CEO Spotlight

Celia Tombalakian is a seasoned executive with a track record of driving transformation and growth in the beauty and consumer goods industries. With experience spanning global marketing leadership, product innovation, and strategic integration, Celia’s focus has always been on blending creativity with data-driven decision making. Most recently, as Global Vice...

Andre Shammas is an accomplished accountant and tax preparer based in El Cajon, California. Originally from Malaga, Spain, Andre immigrated to the United States with his family in the 1990s, bringing with him a spirit of determination and a deep respect for the power of community. Armed with a Bachelor’s...

Jake Robinson, a seasoned real estate expert based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the co-founder of North Texas Acquisitions Group (NTAG). Established in 2019, NTAG specializes in helping homeowners facing foreclosure protect their equity and navigate financial challenges. With years of experience in distressed property solutions, Jake has become known...

The government contracting industry demands unwavering attention to regulatory requirements and steadfast leadership. Few understand these demands better than Margarita Howard, sole owner and CEO/president of HX5. She’s steered her company from a startup to a small to medium-sized government contractor supporting the Department of Defense and NASA across 90...

Valery Miroshnikov: An Expert in Bank Deposit Insurance: Valery Miroshnikov played a significant role in shaping Russia's credit and financial infrastructure over nearly three decades. Beginning his career in a junior role at the Bank of Russia, Valery Miroshnikov ascended through the ranks, ultimately serving as a senior executive and deputy...

Gon Erez is a distinguished nonprofit management consultant based in Cleveland, Ohio, with a rich background in psychology, economics, and organizational leadership. Originally from Israel, where he served as a Human-Rights Officer in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, Gon moved to the United States at age 30 to pursue broader opportunities...

Sean Gentile, a Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator and owner of Non Attorney Divorce, has spent over two decades helping families navigate life’s challenges. Based in Oakland Park, FL, Sean is also a proud mother of four and the author of multiple books, including her most recent, 100 Effective...

Mitchell Silverstein is an accomplished attorney based in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with over 15 years of experience in complex litigation, corporate governance, and legal ethics. After earning his law degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Mitchell began his career in private practice, where he honed his skills...

OpenAI's tax filings for 2023 revealed that CEO Sam Altman earned $76,001 in compensation for leading what has become one of the world's most valuable startups. This amount represents a 3.4% pay increase from 2022 when he earned $73,546. For comparison, the median household income in San Francisco County—where Altman...

Terry Landon Stidham is an emerging leader in community sports and faith-based initiatives, hailing from Florence, Alabama. Born and raised in Hamilton, Alabama, Terry comes from a family deeply committed to service; his father is a pastor, his mother a nurse, and his brother a special education teacher. Terry's early...