Tag: Board Leadership

Jonathon “Peter” Findlay, P.Eng., MSc, MBA: Engineering Insight, Commercial Discipline, Global Energy Leadership

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, engineering, strategy, finance, technology, and carbon management—progressing from aerospace engineering to global consulting, corporate finance, and energy research leadership. These experiences have allowed me to work with organizations and leaders around the world while staying focused on solving complex problems, advancing commercially sound ideas, and creating a positive impact for businesses and communities. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Erik Swanson: Bridging Technology, Governance, and Business Success

I’m excited to share my professional executive biography, which reflects my journey across technology leadership, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, legal practice, and strategic advisory work. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to help organizations solve complex challenges while mentoring teams, driving innovation, and promoting responsible governance. As I continue pursuing board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to contributing my experience to organizations seeking thoughtful leadership and meaningful impact.

Loren Holihan: Connecting Innovation with Opportunity and Strategy with Execution

Throughout more than three decades in telecommunications and wireless infrastructure, I have had the opportunity to work across financial planning, product management, technology development, strategic sales, business development, and executive account leadership. From helping shape wireless products and supporting major carrier investments to leading infrastructure sales and working with talented teams across the industry, I have always believed that meaningful results begin with people, communication, and a shared sense of purpose. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and lessons that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Julie Lubell: Building Growth by Turning Strategy Into Scalable, Sustainable Execution

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead commercialization, go-to-market, product, sales enablement, and transformation initiatives across organizations including Moody’s Ratings, J.P. Morgan, Citi, American Express, and PwC. Today, through Revenue Lift Group, I’m bringing those experiences together to help leadership teams build scalable commercial engines, align strategy with execution, and create sustainable growth. I’m also excited to continue expanding the ways I can contribute my experience through advisory and board opportunities. Here is my biography.

Jamie Gonzales: Shaping What’s Next in Healthcare and Aesthetics

After more than 30 years working across pharmaceuticals, medical aesthetics, life sciences, medical devices, and healthcare commercialization, I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to lead global teams, shape innovative product and portfolio strategies, launch meaningful brands, and work alongside talented people around the world. As I look toward the next chapter and opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory leadership, I wanted to share more about the experiences, values, and perspective that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Kelly Manke: Empowering Growth Through Financial Expertise, Strategic Leadership, and Purpose-Driven Service

I'm excited to share a closer look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership. With 24 years in commercial banking, finance, real estate, and investor relations, I've developed a passion for helping organizations make sound financial decisions, build strong relationships, and achieve sustainable growth. My board and committee service has further strengthened my commitment to making a meaningful impact, and I look forward to bringing my experience to new board and advisory opportunities, particularly in finance, real estate, and health and wellness. Here is my biography.

Meghna Deshraj: Turning Credibility, Insight, and Execution Into Growth

Over the past 32 years, my career has taken me across finance, technology, enterprise transformation, marketing, entrepreneurship, investing, and global leadership. From leading large-scale initiatives within organizations such as Honeywell and Bunge to building Bullzeye Growth Partners, Bullzeye Media Marketing, and Club MamaBee, I have remained focused on one central idea: the greatest value is created where judgment, credibility, and execution come together. Today, I am excited to continue bringing that perspective to founders, CEOs, investors, and boards navigating growth, transformation, and the rapidly changing AI era. Here is my biography.

Steve Twersky: Turning Financial Complexity Into Clarity, Strategy, and Lasting Institutional Value

After more than four decades working with banks and credit unions across investment portfolio strategy, balance sheet management, capital markets, accounting, and financial analytics, I am excited to continue contributing to the industry through board, advisory, and consulting opportunities. My career has given me the opportunity to work alongside financial institutions and industry professionals across the country, and I look forward to applying those experiences to help organizations navigate complex financial decisions, strengthen strategy, and create lasting value. Here is my biography.

Paul Vannoy: Turning Operational Insight into Lasting Impact

Throughout my career in telecommunications, customer experience, operations, multi-unit leadership, and nonprofit service, I have had the opportunity to lead teams, navigate change, solve complex challenges, and support communities that matter deeply to me. Those experiences have shaped how I think about leadership, accountability, stakeholder trust, and the opportunity to create lasting impact through board and advisory service. I’m excited to share more about my professional journey, the lessons I have gained along the way, and the perspective I hope to bring to organizations focused on sustainable growth and meaningful results. Here is my biography.

Emily Workman, EdD: Where Experience, Education, and Purpose Shape Better Outcomes

I am grateful for a career in education that has given me the opportunity to serve as a teacher, school administrator, instructional coach, faculty development leader, mentor, and university instructor. Over more than 27 years, I have remained committed to supporting students and educators while helping schools and learning organizations strengthen instruction, leadership, and professional growth. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I am excited to share more about the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

George Beauregard: Transforming Healthcare Through Physician Leadership, Strategic Alignment, and a Commitment to Value

Throughout my career as a physician executive, I have had the privilege of working with healthcare organizations, physicians, payers, and communities to advance value-based care, population health, clinical integration, and better outcomes. My experiences in executive leadership and board governance, together with my work as an author and speaker, have shaped how I approach healthcare transformation and strengthened my interest in contributing to organizations navigating the future of healthcare and healthcare technology. I am pleased to share more about my professional journey, leadership experience, and the values that continue to guide my work. Here is my 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.

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.

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.