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Leadership
Arnold “A Lee” Greene is the Chairman and CEO of A Lee Holding Company (ALHC). He also serves as the Co‑Founder of Oak Iroko, a leadership advisory and coaching enterprise dedicated to advancing executives of color.
Before establishing ALHC, Mr. Greene served as Head of Global Strategic Human Resources Initiatives at Northern Trust Corporation, where he led cross‑functional teams supporting over 24,000 employees worldwide. Prior to that role, he was Northern Trust’s Chief Human Resources Officer for North America, overseeing HR strategy for 16,000 associates. Over his 30‑year career, Mr. Greene has held senior HR and training roles with major global brands including McDonald’s, YUM! Brands, Dunkin’ Brands, and Hyatt Hotels, and Extended Stay America.
A proud Cornell University graduate with a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, Greene is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and human development. He has served as a member of the board of trustees for Talladega College (HBCU), multiple nonprofit boards, and advisory councils. He resides in Chicago with his wife of 29 years and their three children.
Arnold “A Lee” Greene is the Chairman and CEO of A Lee Holding Company (ALHC). He also serves as the Co‑Founder of Oak Iroko, a leadership advisory and coaching enterprise dedicated to advancing executives of color.
Before establishing ALHC, Mr. Greene served as Head of Global Strategic Human Resources Initiatives at Northern Trust Corporation, where he led cross‑functional teams supporting over 24,000 employees worldwide. Prior to that role, he was Northern Trust’s Chief Human Resources Officer for North America, overseeing HR strategy for 16,000 associates. Over his 30‑year career, Mr. Greene has held senior HR and training roles with major global brands including McDonald’s, YUM! Brands, Dunkin’ Brands, and Hyatt Hotels, and Extended Stay America.
A proud Cornell University graduate with a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, Greene is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and human development. He has served as a member of the board of trustees for Talladega College (HBCU), multiple nonprofit boards, and advisory councils. He resides in Chicago with his wife of 29 years and their three children.
arnold "A lee" Greene
CHairman and CEO
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Jamal brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across sales, marketing, strategy, and digital transformation. He previously led Services Strategy & Transformation at Dell Technologies and prior to that served as Chief of Staff to the President of Dell's largest and strategically most important business. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at Dell, AMD, Chevron, and Verizon, helping organizations accelerate growth, drive transformation, and deliver measurable business results.
Outside of his corporate leadership, Jones is the co‑creator and co‑host of Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death, a weekly podcast that explores grief, healing, and resilience through the lens of Black male experiences. His authentic storytelling offers poignant perspectives on navigating loss and rediscovering purpose. He holds a B.A. in Mass Media from Morgan State University and an M.B.A. from St. John’s University’s Peter J. Tobin School of Business.
Jamal brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across sales, marketing, strategy, and digital transformation. He previously led Services Strategy & Transformation at Dell Technologies and prior to that served as Chief of Staff to the President of Dell's largest and strategically most important business. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles at Dell, AMD, Chevron, and Verizon, helping organizations accelerate growth, drive transformation, and deliver measurable business results.
Outside of his corporate leadership, Jones is the co‑creator and co‑host of Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death, a weekly podcast that explores grief, healing, and resilience through the lens of Black male experiences. His authentic storytelling offers poignant perspectives on navigating loss and rediscovering purpose. He holds a B.A. in Mass Media from Morgan State University and an M.B.A. from St. John’s University’s Peter J. Tobin School of Business.
jamal jones
Chief operating officer
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Lori Joe Brown is the founder of Lori Joe Brown Executive Coaching & Leadership Development, a boutique firm dedicated to helping leaders rise with clarity, courage, and purpose. An ICF certified Executive Coach, professional trainer, and speaker, she draws on over 20 years of Wall Street experience to guide executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations through transformational change. Her coaching approach integrates strategic insight with soulful depth, empowering clients to navigate complexity, build confidence, and lead authentically.
