Committee

Eric Alfuth is Managing Partner of Caymont Ventures, investing in early-stage companies across diverse industries, and President of the Houston Angel Network. His career includes CFO roles in energy, leading a high-yield credit hedge fund, and managing a $4 billion international fund at AIG Investments. He began in equity research at Prudential Securities.

When peer groups thrive, CEOs thrive and the ripple effect impacts teams, companies, and communities. As the South, Gulf Market Leader for Vistage, I’m focused on building a powerful community of CEOs, business owners, and key executives committed to growth.

I work closely with Vistage Chairs (our executive coaches) to launch and grow high-performing groups, connecting with exceptional leaders, hosting executive events, and cultivating partnerships with local influencers. I believe that behind every great leader is a circle of trusted peers and behind every trusted circle is a strong ecosystem. That’s what I help build.

Mike is the managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, co-chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose acquisition company offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation. 

Mike regularly counsels public companies on strategic transactions, capital markets offerings, and general corporate and securities law matters. He represents both issuers and underwriters in U.S. and non-U.S. capital markets transactions, including IPOs and direct listings, and advises on corporate governance and securities market regulation. Mike routinely assists clients from many different industries, including, among others, energy & infrastructure, healthcare & life sciences and technology and new media.

William Boffa, based in Houston, TX, US, is currently a Managing Partner at Willistown Capital. William Boffa brings experience from previous roles at Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, GE Energy - Water & Process Technologies, Chevron and Prudential Financial.

Luke is the Founder and CEO of Good Bull Capital and Diamond Client Group. He is also a founding partner of Diamond Client Consulting. These three companies form a full-service integrated model that caters to the needs of private business owners and high-net-worth families.

For over 15 years, Luke has worked alongside business owners, providing strategic insights on reducing taxes, incentivizing employees, mitigating risk, and preparing for successful exits. Immersed in entrepreneurship from an early age, he understands not just how business owners think, but what it takes for them to thrive. His success in the advisory space led to the formation of Diamond Client Group, LLC in 2016 where he has built a team of advisers with a significant following.

Recognizing a gap in the market, Luke took his practice independent, registering Diamond Client Group as an Investment Advisory firm while launching Good Bull Capital and Diamond Client Consulting in 2021. Good Bull Capital provides private credit and private equity opportunities to accredited investors. Diamond Client Consulting offers world-class operational due diligence, consulting, and accounting services for small to mid-sized enterprises, and Diamond Client Group continues to provide strategic financial planning for business owners and high-net-worth families.

Allie Danziger has a heartfelt passion for helping ambitious people succeed with over 15 years of experience leading, mentoring and recruiting through two businesses which she has started and successfully exited.

In 2009, Allie started one of Texas' top marketing agencies, Integrate Agency, which she sold in 2018. Under her leadership, Integrate Agency generated over $15MM in revenue, employed over 250 young professionals and helped over 600 clients grow.

In 2020, Allie used her experience in coaching, training and hiring hundreds of employees to found Ampersand, a leading workplace training platform focused on teaching the "unwritten rules of the workplace" and providing the skills and confidence young professionals need to succeed. The company's training platform has lifted up over 10,000 professionals and is working towards eliminating the skills gap from higher education to employment and break systemic barriers in place.

Ampersand was acquired by Ascent Funding in 2023 to scale the company’s mission to support student’s success, and Allie now leads the success program as SVP and GM of AscentUP, living in Houston, TX.

Ms. David-Green has served as a director of the company since 2023 and brings over 30 years of experience in capital markets in senior leadership roles across Wall Street and as a corporate officer for multinational companies. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including capital markets transactions, corporate strategy, enterprise risk management, business and cultural transformation, marketing and go-to-market strategies, scaling businesses in cyclical industries, cybersecurity, data analytics, and energy transition and sustainability.

Previously, Ms. David-Green held key positions on the Executive Leadership Team at Expro Group N.V. and Weatherford International plc. where she served as Chief Marketing, Stakeholder, Investor Relations, Communications and Sustainability Officer. During her tenure at Weatherford, she played pivotal roles, including Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, President of the Weatherford Foundation, Chair of the Sustainability Leadership Council, and an Executive Member of both the Disclosure and Global Business and Continuity Planning Committees. She is a former Senior Wall Street research analyst where she notably led the energy services franchise at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Crédit Agricole and was responsible for providing global clients with financial projections, market insights, and investment recommendations. She also managed a debt portfolio on the buyside covering investment-grade and high-yield securities.

