Meet Your Peers
Get to know the other members of your virtual peer group!
Yvonne Chelberg
CFO | Geil Enterprise
(559) 495-3019
ychelberg@geilenterprises.com
Yvonne Chelberg is CFO of Geil Enterprises. Yvonne has a Journalism degree from San Jose State University with a business minor. Yvonne joined the Geil Enterprises team in 2008 and has grown with the company as it transitioned from a family-owned mentality to an ESOP with a well-established culture.
Leslie DeMent
Managing Partner| Tailwind
(480) 720-1120
ldement@findyourtailwind.com
I am a digital marketer by trade and passion and have over 15 years of experience in helping brands drive revenue and profits through digital channels. As the Managing Director of Tailwind, a growth marketing firm, I am responsible for a growing and thriving team, a profitable organization and successful partnerships. I am passionate about educating and advocating for transparency in media buying while allowing organizations to achieve increased profits.
Brandy Hall
Founder & Managing Director | Shades of Green Permaculture
(404) 906-8055
brandy@shadesofgreenpermaculture.com
Brandy Hall founded Shades of Green in 2008. Since then, her team has grown to a staff of 20, and has worked with over a thousand clients who are applying permaculture across contexts. Hall is passionate about leading a purpose-driven business that actively creates a healthier world for our children every single day. She loves seeing her daughter graze on the plants in their yard, knowing they are chemical free and full of nutrients you can’t get at the store. Hall’s roots are in building. She earned her General Contractor’s license directly after completing undergraduate work at the age of 20, and began training as a stone mason where she fell in love with the way intelligent design responds to the natural world. Hall has nearly two decades of experience in building off-grid water systems, landscape construction, and integrated farming systems. She also serves on the Pine Lake City Council and spends lots of time outdoors with her husband, Aaron, their daughter, and their rambunctious pup, Peanut Butter.
Tony Maione
President | Core America
afmaione@coreamerica.com
Anthony Maione is President of Core America, a consulting and technology company that helps professionals in facilities and real estate achieve cleaner, healthier, and safer buildings. Anthony and his team of cleaning industry experts consult with Fortune 500 companies, universities, schools, hospitals, malls, and governments across the world, so that every person can enjoy clean and beautiful facilities. And as the leader of Core America’s software group, he oversees the development, sales, and support for Core’s apps and software platforms. Anthony is part of the 2nd generation in a family business and has a passion for developing purpose-driven companies, products, and team members. Anthony lives in upstate New York, and his favorite pastime is enjoying life with his wife and five children.
Andy Newman
Interim Marketing Director | Big Cartel
(614) 286-4395
hi@andynewman.xyz
Andy Newman is a brand and content strategist working in tech and has written for The Atlantic, USA Today, Headspace, and others. For nearly, two decades, Andy has helped others make sense of technology so everyone can benefit from modern tools.
Ken Pavett
CEO, Chief Technical Officer | Flexografix, Inc.
(630) 696-2990
kpavett@flexografix.com
My 26-year old daughter, Hannah, is the twinkle you’ll see in my eye. My wife, Harmony, is my best friend, partner and favorite playmate. I have been a regular meditator since I first experienced a panic attack in 2008. I enjoy long-distance tours of the south-east and western states by motorcycle. Being in nature, walking or hiking, is restorative to me – and something I do regularly. In 2021, Harmony and I co-founded a wellness and healing center in the Chicago suburbs – a business that she runs – which is exceeding our expectations, giving her a lot of personal satisfaction and helping many people. I am a scientist, with a degree in Chemistry. I enjoy the analytical and creative problem-solving aspects of my job. I bought Flexografix in 2003. I have spent most of my career searching for, acquiring and integrating advanced technology, which makes my company more valuable to our Customers and theirs. For a small company, we are highly-regarded within our industry. I have been an understudy of my favorite Uncle, who is a Master Healer, for many years. I use technology and available energy to help those I care about. I align my life and the way in which I present myself to the world with Buddhist beliefsi
Carolyn Savage
Leadership Development Manager | Pioneer Title Agency
(602) 316-0610
carolyn.savage@yavapaititle.com
Carolyn Savage is Team Relations Coordinator at Pioneer Title Agency & Yavapai Title Agency. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Carolyn moved to the sunny state of Arizona in 2007 to attend Northern Arizona University. Carolyn is a former NAU soccer player and coach, and she loves to read, attend sporting events and concerts, travel, and spend time outdoors with her dog, Riggins.
Travis Slisher
VP/COO | Neuworks Mechanical
(970) 567-7101
tslisher@neuworksmechanical.com
As a 15-year veteran of the construction industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work my way up the ladder. From starting as a plumbing apprentice to working in senior management, I’ve interacted with many different management styles, cultures, and personalities and learned a lot of lessons along the way. At Neuworks Mechanical, I focus on culture, emotional intelligence, employee engagement and creating a culture of engagement and transparency.
I live in Fort Collins, CO with my wife and daughter and we enjoy spending our summers on the lake in Michigan.
Katie Spika
President & CEO | Spika Design and Manufacturing
(406) 350-1501
Katie.spika@spikamfg.com
Katie is the President and CEO of Spika Design and Manufacturing. As the second generation to lead the family business, she is passionate about building a company that improves outcomes for its customers, team members, suppliers, and community. She is a believer in values-driven business, with people and purpose at the core. Prior to taking on the role of CEO in June 2018, Katie had worked in operations management, accounting, and marketing at Spika. Katie graduated from the University of Montana College of Business with dual degrees in Marketing and Finance.
Outside of work, Katie remains passionate about connecting and building the Central Montana community. She is an active board member and President of the Boys and Girls Club of Lewistown, a board member of Educational Opportunities for Central Montana, and the cofounder of Hidden Montana, an online media and community platform for the socioeconomic development of the Central Montana region. An aspiring craft cocktail mixologist, Katie spends her free time trying new food recipes, snuggling her cats and dogs, and practicing meditation. She lives in Lewistown with her husband Ben.
Melinda White
Claims Manager | Zolman Restoration
(313) 938-8963
mwhite@zolmanrestoration.com
Melinda White is Claims Manager at Zolman Restoration, which assists in repair insurance-related losses for residential and commercial properties. Melinda has worked for Zolman Restoration for the past two and a half years. Prior to that, she spent ten years as a Claim Representative for State Farm. Personally, she spends a lot of time outdoors, camping and hiking, and she loves pit bulls — especially her old guy, Simon.