Our leadership team brings together a unique mix of corporate and non-profit experience, making this a group of fast-paced, mission-driven, and impact-oriented individuals. We’re passionate about running and the benefits that it brings, while being laser focused on reaching as many individuals in as many communities as possible through our program. We win together.
Chief Executive Officer
Nathan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Back on My Feet, where he leads the organization’s vision, strategy, and operations to drive meaningful impact for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction. In his role as CEO, his focus is on expanding the organization’s reach, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that Back on My Feet’s mission continues to thrive.
Nathan’s history with Back on My Feet dates back to 2014, when he began volunteering with the organization. Over the years, he has served in leadership roles on the national board and various local boards, helping to shape strategy and support chapter-level success. A dedicated runner himself, Nathan regularly joins the morning circle-ups with Team Sally in Atlanta, GA, where he sees firsthand the transformative impact Back on My Feet has in the lives of its members.
Before stepping into his role as CEO of Back on My Feet, Nathan led Commercial Operations for Afiniti, where he was responsible for long-term strategic planning, and the implementation of enhanced behavioral pairing models. Prior to Afiniti, he served as an Assistant Vice President at AT&T, holding roles in transformation, operations, and sales.
For the past 25 years, Nathan has devoted himself to uplifting underserved communities. His journey began with the Los Angeles Catholic Worker, an organization committed to providing services and support to those experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Los Angeles area. Together with his wife and two sons, Nathan calls Atlanta home.
Chief Running Officer
Terence Gerchberg serves as the Chief Running Officer (CRO) of Back on My Feet (BoMF), serving as the organization’s most visible ambassador at the intersection of running, community, and mission. In this role, Terence leads BoMF’s running community presence, strategic relationship activation, and external representation, connecting people to the transformative power of what BoMF does. Terence is a results-driven leader committed to fostering inclusivity and expanding opportunities for individuals facing homelessness.A passionate believer that running is not just a feature of the mission but the very mechanism through which lives change, Terence shows up before sunrise, on the road, and in rooms that matter, guided by his north star: “service before self.”
Terence’s connection to Back on My Feet spans more than a decade. He successfully led the New York City Chapter as Executive Director from 2013 to 2019, strengthening revenue, deepening community relationships, and helping members transition from homelessness to employment and independence. He then served nationally as Vice President of Runner Engagement. Before returning to BoMF as CDO, Terence led Steve’s Camp as CEO from 2020 to 2025, further expanding his dedication to transformative, community-centered social impact work.
Before shifting into the nonprofit sector, Terence’s career began in accounting and finance, followed by several years as an Options Trader on Wall Street, and later in New York City real estate. These roles sharpened his business acumen and strategic mindset, but it was through nonprofit leadership that he found his true purpose in leveraging his financial and operational expertise to create meaningful change.
A native New Yorker born and raised in Manhattan, Terence is a proud graduate of New York University and resides in New York City with his wife, three children, and their dog. An avid endurance athlete, he has completed over 50 marathons and ultramarathons, including 22 consecutive New York City Marathons with a personal best of 2:57. Terence believes deeply in resilience, discipline, and community—the values that shape his leadership and his life. “I’ve seen firsthand how movement, community, and opportunity can transform a person’s life. Back on My Feet is a pathway to stability, confidence, and self-sufficiency. I’m honored to help lead an organization that empowers people to reclaim their futures, just as running helped me reclaim my own.”
Vice President of Program
Emily serves as the Vice President of Program at Back on My Feet, where she leads program strategy, delivery, and growth across markets. In this role, she focuses on strengthening the organization’s program model, building scalable systems, supporting program teams, and ensuring that running, community, and measurable transformation remain central to each member’s experience.
Emily brings experience across nonprofit, government, technology, education, and fitness organizations. Her career has focused on translating strategy into execution, building operational infrastructure, developing teams, and improving program delivery. She holds an MPA from the University of Colorado Denver, an MS from Kansas State University, and a BA from Knox College, along with an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan.
