Advisors

Scott Bechtler-Levin

 

More than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, marketing management, and strategic planning. A serial entrepreneur, he was the first Executive Director at Community Information Exchange, and co-founded IdeaEncore, a social enterprise designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing among not-for-profit organizations. Scott has been an active community volunteer, including serving as a foundingTrustee for Pacific Ridge School, and co-chairing the Social Enterprise Leadership Forum in San Diego.

Cindy Goss

 

Founder and CEO of Propel Business Solutions, Inc., which helps organizations develop new business and increased revenue and through direct sales development, cutting-edge sales training and integrated marketing programs. Cindy brings more than 20 years of multi-industry experience. In the for-profit sector, Cindy led diverse teams and opened new revenue streams for publicly-traded, technology corporations and received multiple awards of excellence. In the not-for-profit arena, she held executive-level positions with Orange County agencies, serving the homeless and women in crisis. 

Bob Greenberg, CFP™

 

Former Principal at R.S. Scrum, Inc, an SEC registered investment advisory firm.  An avid supporter of social enterprise, Bob has mentored several organizations through the launch process and served as chair of a Social Enterprise Leadership Forum for several years. He has served as Chairman of the Board of the American Heart Association in Orange County and was a board member for many years. In addition, he founded the Nonprofit President’s Forum, focused on improving not-for-profit organizations throughout Orange County. 

R. Christine Hershey

 

Founder and catalyst for Cause Communications, guiding its overall strategic and creative vision. Passionate about "Communications for Good," she consults regularly with CEOs and senior executives throughout the country, advising on positioning, identity and strategy. Her experience in both the corporate and philanthropic sectors includes such Fortune 500 companies as Disney, Wells Fargo, and AT&T (Cingular) as well as the World Health Organization, the Institute of Medicine and The Nature Conservancy.

Don Kasle

 

Retired bank CEO, is Managing Partner of Alldas Partners.  Mr. Kasle is an active investor in and a coach for start-up companies through his membership in the Tech Coast Angels where he recently Chaired the entire southern California organization.  In addition, he serves as a Senior Consultant for TriTech SBDC in Orange and Riverside Counties.