Alan E. Waite is a visionary executive, strategist, and leadership expert with over four decades of experience spanning government, education, entrepreneurship, and organizational transformation. As the CEO of Praxis Consulting, Inc., he has pioneered innovative methodologies, including Transformational Project Leadership (TPL) and Integrity-Centered Decision-Making (ICDM), to drive sustainable change and ethical decision-making in business and government. A seasoned educator, Alan serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, shaping future leaders in project management and organizational leadership. His extensive career includes consulting for Fortune 500 companies, co-founding an environmental technology firm, and leading nonprofit initiatives to support addiction recovery. An accomplished author and speaker, Alan has contributed to historical and business publications, with his latest book, To a Moral Certainty, set for release in Spring 2025. Fluent in Spanish and proficient in German, he brings a global perspective to leadership, strategy, and governance. Dedicated to integrity, mentorship, and transformational change, Alan seeks to leverage his wealth of experience to help organizations innovate and grow with purpose.

Jill Little is a globally recognized Human Resources executive with a distinguished career leading HR initiative across more than 120 countries. With extensive experience in both Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations, Jill has successfully navigated complex global mergers, organizational transformations, and talent management strategies. Her leadership in implementing data-driven HR solutions, including global HRIS systems and performance management frameworks, has consistently delivered measurable results, from cost savings to significant increases in employee engagement. Fluent in English, Spanish, and proficient in German, Jill brings a unique blend of cultural awareness, strategic insight, and operational expertise to every challenge she faces. With a passion for developing people and organizations to their highest potential, Jill has demonstrated her ability to drive business growth and foster positive cultural change across diverse, high-performance environments.

Rod Richardson is a dynamic operations and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in scaling startups and driving business growth across various industries. Specializing in Cyber Security, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and International Business Strategy, Rod has successfully led organizations through transformative digital changes, product innovations, and strategic expansions. He has helped businesses achieve significant revenue growth, including increasing profits for three startups to over $150 million in under three years, and has consulted for private equity firms on high-stakes M&A projects, boosting organizational efficiency and profitability. With global experience working in countries such as Germany, China, Israel, and India, Rod excels at navigating complex international markets and building high-performing teams. Passionate about fostering diversity and collaboration, he is now seeking opportunities to contribute his expertise to a board, helping companies scale and thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.