Meet The Team

Bob is an entrepreneur and autism employment evangelist. Bob founded the B2B tech firm ChiefofStaff.com, an innovative platform for executing strategic plans in complex organizations.  As a social entrepreneur Bob founded the Central Park North Stars, New York City’s only special needs ice hockey team and scaled a nonprofit, Invictus Bakery in Brooklyn, that provides job training for young people on the autism spectrum. Previously, Bob was Regional General Manager and COO for ING Group in Asia, overseeing 24 businesses across 12 countries.  He also held senior management positions at MetLife, marketing roles at GE Appliance, and strategy consulting roles at the Michael Allen Company.

Rich is a seasoned business leader with expertise in finance, strategy, and execution. Rich serves as Chairman of Capital Workforce Partners and CFO of Capital for Change. His C-level roles include Aquiline Drones, Chiefofstaff.com, and Delphi Health Systems. With over 20 years of experience, Rich excels in profitability, strategy implementation, and leadership. He is also dedicated to community service, through high-impact nonprofits, having held leadership roles with Habitat for Humanity, the Greater Hartford YMCA, and Greater Bristol Homes. 

Professor Cartelli is an experienced consultant and educator, currently teaching at the Colorado Mountain College School of Business. Areas of interest and teaching include business strategy, marketing, management, e-commerce, and information systems. His consulting experience includes telecommunication consulting during the dot-com boom and software startups. Robert splits his time between Colorado and Vermont. He is an avid hiker and skier, typically skiing two hundred days a year.

As Chief Marketing, Merchandising and Commercial Officer for Medical United, a consumer healthcare startup, Sandee’s responsibilities include marketing, brand development, merchandising, and new business initiatives. She is a senior marketing, consumer products, and retail executive with a demonstrated track record of successfully driving sales and margin growth across a wide range of product categories in highly entrepreneurial environments. Sandee’s experiences and skills emphasize marketing and finance.

George is a Gen Z graduate of Stanford University, where he studied and delivered his thesis on key solutions to socio-environmental challenges in the outdoor recreation industry. George is an avid outdoorsman and currently works on Youth Programming for Touchstone Climbing in California. He continues to build an impressive early career in the sustainable business consulting world. George is also a theatre artist and actor in Los Angeles.

Molly is a dynamic political organizer and activist from Detroit, Michigan. Molly made waves as the Student Activist Coordinator for Amnesty International, and she became the youngest member of its USA Board of Directors. Her skills were further honed on President Obama's 2012 campaign and as Campaign Manager for various races in Colorado. In Cincinnati, she excelled as Finance Director for a Mayoral Campaign and Congressional races and managed donor relations for Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio. Outside of work, Molly enjoys punk rock, skateboarding, snowboarding, and spending time with her dog.

John is a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD, specializing in experimental studies on the optical properties of solids. His recent research supports the development of photonic integrated circuits. At NLS, John contributes his expertise in scientific methodology, commercializing scientific products and services, and government standards.

Diane is the Founder and Owner of Kitsap Counseling Services LLC, where she provides expert counseling as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Since 2010, Diane specializes in couple and family repair, trauma healing, and supporting the underhoused Veteran population. She has taught parenting classes for the State and worked with young adults facing depression and anxiety in school settings. Diane's top skills include mentoring and coaching, inter-generational understanding and communication, and insights into work design and work/life balance.

Vaughn Buffalo is the founder of Buffalo & Associates, a New York law firm renowned for its transparent client-counsel relationships. With a unique blend of business acumen and legal expertise, Vaughn ensures clients' business visions drive every legal strategy. After sharpening his skills at Paul, Weiss and Mayer Brown, he established Buffalo & Associates in 2003. The firm educates small business owners and non-profits on essential business structures, offering personalized, powerful, and cost-effective legal services that keep clients fully engaged and supported.

As President and CEO of Glacier Media Inc. from 1998 to 2023, Jon grew the company from a start-up to $210 million in revenue and 1,400 staff. He spearheaded over 30 transactions, driving strategic vision and execution across B2B and B2C media sectors. Jon's expertise in acquisitions, capital raising, and organic growth led to the success of ERIS, Glacier FarmMedia, Glacier Digital Media, and REW.ca. Recognized as one of British Columbia's Top 50 Most Influential Business Leaders, Jon is also active in governance and community initiatives. Jon co-captained Harvard rugby to the 1984 National Collegiate Championship.

Keith is a partner in the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice at White and Case Law Firm's Miami office, specializing in bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He represents investment funds focused on distressed debt and acquirers of distressed assets. Keith handles Chapter 11 cases, ad hoc committees, and out-of-court workouts, with expertise in inter-creditor disputes and credit-bidding transactions. A Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy since 2019, he has presented before the U.S. Supreme Court, ran for New York State Attorney General in 2018, and serves on the Board of Trustees of The New York Historical Society.