Before joining Back on My Feet, Emily served as Director of Operations at CivicPlus, a civic technology company that provides software and digital services to local governments. There, she led cross-functional strategic initiatives, program management, operational planning, and organizational alignment. Earlier in her career, she held leadership and program roles with organizations including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Department of Energy), CU Boulder’s Masters of the Environment Program, and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado.
Emily currently serves on the board of Ekar Farm in Denver, an urban farm dedicated to community building, environmental education, and food access. She also supports her husband’s small fitness business, CrossFit Cuspis.
Her commitment to community-based work was shaped in part by her mother, a longtime nonprofit and public health leader whose career focused on community health, food access, and poverty response. Outside of work, Emily is a competitive burro racer in Colorado, partnering with rescued donkeys in one of the state’s historic endurance sports and loves hanging out with her dog and husband.
Head of Partnerships
Joe Trivett serves as Head of Partnerships at Back on My Feet, where he leads the organization’s national partnerships strategy, fundraising infrastructure, and corporate and donor relationship development. In this role, Joe oversees a team that spans Executive Directors, Program Directors, Territory Vice Presidents, and functional directors across individual giving, grants, and corporate partnerships. His focus is on building scalable systems that equip chapter leaders and local teams to grow meaningful, mission-aligned relationships across all 14 markets.
Joe was drawn to Back on My Feet by the organization’s belief that transformation starts with showing up. Within weeks of being introduced to Back on My Feet, he witnessed firsthand the impact of that daily commitment and it changed him. Seeing members show up before sunrise, mile after mile, to reclaim their lives made the mission impossible to observe from a distance. The intersection of accountability, community, and practical support services was unlike anything he had encountered in his career. At the core of Joe’s leadership is a conviction he carries into every room: that all it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. That belief drives a proactive approach to partnership-building rooted in transparent communication and rigorous accountability; not just to hit goals, but to build better organizations and develop better people along the way.
Before stepping into his role at Back on My Feet, Joe spent nearly two decades in the telecommunications and technology sectors, most recently at AT&T, where he held roles as National Sales Director and Lead Sales Execution Manager. In those positions, he led high-performing sales teams, managed complex enterprise relationships, and built operational frameworks designed for scale. That background in managed services and B2B partnership development gave Joe a distinct lens for the work ahead — treating donor and corporate relationships not as transactions, but as long-term strategic investments in shared outcomes.
A Covington, Georgia native, Joe brings the same commitment to community off the clock that he does at the office. He starts most mornings with a run alongside his teenage son, a ritual that connects him personally to what Back on My Feet members experience every day when they lace up and show up. When he’s not building partnerships or logging miles, Joe can be found traveling or playing guitar.
VP, Partnerships
Wayne A. Levy serves as an Executive Consultant, advising on national marketing, strategic communications, and corporate partnership initiatives to drive growth and deepen the organization’s impact. A seasoned executive leader with more than four decades of experience across the public, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, Wayne focuses on strengthening Back on My Feet’s visibility and expanding its national footprint.
Wayne’s relationship with Back on My Feet began when he was hired as an executive consultant to lead the organization’s national marketing, strategic communications, and corporate partnership strategies. In this capacity, he has played a key role in elevating the brand, building mission-aligned partnerships, and amplifying Back on My Feet’s story to supporters nationwide. His work supports the organization’s efforts to combat homelessness and addiction through the power of running, community, and essential employment and housing resources.
Before joining Back on My Feet, Wayne served as Chief of Staff at the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center from 2021 to 2024, guiding enterprise-wide strategy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational operations. From 2018 to 2021, he was Director of Athletic Programs for the Boston Athletic Association, where he helped advance the mission and community reach of one of the world’s most iconic running institutions. Previously, Wayne spent eight years as Director of Communications for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, overseeing statewide diversity, marketing, public relations, and medical outreach efforts. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles including Director of U.S. Communications and Community Relations at EMD Serono, Vice President of Business Development for WARM2Kids, and President & CEO of MetroLacrosse. Wayne began his career with a 19-year tenure at the Boston Celtics, where he led award winning community relations initiatives that earned national recognition, including honors from the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame.
