A member of Texas Oncology, P. A., the largest medical oncology group in the country, Dr. Minal Barve completed her residency at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and her fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. As a Board Certified Oncologist, she is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and the Texas Indo-American Physicians Society. Dr. Barve has received numerous awards throughout her career and served in various academic and medical teaching capacities. She has authored publications on cancer research topics, and she brings the needs of her patients to the forefront as a member of the Mary Crowley Cancer Research medical staff. Dr. Barve has served as principal and co-investigator of multiple clinical trials at Mary Crowley. Her special interests include early drug development and immunologic therapies for cancer.

Dr. James Strauss received his B.A. from Harvard University in 1968 and an M.D. from New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, in 1972. He completed his internship in medicine at Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, in 1973. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, in 1976. Dr. Strauss completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, in 1979.

Dr. Strauss is a member of the Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and Texas Society of Medical Oncology. In 2009 D Magazine elected Dr. Strauss as one of the best hematology oncologists in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Strauss serves as principal investigator for multiple clinical trials at Mary Crowley.

Douglas W. Orr, M.D., specializes in medical oncology and hematology with board certification in internal medicine and medical oncology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in medical oncology.

Dr. Orr graduated from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee. After training in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University Hospital, he completed a fellowship in medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins Oncology Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Orr is Phi Beta Kappa; a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Biological Therapy, and Texas Society of Medical Oncology.

Dr. Reva Schneider received her Medical Doctorate from Texas A&M University Health Science Center, College of Medicine in Bryan, Texas. She also completed a residency and internship in Internal Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center, along with a Fellowship in Medical Oncology at Baylor's Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Schneider currently practices in the Outpatient Evaluation and Treatment Center at Texas Oncology, P.A.  She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Association.  In addition, Dr. Schneider has traveled to the Dominican Republic with Medical Ministry International.

Dr. Jimenez grew up in Puerto Rico and graduated with a medical doctorate from Ponce Health Science University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He completed his internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology.

He moved with his family to DFW in 2008 when he joined Dallas Oncology Consultants where he practiced until 2012 subsequently joining Choice Cancer Care, where he was until 2020. He currently practices as a medical oncologist with Texas Oncology in the Irving/Las Colinas area.

Dr. Jimenez was a founding board member of the North Texas Latin American Physician Association, where he has served on the Scholarship Committee which helps support the education of minority Hispanic physicians in medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. In the past, he has also served as the Physician Liaison for the Cancer Committee of the American College of Surgeons.

For a decade, he was physician leader of a hospice team with Vitas Healthcare providing care to patients and their families at the end of life throughout the DFW area. His involvement in the local community includes leading a Cub Scout Den as well as many educational activities for physicians and patients in-person, and radio and television related to cancer. He has served also as a member of many cancer-related hospital committees in the Dallas area.

Dr. Jimenez lives in Prosper, Texas with his wife, Dhalma and two children. He is interested in film, swimming, origami and traveling with his family. He is very hopeful that his work as a clinical investigator will help bring more effective treatments for cancer patients both now and in the future.

Dr. Robert Mennel is a native of New Jersey. He received his formal education in Philadelphia at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School, St. Joseph's University, and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He served his internship and residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester New York, and then had a 2-year stent with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War where he was stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and oversaw an enlisted man's medical ward and the medical students from Eastern Virginia Medical College. Mennel completed his oncology training at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and remained as a junior faculty member until he moved to Dallas in 1979 to join Texas Oncology.

Mennel is a member of the AMA, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association of Cancer Research. As a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, he has served as Cofounder and Codirector of the ASCO Tumor Board, Chairman of the Educational Products Committee, Member of the Expert Guideline Panel for the Use of Tumor Markers in Colon Cancer and Breast Cancer and has been a member of the Cancer Education Committee, the Education Technology Assessment Subcommittee and the Oncology Fellows Education Committee. He presently runs the Molecular Tumor Board for Baylor University Medical Center with Dr. Michelle Schiller and Dr. Pranil Chandra.

Leah Plato, PA-C, MPH, CCRP is an accomplished healthcare professional with a diverse background in oncology research, clinical practice, and leadership. Holding a Master of Health Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from The George Washington University. She completed her oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center . She has been instrumental in advancing oncological care through innovative research and operational excellence.

