Executive Biography

Dr. Rosina Racioppi: Empowering People to Step into Their Potential and Lead with Purpose

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work alongside talented leaders and organizations, helping strengthen leadership pipelines, develop people, and connect talent strategy with meaningful business outcomes. From corporate human resources and organizational development to more than two decades of executive leadership, research, writing, mentoring, and working with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 organizations, I have remained guided by one principle: lean into curiosity, because every moment is a learning opportunity. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about the journey, experiences, and values that have shaped my leadership. Here is my biography.

Michael Nash: Building Revenue, Empowering Leaders, Creating Lasting Value

After more than 30 years in the technology industry, I've had the privilege of building and leading sales organizations, working alongside exceptional teams, founding businesses, and advising entrepreneurs on their growth journeys. From my experiences at Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and other innovative companies to my work through Selling the Sage Way, I've learned that the most meaningful measure of success is the value we create and the people we help along the way. As I continue expanding my involvement in strategic advisory and board opportunities, I'm excited to share the experiences, lessons, and leadership principles that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Richard Vanderveer, PhD: Transforming Healthcare Through Behavioral Insight, Innovative Leadership, and a Lifelong Commitment to Making a Difference

After more than 50 years working at the intersection of psychology, pharmaceutical marketing research, and healthcare innovation, I remain passionate about understanding human behavior, helping organizations succeed, and making a meaningful difference in healthcare. From founding and leading pharmaceutical research companies to serving as Chairman of the Board at Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, my journey has been filled with opportunities to learn, innovate, lead, and give back. As I explore new board and strategic advisory opportunities, I look forward to sharing the experience and insights I've gained throughout my career. Here is my biography.

Sean Valcamp: Transforming Technology, Strengthening Security, and Empowering Organizations to Achieve Sustainable Growth

Throughout my 38-year career, I've had the privilege of leading technology transformation, cybersecurity, and strategic initiatives across global organizations, including MGIC and Avnet. My journey has been shaped by a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and helping businesses achieve meaningful, sustainable growth. As I explore opportunities to contribute my experience to corporate boards and advisory roles, I'm excited to share more about the leadership experiences, accomplishments, and values that continue to guide me. Here is my biography.

Keith Schmitt Jr: From Operational Complexity to Strategic Opportunity

Throughout more than 30 years in operations, supply chain, data analytics, technology, and leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to solve complex problems, develop people, support large-scale transformation, and continue learning along the way. From helping shape enterprise supply chain capabilities at Best Buy to pursuing entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and product development, I’ve tried to approach each chapter with curiosity, purpose, and a commitment to creating lasting value. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Sherry Tomaine: Transforming Technology, Strengthening Governance, and Empowering Leadership Through Innovation and Integrity

I am excited to share a closer look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership, innovation, and governance. With 30 years of experience across healthcare, insurance, and technology, I have dedicated my career to strengthening cybersecurity, advancing enterprise risk management, supporting responsible AI adoption, and empowering teams to succeed. As I continue expanding my involvement in board leadership and strategic advisory opportunities, I look forward to building meaningful partnerships and helping organizations navigate complex challenges with confidence and integrity. Here is my biography.

Derek van Dam: Empowering Growth, Inspiring Leaders, and Building Lasting Success Through Strategic Vision

I'm pleased to share my executive biography, highlighting more than 30 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, mortgage banking, financial services, and organizational growth. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and helping organizations achieve meaningful results. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I remain passionate about strategic growth, mentorship, and making a positive impact on the businesses and communities I serve.

Doug Shepson: Empowering People, Managing Risk, and Building Organizations for Sustainable Growth

I’m pleased to share a closer look at the professional journey that has shaped my approach to leadership, risk management, insurance, and organizational growth. Across more than three decades of professional experience—and nearly two decades in commercial insurance—I’ve had the opportunity to lead teams, advise business owners, develop people, and help organizations navigate risk while pursuing sustainable growth. As I look to bring that experience to board and advisory opportunities, I remain committed to serving organizations through thoughtful leadership, practical insight, and a genuine investment in people. Here is my biography.

