Tag: Board Governance

Christine T. Hergenrother, CPA: Financial Integrity, Strategic Insight, Lasting Impact

I’m excited to share a more complete view of my professional journey—one that has taken me from public accounting to executive leadership roles across multiple industries, and ultimately to founding my own financial consulting practice. My career has been shaped by a commitment to integrity, strategic thinking, and building strong financial foundations for growing companies. Here is my 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bennedix (Benny) Rodriguez: Driving Transformative Growth with Authenticity, Precision, and Purpose

I’m excited to share a deeper look at my professional journey—a path shaped by global leadership roles, transformational supply chain work, strategic coaching, and a passion for helping others accelerate their progress. As I continue this next chapter of serving leaders, boards, and organizations, I remain committed to bringing high-octane positivity, disciplined execution, and authentic partnership to every engagement. Here is my biography.

Brian T. Schaneberg, Ph.D.: Science With Purpose, Leadership With Integrity, Impact With Vision

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey across food safety, regulatory science, analytical chemistry, and industry leadership. From leading research collaborations with the FDA to guiding scientific strategy at Starbucks and now serving as Executive Director of IFSH at Illinois Tech, my career has been driven by a passion for advancing public health through science and integrity. Here is my biography.

Jasmine Redding: Leading Through Insight, Integrity, and Enduring Commitment

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey, experiences, and the values that have shaped my career over the past five decades. From sales leadership to entrepreneurship to technology and media, I’ve grown through every stage with a commitment to integrity, strategy, and meaningful impact. Here is my biography.

Alissa Amidon-Carbonaro: Expanding Horizons, Empowering Growth, Enabling Success

I am honored to share my executive biography, which reflects my 30-year journey in international real estate, franchise management, and global business expansion. My career has taken me across 85 countries, where I have had the privilege of leading strategic initiatives, building partnerships, and inspiring teams to succeed. I am excited to continue expanding my impact through board service and advisory roles, contributing to the growth and success of organizations worldwide.

Jimmy Wedge: Guided by Integrity, Driven by Opportunity

I’m pleased to share a comprehensive biography that highlights my journey across real estate, energy, natural resources, and public service. Over the past 50 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in both private-sector leadership and public governance, working across industries that continue to shape communities and global markets.

Josh Sowell: Building Winning Teams. Driving Meaningful Growth

After more than two decades in the CPG food and beverage industry, I’m proud to share my professional journey—one defined by growth, collaboration, and a belief in the power of doing what’s right. My experiences leading large-scale organizations and entrepreneurial ventures have shaped my leadership philosophy and strengthened my passion for building high-performing teams. Here is my biography.

Bryan Croft: Leading with Curiosity, Courage, and Purpose to Build Better Businesses, Stronger Communities, and Meaningful Opportunities for Others

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my career, purpose, and the work that has shaped my journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for meaningful growth. I’ve spent 27 years building e-commerce brands, empowering teams, and supporting communities, and I continue to be motivated by curiosity, courage, and the desire to create positive impact. Here is my biography.

Bryant Smith: Leadership Anchored in Purpose, Elevated by Innovation

I’m proud to share a comprehensive look at my leadership journey, the values that guide my decisions, and the experiences that have shaped my work across both business and community service. Over the past several decades, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams, building organizations, and contributing to meaningful initiatives that align people, strategy, and purposeful innovation. Here is my biography.

Ethan Hays: Driving Growth Through Data, Strategy, and Purpose

I’m proud to share my professional biography—a reflection of more than two decades spent building, transforming, and leading data-driven organizations across industries and continents. My journey has been guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for helping teams and companies realize their potential.