Executive Biography

Mark Stephens: Leading Through Service, Developing People, Strengthening Organizations

After more than 26 years of military leadership, human resources management, workforce development, and organizational transformation, I have had the privilege of helping people and organizations achieve meaningful growth and success. My career has spanned leadership roles in the U.S. Army, education, hospitality, and human capital management, all centered around developing people, strengthening teams, and creating lasting impact. Here is my biography.

George Reed, PhD: Service Driven Leadership for Complex Environments

I’m excited to share my professional biography, which reflects my journey through military leadership, higher education, executive development, organizational consulting, and nonprofit board service. Throughout my career, I have remained passionate about leadership, ethics, public service, and helping organizations and individuals grow through transformational leadership and strategic guidance. I’m grateful for the opportunities to continue serving leaders, institutions, and communities in meaningful ways.

Pamela Sinclair: Transforming Organizations Through People, Leadership, and Purpose

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 30 years of leadership experience across financial services, investment banking, asset management, and insurance. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about helping organizations transform through people strategy, leadership development, culture, and organizational growth. I’ve had the privilege of partnering with global executive teams to drive talent innovation, succession planning, and business transformation while building high-performing and inclusive organizations.

David Saunders: Helping Businesses Stand Out, Scale Up, and Succeed

After more than 35 years as an entrepreneur, brand strategist, investor, and business leader, I've had the opportunity to build companies, grow iconic brands, mentor emerging leaders, and help organizations navigate growth and transformation. From founding Madison+Main and Madison Avenue Investments to expanding the historic Texas Inn, my career has been driven by a passion for bold ideas, strong leadership, and meaningful impact. As I continue exploring board and advisory opportunities, I'm excited to share more about my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to business and leadership. Here is my biography.

Stephen Vann – Board Member • Advisor • Entrepreneur • Investor

After more than three decades working across entrepreneurship, investing, real estate, technology, sustainability, and the performing arts, I’m honored to share a biography that reflects the journey, experiences, and leadership opportunities that have shaped my career. I remain passionate about advising founders, supporting innovative companies, and contributing meaningful value through board and advisory roles both in the U.S. and internationally. Here is my biography.

Jonathan P. Wade: Where Experience, Innovation, and Leadership Converge

I’m excited to share my professional biography, highlighting more than 35 years of experience in global IT leadership, operational strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and business transformation. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across international markets, lead enterprise technology initiatives, build high-performing teams, and help organizations align technology with long-term business goals. I’m passionate about bringing practical solutions, strategic insight, and meaningful value to the companies and leaders I work alongside.

Wayne Fu: Helping Leaders Navigate Risk, Capital, and Opportunity

I am pleased to share my professional biography, which highlights my journey as a treasury, investment, and corporate finance leader with more than 27 years of experience across public, private, institutional, and international organizations. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to help organizations strengthen financial performance, navigate complex challenges, and create long-term value through strategic finance, investments, governance, and risk management. I remain passionate about advising leadership teams, mentoring others, and contributing to meaningful growth opportunities.

Caroline Lakes: Authentic Leadership That Empowers Growth, Inspires Action, and Drives Meaningful Impact

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership approach across education, SaaS, and customer success. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, driving meaningful impact, and helping organizations scale with purpose. Here is my biography.

Scott Levitan: Building Communities that Drive Innovation, Economic Growth, and Lasting Impact

I’m proud to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership in economic development, commercial real estate, innovation districts, and transformational community building. Over the past four decades, I’ve had the opportunity to lead projects and organizations focused on creating sustainable growth, fostering collaboration, and building environments where businesses and communities can thrive together. Here is my biography.

Joyce Fox: Building Meaningful Brands, Inspiring Creative Innovation, and Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

I am excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey as a creative leader, brand strategist, mentor, and entrepreneur. Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of helping build and evolve globally recognized brands while leading talented teams, developing meaningful customer experiences, and supporting the growth of emerging creative professionals. As I continue this next chapter leading my own creative studio and exploring board opportunities, I remain passionate about innovation, storytelling, mentorship, and creating positive impact.

Kelly Stumpo: From National Missions to Business Transformation

I am excited to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 30 years of leadership experience across aerospace, defense, federal government, technology, and business development. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to lead exceptional teams, support mission-critical programs, drive organizational growth, and help organizations navigate change and innovation. I remain passionate about using my experience to guide, inspire, and educate others while helping businesses and leaders achieve meaningful success.

Janine Bryan, PhD, MBA: Turning Complex Ideas into Meaningful Impact

I’m excited to share my professional biography, which reflects a career spanning biotechnology, vaccine development, environmental engineering, scientific leadership, entrepreneurship, and governance. Throughout more than 30 years of experience, I have been fortunate to work alongside talented scientists, engineers, business leaders, and innovators dedicated to improving human health, advancing sustainability, and creating meaningful impact. I remain passionate about helping organizations translate complex ideas into actionable strategies that drive growth, innovation, and responsible leadership.

John Nabergall II: Leading with Integrity, Insight, and a Commitment to Financial Stewardship

I’m proud to share my professional executive biography, highlighting nearly four decades of experience in financial services, investment management, and strategic advisory leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve remained committed to integrity, analytical thinking, and helping individuals and organizations make informed financial decisions that create long-term value. I’m excited to continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board service and collaborative leadership.

Christopher Fore: Building Stronger Schools, Stronger Teams, and Stronger Leaders

I am excited to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 30 years of experience in educational leadership, athletic administration, consulting, governance, and organizational development. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to serve students, educators, coaches, and organizations while focusing on leadership, service, strategic growth, and creating meaningful impact. I remain passionate about helping organizations strengthen performance, develop people, and achieve long-term success.

Gil Koenigsberg: Creating Lasting Value Through Strategy and Transformation

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my career across investment banking, capital markets, consulting, and business transformation. Over the past four decades, I’ve had the opportunity to lead global teams, build scalable businesses, support innovative organizations, and mentor talented professionals across the financial services industry. I remain passionate about helping startups and growing businesses develop strategy, strengthen operations, and achieve long-term success. Here is my biography.

Marc J. Terlizzi: Building Strong Foundations Through Leadership, Innovation, and People

After more than 40 years in the footwear and apparel industry, I’m proud to share a professional biography that reflects my journey in manufacturing, operations, sourcing, executive leadership, and board service. Throughout my career with CAPEZIO and Ballet Makers Inc., I’ve had the opportunity to help scale operations globally, lead transformational growth initiatives, build strong teams, and contribute to both business success and community impact. I remain passionate about leadership, operational excellence, mentorship, and helping organizations grow strategically.