Archives: Senior Team members
T. J. Della Pietra
October 11th, 2022 by Brett Hickey
T. J. Della Pietra has 35+ years of leadership, strategic, investment and governance experience in the financial industry, including senior roles at Citigroup (NYSE: C) and J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) in New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Mr. Della Pietra held several senior operating roles at Citigroup, with responsibility for strategy, profit & loss, balance […] Gilbert Palter
June 3rd, 2022 by Brett Hickey
Gilbert Palter is a senior executive with over 30 years of investment and operations experience, in both private and public companies, in the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Palter is Chairman & CEO of EGADS Group, a family office investing in private and public companies and taking an active board role adding value in such areas […] Dennis Duerst
January 17th, 2022 by Brett Hickey
Dennis Duerst, CFA had a 39-year career at 3M Company (NYSE: MMM), a multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, health care, and consumer goods. Mr. Duerst was most recently President at 3M Investment Management Corporation, the $40 billion investment manager for 3M’s global retirement plans. In the US, he launched […] Tom Tull
January 5th, 2022 by Brett Hickey
Tom Tull, CFA is a senior executive with 40+ years of investment experience in both private and public capital markets. Mr. Tull was most recently the Chief Investment Officer at the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) where he managed a ~$35 billion public pension plan that administers on behalf of employees and retirees of […] Deirdre Breakenridge
August 12th, 2021 by Brett Hickey
Deirdre Breakenridge is a business book author, communications strategist, media trainer, and CEO at Pure Performance Communications. As a 30+ year veteran in PR, marketing, and branding, she has worked with senior leaders at organizations, including JVC, Kraft, Nasdaq, NBA Events and Attractions, Siegel+Gale and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). As the author […] Isaiah Kacyvenski
July 27th, 2020 by Brett Hickey
Isaiah Kacyvenski’s diverse background includes earning two degrees from Harvard, playing in the National Football League for 8 years between, and achieving success as an experienced entrepreneur and investor. Mr. Kacyvenski is currently a Founder and Managing Partner at Will Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that leverages the power of sports to change the […] Maury Bradsher
June 26th, 2020 by Brett Hickey
Mr. Bradsher has approximately 25 years of experience as an investor and operator with additional leadership experience through serving as a board member for several companies in the engineering, defense, and technology industries. Mr. Bradsher is currently Chairman & CEO of District Equity, a private equity firm which is and has been an owner of […] Salem Shuchman
June 17th, 2020 by dzign
Salem Shuchman is a veteran private equity investor with a 30+ year track record at leading private equity firms including Apax Partners. Mr. Shuchman is currently the Founder & Managing Partner at Entrepreneur Partners, a Philadelphia based private equity firm making investments in U.S. lower middle-market companies. Prior to forming Entrepreneur Partners, Mr. Shuchman spent […] Michael Kalen
June 17th, 2020 by dzign
Michael Kalen is a senior executive with a track record of growth and profitability. He has led large life insurance, annuity and wealth management companies while also becoming a leader in InsurTech and FinTech innovation. Mr. Kalen is currently the CEO of Covr Financial Technologies, a provider of digital life insurance solutions for financial institutions, […] Joyce Hrinya
June 17th, 2020 by dzign
Joyce Hrinya has nearly 30 years of experience leading companies and efficiently building profitable consumer brands. She has held executive leadership positions in general management, marketing, strategic planning, and business development. Ms. Hrinya is the Founder & Managing Partner of A & R Strategy Partners where she assists owners, boards and CEOs of small to […]