With over a decade of experience in the field, Leah has held various key roles, including Research Physician Assistant, Sub-Investigator, and currently serves as the Associate Director of Clinical and Scientific Operations at Mary Crowley Research Center. In this capacity, Leah oversees clinical and scientific operations, providing leadership to multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the successful execution of complex oncology research programs.

Leah has been actively involved in numerous clinical trials, specializing in phase I to III studies and vaccine trials. Notably, she has contributed to groundbreaking research in immunotherapy, playing a pivotal role in trials investigating novel treatment modalities for advanced solid tumors and hematological malignancies.

Apart from her extensive research contributions, Leah is committed to education and community outreach. She has served as a clinical preceptor, instructor, and speaker, sharing her expertise with healthcare professionals, students, and community members. She is deeply engaged in raising awareness about cancer prevention and treatment advancements, participating in various community service initiatives and educational programs.

Ntombizodwa Zodwa Sayi is an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She graduated from University of Texas at Arlington with both her Bachelors and Masters of Science in Nursing. She has dedicated her career to the care of oncology patients and has worked with cancer patients for over a decade in the Dallas Metroplex Area.

Zoey served as an integral team member on the gynecologic oncology unit at Parkland Hospital Systems for over a decade while playing an instrumental role in mentorship and preceptorship. She was extensively involved in patient care administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, symptom management and developing treatment plans. Her position as a Hospice palliative nurse with Seasons Hospice and Palliative allowed her to focus on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs for patients and family members. To improve the overall care of patients, Zodwa served on nursing peer review committees and is currently a member of North Texas Nurse Practitioner Association.

Jenifer R. Mallow, DNP, FNP-BC, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Florida State University as well as her two Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing and Biology.

Mallow began with Texas Oncology in October 2020 before eventually also joining Mary Crowley Cancer Research. Prior to these roles she practiced as a Nurse Practitioner with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, King Medical Group and the Dallas Center for Sleep Disorders, all located in Dallas, Texas.

Prior to that, Mallow practiced as a Registered Nurse with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Advanced Med and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in their respective Critical Care units.

Jennifer Fox is a business consultant and entrepreneur with an emphasis in the life sciences industry. Prior to becoming a consultant, Jennifer was the Vice President of Research Operations for Baylor Scott & White Research Institute. During her time with Baylor Scott & White Health, she represented the Research Institute in multiple System initiatives. She was responsible for the strategic execution of innovative research taking place in more than 40 medical specialties across the enterprise. Jennifer played an integral role in furthering the innovation of life-saving treatments for patients with severe diseases including cancer.

Jennifer has taken a personal interest in supporting the cancer community through clinical research. Like most, her family has been impacted by cancer and she believes in making more clinical trials accessible for patients fighting cancer.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from Stephens College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and has over 20 years of experience in leadership, business strategy, and operations management.

Jennifer has served on several community boards, is active in the tennis community, and lives in Dallas with her husband.

A member of Texas Oncology, P. A., the largest medical oncology group in the country, Dr. Minal Barve completed her residency at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and her fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. As a Board Certified Oncologist, she is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and the Texas Indo-American Physicians Society. Dr. Barve has received numerous awards throughout her career and served in various academic and medical teaching capacities. She has authored publications on cancer research topics, and she brings the needs of her patients to the forefront as a member of the Mary Crowley Cancer Research medical staff. Dr. Barve has served as principal and co-investigator of multiple clinical trials at Mary Crowley. Her special interests include early drug development and immunologic therapies for cancer.

As Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Deborah Montonen, CFRE, is responsible for the direction of development and marketing strategies and managing donor relations and fundraising efforts.

Deborah has spent almost four decades in the philanthropy arena, working for local and international nonprofit organizations and private foundations. While her career started in Dallas, working as executive director of The Philip R. Jonsson Foundation, Deborah has worked for organizations such as the Dean Learning Center, Visiting Nurses Association in Washington, D.C., CARE International, The Irving School’s Foundation, KERA, Klyde Warren Park and Junior Achievement of Dallas. Deborah has also been active with the Junior League of Dallas and London and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, where she had held numerous leadership positions over the years. Deborah was named Outstanding Fundraising Executive by the organization in 2011 for her dedication to fundraising and mentoring new philanthropy professionals, a passion that she continues today.