An accomplished public speaker and civic leader, Wayne has frequently been invited to address organizations on the importance of community-related endeavors. His accredited stance on critical issues surrounding youth and families has led to appointments on numerous boards, including the Boston Athletic Association Board of Governors, Back on My Feet Boston, Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay, Easter Seals Massachusetts, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, among others. Born and raised in Jamaica, Wayne is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. An avid runner, he also manages RunBoston, an organization offering historical running tours throughout Boston and Cambridge. Wayne resides in Newton, Massachusetts.
Senior Director, Partnerships
Courtney Totten serves as Senior Director, Partnerships at Back on My Feet, where she leads national revenue strategy and endurance partnerships for the world’s elite endurance races. In this role, she blends strategy, creativity, and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth while advancing the organization’s mission of using running to help transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Since joining Back on My Feet in 2018, Courtney has held multiple leadership roles, including Manager of National Development and Director of Expansion Strategies, before stepping into her current senior director position in 2023. Across each role, she has been instrumental in strengthening national systems, launching new markets, cultivating major donors and partners, and building scalable strategies that fuel long-term impact. Her career at Back on My Feet reflects a deep commitment to the mission and a track record of turning vision into execution.
Prior to Back on My Feet, Courtney spent several years with the American Cancer Society, where she held progressive roles in fundraising, coaching, and community development. There, she led high-performing teams, managed complex event portfolios, and built strong relationships with volunteers, partners, and donors. Her background across two national nonprofits has shaped her into a collaborative leader known for results-driven strategy and people-first leadership.
Courtney’s commitment to service took root early through family-led volunteering in her schools, church, and community, and continued to grow during her time at Moravian University. By middle school, she was organizing fundraisers and community events in support of local causes, a passion that continues to shape her today. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys Pilates and yoga, volunteering in her Philadelphia neighborhood parks, and spending time in the garden whenever she can—finding joy in the everyday moments that keep her grounded.
Territory Director, Program
Nina Castillo serves as a Territory Director at Back on My Feet, where she leads program strategy and implementation across multiple cities in the United States. A firm believer in the strength of community, empathy, and compassion, Nina brings these values to life every day in her work, ensuring that programs are effective, mission-driven, and responsive to the needs of members, volunteers, and partners.
Nina’s journey with Back on My Feet began in 2012 when she started volunteering at morning Circle Ups in her hometown of Chicago. In 2015, she joined the staff as the local Program Director for the Chicago market, where she led a team of staff and volunteers to deliver consistent, high-quality programming—growing and strengthening both the Chicago community and the overall impact of Back on My Feet. After seven years of commitment to the local market, Nina transitioned into a central role in 2022, becoming a Territory Director responsible for the efficient and impactful implementation of programming in several cities nationwide.
Before stepping into her Territory Director role, Nina honed her leadership within Back on My Feet by designing and implementing forward-thinking approaches to program delivery, volunteer engagement, and community collaboration. She has been a key driver of innovation and informed experimentation across her territory, shaping strategies that create meaningful value for members, alumni, volunteers, and donors.
Nina is known for her ability to lead with both heart and clarity—skillfully balancing strategic vision with a deep understanding of the communities she serves. Her leadership is grounded in empathy, accountability, and a strong sense of purpose. Whether she’s supporting staff, connecting with volunteers, or working alongside members, Nina’s approach ensures that each individual she encounters at Back on My Feet feels seen, supported, and inspired to move forward.
A proud queer, Latina, born and raised Chicagoan, Nina loves spending time in her city with family, friends, and her dog – Churro.
