Executive Biography

Julie Morningstar: Empowering People, Elevating Performance, Advancing Possibilities

I’m excited to share a deeper look at my professional journey—from decades of leadership in global supply chain and aerospace operations to my more recent work in higher education and community engagement. My career has allowed me to lead diverse teams, build meaningful partnerships, and support organizations through growth, transformation, and innovation. I remain committed to empowering people, elevating performance, and creating impact through collaboration. Here is my biography.

Robert Wayne Suggitt, P.Eng.: Transforming Ideas into Purposeful, Real-World Solutions

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my professional journey and share a more comprehensive view of my work across engineering, product development, and leadership. Over the past four decades, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to meaningful innovations, supporting talented teams, and tackling complex challenges across a wide range of industries. Here is my biography.

Catherine Porter: Driving Growth Through Insight, Strategy, and Authentic Leadership

I’m proud to share my professional biography, which reflects the journey I’ve taken across the food, B2B, and manufacturing industries over the past 25 years. From shaping brand strategies and leading innovation to helping companies scale with purpose, my work has always been driven by insight, collaboration, and a passion for growth.

Donald Hookey: Serving Others Through Integrity, Knowledge, and Compassion

I’m proud to share my professional journey—a story shaped by service, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to helping others succeed. From my years in the Canadian Armed Forces to my work in finance, mentorship, and advocacy, each chapter has deepened my belief in purpose-driven leadership and community impact. Here is my biography.

Gunther Plosch: Creating Positive Change with a Sense of Urgency

I am excited to share a comprehensive look at my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that have shaped my career over the past 35 years. From global roles at Procter & Gamble and Kellogg to my years as CFO of The Wendy’s Company, I have always believed in creating positive change with a sense of urgency while developing strong teams and driving meaningful results. Here is my biography.

Paul June: Turning Great Ideas Into Market-Winning Realities

I’m excited to share a more complete look at my professional journey as a marketing and growth leader, entrepreneur, and advisor across consumer products, tech accessories, gaming, and active lifestyle brands. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of building brands, leading teams, launching products, and partnering with incredible organizations and founders, all while staying focused on strategy, execution, and measurable results. If you’d like to understand more about my background, leadership approach, and areas of expertise, I invite you to read the biography below. Here is my biography.

Mike Presser: Advancing Wellness Through Principled Care and Modern Innovation

I am excited to share a more complete look at my professional journey and the mission that drives my work in chiropractic care, wellness innovation, and healthcare leadership. My biography highlights the experiences that have shaped my approach to patient-centered care, business development, and advancing integrative health solutions. Here is my biography.

Charmaine Riggins: Transforming Organizations by Unlocking People Potential

I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to lead global teams, partner with boards, and help transform organizations across manufacturing, industrial technology, and adjacent sectors. From my early days as a chemical engineer to roles as CEO, board director, and now Executive Director and Partner at 2nd Line Equity, my journey has been shaped by a commitment to growth, inclusion, and continuous learning. I am pleased to share a more complete view of that journey and the values that guide my leadership. Here is my biography.

Dr. Melissa V. Rewolinski: Leading with Vision, Integrity, and a Passion for Scientific Innovation

I’m proud to share a reflection of my professional journey—a story of curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong passion for advancing medical innovation. Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading R&D operations, serving on multiple corporate boards, and mentoring teams across the global life sciences community. Here is my biography.

Jason Miller: Building Leaders, Strengthening Systems, Advancing Mission Readiness

I’ve spent more than 26 years building teams, strengthening organizations, and driving mission-focused outcomes across the military, federal government, and private sector. As I transition into a new phase of my career and explore meaningful advisory and board opportunities, I wanted to share a more complete picture of my background, values, and leadership journey. Here is my biography.

Al Castaneda: Building Stronger Enterprises Through Smarter Operations

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my career, leadership journey, and the experiences that shaped my approach to digital transformation, operational excellence, and team development. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of leading high-impact initiatives across major industries while staying grounded in a commitment to people, performance, and real-world results. Here is my biography.

Douglas Brady: Building Stronger Organizations Through Strategic Execution

I’m proud to share my professional biography, reflecting more than five decades of leadership in operations, manufacturing, and organizational transformation. From global corporations to local community leadership, my focus has always been on measurable results, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Ralph H. Schmitt: Transforming Technology Centric Businesses Through Culture, Strategic Purpose and Profitable Execution 

I’m proud to share a reflection on my journey across the technology, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Over the past four decades, I’ve been fortunate to lead teams through transformations that have shaped companies, products, and people. My focus has always been on aligning culture with strategy to create lasting value and innovation. Here is my biography.

James MataBishop: Elevating Teams, Enhancing Operations, Exceeding Expectations

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey—spanning more than 40 years across family entertainment, hospitality, construction, and financial services. My career has been built on growing teams, improving operations, and helping people reach their full potential. Here is my biography.

Alvin Massy: From Boardroom to Bedside; Better Decisions, Better Care

I’ve always believed that leadership is about bridging purpose with performance and ensuring that strategy never loses sight of humanity. Over the past two decades, my journey across healthcare, finance, and creative storytelling has been defined by this philosophy. I’m proud to share a reflection of that journey—my professional biography.

Jennifer Tierney Connelly: Creating New Paths To Growth In Insurance And Financial Services

Over the last two decades, I’ve had the privilege of building teams, strategies, and partnerships across life insurance, financial services, and emerging insuretech and advisory platforms. From national account leadership and distribution transformation to advisory board work with innovative companies, my career has been driven by a desire to create new paths to growth while helping people and organizations realize their potential. I’m excited to share a more complete view of that journey and the values that guide my work. Here is my biography.