With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, and Africa, Lori has partnered with major institutions including American Express and the Virginia Department of Health. Through both group programs and one-on-one coaching, she equips leaders to align vision with impact and sustain growth rooted in purpose.
A graduate of New York University, Lori holds a BA in Organizational Behavior and Change Management and an MS in Global Human Resources Management and Development. Based in Richmond, Virginia, she and her husband, Dwayne Brown, co-own Brownstract Art Studio, where creativity and reflection merge through abstract and mixed-media art.
Lori Joe Brown is the founder of Lori Joe Brown Executive Coaching & Leadership Development, a boutique firm dedicated to helping leaders rise with clarity, courage, and purpose. An ICF certified Executive Coach, professional trainer, and speaker, she draws on over 20 years of Wall Street experience to guide executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations through transformational change. Her coaching approach integrates strategic insight with soulful depth, empowering clients to navigate complexity, build confidence, and lead authentically.
With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, and Africa, Lori has partnered with major institutions including American Express and the Virginia Department of Health. Through both group programs and one-on-one coaching, she equips leaders to align vision with impact and sustain growth rooted in purpose.
A graduate of New York University, Lori holds a BA in Organizational Behavior and Change Management and an MS in Global Human Resources Management and Development. Based in Richmond, Virginia, she and her husband, Dwayne Brown, co-own Brownstract Art Studio, where creativity and reflection merge through abstract and mixed-media art.
Lori Joe Brown
Chief of staff
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David Russell is a seasoned professional in private equity and investment management. With 15 years of experience, he has worked with institutional and individual investors to identify unique investment opportunities from sourcing through exit. He began his career as an investment banker and PE portfolio manager. He has worked with teams that have successfully managed or deployed $10 billion in capital across industries. David holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University and an MS in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
David Russell is a seasoned professional in private equity and investment management. With 15 years of experience, he has worked with institutional and individual investors to identify unique investment opportunities from sourcing through exit. He began his career as an investment banker and PE portfolio manager. He has worked with teams that have successfully managed or deployed $10 billion in capital across industries. David holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University and an MS in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
V. DAVID RUSSELL
Chief development officer
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Mike Parker is a distinguished marketing executive whose 25-year career has shaped the global athletic footwear industry. With leadership roles at Nike, Converse, Reebok, Under Armour, ASICS, and K-Swiss, Mr. Parker has developed a reputation for innovative brand strategy, consumer insight, and trend creation. Beginning his career at Nike, he quickly advanced through marketing and product roles, helping spearhead iconic initiatives such as Nike “Battlegrounds” and the global resurgence of the Air Force 1, which redefined sneaker culture worldwide.
Throughout his career, Mr. Parker has fostered meaningful collaborations that have bridged the worlds of sports, fashion, and entertainment. At Reebok, he merged athletic wear with the hip-hop movement, developing footwear partnerships with artists like Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Pharrell. He later led global collaborations with brands such as Maison Margiela, Victoria Beckham, and Pyer Moss, elevating Reebok’s cultural relevance.
A Cornell University graduate, Parker’s New York City upbringing informs his pulse on urban culture and innovation. His career exemplifies strategic creativity, market leadership, and a lasting influence on the evolution of sports and lifestyle branding.
Mike Parker is a distinguished marketing executive whose 25-year career has shaped the global athletic footwear industry. With leadership roles at Nike, Converse, Reebok, Under Armour, ASICS, and K-Swiss, Mr. Parker has developed a reputation for innovative brand strategy, consumer insight, and trend creation. Beginning his career at Nike, he quickly advanced through marketing and product roles, helping spearhead iconic initiatives such as Nike “Battlegrounds” and the global resurgence of the Air Force 1, which redefined sneaker culture worldwide.
Throughout his career, Mr. Parker has fostered meaningful collaborations that have bridged the worlds of sports, fashion, and entertainment. At Reebok, he merged athletic wear with the hip-hop movement, developing footwear partnerships with artists like Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Pharrell. He later led global collaborations with brands such as Maison Margiela, Victoria Beckham, and Pyer Moss, elevating Reebok’s cultural relevance.