Territory Director, Program
Jen Hyde serves as a Territory Director for Back on My Feet, where she drives growth and meaningful impact while ensuring the organization’s mission continues to thrive. Jen is known for the positive energy she brings to her work, building trust, accountability, and connection within the community.
Jen joined Back on My Feet in 2019 as Program Director for the Boston Chapter, where she helped strengthen the local community and expand program impact. In 2022, she stepped into her current role as Territory Director, leading teams and supporting Back on My Feet’s work in cities across the country.
Before joining Back on My Feet, Jen built a well-rounded career spanning both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, developing programs that strengthened communities and events that connected people through shared purpose. Her experience includes leading mission-driven initiatives, managing large-scale projects, and cultivating partnerships that create lasting impact.
Outside of her professional role, Jen stays involved in her community through volunteering and shared experiences. Over the years, her involvement has included being a Big Sister, coaching youth sports programs, and supporting fundraising efforts for causes she cares about, with an emphasis on modeling community involvement for her children. Outside of work, Jen enjoys running, outdoor adventures, and spending time with her family.
Vice President, Business Operations
Lindsey Krenzer serves as the Vice President of Operations and Finance at Back on My Feet, where she oversees strategic planning, operational excellence, and financial management to support the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact. With more than 15 years of experience in operations optimization and program and project management, she is known for leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to drive impactful initiatives and improve organizational efficiency.
Lindsey joined Back on My Feet in 2019 as the Denver Program Director, where she launched the Denver chapter and helped establish a strong, mission-aligned community of members, volunteers, and partners. In 2022, she transitioned to the central operations team, taking on a broader leadership role in shaping organizational systems and processes. Since then, she has led a range of projects aimed at increasing impact, streamlining operations, and ensuring that Back on My Feet’s programs are supported by strong operational and financial foundations.
Prior to joining Back on My Feet, Lindsey worked in the nonprofit and startup sectors at organizations focused on innovative community solutions spanning workforce development, economic development, and education. In these roles, she built a track record of designing and managing initiatives that bridge sectors, align stakeholders, and create measurable outcomes for the communities they serve.
Lindsey holds a Master of Science in Project Leadership and Management from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Relations from Marquette University. Outside of work, Lindsey enjoys CrossFit, live music, travel, and cheering on the Denver Nuggets.
The expertise of our esteemed National Board of Directors is integral to the success of our organization. National Board Members run with us, share their networks, engage their companies and believe in the power of personal transformation through running.
Assurance Partner, Ernst & Young • Board Chair
Brent, a graduate of the University of Alabama, is an Assurance Partner with Ernst & Young Atlanta’s office, having worked at EY since 1991 in New York, London, Birmingham (UK) and primarily Atlanta. He primarily serves clients in the real estate industry in Atlanta and the Southeast. Brent actively served on the Atlanta Advisory Board prior to joining the National Board, and served as Treasurer for the National Board prior to serving as Board Chair.
Brent has been a runner since his teens and thus the mission of BoMF resonated for him the moment he heard about it. Brent runs all the distances, including BoMF circle ups, a weekly parkrun 5K, lots of Atlanta Track Club 10-Ks and Halfs, and has completed 18 marathons around the USA and world – from Cork to Queenstown. Most notably, Brent recently completed the coveted Six Star Challenge by finishing his 6th and final major, Tokyo, in 2024 (NYC 2008, Boston 2015, London 2017, Berlin 2019, Chicago 2022). Brent is also running for BoMF as we send our first-ever team to Sydney for its debut as a major in August 2025.
Brent and his wife Erin are active in numerous other charities in Atlanta. Brent also serves on the Finance Committee of the Atlanta Track Club. He and his wife Erin are active with their church, First Presbyterian, and their Ansley Park community in midtown Atlanta.
