Tag: risk management

Todd Surbeck: Protecting People, Strengthening Organizations, and Turning Risk into Opportunity

Throughout more than 25 years in risk management, occupational safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership, I have had the opportunity to help companies protect their people, strengthen their operations, and develop practical solutions to complex challenges. My career has also given me the privilege of mentoring colleagues, speaking to diverse audiences, serving my community, and contributing through nonprofit board leadership. As I look toward expanding my board and advisory involvement, I am excited to bring these experiences to organizations where I can contribute, continue learning, and help others succeed. Here is my biography.

Marc Doss, J.D., CFA, CFP: Leadership Through Experience, Stewardship, and Service

After more than three decades in investment management, financial services, executive leadership, fiduciary oversight, and service—including leadership roles with Wells Fargo and prior service as a U.S. Naval Officer—I am excited to enter a new chapter focused on contributing my experience to boards, advisory organizations, and leadership teams. My career has given me the opportunity to manage complex portfolios, lead talented investment professionals, serve as a fiduciary, mentor others, and help clients and organizations navigate important financial and strategic decisions. I look forward to sharing those experiences and continuing to learn while helping organizations create meaningful, sustainable value. Here is my biography.

Danielle Tatum: Bringing Financial Discipline, Strategic Vision, and Experience to the Table

After more than 40 years in accounting and finance, I’ve had the opportunity to build a career spanning banking, financial leadership, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, financial reporting, technology transformation, and strategic advisory work. From helping organizations navigate significant growth and complex transactions to strengthening financial controls and supporting long-term strategy, each chapter has reinforced my belief in adaptability, disciplined leadership, and creating meaningful value. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory opportunities, I’m excited to share more about the experiences, values, and perspective I bring to the table. Here is my biography.

Deon Heymans: Turning Risk Into Opportunity, Complexity Into Clarity, and Strategy Into Measurable Value

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 23 years of experience across global risk management, strategic growth, executive advisory, governance, insurance, claims transformation, and enterprise resilience. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with leading global organizations, build high-performing teams, expand into new markets, and help executives translate complex risk challenges into measurable financial and strategic outcomes. As I continue to explore opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to bringing this experience to organizations navigating growth, transformation, governance, and risk.

Leading AI Strategies in Project Management

Artificial intelligence is reshaping project management by helping organizations plan more effectively, automate routine tasks, identify risks, and make better-informed decisions. Rather than replacing human expertise, AI serves as a productivity multiplier that allows project managers to focus more on leadership, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. Successful adoption requires leaders to combine AI’s speed and analytical capabilities with strong human judgment, ethical oversight, data security, and accountability. Organizations that embrace AI responsibly will be better positioned to modernize operations, improve project outcomes, and lead effectively in an increasingly digital world.

Adam Trexler: Advancing Resilience, Readiness, and Mission Excellence Through Trusted Leadership

After more than two decades working across national preparedness, emergency response, enterprise operations, continuity, security, and technology, I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped my approach to leadership and service. My career has taken me from disaster recovery and global diplomatic communications to the White House Situation Room, the Department of Homeland Security, and CISA, and I am excited to bring those lessons into the next chapter of board and advisory leadership. Here is my biography.

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.

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.

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.

Patrick Schooley: Transforming Workforce Complexity into Strategy, Integrity, and Sustainable Business Value

After more than 30 years working across management consulting, workforce transformation, external talent strategy, risk management, and enterprise operations, I am grateful for the experiences that have shaped my perspective as a leader and advisor. From my years at PwC and the development and leadership of Talent Exchange to founding Murphy Advisory Group, my career has centered on helping organizations navigate workforce complexity, embrace innovation responsibly, and build practical strategies for sustainable performance. As I continue this journey and explore opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to applying what I have learned while continuing to grow alongside other leaders. Here is my biography.

Raka Khushu | Turning Credit Intelligence Into Sustainable Growth

I am pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career of approximately 17 years across financial services, credit and risk management, payments, analytics, strategic transformation, and cross-functional leadership. My journey has given me the opportunity to lead teams across geographies, solve complex business challenges, and apply data-driven thinking to decisions that affect customers, organizations, and long-term performance. As I continue expanding my leadership journey and exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to bringing my experience, perspective, and commitment to positive impact to organizations navigating growth, risk, and transformation.

Eileen Owen: Turning Complexity into Clarity, and Change into Lasting Progress

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting a career dedicated to helping organizations navigate growth, transformation, financial complexity, and meaningful change. From my Big Four foundation to senior finance leadership roles, I’ve had the opportunity to build teams, strengthen reporting and governance, lead major transformations, support M&A integration, and help organizations make better use of technology, automation, and financial information. I’m excited to bring these experiences and perspectives to organizations where I can continue making a positive impact through executive, board, and advisory leadership.

Laura Page: Leading Through Complexity, Building Resilience, Creating Lasting Impact

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to serve across private business, financial leadership, government, disaster recovery, infrastructure, government contracting, and community organizations. Each chapter has reinforced my belief that meaningful leadership is about bringing people together, navigating complexity with purpose, and applying experience in ways that create lasting value. As I continue expanding my work in advisory and board service, I am pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and lessons that have shaped my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Chris Kasulke: Experience with Purpose, Leadership Through Service, Preparedness, and Practical Action

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career of approximately 40 years across supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations, governance, public safety, security, and emergency response. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse organizations and communities, lead and support complex operational initiatives, serve in a board leadership capacity, and continue contributing through public and emergency service. As I explore opportunities to bring this experience to board and advisory roles, I look forward to connecting with organizations where practical knowledge, thoughtful governance, risk awareness, and collaborative leadership can make a meaningful contribution.

Anthony Cox: Turning Operational Complexity into Organizational Strength

I am pleased to share a closer look at the professional journey that has shaped my approach to leadership, from my foundation in the United States Navy Nuclear Power Program to more than three decades of leading people, operations, transformation, and performance within complex healthcare organizations. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to developing strong teams, creating accountability, improving organizational performance, and delivering sustainable value while leading with reliability, trust, loyalty, and integrity. As I continue expanding my contribution through board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to bringing these experiences and perspectives to organizations seeking thoughtful, disciplined, and collaborative leadership. Here is my biography.

Théa Watkins: Leading with Courage, Building Trust, and Transforming Organizations Through Inclusive Excellence

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting a career spanning nearly three decades of leadership across financial services, banking, governance, business transformation, risk management, inclusive leadership, consulting, education, and nonprofit board service in both the U.K. and U.S. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to building trusted relationships, developing people, strengthening organizations, and creating sustainable results through thoughtful and inclusive leadership. As I continue contributing to boards, leadership teams, and organizations navigating growth and change, I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my experience, perspective, and values to new challenges.