Larry Fulton
Larry Fulton is an equity investor who purchases and takes an active position within his portfolio of small businesses. He presently owns three companies; LEFCO Worthington, a wood products manufacturer; HanlonComposites, a custom fiberglass fabricator; and Cleveland PPE, a producer of face masks. He sits on the board of JumpStart, MAGNET, and the Advisory Committee
Brian Alquist
Brian Alquist is the founder of 1Direction Inc., a small business coaching and strategy company located in northeast Ohio. Brian specializes in helping small business owners in the region, and particularly those that are results-oriented and aspire to high-impact growth and business transition strategies. Business partners and colleagues know Brian as a trusted, organized, highly
Claude Kennard
Claude Kennard is the President/CEO and owner of Metal Alloy Reclaimers, Inc. (Metaloy). Established in 1983, Metaloy has been the source of innovation within the hydrocarbon and related industries. They provide recycling, distribution and marketing of equilibrium catalyst, alumina and other non-hazardous materials to companies worldwide. Under his leadership since 1993, Metaloy continues to focus
David Hegenbarth
David Hegenbarth is currently president of Federal Gear and Machine, a custom gear manufacturing and machining company located in northeast Ohio. As President, David is responsible for all company operations with a specific focus on customer satisfaction, business development and new market expansions. He completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and APICS CPIM certifications with
Dyan Sutton
Dyan Sutton is an experienced designer, marketing strategist and brand builder. She has helped launch many startups and new products into the market. Her clients range from Medical to Air Handling systems. She has taken a cottage industry to national distribution and helped a Danish Medical company enter the U.S. Market. Dyan especially enjoys working
Jill Cavano
Jill Cavano is the Owner of Scranton Associates, a chemical blending facility, which offers a full range of private label blending products. Jill has been a custom chemical blender, predominately for the water treatment industry, for the past 22 years. She is a long-time member and sponsor of The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) and
Juan Carlos Gamarra
Juan Carlos is a perpetual student that aspires to create a better community by helping local entrepreneurs establish and grow their business enterprises as well as overcome specific and systemic challenges. He strives to apply the knowledge acquired from attaining four higher education business degrees and completing multiple certification and training programs specific to small
Ken Fanger
For over 20 years, Ken Fanger has been a noteworthy leader in the entrepreneurial and strategic technology space. Driven by his desire to help other entrepreneurs reach their goals he takes pride in providing the best advice and strategy possible. Ken is currently the President of On Technology Partners, a cybersecurity company. Ken has also
Kim Thomas
Kim Thomas currently serves as a Councilwoman for the Richmond Heights City Council on the finance, audit and recreation committees. Kim Thomas has worked in the beauty industry for over 25 years. She began her career as a stylist and was later selected as a national educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. She traveled globally
Kirby Freeman
Kirby Freeman currently serves as a financial and business advisor to several small firms and non-profit organizations located in Northeast Ohio. He most recently served as a consultant for Courtland Partners, LTD., an institutional real estate asset advisory firm, based in Cleveland. He was responsible for developing and maintaining an informational database of early-stage, as
Marvin Montgomery
For more than 30 years, Marvin Montgomery has earned widespread national recognition and praise for his informative, practical and stimulating programs that reflect his basic philosophy: “Preparation and practice are the keys to sales success.” Marvin began his career with one of the nation’s largest jewelry chains and worked his way up to the director
Melanie Keys
A creative and solution-driven strategist, Melanie Keys brings over 15 years of merchandising and brand development experience across global luxury and mass retail markets. Her extensive category and consumer insights cover apparel and accessories (Women’s, Men’s and Kids) spanning the United States, European Union, Middle East/ North Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America regions. Passionate