“In the same way that running has helped me grow in my self-confidence and health, I have seen how Back on My Feet can help our members see those same benefits. Most importantly, I love how Back on My Feet volunteers run alongside participants with the same goals and the same abilities. There is no doubt that teams gathering in pre-dawn hours to run together forge bonds that can lead to meaningful relationships that dignify those experiencing homelessness.”
Senior Vice President, Walker & Dunlop • Board Vice Chair
As Senior Vice President, Kelly Mitchell brings over twenty years of industry experience to Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets platform. Ms. Mitchell is based out of the company’s Bethesda, Maryland headquarters and oversees eastern region structured debt and equity production. Her responsibilities include evaluating processes and procedures to identify efficiencies across the platform, overseeing producers and analysts, and staying abreast of changing market dynamics across all sectors of commercial real estate.
Before joining Walker & Dunlop, Ms. Mitchell was a Senior Director of Multifamily Structured Transactions with Fannie Mae, where she oversaw new production and defined the goals and direction for the structured transactions product line. During her 15 years at Fannie Mae, she held multiple positions where she developed large-scale training programs for junior originators in the broad DUS network, implemented product innovations, and focused on relationship management and multifamily loan product development, resulting in annual production growth and record volume for Fannie Mae. Ms. Mitchell began her career with Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage.
Ms. Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Alabama, Huntsville and a Masters of Legal Studies from American University. She currently serves on CREW DC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.
Managing Director, Accenture
Chris Crawford is a Managing Director at Accenture, based in Dallas, where he has been a dedicated team member since June 1995. Chris began his career in Change Management Consulting, specializing in training curriculum design, training development, and systems implementations. He later transitioned into Accenture’s Operations service group, focusing on Telco, High Tech, and Products clients.
Throughout his career, Chris has played a pivotal role in helping numerous clients establish back-office and contact center functions globally, with a particular emphasis on India and the Philippines. In January 2025, Chris joined the Back on My Feet (BoMF) National Board, furthering his commitment to community service.
Chris’s passion for running began in high school, where he specialized in long-distance events. This passion aligned perfectly with BoMF’s mission, drawing him to the organization. In the early 2000s, Chris rediscovered his love for running, which led him to participate in multiple half marathons and eventually run a marathon in Dallas. His involvement with BoMF started when he attended the Dallas BoMF annual breakfast, which inspired him to participate in several BoMF events, morning round-ups, and to lead the Accenture Dallas BoMF team. Chris finds the member stories and journeys truly inspiring as they overcome life’s challenges.
Chris earned his degree in Psychology and Management from Texas A&M University. Outside of work, you’ll often find Chris spending quality time with his family, playing golf, or enjoying a run over the weekend.
Chief Communications Officer & Chief of Staff, Bombas
Emily Hofstetter is the Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff at Bombas, where she oversees growth strategy, partnerships, internal communications, human resources, and public relations. As the company’s first hire, Emily has played a foundational role in shaping Bombas from the ground up, helping to drive its sustained growth and impact. Since joining in 2014, she has held various leadership positions, bringing a strategic and cross-functional lens to the brand’s evolution—including launching the company’s Giving Program and developing its long-standing partnership with Back on My Feet.
Prior to Bombas, Emily built her career at top Public Relations agencies, supporting major consumer brands, emerging startups, and non-profit organizations, including Target, adidas, Glamsquad, F Cancer and the NY Foundling. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned her degree in Psychology and Sociology.
Global Chief Executive Officer, VMLY&R Commerce
Beth Ann is the Global Chief Executive Officer of VMLY&R Commerce– WPP’s end-to-end Creative Commerce agency, created from the combined the talent, expertise and scale of powerhouse global agencies Geometry and VMLY&R. Beth Ann is recognized as a leader with a proven record of reimagining retail, as well as creating and designing commercial programs that drive growth at the intersection of physical, digital and social. She continues to drive innovation in this space with a belief that Commerce holds the most untapped creative potential to grow brands and people.