A Cornell University graduate, Parker’s New York City upbringing informs his pulse on urban culture and innovation. His career exemplifies strategic creativity, market leadership, and a lasting influence on the evolution of sports and lifestyle branding.
mike parker
Chief of Strategy & Marketing
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Tia Smith is an award-winning executive producer, director, and creative consultant—widely regarded as one of the most visionary, influential, and in-demand creatives shaping modern entertainment. Across two decades, she has produced over 4,500 hours of premium content spanning film, television, live award shows, documentaries, and branded storytelling. A powerful multi-hyphenate, she has partnered with leading global brands and studios, including Ford, Netflix, Sony, Lifetime, Hallmark, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the United Nations, to develop and deliver work that merges cultural resonance with commercial success.
She has greenlit and created storytelling that has reached audiences exceeding 80 million viewers worldwide, generated over $20 million in advertising value, and consistently achieved top-tier Nielsen ratings across linear, digital, and streaming platforms. As the Head of Storytelling & Licensing, Tia leads investments in content creation that tell culturally authentic stories, builds intellectual property, and generates revenue through multiple distribution channels.
Tia Smith is an award-winning executive producer, director, and creative consultant—widely regarded as one of the most visionary, influential, and in-demand creatives shaping modern entertainment. Across two decades, she has produced over 4,500 hours of premium content spanning film, television, live award shows, documentaries, and branded storytelling. A powerful multi-hyphenate, she has partnered with leading global brands and studios, including Ford, Netflix, Sony, Lifetime, Hallmark, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the United Nations, to develop and deliver work that merges cultural resonance with commercial success.
She has greenlit and created storytelling that has reached audiences exceeding 80 million viewers worldwide, generated over $20 million in advertising value, and consistently achieved top-tier Nielsen ratings across linear, digital, and streaming platforms. As the Head of Storytelling & Licensing, Tia leads investments in content creation that tell culturally authentic stories, builds intellectual property, and generates revenue through multiple distribution channels.
TIA SMITH
HEAD OF STORYTELLING AND LICENSING
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Brandon Pankey has served as Vice President of Business Development & Operations for Live Nation Urban and proved integral to the planning, positioning, and execution of marquee annual events and initiatives, ensuring the ultimate audience experience along the way. These include The RootsPicnic, where he serves as an Executive Producer and Festival Director, as well as festivals such as Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Festival, Mary J Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and many more. Before his role at Live Nation Urban, he served as Director of Urban Touring & Business Development for artist management firm Maverick, spearheading live endeavors for The Roots, T.I., G-Eazy, and more.
Brandon was recognized as a 2025 Essence Magazine Power Player, among other previous recognitions for his accomplishments and impact, including Variety Magazine's Hollywood's New Leaders of 2022, Billboard “Power Player” Executive in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2025, and EBONY’s 2021 Power 100 List.
Brandon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
Brandon Pankey has served as Vice President of Business Development & Operations for Live Nation Urban and proved integral to the planning, positioning, and execution of marquee annual events and initiatives, ensuring the ultimate audience experience along the way. These include The RootsPicnic, where he serves as an Executive Producer and Festival Director, as well as festivals such as Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Festival, Mary J Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and many more. Before his role at Live Nation Urban, he served as Director of Urban Touring & Business Development for artist management firm Maverick, spearheading live endeavors for The Roots, T.I., G-Eazy, and more.
Brandon was recognized as a 2025 Essence Magazine Power Player, among other previous recognitions for his accomplishments and impact, including Variety Magazine's Hollywood's New Leaders of 2022, Billboard “Power Player” Executive in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2025, and EBONY’s 2021 Power 100 List. Brandon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
BRANDON PANKEY
HEAD OF EVENTS & EXPERIENCE
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David Jones is an expert brand and hospitality operator, whose career spans Housebar, Knotel, Jet.come, Bridgewater Associates, Hearst and McKinsey & Co. He has built and scaled ventures intersecting retail, hospitality, and beverage. He founded Housebar, a next-generation wine & spirits retail and hospitality concept.