Mitchell Billek, CPA, MBA: Stewardship Through Experience, Leadership Through Perspective

After nearly four decades in financial services, I have had the opportunity to work across banking, capital markets, finance, accounting, regulatory oversight, and corporate governance with leading global institutions. As I continue the next chapter of my professional journey, I look forward to applying those experiences through board and advisory service, helping organizations navigate complexity, strengthen financial stewardship, and pursue sustainable growth. Here is my biography

Tony Zinn: Helping People Grow Without Losing Themselves in the Process

I’m grateful for a career that has given me the opportunity to build businesses, lead insurance organizations, develop sales teams, coach executives, and help people reach levels they may not have thought possible. After more than 20 years in leadership, sales, recruiting, coaching, and organizational growth, I remain passionate about helping people and companies build sustainable success without losing sight of what matters most along the way. As I continue expanding my work through executive leadership, consulting, speaking, and board service, I’m excited about the opportunities ahead. Here is my biography.

Dr. Scott Best: Turning Decades of Electromagnetic Expertise into Practical Solutions, Reduced Risk, and Lasting Value

I am pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 50 years of experience in electromagnetic engineering, RF, microwave and millimeter-wave technologies, antennas, radar, communications, medical applications, R&D, and technical leadership. Throughout my career, I have focused on solving complex engineering challenges, reducing technical and manufacturing risk, mentoring others, and applying practical experience to help organizations make stronger decisions and achieve better outcomes. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to sharing the knowledge and perspective gained across decades of technological innovation and hands-on problem-solving.

Paul Kempinski, MS, FACHE, CEC: Values-Based Leadership, Purpose-Driven Strategy, Remarkable Results

After more than four decades of healthcare leadership, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on a career shaped by extraordinary people, purpose-driven organizations, meaningful challenges, and lessons that continue to guide my work today. From leading complex healthcare organizations to serving boards, coaching executives, and now building Kempinski Consulting, my focus remains on helping values-based leaders and organizations activate their full potential and achieve remarkable results. Here is my biography.

Shannon Leigh Eastwood: Human-Centered Leadership for a Technology-Driven World

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of product development, technology, strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and human-centered design. From leading global technology and product initiatives to building businesses, teaching future innovators, and advocating for responsible and ethical approaches to emerging technology, I remain passionate about helping organizations turn meaningful ideas into positive impact. As I continue expanding my work with startups, technology companies, and organizations seeking strategic board and advisory leadership, I am excited to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my journey. Here is my biography.

Dino Mariutti | Entrepreneur, Executive, Investor, Board Member and Strategic Advisor

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build, lead, advise, and support businesses across technology, manufacturing, mobility, investment, and international markets. From founding and commercializing new technologies to leading global operations, working alongside entrepreneurs and investors, and serving at the board level, my focus has remained consistent: challenge inefficiency, connect the right people, and help ambitious organizations turn ideas into sustainable value. I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, principles, and perspective that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Kristian Moller Jensen: Transforming Risk into Resilience, Strategy into Action, and Complexity into Opportunity

Throughout nearly three decades in financial services, I have had the opportunity to work across global markets, enterprise risk management, capital markets, regulatory transformation, and executive leadership in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These experiences have shaped my perspective on the importance of thoughtful governance, disciplined risk management, strategic transformation, and helping organizations navigate complexity while pursuing sustainable growth. As I continue expanding my work in board and advisory roles, I look forward to applying these experiences to organizations where I can contribute meaningful perspective and help solve complex challenges. Here is my biography.

Brian R. Miller: Designing What’s Next by Turning Complex Problems into Human-Centered Solutions

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work across medical devices, industrial design, human factors, innovation strategy, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, helping teams turn complex challenges into thoughtful, user-centered solutions. My experiences with healthcare organizations, product development teams, innovators, and my own entrepreneurial ventures have shaped how I approach leadership, design, and strategic problem solving. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and perspective I bring to the table. Here is my biography.