In her two plus decades in the industry, Beth Ann has touched every aspect of marketing communications across consumer-packaged goods, retail, finance, restaurant and technology companies and brings both client and agency side perspectives to her work. She is a strong advocate of insights-inspired marketing programs and the power of creativity to drive positive societal impact.
A worldwide traveler born in Baltimore (though she considers herself more of a Bostonian at heart—especially when it comes to sports loyalties!) Beth Ann graduated with a BA from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School and an MBA from Boston University in Organizational Behavior. Beth Ann was a founding member of a successful startup purchased by Omnicom, led TracyLocke as the first female CEO in its one-hundred-year history, as well served as the first Global Chief Marketing Officer of Westfield Corp and CEO for Kantar Consulting Americas. She most recently served as Global CEO of Geometry.
Beth Ann is a voice on IE&D issues and has been recognized as an AdAge Woman to Watch, is a member of WPP’s X-Factor, and serves on the national boards of the Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications as well as the non-profit charity Back on My Feet.
While she sees work as personally fun and a bit of an endurance sport, she also is an avid runner, loves cities and making them better, and spending time with her husband, family, and close friends.
Founder, Back on My Feet & [solidcore]
The beginning of Anne’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In 2007, she found herself running by a homeless shelter in Philadelphia, and had the foresight to realize that running and community could be the catalyst to truly change lives. She engaged the shelter to start a running club, which she quickly transformed into a national non-profit, Back on My Feet.
Under Anne’s leadership as CEO, she grew the organization to 14 cities. Since its inception, Back on My Feet has helped thousands of individuals achieve employment and more self-sufficient living.
But Anne didn’t stop there. She created success again when she founded pilates-inspired [solidcore] in 2013. As its founder and CEO, she grew it into one of the country’s most successful fitness companies in less than a decade by raising more than $200M through private equity to scale it to more than 115 locations across the U.S.
The company currently has more than 2,000 employees and hundreds of thousands of clients, including former First Lady Michelle Obama. Anne successfully exited [solidcore] in April 2023 and shared millions with her employees after the sale.
A true self-made success story, Anne’s entrepreneurial ventures have resulted in a personal net worth of over $100M. She is currently spending her time investing, advising, speaking, writing her book, playing beach volleyball and supporting work aimed at helping those struggling with addiction and who have been wrongly convicted.
She regularly speaks at corporate events, academic institutions, and conferences on numerous topics, including leadership, entrepreneurship, being bold, finding your happiness, and social change.
Anne has been honored many times for her leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, she was featured by CNBC for her continued success over the years. She has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a ‘ Women Who Mean Business’ winner, and was named both an ABC World News Person of the Week and a CNN Hero for her work at Back on My Feet. She has given three TEDx talks about finding your passion, letting go of your complacency, and helping others. She has also received notable media attention highlighting her talent, including articles in CNBC, The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal and Runner’s World.
“I don’t know anyone who is at the top of their game who hasn’t faced opposition from others. Why? Because people who are striving to be the best at what they do make a lot of other people feel inadequate.
If you’re striving for the highest form of greatness and impact, you have to accept there is a pool of criticism that inherently comes with that. There are really only two options as to what to do with it: use it as fuel, or ignore it.” – Anne Mahlum
CEO, Burdette Beckmann, Inc. (BBI)
Robert Taylor is a business executive and philanthropist based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. As the CEO of Burdette Beckmann, Inc. (BBI), a leading national sales agency, he has been instrumental in driving the company’s evolution and expanding its influence in the consumer products industry.
Under Robert’s leadership, BBI has transformed from a small, family-owned business into a national agency, operating across all 50 states. His strategic vision has led to the acquisition of over 35 companies, building a robust nationwide platform that gives BBI a competitive edge. This growth has solidified partnerships with Fortune 500 companies such as Kraft, Mondelēz, General Mills, and Conagra, further enhancing BBI’s reputation for excellence in sales representation.