Robert Hackett joined the Bonner Foundation in 1992 as Vice President and Director of the Bonner Scholars Program, becoming President in 2010. Before joining the Foundation, Bobby worked at Telesis Corporation, an affordable housing developer in Washington, D.C. He co-founded the Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) in 1984, promoting student leadership in national service. Bobby also worked with the Youth Policy Institute on public policy and social issues. Bobby was co-captain of the 1984 Harvard National Collegiate Championship winning rugby team.

Currently a principal with Alight Capital Management LP in New York, James brings nearly 30 years of experience in equity research and investment management. Focusing on technology, he has covered sectors across both developing and developed market. Analytically, his work focuses on industry microeconomics, management leadership, and the volatile nature of markets. In his youth, James represented the U.S.A. as a rugby Eagle. He now leads Friends of Harvard Rugby, an alumni group supporting the undergraduate team.

With a background in Sustainability Studies and Business, Sallie is the Full-Time Residential Counselor at The Foundry Treatment Center in Colorado. She is pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adams State University, gaining clinical experience with the Michael Barnes Family Institute. Previously a Business Specialist at Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering, Sallie integrates her skills in client care with her interests in generational change, work-life balance, and personal and career development. Her focus lies with fostering impactful therapeutic practices and supporting individuals through their personal and professional growth.

Graham is a nuclear maintenance supervisor at Farley Nuclear Power Station and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station. His leadership and expertise stem from his background as a Division-1 athlete, Academic All-American, and international ski racer representing the U.S. at the World University Games. In the energy sector, Graham excels in integrating sustainable practices to enhance the quadruple bottom line. His passion is leveraging sustainability to drive business success, supporting community impacts, and benefiting the environment.

Glen Wolland is a construction management executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as VP of Operations and Facilities at OXMAN, a leading firm dedicated to sustainable construction practices. He excels in pre-construction planning, budget development, and managing complex projects across sectors like commercial, residential, historic restorations, and healthcare. Glen is passionate about recruiting and leading high-performance teams, operationalizing strategy, and fostering a culture of trust and communication to maximize employee engagement and operational efficiency.

Richard is the Founder of MTGlamp, an adventure glamping resort company, and he previously served as Marketing Manager at Sendy Media LLC which he also founded. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, hospitality, and outdoor experiences, Richard is a serial entrepreneur who has enhanced numerous clients' digital marketing presence. His wealth of business skills and expertise, achieved at a young age, underscores his potential and  impact in the industry.

Madison is an Enterprise Marketing Manager in Hospitality Technology with extensive experience leading cross-functional, revenue-generating teams for top international vacation rental companies. Her expertise in ski industry markets and API integrations with online travel agents/booking engines makes her a valuable asset in the ski travel industry. Combined with her strong business acumen, Madison excels in guiding multi-generational teams and making data-driven decisions, offering invaluable insights into the industry.

Mark is Chairman and CEO of I-3, Miami, a design-build-finance-maintain organization dedicated to meeting critical public sector infrastructure needs. His role includes funding projects through a direct investment platform with ESG/Impact/Infrastructure funds. Mark excels in financial analysis, strategic thinking, management, project management, and leveraged finance. His expertise in consulting complements his focus on delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.

Julie is a visionary entrepreneur currently leading the launch of Balutd.com, an e-commerce affiliate marketing retailer focused on offering luxury, branded clothing and accessories in the growing re-seller and discount marketplace. Targeting younger consumers who value sustainability and affordability, Julie has assembled a highly experienced team, including former executives from Boeing and Twitter, to drive business development, capital raising, and product growth. Known for her knack for identifying emerging trends, Julie is committed to building a brand that combines innovation, sustainability, and community, positioning Balutd as a trailblazer in the fashion-tech industry, enhancing user engagement.

Deb is a business consultant specializing in the film, music, short-form video, and advertising industries. Her experience also spans executive roles in forensic accounting and fraud examinations, with expertise in budgeting, project scheduling, cash flow projections, business plans, credit underwriting, and financial analysis. Deb has also engaged in political activism, developing high-caliber opposition research, and providing expert legal testimony. Recently, she stood as a candidate for Mayor of Long Beach, CA, showcasing her leadership in public service. She continues to apply her broad skill set to support various industries and political causes.

Kurt is the Chief Operating Officer at Jacobi, a Salt Lake City firm trusted by some of the world’s largest asset owners and managers to analyze asset allocation, risk, and returns on a cloud-based platform. A digital general manager, Kurt excels at translating vision into profitable, sustainable growth by simplifying complex operations. His expertise lies in tech-driven financial analysis and management, empowering investment teams to customize and scale multi-asset portfolios. Kurt’s passion is enhancing operational efficiency to drive better outcomes for clients in the financial services industry.