Tag: executive leadership

Leslie Cadet, MD, MPH, QME: Advancing Healthier Workplaces Through Medical Insight, Strategic Leadership, and Purposeful Service

I’m pleased to share a closer look at the professional journey that has shaped my work across occupational medicine, workers’ compensation, employee health, military medicine, education, and organizational leadership. From serving as a U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon to leading ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting and contributing as a physician, educator, and advisor, my career has remained centered on helping people and organizations achieve healthier, more effective outcomes. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory leadership, I look forward to bringing this combination of medical expertise, strategic thinking, communication, and service to organizations working to make a meaningful impact. Here is my biography.

Gayle Brand: Leading with Vision, Building with Purpose, and Creating Lasting Value Through People, Performance, and Relationships

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to grow from an entry-level role in the title industry into executive leadership, while learning firsthand the importance of resilience, relationships, culture, strategic thinking, and developing great people. My journey across real estate and title insurance has allowed me to lead organizations through growth, transformation, challenging markets, and significant change, while also contributing through board service, mentoring, and community involvement. As I continue expanding my board and advisory work, I am excited to bring those experiences to organizations where I can contribute meaningful, long-term value. Here is my biography.

Briana Sapp: Purpose-Driven Strategy, Meaningful Communication, Measurable Impact

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategic leadership, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, international development, governance, and mission-driven impact. From education and museums to renewable energy, philanthropy, advocacy, and community organizations, each experience has strengthened my belief in combining thoughtful strategy with measurable action. As I continue expanding my board and advisory work, I am excited to bring these experiences to organizations where purpose, collaboration, and sustainable growth matter. Here is my biography.

Steve Snedegar: Building Stronger Businesses Through Growth and Change

Throughout more than 30 years in executive leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to help organizations navigate growth, turnarounds, acquisitions, operational transformation, startups, and major periods of change. From leading businesses and building teams to advising executives and serving boards, I’ve tried to keep one principle at the center of my work: live life in a way where you help people. As I continue expanding my board and advisory work, I wanted to share more about the experiences, lessons, and values that have shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.

Angela Snary, MBA: Transforming Decades of Experience Into Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Over the course of more than 30 years, I have had the opportunity to build a business, lead talented people, work across complex industrial environments, and continually learn from the challenges and opportunities along the way. As I expand my focus toward board and advisory opportunities, I am excited to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership principles that have shaped my career. My philosophy has always been simple: no experience is ever lost. Here is my biography.

Tracy Stephens: Transforming Financial Discipline, Operational Insight, and Industry Experience into Sustainable Growth

Over the course of approximately 35 years, I have had the opportunity to lead and support organizations across healthcare, finance, private equity-backed growth, physician practice management, and business operations. My career has allowed me to serve as a CFO, COO, President, CEO, and board contributor while working through acquisitions, revenue-cycle transformation, financing, financial infrastructure, and growth initiatives. I look forward to applying those experiences at the board and advisory level and contributing practical financial, operational, and strategic perspective to organizations navigating growth and change. Here is my biography.

Ken Cummings: Building Relationships, Creating Solutions, Strengthening Organizations and Communities

Throughout more than 25 years in banking, financial services, executive leadership, and community service, I have been fortunate to work with outstanding people and organizations while helping businesses navigate opportunities, challenges, and growth. My journey has reinforced my belief in the importance of relationships, responsible leadership, strategic thinking, and giving back to the communities we serve. As I continue expanding my board and advisory involvement, I look forward to sharing the experiences and lessons I have gained while continuing to learn from other accomplished leaders. Here is my biography.

Ken Kuzmich: Building Brands, Solving Problems, and Turning Consumer Insight into Sustainable Growth

After more than 35 years working across marketing, brand leadership, consumer goods, beverage alcohol, consulting, and entrepreneurship, I have had the opportunity to build brands, lead teams, solve challenging business problems, and learn from organizations at many different stages of growth. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying those experiences in new ways, helping organizations strengthen their brands, engage their customers, and pursue sustainable growth. Here is my biography.

