Tag: leadership

Josee Suzanne Anthony Migacz: Empowering Others Through Integrity, Insight, and the Power of Words

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 30 years of leadership across higher education, government, education, nonprofit service, and organizational development. I’ve been fortunate to build a career focused on helping others succeed through authentic leadership, strategic thinking, and a belief in the power of communication. I’m grateful for every opportunity to learn, lead, and make a positive impact, and I look forward to continuing that journey through board service and new leadership opportunities.

Jennifer Treviño, MBA: Turning Vision into Action Through Collaborative Leadership

I’m grateful for the opportunities I've had throughout my career to serve organizations, develop leaders, and help strengthen our communities. Over the past 25+ years, I've been fortunate to work across nonprofit leadership, higher education, healthcare consulting, corporate business, and civic service, experiences that have shaped my leadership philosophy and passion for collaborative impact. I'm excited to share more about my professional journey, leadership experience, and commitment to serving organizations through strategic leadership and board service. Here is my biography.

Cultivating Strategic Partnerships in the Performing Arts

Strategic partnerships in the performing arts are built long before they are tested. When a major funder unexpectedly withdrew support from Pride, the musical I co-wrote with Commodore about the Black family experience, years of trust, collaboration, and genuine community relationships became the foundation that kept the production moving forward. By reaching out to longtime supporters, welcoming new introductions, and clearly communicating the purpose behind our work, we were able to close the funding gap. The experience reinforced a lesson I carry with me today: strong partnerships are not simply about resources—they are about shared purpose, mutual respect, and the trust we build through the small choices we make over time.

Mitchell Harris: Growth-Focused Leadership, Owner’s Mindset, Board-Level Impact

I'm excited to share my executive biography, reflecting a career of more than 25 years leading growth, digital transformation, and value creation across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth private businesses, startups, and entrepreneurial ventures. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to build exceptional teams, serve on boards, and help organizations scale through strategic leadership and operational excellence. I look forward to continuing to support companies as an executive, investor, owner-operator, and board member.

Frank Arena: Building Trusted Relationships That Drive Lasting Growth

I'm excited to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 35 years of experience helping technology organizations accelerate growth, build trusted executive relationships, and develop strategic partnerships across cybersecurity, enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, AI, and governance. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to serve both the private and public sectors, and I look forward to continuing to contribute through advisory and corporate board service.

Kris Avakian: Building Brands, Creating Value, and Leading with Global Perspective

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than 27 years of experience across entrepreneurship, fashion, footwear, global sourcing, manufacturing, product development, sales, marketing, brand building, and international business. Throughout my career, I have remained focused on creating meaningful value, developing strong brands and partnerships, and using my experience to help organizations identify opportunities and grow in the right direction. As I look toward opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m excited to share more about the experience, perspective, and values I bring to the table.

Anand Shastri: Research-Informed Leadership; Purpose-Driven Results

I’m excited to share my professional executive biography, which reflects my journey across healthcare, public policy, higher education, research, and leadership. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to serving others through thoughtful leadership, lifelong learning, and meaningful community engagement while continuing to expand my expertise in healthcare, governance, and strategic communications.

Garry Jurina: Transforming Complex Challenges into Reliable Solutions

After more than 30 years of leading testing and commissioning projects across the power, transmission, and utility industries, I've been fortunate to work alongside incredible teams while helping deliver critical infrastructure safely and efficiently. My career has been shaped by military leadership, technical excellence, operational improvement, and a commitment to serving others through Focus, Discipline, Integrity, and Caring. As I continue exploring opportunities to serve organizations at the board level, I'm excited to share more about my professional journey and the experience I bring to executive leadership.

Mark Muniz-Brown: Practical Judgment, Board-Level Perspective, Ownership Discipline

I'm excited to share a little more about my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my leadership philosophy. From building and successfully exiting my own company to serving community association boards, developing strategic partnerships, and helping organizations grow through strong governance and operational excellence, I've always believed in leading with practical judgment and an ownership mindset. I look forward to continuing to contribute these experiences through future board and advisory opportunities. Here is my biography.

Rolland-Pierre Chalifoux: Building Extraordinary Businesses through Disciplined Execution, Innovation, and the Courage to Create Value Where Others See Obstacles

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey from manufacturing and finance to building one of Canada’s leading cannabis manufacturing companies through entrepreneurship, innovation, and disciplined growth. It also highlights my passion for helping founder-led and growth-stage businesses scale through strong leadership, operational excellence, and effective governance.

Brandon Harris: Turning Complex Operations into Competitive Advantage

I'm excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey leading supply chain, operations, and strategic partnerships across organizations including Range Energy, Meta, Zoox, Microsoft, and Boeing. Throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping organizations build resilient operations, develop strong teams, and create long-term value through thoughtful leadership and continuous improvement. As I continue pursuing opportunities to serve on corporate and advisory boards, I look forward to sharing my experience while helping organizations navigate growth and operational excellence.

Brady Pittz: Building Businesses with Trust, Discipline, and a Relentless Commitment to Sustainable Growth

I'm excited to share my professional executive biography, which reflects my journey as President and Co-Owner of Leapros, my passion for helping organizations grow, and my commitment to leadership, governance, operational excellence, and innovation. I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to work alongside exceptional teams, build scalable businesses, and contribute to organizations through strategic leadership and board service. As I continue expanding my board involvement, I look forward to helping companies navigate growth, solve complex challenges, and create lasting value.

Jamie Lancaster: Helping Growth Companies Scale with the Discipline, Operational Excellence, and Strategic Insight of a Fortune 500 Leader

I'm excited to share my professional executive biography, reflecting on a 36-year career dedicated to business transformation, operational excellence, technology leadership, global operations, and helping organizations create sustainable value. As I continue advising founder-led and private equity-backed companies through board service and executive advisory work, I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue mentoring leaders and supporting businesses through growth and change.

Randall “Randy” Damm: Guiding Organizations to Safer, Stronger, and Smarter Operations

I’m excited to share my professional executive biography, which reflects more than 50 years of experience in occupational safety, OSHA and DOT compliance, workforce training, and leadership within the oil and gas and trucking industries. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about helping organizations create safer workplaces while mentoring others through practical education and leadership. As I continue seeking opportunities to serve on advisory and corporate boards, I look forward to contributing my experience and commitment to organizational success.

Jim Braselton: Building Sustainable Growth Through Strategy, Innovation, Commercial Excellence and Operational Execution

I’m excited to share my executive biography, highlighting my journey leading commercial growth, strategic transformation, private equity-backed ventures, and innovation across the building materials and industrial sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about helping organizations achieve sustainable growth through strategy, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership.

Paul Huber: From Turnarounds to Triumphs; Leadership That Delivers Results

I'm excited to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 40 years of experience leading independent grocery businesses, transforming operations, developing talented teams, and building strong community relationships. As I look toward serving on boards and advisory committees, I look forward to applying my experience in retail, finance, operations, and strategic leadership to help organizations grow and succeed.