Starting from:

• • My fallibility in keeping pace with all intricacies of change across diverse spectrums in dynamic environments
  • Need for trusted advisors covering breadths of experiences & depths of perspectives
  • 2nd-order consequences – “what I don’t see”
  • The spirit of endurance through growth & transitions

Bailey, the butterfly, got the nod to represent the ‘board of advisors’ – those contributing to Porteolas’ development.

Fostering a holistic foundation of ‘risk management strategy’  – representative characteristics of butterflies are:

• • Freedom & flight – the ability to identify, assess, & mitigate risks / potential threats
  • Transformation and change – adapt & evolve; thrive despite challenging conditions
  • Rebirth, renewal, & resurrection – learn from experiences; bounce back from setbacks, continuous improvement
  • Endurance – resilience in the face of uncertainty throughout the life cycle(s) of business

I am deeply grateful for the advisors who have consistently provided positive and supportive guidance throughout my development. Along my journey, they imparted wisdom gained through their pursuits of personal and professional transformative growth:

• • Rhonda Rummerfield, fellow Navy veteran, diverse technology projects – Information technology & cyber security
  • Erin Langenburg, the best diving buddy / instructor a diver could be blessed with – Marketing & outreach
  • DeSheun Hines, a fellow entrepreneur-focused veteran (USMC) – Solid all-around sounding board
  • Donald Howard, senior executive – risk / compliance colleague – Global risk management & regulation