Deborah received a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX and did graduate studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

Stacy Meador has held many financial leadership roles in his 30-year career, including Controller and Chief Financial officer. His background includes approximately 15 years in the Information Technology industry, primarily at Affiliated Computer Services. He has been involved with healthcare organizations for another 15 years, holding Controllership positions at Anthelio Healthcare and MedSynergies/Optum, and Chief Financial Officer at Rheumatology Associates and Stride Healthcare. His efforts in these roles have been focused primarily on helping organizations grow to their full potential as well as building successful finance and accounting teams.

The Dallas area has been home to Stacy for 30 years and he currently resides in Richardson with his wife and two children. The family enjoys spending time together participating in a number of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating and fishing.

Stacy received his BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University and is an active CPA in the state of Texas.

Natalie Settele is devoted to serving people. She thrives on building high functioning teams, inspirational cultures and developing leaders within an organization. Naturally curious and analytical, she draws on years of experience as a healthcare provider and administrative leader to deliver unparalleled operational results. She is driven to win, and “moves mountains” to provide cancer patients the ability to participate in clinical trials.

Currently, Natalie is the Vice President of Clinical Research Operations at Mary Crowley Cancer Center, a non-profit 501(c)3 early phase clinical research center providing cutting edge, precision medicine clinical trial opportunities for advanced cancer patients. In this role, she provides strategic and functional leadership for a revolving portfolio of over 100 clinical trials. She is recognized for her skill as a leader, her business acumen, and passion for identifying and developing leaders through mentoring, coaching, and career development. She serves as a board-certified professional coach in addition to her leadership and administrative responsibilities.

Previously, Natalie held progressive leadership roles for Baylor Scott & White’s (BSW) Clinical Research Institute. Based on her success in optimizing operational processes that drove revenue and reduced costs, she was sought out to lead a culture transformation initiative that resulted in more than 100% increase in the number of active studies in a community hospital environment in less than three years. She also successfully negotiated the largest study in Baylor Scott & White Research Institute history in the field of early cancer detection. Prior to her time at BSW, she practiced as a PA in multiple specialties.

Natalie received her core coach training through Coach Academy International/Positive Coaching’s neuroscience-based program and is a Board-Certified Coach. She is pursuing International Coach Federation (ICF) Coach Certification, which she expects to receive in 2023. She is also a Certified Career Management Coach and a member of both the National and Austin chapters of ICF. Natalie holds an MBA from Western Governors University (WGU) and BS in Medicine from the Physician Assistant Program at Emory University.

Jennifer Matson Hunter joined Mary Crowley Cancer Research in 2013 and is currently the Director of Research Operations. In this role, she oversees study development, contract, budget, regulatory affairs, trial portfolio and management, quality assurance, medical records, communications, and data management. Jennifer is passionate about people, from the individual patient needing hope through a clinical trial to the entire team at Mary Crowley that ensures the clinical trial is available as a treatment option.

Her clinical research associate experience at a boutique contract research organization provided insight into sponsor needs, mutually beneficial strategies to foster the site-sponsor partnership, and innovative solutions to operationalize clinical research impactfully. The operational team collaborates with industry partners to ensure the most groundbreaking clinical trials are available to the Dallas-Fort Worth community.

Jennifer is dedicated to driving dynamic transformation within research, serving as a board member on the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) Oncology Program Board to advocate for sites and advance the oncology research community. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M Commerce and is a certified clinical research professional. Jennifer enjoys adventures with her family, including arts & crafts, nature treks, and exploring new places.

Roy W. Lamkin is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Custom Factory, a software solutions company. He is also the former President of Control Systems International, Inc., a global provider of networked integrated solutions for information and control functions in buildings. Additionally, Mr. Lamkin brings 20 years of manufacturing, systems, and software management experience at Texas Instruments, and now acts as a consultant in the field.

In addition to his professional career, Mr. Lamkin is extremely active in the Dallas community. He has served on numerous boards for the Baylor Scott & White network all over North Texas, including as the former chair of the BSWHealth-North Division Board, a former member of the Baylor Health Care System Board of Trustees, and former chair of the Regional Hospital Boards of Plano and Carrollton.  Mr. Lamkin has also been the former chair of Need Him Global Ministries, a former member of the Dallas Baptist University Advisory Council, and a former national board member of the American Electronics Association.

Mr. Lamkin received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and his MBA from Southern Methodist University and resides with his wife, Beverley, in Frisco, Texas.