Ms. David-Green serves as an Independent Director for PHX Energy Services Corp., where she is a member of the Audit and Compensation and Human Resources Committees. She is certified by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as a Directorship Certified® professional and holds the NACD Cybersecurity Oversight Certification.

Hossam is a Managing Director and Technology Partner at SCF, overseeing the firm's venture portfolio. With extensive experience in the energy sector, technology development, and commercialization, he evaluates and executes new investment opportunities. Hossam previously founded O&G Technologies, a Houston-based technology incubator, and held leadership positions at Lime Rock Partners and Tercel Oilfield Products. He brings expertise from a 17-year tenure at Schlumberger.

Chad Kalland is a growth-focused CEO with a strong track record in M&A, business integration, and private equity transactions. As the former CEO of Vecta Environmental, he led the acquisition and seamless integration of three companies, expanding the firm’s market presence and operational capabilities. Additionally, he successfully negotiated two liquidity events with private equity, navigating the complexities of investor relations, valuation strategies, and deal execution.

Now as CEO of Vac2Go, a leading industrial truck rental company, Chad is leveraging his experience to drive strategic growth, optimize fleet management, and create long-term enterprise value. He is a thought leader in M&A strategy, leadership development, and scaling businesses, frequently sharing insights through speaking engagements, writing, and his LinkedIn newsletter, The Launch Pad.

Chad’s leadership philosophy is rooted in clarity, accountability, and creating the right conditions for teams to thrive—whether that’s in the boardroom, during an acquisition, or in day-to-day operations. When he’s not leading companies or structuring deals, he enjoys mentoring emerging leaders, playing golf, and traveling with his wife and daughter.

Lee is managing director of Smart Business Network LLC, a national events, media and marketing company founded in 1989, primarily responsible for expanding the company’s Dealmakers Conferences throughout the U.S. He plays a key role in establishing corporate policies and developing long-term strategy and growth plans. Previously, he founded and chaired the Growth Group at national law firm Arter & Hadden LLP (now Tucker, Ellis & West), which focused on working with middle-market and high-growth technology companies. 

At the World Chamber of Commerce Texas, we turn our Texas roots into global reach. Our passion lies in building partnerships that create meaningful impact — advancing sustainable economic growth through innovation, education, and international collaboration. From Texas to the world, we connect diverse industries and cultures to shape a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.

Chris previously was Gamper Ventures President and Born Global Community Director and Vice Chair.  GV invest in, build and operate unique properties. With BG  I am  an active mentor for entrepreneurs and often early-stage ventures.

Houston based business advisor and strategic growth leader with over a decade of experience partnering with private equity firms, investment groups, and middle-market companies across the energy and industrial sectors. As a top performing advisor at Insperity, she works closely with executive teams on human capital strategy, organizational scaling, and operational initiatives that support growth, transactions, and long term value creation. Known for building trusted relationships across the private capital ecosystem, she brings a commercially focused and relationship driven perspective to the dealmaking community.

Mitra Miller is an early-stage venture investor, advisor, and board member. As the managing partner of Mill River Capital, she uses her 20+ years of strategic and operational experience to mentor hundreds of founders and investors on business planning, due diligence, commercialization, finance, and team development. A leader in the Texas innovation ecosystem, she advises public, private, and non-profit organizations on capital formation and advancing innovation. She serves as the VP & President-Elect of the Houston Angel Network; a board member for the Center for Houston’s Future; and as the founder and chair of Eagle Investors, an innovative non-profit that introduces students from Title I high schools to the startup community.

Dr. Alexander A. Oraevsky has 25+ years of experience managing research and development laboratories in academia and small businesses. Alexander obtained a doctorate in laser spectroscopy and laser biophysics from the USSR Academy of Sciences. He began his pioneering research in the field of optoacoustic imaging, sensing and monitoring in 1988 and presently referred as the Father of biomedical optoacoustic imaging. Prior to foundation of TomoWave Laboratories in 2010, he served as Chief Scientific Officer and Board Member of Seno Medical Instruments (San Antonio, Texas), 

Owais Qureshi is the Founder and Principal of Visual Cue, a brand consulting firm serving Founder-led and Portfolio Companies in the lower middle market. He and his team help clients commercialize their brand to support greenfield expansions, acquisitions, and reduce concentration risks—while measuring impact on EBITDA and Total Enterprise Value.