David Jones is an expert brand and hospitality operator, whose career spans Housebar, Knotel, Jet.come, Bridgewater Associates, Hearst and McKinsey & Co. He has built and scaled ventures intersecting retail, hospitality, and beverage. He founded Housebar, a next-generation wine & spirits retail and hospitality concept.
DAVID "DJ" JONES
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Named by SAVOY Magazine since 2021 as one of the most influential Corporate Directors and since 2020 as one of the most influential executives in corporate America, Kevin A. Henry is a multi-faceted and proven executive having served as a public company C-suite executive for over 29 years, with several well-known and successful brands including PulteGroup, BlueLinx Corporation, Extended Stay America, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and Nationwide Credit. In addition, Kevin has held senior human resources roles at Office Depot, Clorox, Pepsi-Cola, and Amoco Corporation. Kevin currently serves on the board of directors of Saia Inc., a publicly traded logistics and distribution company
Named by SAVOY Magazine since 2021 as one of the most influential Corporate Directors and since 2020 as one of the most influential executives in corporate America, Kevin A. Henry is a multi-faceted and proven executive having served as a public company C-suite executive for over 29 years, with several well-known and successful brands including PulteGroup, BlueLinx Corporation, Extended Stay America, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and Nationwide Credit. In addition, Kevin has held senior human resources roles at Office Depot, Clorox, Pepsi-Cola, and Amoco Corporation. Kevin currently serves on the board of directors of Saia Inc., a publicly traded logistics and distribution company
Kevin A. Henry
strategic advisor
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George McDaniel Jr. has over 40 years of experience as a leading bank President, CEO, investment banker, and private equity investor. His experience spans banking & bank management, buyouts, corporate turnarounds, and ClimateTech Investing. He was CEO of the first CDFI Bank in California and 3rd in the nation. The bank is today over $1.1 billion in AUM and a leader in the national CDFI commercial banking industry.
George McDaniel Jr.
Strategic advisor
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For over 25 years, John McDorman has served as a corporate coach, advisor, and consultant to business executives throughout the U.S. Before founding Transition Consulting, he was a Partner with Accenture where he worked for over 14 years. Additionally, he served as President of Shared Services for Cash America International, Inc. He has helped a multitude of businesses gain a competitive advantage through more effective and efficient use of information technology. He has supported, coached, and mentored the Founding Partner since 2018. Decades of experience as an IT transformation & organizational enhancement consultant.
John McDorman
Strategic advisor
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With a background in management and editorial strategy, Gianni Greene blends innate creativity with intentional organization to deliver professional projects that leave a lasting impact. She has over 5 years of experience shepherding student cohorts and curating events in collegiate admissions and community cultural events. She has also worked professionally as both a staff writer for a major publication (The Infatuation) and as a freelance writer, covering everything from Houston’s best barbecue to rising stars in local underground Hip-Hop scenes. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from New York University.
Gianni Greene
Administrative Support / Project Manager/Content Writer
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Brandon Copeland played in the NFL for 10 years with the Patriots, Jets, Ravens, Lions, Falcons & Titans before founding Athletes.org, the players association for 4,800 college athletes. He is an adjunct faculty and the author of Your Money Playbook: How to Earn More, Build Wealth, and Win at Life, which debuted as a #1 bestseller and has starred in the Netflix Top 10 show, Buy My House. As faculty, he developed a highly regarded finance curriculum for UPenn.
Brandon Copeland
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Mike Glatzer - has 20 years of experience leading operational turnarounds, reorganizations and M&A as a consultant and interim-CFO for leading private equity portfolio & public companies in the consumer products & technology sectors in the U.S. & Europe. He has led over 40 buy & sell side M&A transactions for entities ranging from $100 million to $30 billion in revenues and has an extensive network in African and tech sectors.