Doctor Scott Bradley Burris is a survivor of Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma with his treatment having been targeted immunotherapy. He completed his residency at Scott and White Medical Center and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. Doctor Burris has served the medical community of North Texas as a staff member of 5 regional hospitals for over 35 years of private practice and has been a senior partner and shareholder of Trinity Anesthesia, North Texas Anesthesia, Pinnacle Partners in Medicine, and U.S. Anesthesia Partners. His career includes chairman and leadership roles in numerous hospital and departmental committees, as well as medical directorship in freestanding health centers.

Currently, Doctor Burris serves as the Quality Chairman and executive committee member for Texas Health Presbyterian Center for Diagnostics and Surgery. His life has always included faith and many entrepreneurial efforts. He has founded Burris Performance Company, Super Fuels, Burris Real Estate Development, Trans Pacific Ventures, and Sons of Thunder Motor Works.

Doctor Burris resides in Plano, Texas and has interests in musical composition for classical and modern guitar and piano.

Adil Adi is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Adil serves as the Principal of his eponymous Family Office and the Executive Chairman of WorldLink, a company he founded in 1998.

Adi was born in Bombay, India and received recognition as a prominent junior cricket player. He began his first company as a teenager, selling military-grade brackets for batteries to companies in India. He later earned a diploma in Production Engineering from the University of Bombay before traveling to the United States to pursue his MBA from Phillips University. Within a few months of arriving in the United States, Adil lost his mother to breast cancer and father to cardiac arrest. Adil worked several jobs to pay for his education. Following the completion of his graduate studies, Adil moved to Dallas to begin work as an engineer.

Adi began his career as an engineer for Technical Advisors in Dallas, Texas. While working as an engineer, he formed the idea for WorldLink to address the talent gap for engineering.  Under Adil’s leadership, WorldLink has grown from 1 employee to over 1,200 in offices throughout the world. WorldLink’s recognition from Inc., Deloitte, and others can be attributed to its Cloud & Data/Analytics Consulting, Talent Solutions, and Managed Services to some of the world’s largest corporations. WorldLink partners with leading start-ups to bring the most cutting-edge technology to its clients, and is constantly vetting and incorporating next-generation solutions. To combine his track record of innovating with his passion for extending quality of life, Adil is supporting game-changing ideas and entrepreneurs using technology to create measurable impact in health sciences. His strong mission and vast network from Government Leaders in areas of need to leading Silicon Valley VCs have enabled Adil a valuable platform to create paradigm shifts at the intersection of health sciences and technology. As recognition for his WorldLink vision, Adil was a 2016 Finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Southwest region.

In May 2017, Adi announced that he would be taking a step back as Chief Executive Officer of WorldLink to take the role of Executive Chairman. This move allowed him to focus more on his passion for investing into companies and entrepreneurs with the mission for improving quality of life. Adil helped establish the Adi Family Office (AFO). Although it holds a wide variety of asset classes, the primary focus of the AFO is investing into and scaling companies in the sectors of Life Sciences and Emerging Technology such as Artificial Intelligence.  A few notable investments include Databricks, Omada Health, and EasyPost.

Adil has contributed directly to several causes focused on health, education, the arts and career advancement for the underprivileged. Adil set up the Adi Family Foundation (AFF) as a vehicle to advance these causes. Adi resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Texas, where he has lived since 1990. Adi has been married to his wife since 1992 and both of their sons are pursuing a career in professional golf. Adi has shared that his schedule is dedicated to “mentoring and supporting the next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs” throughout the world.

Vincent Bush is an engineer, business consultant, entrepreneur and community volunteer. He retired as Sr. Director of Engineering for Frito Lay after a 30-year career.  In his last role, he was chiefly responsible for factory automation and production flexibility for all snack food manufacturing plants supporting PepsiCo North American Supply Chain Operations.  Vince spent five years in the R&D function responsible for product quality, process improvements, and new product development for the Lays, Ruffles and Cheetos brands.  Under his leadership, his team also launched the successful SunChips brand.  Additionally, he served in other senior leadership roles in plant operations and business innovation and strategy.

Vincent is the founder of the Grandparents Hall of Fame, a website that seeks to highlight and promote the positive contributions grandparents make in the lives of their grandchildren, families, and communities. He also enjoys using his talents to help serve and improve his local community. He has participated in disaster relief efforts and serves as a crew chief with Habitat for Humanity of Collin County helping to build twenty homes thus far.  Vincent mentored students from middle school to college-age through various programs.  He is an active member of Grace Church Plano.