An experienced executive that believes in inspirational leadership and people-oriented culture to drive significant growth, outstanding customer service and enterprise value creation. He has had success in driving both organic and M&A growth while achieving multiple successful private equity partnerships and liquidity events. Sasnett founded D&H United Fueling Solutions (now known as United Uptime Services), a leader in sales, service, installation and compliance of fueling and EV charging systems. The company has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 4 straight years and has grown to 1,300+ team members and 35 offices across the country.

Stenning is the Managing Partner of Evolution Strategy Partners and purposely founded the firm to bring the value of collaboration, open communication, and lasting relationships back to the private equity industry. With over 25 years of proven experience in getting deals done and growing portfolio companies both organically and through acquisitions, he will state his greatest accomplishment to be the lasting, trusted relationships he has built over the years.

Prior to building Evolution, Stenning was a Managing Director of Altos Partners. He was also the co-founder of CenterGate Capital, a $365M lower middle market private equity firm, where Stenning established many of the organization’s protocols. Stenning also served as the Senior Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development for Total Safety, a private equity-backed company focused on energy and industrial market worker safety, where he completed eleven acquisitions and played a key role in the company’s sale from DLJ/Credit Suisse to Warburg Pincus. Prior to Total Safety, Stenning was a Principal at Eos Partners and H.I.G. Capital. He began his career in management strategy consulting with Bain & Company and subsequently entered the private equity industry as an Associate at GTCR Golder Rauner.

Stenning serves as Chairman of the Board of Ethoscapes, Allied Underground, DiPonio Contracting and Amped Electric. He also serves as a Board Director for Sentry Safety.

Stenning earned a M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.A., with Honors, from Northwestern University. He is a proud Eagle Scout – living the Oath and Law each day – and has held senior leadership roles in the local Scouts BSA since 2016.

Jeffery Sheldon is CEO, GP & Managing Director of the CitareTx venture capital funds and its management company, and CEO of three CitareTx portfolio companies: EMIT Corporation, Houston Medical Robotics, Inc. and Coagulex, Inc. He also serves on several other venture capital fund boards and founded numerous start-up companies, including IDev Technologies, Inc. sold to Abbott for $310 Million.

Robin Stanaland, Vistage Chair, CEO Coach, and Business Intermediary leads nine groups and coached 140+ members since 2006, earning every top Vistage honor. For 25 years, she has run RMS and company, selling businesses from $1 million to $1 billion, with a focus on businesses sub $30 million. Robin is a proven dealmaker, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor to business the business owners she works with.

Robin is the founder and CEO of infoFluency, a company passionate about data and visual analytics and the apps that bring insights to life. infoFluency specializes in putting data in a useable form for business leaders and decision makers.

Robin is a graduate of Texas A&M University, is married with 3 adult daughters, and enjoys travel.

Mark Thimmig is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Eco Power Crypto, LLC, a Houston-based company at the forefront of integrating traditional energy assets with off-grid Bitcoin mining and modular data center operations. Under his leadership, Eco Power Crypto is transforming stranded natural gas into scalable, sustainable digital infrastructure across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

A visionary executive with over 40 years of experience, Mark has held senior roles in Fortune 100/ 500 companies, founded multiple companies, and served in a key leadership position at AutoNation, supporting over 400 M&A transactions for over $13 billion, helping the company grow from 250 million to $20 billion in the first three years.

A native Houstonian and lifelong entrepreneur, Champ has always had a passion for small business. After earning degrees in Operations and Business Management from Georgetown University, he built his business acumen consulting for EY and Q5 Partners, where he specialized in mitigating enterprise-level risk, implementing operational best practices, and positioning clients for sustainable success. Initially working with TXE in a consulting capacity, Champ led efforts to reorient business strategy and optimize operations for one of the firm’s portfolio companies. Now, as Manager of Strategic Growth, he continues to drive performance and scalability for portfolio companies while also identifying and pursuing acquisition targets for the firm.

CFO operating across public, private, PE backed, and early stage companies, from pre revenue startups to $70M owner operated platforms to $2B publicly traded business units in the Americas, Europe, and Middle East.

I have served as Director of Finance for a $2B business unit at NexTier (NYSE: NEX), where I captured $125M in cost synergies after the Keane and C&J merger, and as Head of Finance at Matica Biotechnology, where I supported capital raise and advanced options valuation.