Mike Glatzer
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The Food, Beverage & Spirits vertical within ALHC is a fully integrated business unit that builds, scales, and monetizes culturally rooted beverage brands and experiences—leveraging production, distribution, storytelling, and experiential assets to drive long‑term economic and cultural impact.
Food, Beverage & Spirits
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Keith Spears - Over a 35-year career, Keith Spears has advised on over 150 M&A transactions in concert with 80 private equity funds up to $10 billion in transaction size. He has worked as a CIO for impact investment funds, Managing Director for several PE funds, and as an investment banker. He has advised on $47 billion in M&A and private equity transactions across industries.
KEITH SPEARS
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Bill Boyar - is a founding Shareholder of BoyarMiller, a Houston, Texas-based law firm. Bill’s practice focuses on M&A, litigation, real estate, and corporate finance. He has served as lead counsel on numerous complex, multi-party acquisitions and project financings, with significant experience in corporate finance, private equity, M&,A and real estate. Additionally, Bill is also the non-executive Vice Chairman of Conversant, a Boulder, Colorado-based leadership development consulting firm with over 30 years of experience advising companies throughout the world. Founder of BoyarMiller corporate law firm with 35 years of M&A, litigation, real estate, and corporate finance legal experience.
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founding Shareholder of BoyarMiller
Dorian Langlais turned a successful, 14-year Producer career with CNBC, MSNBC, CourtTV, and E! News into the founding of unStandard PR, a dynamic public relations agency leading the charge in storytelling and media relations for financial services, fintech, and technology companies. He is an expert on DEI PR, offering to help diverse founders and led companies tell their unique and evolving stories in an impactful way. He serves as a PR leader and Producer with major networks.
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founder of unStandard PR
Mason Ashe - is the founder and CEO of Ashe Sports & Entertainment Consulting, a Washington, DC-based sports and entertainment consulting firm. He has served as counsel and lead negotiator on a multitude of commercial contracts to engage professional athletes (involving the NBA, NFL, WNBA, FIBA, and corporate brands), recording artists, comedians, social media influencers, eSports gamers, sponsors, digital media producers, and intellectual property licensees. He is a Lecturer of Sports Law at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Howard University School of Law. He was formerly a Vice President at IMG Team Sports. He is an esteemed practitioner with over 30 years of sports and entertainment law experience and a sports law lecturer.
MASOn ashe
founder and CEO of Ashe Sports & Entertainment Consulting,
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Alexandria Williams - Founder and Principal Owner of The Alexandria Agency - a distinguished marketing and branding strategist with over 14 years of experience leading growth, innovation, and cultural engagement for major national brands. Her career spans influential roles at Target, Cinemark Movie Theaters, and CBS-TV, where she advanced strategies that amplified brand recognition and consumer connection. Currently, she serves as Director of Marketing, Corporate Sponsorships, and Merchandise for the Dallas Mavericks, overseeing high-impact initiatives that strengthen partnerships, drive revenue, and elevate brand equity. Before joining the Mavericks, Williams spent five years as a marketing professor at the University of Houston, mentoring aspiring business professionals.
ALEXANDRIA WILLIAMS
Founder and Principal Owner of The Alexandria Agency
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Sugar Taylor is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and creative director whose work lives at the intersection of beauty, meaning, and strategy. Known for transforming ideas into immersive visual experiences, Sugar brings heart, intention, and cultural intelligence to every project she touches.
With roots in fine art, branding, interior design, and storytelling, her creative practice is shaped by both technical mastery and lived experience. Having navigated adversity early in life, Sugar learned to use creativity as both refuge and fuel—developing a rare ability to turn emotion, memory, and vision into powerful, market-ready design.
Through Sugar Taylor, Co., she partners with founders, institutions, and visionary brands to build identities that resonate deeply and endure. From bespoke brand systems and editorial design to experiential spaces and custom artwork, her work is grounded in authenticity, precision, and soul.