Vincent is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Edwin Flores received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology, his PhD in Molecular Immunology and subsequently earned his J.D. in 1996 from the University of Texas of Austin. Thereafter, he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and the United States Patent and Trademark Office of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He was appointed to serve from 2006-2009 on the NIH-NIGMS Advisory Council, National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health; from 2008 to the present, he is serving on the NIH Council of Councils for the Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives (OPASI) National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Flores currently serves on the Dallas Independent School District Board; as a member of the Board of Trustees of Medical City Hospital and a Trustee of the Executive Committee of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. His community involvement is extensive, including associations with the Southern Methodist University Tate Lecture Series, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, and the Dallas Historical Society.

Jennifer Fox is a business consultant and entrepreneur with an emphasis in the life sciences industry. Prior to becoming a consultant, Jennifer was the Vice President of Research Operations for Baylor Scott & White Research Institute. During her time with Baylor Scott & White Health, she represented the Research Institute in multiple System initiatives. She was responsible for the strategic execution of innovative research taking place in more than 40 medical specialties across the enterprise. Jennifer played an integral role in furthering the innovation of life-saving treatments for patients with severe diseases including cancer.

Jennifer has taken a personal interest in supporting the cancer community through clinical research. Like most, her family has been impacted by cancer and she believes in making more clinical trials accessible for patients fighting cancer.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from Stephens College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and has over 20 years of experience in leadership, business strategy, and operations management.

Jennifer has served on several community boards, is active in the tennis community, and lives in Dallas with her husband.

On his birthday in 2015, Tom Hulsey heard these dreaded words from his doctor, “you have cancer.” The diagnosis sent him into a tailspin. Having lost his best friend to prostate cancer the year before, he was ready to quit, to not even try to fight the disease. Why is this important? He is not a quitter, yet this bad news overwhelmed him. What changed? Loved ones and friends gave Tom ways and reasons to live.

After completing his cancer recovery goals, including the IRONMAN® and walking his daughter down the aisle, Tom dedicated his life to helping others through philanthropy. He serves on the board at ZERO Cancer, peer reviewer and mentor at the DoD’s Prostate Cancer Research Program and is a research advocate at UT Southwestern.

Tom was the recipient of the 2019 Lauren Beam Philanthropy Award at the New York University School of Professional Studies and the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport for his “dedication and contributions toward philanthropic efforts that resulted in significant, positive effects on the world of sports and beyond.”

Tom recently authored The Winning Mindset that Saved My Life Second Edition. It is a great story and inspirational book. Tom applies the skills and attitudes required to compete in an IRONMAN® to life’s struggles. The Foreword is written by Dr. Ken Cooper (“Father of Aerobics”). 100% of the net proceeds benefit medical research.

Tom earned his BS degree in Business Administration, with a minor in finance, from the University of Tennessee. His professional career has spanned decades in technology and cybersecurity. Tom lives in Dallas with his wife Lauren. They have two married children and four grandchildren. tomhulsey.com

Thomas B. Hoyt is managing member of Independent Bankers Capital Funds (IBCF), an investment capital partnership headquartered in Dallas and focused on mezzanine lending and purchasing equity securities issued by established lower‐middle‐market companies, primarily in Texas. IBCF operates two Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) licensed by the United States Small Business Administration.

Established in 2000, IBCF’s investors are Texas‐based independent community banks and financial institutions. Independent Bankers Capital Fund, L.P. (Fund I) was licensed in 2000 and has been fully invested into 12 companies. Independent Bankers Capital Fund II, L.P. (Fund II), which was licensed in 2009, began operations in January 2010 and has $63,000,000 of investable capital. Mr. Hoyt joined ICBF in 2001.

Mr. Hoyt has been involved in the investment banking and private equity business since 1974. He has managed or served as a principal officer of Fund I, Hibernia Capital Corporation and Audubon Capital. Additionally, he was a principal of a New York‐based, Japanese cross border investment and acquisition consortium comprised of 35 industrial and technology customers of TOKAI Bank, Ltd. and was a managing director in the New York office of the investment‐banking firm of Rodman & Renshaw.

Previously, Mr. Hoyt held various management positions at Prudential Investment Company and The First National Bank of Chicago and predecessors of SunTrust Bank. Mr. Hoyt graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia with a B.A. in Economics and with additional concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Michael Kearins was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and lived there until the end of his sophomore year at Ohio University.  He then enlisted in the United States Army serving in the Army Security Agency, an affiliate of the National Security Agency as a North Vietnamese linguist.  Upon completing his enlistment, Mr. Kearins obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at Pennsylvania State University.