Nate Deno: Scaled Chewy 5x Through Its $15B IPO; Growth Built by an Operator

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build, transform, and scale businesses across retail, e-commerce, consumer products, and global markets—from Target and Amazon to Chewy and PetSafe Brands. Those experiences have reinforced my passion for profitable growth, customer-focused leadership, building strong teams, and solving complex problems where there isn’t always an existing playbook. Today, I’m excited to continue bringing those lessons to executive, board, advisory, and investment opportunities with organizations that are ready to build their next chapter. Here is my biography.

Warner Uhl: Building Value Through Experience, Governance, and Purposeful Execution

After more than 30 years leading major projects, building teams, navigating complex capital decisions, and serving in executive, board, and advisory roles, I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership. My career across mining, metals, construction, engineering, and emerging technologies has reinforced my belief in disciplined execution, strong governance, thoughtful risk management, and creating lasting value for organizations and their stakeholders. As I continue supporting companies through board and advisory service, I look forward to applying those lessons to new challenges and opportunities. Here is my biography.

Dawn Weisz: Advancing Clean Energy Through Visionary Leadership, Community Impact, and Enduring Public Value

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to help build and lead organizations advancing clean energy, sustainability, community resilience, and equitable economic opportunity. From helping launch and scale California's first Community Choice Energy program to working with policymakers, industry leaders, communities, and fellow board members, I have remained focused on creating lasting value through thoughtful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. I am grateful for the experiences and relationships that have shaped this journey and look forward to continuing to contribute through executive, advisory, and board leadership. Here is my biography.

D. Leslie Boney: Building Healthcare Organizations Through Growth, Partnership, and Operational Excellence

After approximately four decades in healthcare, I have had the privilege of helping organizations grow, navigating mergers and acquisitions, developing healthcare platforms, leading sales and development teams, improving operations, and building meaningful partnerships across the post-acute healthcare continuum. My career has given me the opportunity to work alongside exceptional executives, clinicians, operators, and healthcare organizations, and I look forward to continuing to apply those experiences through leadership, board, and advisory opportunities. Here is my biography.

Floyd Alcorn: Transforming Organizations through Disciplined Leadership, Purposeful Innovation, and a Commitment to Making a Positive Difference

After more than three decades of leadership across technology, telecommunications, automotive finance, and enterprise transformation—and service that has taken me from the U.S. Navy to executive leadership and the boardroom—I remain passionate about helping organizations navigate change, develop strong teams, and turn technology strategy into meaningful business results. As I continue this next chapter through board and advisory service, I wanted to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership principles that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Debbie Doran: Turning Complexity into Clarity, Strategy into Action, and Leadership into Measurable Impact

After nearly three decades at Intel Corporation, including more than a decade working closely with senior executive leaders, I am excited to share more about the experiences that have shaped my approach to strategy, technology, governance, transformation, and executive leadership. My career has given me the opportunity to build operating models, advise CIO and CTO leaders, lead cross-functional initiatives, contribute to significant business outcomes, and help translate complex technology and organizational priorities into meaningful action. As I focus on the next chapter and opportunities to contribute through advisory and board service, I am pleased to share the journey, values, and leadership philosophy I bring to the table. Here is my biography.

Lisa Gutierrez: Connecting the Dots Between People, Strategy and Purpose to Create Sustainable Impact

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work across healthcare, global business, consulting, research, and community organizations, always with a focus on connecting people, strategy, and purpose to create meaningful and sustainable results. From leading enterprise transformation and inclusive leadership strategies to serving in healthcare governance and helping organizations navigate complex change, I remain passionate about helping leaders and organizations connect the dots, adapt, and create value for the people and communities they serve. As I continue expanding my work at the board level, I am pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my leadership journey. Here is my biography.

Ted Wilson: Building Experiences, Brands, and Businesses That Bring People Together

Over the past two decades, my career has been centered on hospitality, entrepreneurship, and the process of bringing ideas to life. From developing brands and transforming historic properties to building teams, creating new revenue streams, navigating periods of disruption, and serving at the board level, I have learned that great businesses are ultimately built around people, experiences, and a willingness to adapt. As I look toward new opportunities to contribute my operational, strategic, and board experience, I am excited to share more about the journey that has shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.