More than a designer, Sugar is a translator of stories. She helps ALHC and their clients clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the world. Every project is approached as both a craft and a calling: to elevate, to empower, and to create beauty with purpose.
Sugar Taylor
Founder and creative director of
Sugar taylor Creative agency
Sugar Taylor is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and creative director whose work lives at the intersection of beauty, meaning, and strategy. Known for transforming ideas into immersive visual experiences, Sugar brings heart, intention, and cultural intelligence to every project she touches.
With roots in fine art, branding, interior design, and storytelling, her creative practice is shaped by both technical mastery and lived experience. Having navigated adversity early in life, Sugar learned to use creativity as both refuge and fuel—developing a rare ability to turn emotion, memory, and vision into powerful, market-ready design.
Through Sugar Taylor, Co., she partners with founders, institutions, and visionary brands to build identities that resonate deeply and endure. From bespoke brand systems and editorial design to experiential spaces and custom artwork, her work is grounded in authenticity, precision, and soul.
More than a designer, Sugar is a translator of stories. She helps ALHC and their clients clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the world. Every project is approached as both a craft and a calling: to elevate, to empower, and to create beauty with purpose.
Sugar Taylor is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and creative director whose work lives at the intersection of beauty, meaning, and strategy. Known for transforming ideas into immersive visual experiences, Sugar brings heart, intention, and cultural intelligence to every project she touches.
With roots in fine art, branding, interior design, and storytelling, her creative practice is shaped by both technical mastery and lived experience. Having navigated adversity early in life, Sugar learned to use creativity as both refuge and fuel—developing a rare ability to turn emotion, memory, and vision into powerful, market-ready design.
Through Sugar Taylor, Co., she partners with founders, institutions, and visionary brands to build identities that resonate deeply and endure. From bespoke brand systems and editorial design to experiential spaces and custom artwork, her work is grounded in authenticity, precision, and soul.
More than a designer, Sugar is a translator of stories. She helps ALHC and their clients clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the world. Every project is approached as both a craft and a calling: to elevate, to empower, and to create beauty with purpose.
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rachel parrish
Founder and Principal Owner of Rae Christine Agency
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Rachel C. Parrish is the Founder and CEO of Rae Christine Agency, a strategic advisory and creative firm specializing in executive positioning, reputation management, strategic partnerships, and visibility strategy. With more than 20 years of experience spanning professional sports, media, consumer brands, and high-growth organizations, she has advised executives, athletes, founders, and organizations on how to leverage visibility to drive measurable business outcomes.
Prior to founding RCA, Parrish held leadership roles across the NBA, WNBA, NBC Sports, State Farm, and the Chicago Stars (formerly Chicago Red Stars). Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, communications, partnerships, and growth, helping organizations navigate complex moments while identifying opportunities that accelerate long-term success.
CRESA
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Cresa is a global commercial real estate advisory firm dedicated to representing organizations that use and operate within commercial spaces. Its services span from transaction and project management to workplace strategy and portfolio solutions.
GENSLER
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Founded in 1965, Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm. Gensler integrates creativity, research, and technology to develop tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs. Gensler’s multidisciplinary work covers architecture, interior design, and urban planning.
Ken Merritt
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Ken Merritt is a seasoned strategic leader recognized for his exceptional blend of enterprise strategy expertise, functional depth, and financial acumen. With three decades of experience in strategic finance, he has guided organizations across financial services, consumer and industrial products, and private equity sectors, consistently driving alignment between business objectives, functional capabilities, and executive leadership. Specializing in advising CFOs and senior finance executives, Merritt has supported more than 40 leaders through complex enterprise and functional transformations, helping them enhance leadership impact and organizational performance.
Throughout his career, Merritt has held senior roles in CFO Advisory at Korn Ferry, Deloitte Consulting, and Accenture, where he led initiatives that strengthened finance organizations and accelerated value creation. A respected speaker and facilitator, he frequently engages with conferences, universities, and executive forums to advance thought leadership in finance strategy and leadership development.
Merritt earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and an MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Marketing from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