Mr. Kearins worked in the building materials industry for over 37 years.  The majority of that time was spent in the hardwood flooring industry with Triangle Pacific Flooring Group, a division of Triangle Pacific Corporation.  After leaving Triangle Pacific he founded Pinnacle Interior Elements Inc., a hardwood flooring firm with partner manufacturing facilities in China.  He also started Pinnacle Concepts Inc., a consulting firm, serving as President and CEO of both entities.

Upon the sale of both of those companies, he has continued to do consulting work.   He currently serves as a board member for Clarke Products, Inc.  He also has served on management boards for several trade groups and associations in the building materials industry. Michael Kearins resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Sue.

Edward Marx serves as Chief Executive Officer of Divurgent. Divurgent is a solutions provider focused on what matters most to our client partners. Divurgent disrupts the typical value equation by using data-infused, flexible, and scalable solutions that demonstrate and quantify value for our partners. Edward is active on Boards, writing books and speaks globally. Edward was Chief Digital Officer for Tech Mahindra Health and Life Sciences, a $6B digital transformation company. As CDO, he oversaw digital strategy and execution for providers, payors, life sciences and bio-tech.

Edward was the global Chief Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic. His responsibilities included virtual care, digital solutions and information technology. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Edward served as CIO for The Advisory Board/NYC Health & Hospitals, Texas Health Resources and University Hospitals. Concurrent with his healthcare career, he served 15 years in the Army Reserve as a combat medic and combat engineer officer.

Edward is a Fellow of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. He has won numerous awards, including HIMSS/CHIME 2013 CIO of the Year, and has been recognized by CIO and Computer World as one of the “Top 100 Leaders.” Becker’s named Marx as the 2015 “Top Healthcare IT Executive” and the 2016 “17 Most Influential People in Healthcare.”

Edward is the author of 5 books including the 2019 healthcare bestseller “Voices of Innovation” and the 2020 bestseller “Healthcare Digital Transformation; How Consumerism, Technology and Pandemic are Accelerating the Future”. Ed is currently writing a book for the Mayo Clinic on “Patient Experience.” Edward received his Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Science in design, merchandising, and consumer sciences from Colorado State University.

Edward is married to Simran and they have five children and four grandchildren. Simran holds a doctor of nursing practice (DNP). Both wellness fanatics, they love to exercise together and hike throughout the world. They co-wrote a book on marriage to be released in 2023. Edward is a 9+ year member of TeamUSA Triathlon and represents his country at championship events around the world.

Rodney Olsen spent over 26 years at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in various Finance and Corporate leadership roles. He is former CFO of Kimberly-Clark’s Asia/Pacific Region, and prior to that he held various senior roles at Kimberly-Clark, including CFO International and CFO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Regions. He also held Corporate roles leading various strategic initiatives and M&A transactions. Mr. Olsen started his professional career at EY in their audit division and worked as a Finance manager at the LTV Corporation.

Mr. Olsen earned his BBA degree from Southern Methodist University and is a CPA. He serves as a Board member for the Ontex Group NV, an international personal hygiene company headquartered in Belgium.

He and his wife, Barb, now live in Dallas after spending many years abroad in London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Mary Elizabeth Warner is Corporate Counsel for Quick Chek Corporation located in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, where she has been instrumental in leading a major growth initiative for the privately-held chain of convenience stores in the New York metropolitan area. She has implemented higher standards for the firm’s due diligence and legal processes and enhanced the firm’s culture of discipline. Prior to Quick Check Corp., Ms. Warner was Executive Vice President and Associate Corporate Counsel for a commercial real estate developer.

In addition to a successful career in real estate law, Ms. Warner is also active in the community. She has served on the Authorities Sub-Committee for Governor Chris Christie’s Transition Team, the Corporate Board of Directors for Family Services of Morris County, and as Leadership Fellow for Partners for New Jersey. Ms. Warner currently has community affiliations with The Connie Dwyer Breast Center, St. Michael’s Hospital, Raritan Valley Community College and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women).

Ms. Warner earned her B.A. from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts; a JD from the College of William and Mary, Marshall Wythe School of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia; and she attended Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in Boston, Massachusetts. She served on the Mary Crowley Cancer Research Institutional Review Board before joining the Board of Trustees.