Chairman and Secretary – Peter Haines – Horizon Growth Advisors
Peter is an accomplished and proven C-Level Executive known for driving company value and growth through rapid change, operational improvement, vision alignment, leadership, and strategies resulting in long-term sustainable results.
Vice Chairman – Luis Pedemonte – EMA Partners International
Luis Pedemonte is the Managing Partner for Miami office of EMA Partners International and co-leads EMA Partners’ Technology and Communications practice group for the Americas. Luis is also a key member of the firm’s Consumer Markets and Global Payments and Transactions practice groups, and he has assisted many institutions in identifying and acquiring top tier talent across all functional areas including Sales and Marketing, Technology & Operations and General Management.
Treasurer – Andrew Heitner – Alcon Partners Founder & Director
Andrew Heitner is founder and director of Alcon Partners, a buy-side advisory firm that assists Private Equity firms and corporate M&A; departments source and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
Immediate Past Chairman – Perry The Inventor – Gizmo Enterprises Inc., CEO
Perry The Inventor (perrytheinventor.com), as everyone calls him, is an award winning product designer and serial entrepreneur.
VP Marketing – John Bejarano – First Class Alliance (FCA), CEO & Head of Strategy
As CEO & Head of Strategy for First Class Alliance (FCA), John is responsible for leading the agency’s creative vision, design, promotion strategies, celebrity endorsements, and brand licensing.
VP Membership – Chris Callahan – President Startup Palm Beach
Chris is the Founder and President of Startup Palm Beach, an initiative for Resource Center in West Palm Beach, FL. He is focused on supporting an ecosystem for entrepreneurship in South Florida. Chris is also the lead organizer of Entrepreneur Week and Startup Weekend West Palm Beach.