Tag: leadership

Lou Schiavone: Driving Growth, Transforming Organizations, and Empowering Leaders

After four decades of leading transformative initiatives in technology, government services, and private equity, I’ve taken some time to reflect on the journey and the lessons learned along the way. From startups to global enterprises, my focus has always been on creating value through people, strategy, and innovation. Here is my biography.

Ronda L. Sheldon: Transforming Ideas into Impactful Innovation Through Passion, Integrity, and Purpose

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which captures the journey I’ve taken across the housewares and storage industries over the last 30+ years. From product development and patented innovation to leading merchandising strategies for major brands, it’s been a rewarding experience filled with growth and purpose.

Preston E. Johnson II: Strategic Growth Leader with Deep Defense and Aerospace Expertise

I’m a business development and strategy executive with a passion for driving growth, building strong customer relationships, and leading high-performing teams across the aerospace and defense industries. With over 30 years of experience—including two decades in U.S. Army Special Forces and leadership roles at Collins Aerospace and Rockwell Collins—I’ve worked at the intersection of innovation, mission success, and strategic planning. I thrive on solving complex challenges, aligning customer needs with business capabilities, and creating long-term value in dynamic global markets.

Melani Ross: Leading with Empathy, Delivering with Precision

After three decades of leading high-performing teams, scaling operations, and driving growth across the technology and software sectors, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on the experiences that have shaped my journey. From building global services teams to founding a DevOps transformation company, it’s been a path marked by strategic vision, deep empathy, and a commitment to customer-centric innovation. Here is my biography.

Keith Southard: Board-Savvy Growth Strategist and Resilient Business Builder Across Energy and Emerging Markets

I’m a passionate business builder and board advisor with a career rooted in launching, scaling, and transforming companies across the energy and industrial sectors. From founding and selling multi-million dollar ventures to leading global expansions and turnarounds, I’ve thrived on helping organizations grow with purpose and resilience. I’ve also had the privilege of serving on boards where I contribute to strategic planning, governance, and long-term value creation. Whether I’m leading a team, navigating a crisis, or guiding a new venture, I’m driven by clarity, collaboration, and results.

Timothy W. Singleton: Driven by Purpose, Grounded in Integrity, Committed to Excellence

After more than two decades of working across operations, manufacturing, and poultry leadership—both in the U.S. and internationally—I’ve taken time to reflect on the journey so far and the values that have shaped my leadership approach. I'm grateful for the teams I've led, the businesses I've helped transform, and the communities I’ve engaged with. Here is my biography.

Chris Glover: Optimizing Today and Transforming Tomorrow

After more than four decades of leading, learning, and transforming operations across the globe, I’m proud to share my professional biography. From Milliken to Walmart to Medtronic, each chapter of my journey has been about optimizing systems, empowering people, and creating sustainable value.

Hugh Hochberg: Visionary Principal and Trusted Advisor to the Design Professions

For nearly five decades, I’ve had the privilege of working with architecture, engineering, and design firms through my role as Principal of The Coxe Group. My work focuses on helping creative organizations align their vision with strong business strategy—whether through leadership development, succession planning, or firm-wide transformation. I’m passionate about guiding firm leaders through growth and change with clarity, trust, and a deep respect for the professions we serve.

Larry E. Salci: A Legacy of Leadership in Transportation Innovation

After over 50 years in the transportation and manufacturing industries, I’ve had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives, rescuing companies from crisis, and shaping national transit policy. I’m proud to share the story of my professional journey, including leadership roles at Chrysler, Bombardier, Bi-State Metro, and Amerail, as well as my current consulting work through SalciConsult. Here is my biography.

Mike Garber: Empowering Clarity, Scaling Capacity; Where Strategy Meets Execution

I'm excited to share my executive biography, which reflects over 20 years of work at the intersection of strategy, enablement, productivity, and people. My journey has taken me from financial services to global tech and startup consulting, with one mission: help others succeed by aligning clarity with momentum.

Steve Mitas: Driving Innovation, Delivering Impact, Leading with Purpose

After more than three decades in technology, business leadership, and service to the public sector, I’m proud to share this executive biography that reflects my journey, values, and the experiences that have shaped my work. I’ve always believed that innovation, collaboration, and a people-first approach are essential to creating meaningful impact.

Bob Gerardi: Engineering Growth, Empowering Brands

I'm excited to share my professional biography, which reflects my journey across engineering, technology, marketing, and executive leadership. With more than 25 years of experience in both Fortune 500 and startup environments, I’ve had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives that drive brand growth, operational excellence, and strategic impact.

Spencer Kaplan: Transformative Brand Strategist and Communications Leader

Spencer Kaplan is a visionary brand strategist and communications leader with a proven track record of guiding organizations through pivotal transformations across a wide range of industries. From spearheading PwC’s comprehensive tax practice rebrand to launching the groundbreaking Hologic Global Women’s Health Index, Spencer combines strategic insight, creative direction, and operational leadership to drive measurable impact. His ability to craft compelling narratives and lead cross-functional teams has elevated global brands, fostered stakeholder engagement, and delivered outcomes that align with both business goals and human-centered values.

Leading with Empathy: Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Success

In Leading with Empathy: Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Success, Dr. Jones explores how his life’s most defining roles—adoptive father, world-class athlete, and compassionate leader—have shaped a leadership style grounded in empathy and resilience. Drawing from personal challenges and triumphs, he illustrates how understanding others deeply and responding with humanity not only builds stronger teams but also drives innovative problem-solving and lasting impact. Through stories of parenting children with special needs and performing under pressure in athletics, Dr. Jones makes a compelling case that true leadership starts with presence, perseverance, and a commitment to see people for who they are.

Stephanie M. Schmid

After decades of experience leading global teams, developing talent, and coaching executives across industries, I’m proud to share my professional biography. It highlights my journey across organizations like eBay, Vivint, and ADP—as well as my passion for empowering others through coaching and thought leadership. Here is my biography.

Robert W. Walker, CPA

I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible teams and organizations throughout my career—leading initiatives across HR analytics, financial reporting, and corporate transformation. As I continue to grow professionally and give back through board service, I’m proud to share more about my journey, experience, and core values. Here is my biography.