularly through board and advisory service. Here is my biography.