Tag: Strategic Planning

Elliott Burnside: Leadership Built on Experience, Accountability, and Results

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead, advise, and transform organizations across transportation, logistics, maritime shipping, industrial services, construction, automotive retail, and international business. From operational leadership to CEO and President roles, restructuring assignments, and advisory work, those experiences have reinforced my belief in accountability, strong teams, disciplined execution, and sharing what we learn with others. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to applying that experience to organizations seeking practical leadership and strategic perspective. Here is my biography.

M. Barry Bausano: Global Perspective, Disciplined Risk-Taking, Leadership with Purpose

Over more than four decades in global finance, I have had the opportunity to work as an investor, hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, operating executive, CEO, board director, and advisor across some of the world’s leading financial institutions. Those experiences have shaped my perspective on leadership, risk, governance, strategy, and the importance of remaining intellectually engaged throughout every stage of a career. I am pleased to share a closer look at my professional journey and the perspective I hope to continue bringing to boards and organizations. Here is my biography.

Megan Davidson: Transforming Organizations by Connecting People, Strategy, and Performance

Throughout more than 22 years of leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to work across human capital, operations, enterprise strategy, transformation, commercial functions, risk, and organizational leadership in complex global businesses. From helping organizations navigate significant change to leading teams across countries and cultures, I’ve learned that lasting performance comes from connecting people, strategy, and execution. As I continue this next chapter of my career and explore opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I’m pleased to share more about the experiences, values, and leadership principles that have shaped my journey. Here is my biography.

Kristy Berry: Building Exceptional Organizations Through Exceptional Experiences

Throughout nearly three decades of leadership, I have had the opportunity to help build, scale, transform, and lead organizations across healthcare, wellness, premium services, and international markets. My career has reinforced my belief that sustainable growth comes from aligning strategy, people, operations, financial discipline, and exceptional customer experiences. As I continue expanding my work with boards and organizations navigating growth and transformation, I wanted to share more about the experiences and values that have shaped my leadership journey. Here is my biography.

James De Leo: Challenge Assumptions, Discover Opportunities, Create Solutions

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, which reflects the journey I have taken across education, entrepreneurship, organizational leadership, business, digital strategy, community service, and board consulting. Each chapter of my career has strengthened my commitment to continuous learning, thoughtful leadership, candid communication, and helping people and organizations turn meaningful ideas into achievable goals. I look forward to continuing to build relationships, contribute new perspectives, and create positive impact through future board and advisory opportunities.

Austin Peterson, DBA, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, CPPS: Turning Insight Into Impact, and Strategy Into Safer Outcomes

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to grow from frontline emergency and critical care practice into healthcare leadership focused on patient safety, quality, high reliability, digital transformation, and data-driven performance improvement. Each chapter has reinforced my belief in continuous learning, thoughtful leadership, and using experience to help organizations and the people within them achieve better outcomes. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my perspective through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that have shaped me. Here is my biography.

J. Stephen Crews: Turning Financial Insight Into Better Decisions, and Experience Into Opportunity for Others

Throughout my career in hospitality, finance, operations, consulting, and government contracting, I have had the opportunity to work alongside talented owners, executives, managers, and teams while navigating growth, change, and complex business challenges. Those experiences have reinforced my belief in disciplined financial leadership, thoughtful decision-making, strong relationships, and sharing what we learn with the next generation of leaders. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about my professional journey, leadership philosophy, and the experience I hope to bring to organizations. Here is my biography.

Darryl B. Holloman, PhD: Experience to Guide, Vision to Transform

I am pleased to share a closer look at the professional journey that has shaped my approach to leadership, governance, education, and service. Over more than three decades, I have had the privilege of leading within complex institutions, serving alongside dedicated board and civic leaders, advancing student and organizational success, and contributing to conversations about the future of education and leadership. As I continue expanding my work in board and advisory service, I remain guided by a simple professional philosophy: “Good Works Stand.” Here is my biography.

Deanna Wathington, MD, MPH, FAAFP: Advancing Equity, and Leading Change That Strengthens Communities

I am pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career of approximately 40 years spanning medicine, public health, academic leadership, nonprofit and executive management, health equity, and board service. Throughout this journey, I have remained committed to strengthening organizations, mentoring leaders, improving community health, and helping transform possibilities into meaningful and sustainable action. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute my experience and perspective through board leadership, I look forward to connecting with organizations committed to purposeful growth and lasting impact.

Srinivasu Pappula: Transforming Complex Challenges Into Scalable Opportunities

Over the course of more than 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work across technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global business leadership—from helping develop foundational computing technologies to building companies and leading large-scale initiatives in AI, cloud, IoT, digital transformation, agriculture, financial services, and security. Each chapter has reinforced my belief that experience becomes most valuable when it is used to help others make better decisions, avoid unnecessary mistakes, and build organizations capable of creating lasting impact. As I continue expanding my board and advisory work, I look forward to bringing those lessons to organizations pursuing meaningful transformation and ambitious growth. Here is my biography.

Elizabeth St. Sauveur: Leading with Clarity, Communicating with Purpose, and Bringing a Human Perspective to Complex Organizations

I’m pleased to share my executive biography, reflecting more than three decades of leadership across healthcare operations, provider relations, managed care, marketing, corporate communications, and organizational strategy. After an extensive executive career and a period away from full-time corporate leadership, I’m excited to explore opportunities where I can contribute my experience, perspective, and passion for helping organizations and people succeed, particularly through board and advisory service.

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.

Kelly Cromer, PharmD, RPh, CPBS: Chief Pharmacy Officer at PCA Rx

Throughout more than 25 years in healthcare and pharmacy, I have had the opportunity to work across clinical practice, pharmacy benefit management, Medicare and Medicaid programs, regulatory affairs, operations, and executive leadership. Each chapter of my career has strengthened my commitment to transparency, informed decision-making, and creating meaningful value for patients and organizations. As I continue expanding my involvement in board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying these experiences to help organizations navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. Here is my biography.

Don Kellerman, Pharm.D.: Advancing Science, Developing Leaders, and Turning Experience Into Meaningful Impact

Throughout more than 35 years in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, I have had the opportunity to work across clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, and scientific leadership while helping advance important development programs and working alongside talented teams. As I continue consulting and explore opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I am pleased to share a biography reflecting the experiences, lessons, and perspectives that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Jan Harrison, M.Ed., M.Sc.: Bringing People Together to Wayfind in a Rapidly Changing World

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work at the intersection of education, innovation, environmental stewardship, utilities, leadership, and community engagement. From founding and leading an innovative secondary school to helping communities better understand and protect critical water resources, I’ve remained passionate about bringing people together to solve complex problems and create positive, lasting impact. As I continue expanding my board and advisory service, I’m excited to share more about the experiences, values, and lessons that have shaped my leadership journey. Here is my biography.

Darin Nielsen: Leading Through Complexity, Delivering Mission Success

I am pleased to share my professional biography, highlighting more than 37 years of leadership experience across aerospace, defense, aviation, electronic warfare, executive management, and board governance. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to lead exceptional teams, support mission-critical organizations, serve in both military and corporate leadership roles, and contribute to industry and community-focused boards. I remain passionate about helping organizations navigate complex challenges, achieve strategic growth, and create lasting impact.