Tag: Organizational Development

Derek van Dam: Empowering Growth, Inspiring Leaders, and Building Lasting Success Through Strategic Vision

I'm pleased to share my executive biography, highlighting more than 30 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, mortgage banking, financial services, and organizational growth. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and helping organizations achieve meaningful results. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I remain passionate about strategic growth, mentorship, and making a positive impact on the businesses and communities I serve.

The Art of Conflict Resolution in Organizational Settings

Conflict in the workplace is rarely about the issue on the surface. More often, it reflects deeper concerns about trust, respect, communication, and feeling valued. Effective leaders don’t eliminate disagreement—they create an environment where people can navigate it with curiosity, dignity, and accountability. By separating people from problems, focusing on shared interests, allowing emotions to cool, and making repair part of the process, organizations can turn conflict from a source of division into an opportunity for stronger relationships, better communication, and healthier teams.

Steven Carrillo: Building Strong Teams, Creating Sustainable Growth, and Turning Strategy Into Lasting Value

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead organizations through growth, operational transformation, acquisitions, and strategic change—from managing large multi-state businesses to serving as a CEO and leading corporate development initiatives. I am passionate about building strong teams, developing leaders, creating sustainable business value, and applying my experience to help organizations make thoughtful decisions about growth and their future. I am excited to continue expanding my board involvement and contributing to companies navigating their next stage of opportunity. 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.

Allison Horton, PHR, MBA: Developing People, Strengthening Organizations, and Creating the Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to help organizations grow by building the people strategies, talent infrastructure, and cultures that make sustainable performance possible. From executive search and professional services to private equity-backed logistics and management consulting, my journey has reinforced my belief that the strongest organizations align their people, strategy, technology, and leadership around a shared purpose. I’m excited to continue bringing those experiences to leadership, board, and advisory opportunities where I can help organizations and the people behind them thrive. Here is my biography.

Jeff Parks: Building Strong Teams, Lasting Client Relationships, and Sustainable Profits Through Hands-On Leadership

After approximately 50 years in business leadership, I have had the opportunity to work across food service, distribution, hospitality, vending, micro markets, operations, consulting, and executive management. My career has given me the privilege of developing talented teams, strengthening customer relationships, growing businesses, improving profitability, advising organizations, and serving at the board level. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about the professional journey and leadership principles that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

John Jackson: From the Boardroom to Operations; Leadership with the Whole Organization in Mind

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting a professional journey spanning approximately 50 years across general management, sales leadership, corporate operations, business development, international business, marketing, and communications. As I explore opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to applying the experience and perspective I have gained throughout my career to organizations focused on thoughtful development, sound leadership, and long-term success.

Craig Shelley, CFRE: Turning Bold Strategy, Exceptional People, and Disciplined Execution Into Sustainable Growth

I’m pleased to share a more complete look at my professional journey, from leading nonprofit and professional-services organizations to advising executives and boards on growth, strategy, people, fundraising, and organizational transformation. My career has given me the opportunity to help ambitious organizations navigate change, integrate new capabilities, strengthen leadership, and pursue sustainable growth while staying focused on meaningful impact. Here is my biography.

Szabolcs Kiss: Building Stronger Organizations Through Strategy, Systems, and People

Throughout more than 25 years of international leadership, I have had the opportunity to work across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, procurement, organizational development, education, and leadership coaching. My career has reinforced my belief that lasting business performance comes from aligning strategy, people, processes, and technology—and that no business can sustainably grow faster than its people. I am grateful for the colleagues, teams, students, clients, and organizations that have shaped this journey and continue to inspire the work ahead. Here is my biography.

Felicia Smith: Solving Complex Problems, Developing People, Advancing Organizations

I’m pleased to share a closer look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership, strategy, transformation, governance, and service. Over more than three decades, I’ve had the opportunity to lead and contribute across financial services, global initiatives, project and portfolio management, organizational development, ministry leadership, entrepreneurship, coaching, and community engagement. I remain committed to continuous learning, developing others, solving complex problems, and helping organizations turn strategic priorities into meaningful results. Here is my biography.

Chase Wood: Building Strong Organizations, Developing People, and Turning Vision into Lasting Value

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead teams and organizations across construction, real estate development, engineering, and business operations while contributing to boards, advisory initiatives, and projects both in the United States and internationally. These experiences have reinforced my passion for building strong organizations, developing people, creating effective strategies, and helping businesses turn their vision into lasting results. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory leadership, I am excited to share more about the experiences, values, and perspectives that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Jeb Bird: Advancing Behavioral Health Through Experience and Innovation

Throughout my career in behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment, I have had the opportunity to serve as a clinician, educator, executive leader, and consultant while working alongside talented professionals committed to improving treatment and recovery outcomes. I remain passionate about advancing evidence-based care, strengthening organizations, developing effective teams, and sharing the experience I have gained over more than four decades in the field. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through consulting, board, and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about my professional journey and the values that continue to guide my work. Here is my biography.

Dr. Sydney Scott, D.Ed., MBA, PCC: Helping Organizations and People Become What They Have The Potential To Be

Throughout my career as an executive academic leader, educator, organizational development professional, and coach, I have been fortunate to help people and organizations navigate growth, leadership, innovation, and meaningful change. From pioneering competency-based approaches to education to developing leaders and guiding organizational transformation, the common thread has always been helping others discover and realize their potential. As I continue expanding my contribution through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership philosophy that have shaped my journey. Here is my biography.

Dr. Stephanie Duguid: Serve with Goodness, Lead with Greatness, Cultivate Cultures of Authentic Impact

I’m grateful for a professional journey that has taken me from education, athletic training, and sports medicine into executive academic leadership, organizational development, speaking, writing, and leadership culture strategy. Across more than three decades, one principle has remained constant: meaningful leadership is about serving people well, communicating with intention, and creating cultures where people and performance can thrive together. I’m excited to continue bringing that perspective to organizations, leadership teams, and board opportunities where thoughtful strategy and authentic human connection can make a lasting difference. Here is my biography.

Julie Moseng: Building Stronger Organizations by Developing the People Within Them

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career of more than 25 years spanning dentistry, healthcare, organizational culture, team development, and leadership. From serving patients as a dentist to leading team operations and organizational culture and now contributing as a Founding Board Advisor, I have remained passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and helping organizations create cultures where individuals can thrive. As I continue expanding my board and advisory involvement, I look forward to bringing this experience to organizations where thoughtful leadership and a strong culture can create meaningful, lasting impact.