Beyond business, giving back is at the heart of BBI’s culture – a core value championed by Robert and the Taylor family. Since its early stages, BBI has made a significant impact on the community, particularly through its long-standing support of Sheridan House. The company has funded the construction of duplex and triplex homes for single mothers and at-risk children while also supporting counseling programs through multiple annual fundraising events. One of BBI’s signature initiatives is the annual Key Largo Fishing Tournament, where 100% of the proceeds go directly to support Sheridan House’s mission.” BBI’s commitment to giving back also extends to its partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The company has executed more than 23 home builds and is a major sponsor of BBI Village. This 20-town home community will provide affordable housing for families in South Florida.
Robert is an active member of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and resides in Rio Vista with his wife, Elizabeth Taylor. Together, they are blessed with two daughters, Shelby and Brantley, both graduates of Westminster Academy, where Elizabeth dedicated 20 years as a kindergarten teacher before retiring.
Brantley, who holds an MBA, has been thriving at BBI for the past five years. Shelby, a clinical psychologist and mother of two – Smith and Wesley – recently joined BBI’s sales team, also carrying on the family legacy. With both daughters now part of the company, BBI proudly continues as a three-generation family business.
Robert’s leadership continues to drive BBI’s success, upholding its commitment to excellence and innovation while making a lasting impact on the community.
Senior Managing Director, Accenture
An avid runner and fitness enthusiast who loves people and technology. In his professional and personal life, Vik is committed to going the extra mile in supporting, mentoring, and coaching people to achieve their goals. He is passionate about using technology and human ingenuity to drive impact in his socio-business ecosystem. Vik likes to push his physical and intellectual boundaries.
In his career spanning more than two decades, he has been a trusted advisor and coach to more than 300 execs and have helped them successfully manage their organizations through transformation with bottom line impact. Vik has creatively leveraged technology, (including analytics/ AI), change management and human performance, to do this effectively.
In his current role as Senior Managing Director at Accenture Strategy, Vik has worked in Telecom, Media and Technology Industry. He is a dynamic business leader who is passionate about challenging himself to solve complex problems using creative thinking; bold and iconoclastic action; and data-driven analysis and decision making. He helps his clients with their most strategic imperatives including Digital Transformation, Driving Growth through Digital Operating Models, Everything As a Service (EaaS) transformations, ESG and Strategic Partnerships.
Vik has been published and quoted in multiple business and trade journals including Infoworld, TechTarget, IOT agenda, Information Week and Supply Chain Management Review. He serves on the Board of Quinlan School of Business and has been involved with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
Jodi Weiss, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, leads the Professional Search Nonprofit and Higher Education practice. Based in South Florida and Washington, D.C., Ms. Weiss brings over two decades of leadership experience, collaborating with nonprofits, associations, and academic institutions to place visionary executives who drive organizational transformation.
Ms. Weiss transitioned to Korn Ferry from The Princeton Review, where she excelled as Editorial Director and held pivotal roles in Business Development, Creative Planning, and Managing Editor. Her career also includes editorial leadership at Golden Books’ Education Division and production management at McGraw-Hill School Division.
In academia, Ms. Weiss has enriched the minds of students as an associate and adjunct professor of English and writing at various colleges and universities in Florida and New York City. She regularly contributes insightful articles on careers, communication, and motivation to LinkedIn, Ultrarunning Magazine, and other publications. As the founder of EverythingSmart, she empowers professionals and college students to navigate diverse career paths.
Ms. Weiss holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Literature from SUNY and a Master of Arts in English/Literature from Brooklyn College. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Brooklyn College. An accomplished ultrarunner, she has completed over forty 100+ mile races on road and trails, including Badwater 135 & the Badwater Ultra Cup, Brazil 135, Himalayan 100-Mile Stage Race, and Route 66 UltraRun. She is actively involved with athletic organizations across the U.S.
