I’m excited to share a deeper look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my career across technology, energy innovation, telecommunications, and corporate governance. Over the past 30+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead organizations, support transformative growth, and serve on boards that drive innovation and strategic impact. Here is my biography.

I’m pleased to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership across global industrial businesses. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams, integrating acquisitions, driving operational transformation, and helping organizations grow in highly competitive markets. I’m grateful for the colleagues and mentors who have been part of that journey and look forward to the opportunity to continue contributing at the board level. Here is my biography.

I’m excited to share a comprehensive biography that reflects the journey of my 38-year career across the energy and industrial manufacturing industries. From engineering and innovation to global operations, sales leadership, and executive transformation work, this profile captures the experiences, accomplishments, and values that have shaped my professional path. I look forward to continuing to contribute to organizations seeking growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey—a career built across engineering, operations, global technology leadership, and the commercialization of innovative imaging and industrial systems. From leading international teams to driving transformative product development and operational excellence, I’ve been fortunate to contribute to organizations at pivotal moments in their growth. Here is my biography.

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that have shaped my career across engineering, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automation, and executive management. I am passionate about building strong teams, driving strategic growth, and contributing meaningful value to organizations navigating complex and evolving markets. Here is my biography.

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.

After more than 25 years leading companies across the U.S. and Europe—from startups to $800M+ enterprises—I’ve found the next stage of my journey deeply fulfilling: helping others scale with confidence, clarity, and impact. As a founder, board leader, and now advisor, I’m passionate about guiding CEOs, executive teams, and boards through moments of growth and transformation. Here is my biography.

Brent H. Holloway is a dynamic business strategist and sales leader with a rare blend of technical expertise and executive vision. With more than 20 years of experience driving growth in manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors, Brent has built high-performance teams, executed market-disruptive strategies, and secured over a dozen patents. His reputation for integrity, innovation, and results makes him a sought-after executive and board advisor, uniquely equipped to help organizations navigate complexity and scale with purpose.

James Raffaele is a transformational manufacturing leader with a proven track record of building world-class operations and driving performance across global facilities. Known for his hands-on leadership style and strategic mindset, James has led multimillion-dollar projects from concept to completion, including award-winning Greenfield developments recognized as industry benchmarks. With deep expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and end-to-end operational management, he has consistently delivered measurable results in productivity, cost reduction, and quality improvement. His ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, implement standardized systems, and cultivate strong relationships with both executive leadership and union partners makes him a trusted force in driving sustainable operational excellence.

Rene-Philippe Degni-Segui is a dynamic product executive with over two decades of experience leading product strategy, innovation, and growth across global industrial sectors. As Director of Product Management at The Raymond Corporation, he manages a $1.5 billion portfolio and drives the development and launch of advanced automation, energy, and material handling solutions. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering customer-focused innovations, Rene-Philippe has a proven track record of aligning business objectives with market opportunities to generate sustainable revenue growth. His strategic mindset, financial expertise, and global leadership experience position him as a forward-thinking leader in today’s evolving product landscape.

Kyle Clark, Ph.D., is an accomplished materials and process engineering leader with over 11 years of experience driving scalable manufacturing innovations. Specializing in process development, automation, and cost reduction, he has successfully transitioned operations from pilot production to full-scale industrial manufacturing. With expertise in materials science and strategic problem-solving, Kyle has led major process optimizations, vendor negotiations, and equipment integrations across global markets, including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, France, and Spain. A skilled communicator and cross-functional leader, he has a proven track record of enhancing production efficiency, reducing defects, and delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings. Passionate about innovation and operational excellence, Kyle is now seeking board and advisory roles to leverage his experience in helping businesses scale and succeed.