As it strives to build a better community on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, Niagara University is following the mission of its patron, St. Vincent de Paul. So says Jeremy A. Colby, who’s soon to celebrate his second anniversary as general counsel of his alma mater in Lewiston, New York. When asked about his […]
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Karen Maher – Pivot Health Solutions
Pivot Health Solutions is on the rise. Actually, as Karen Maher points out, the health and wellness industry is on the rise, in greater demand than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. And as general counsel, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary, she’s helping guide Pivot Health Solutions’ growth while creating new ways to increase diversity, […]
Tom Greco – American Bankers Association
Tom Greco didn’t see this coming when he was in law school. But 40 years later, he says the internship opportunity at the American Bankers Association allowed him to build a varied and enriching legal career. Now senior vice president and senior counsel for contracts and technology, Greco helps the ABA and its members move […]
Larry Mitchell – Fiducial
Three times in his career Larry Mitchell has helped restructure and transition companies knowing that he’d need a new job at the end. But, as he notes, he ultimately serves the board, and the board’s agenda takes precedence. Right now, restructuring is not a concern. Mitchell will soon complete his ninth year as general counsel […]
Bob Kuehn – SiriusPoint America
In an industry known for hedging against the risk of financial loss, SiriusPoint America’s Bob Kuehn says he’s here to stir things up. “I see myself as a disruptor—but in a good way,” Kuehn says. “With the advent of new technologies, we’re changing the model for conducting business that we’ve used for years by streamlining […]
Charles Barber – George Washington University
Real estate is all about location. Still, being just a few blocks from the White House comes with as many challenges as it does opportunities. As interim vice president and general counsel for George Washington University, Charles Barber navigates strict district regulations and zoning policies as he helps the university grow. The university has employed […]
Todd N. Dumas – Segal Marco Advisors
One of the largest U.S.-based investment advisory firms with combined assets under management exceeding $500 billion, Segal Marco Advisors is setting the stage for the next phase of its evolution. It’s a task for which Todd N. Dumas seems uniquely positioned, his legal and financial acumen augmented by multiculturalism. He was born in Japan to […]
Nate Bailey – FLEXcon Holdings
Quite the balancing act FLEXcon Holdings committed to five years ago when its owner and CEO decided to prepare for the next generation of leadership. Noted for its pressure-sensitive film products used in outdoor advertising and product labeling, the Massachusetts company sought to become world-class in leadership, employee development and governance while maintaining its family […]
Betsy Philpott – Washington Nationals
“Next year” has arrived, and while it’s had ups and downs for the Washington Nationals, at least baseball is returning to normal with a 162-game schedule, turnstiles opening to capacity and no more cardboard cutouts as placeholders for fans. An afternoon at Nationals Park is again an event to relish for the team’s passionate general […]
Laurence Kraemer – Northwell Health
It would be easy to say Larry Kraemer has seen better days at Northwell Health, a comprehensive health care system operating in and around New York City. After all, even as Northwell Health grows—in part because of Kraemer’s expertise in tax and corporate finance—it’s also been at the epicenter of COVID-19 pandemic. That made it […]
