As a pioneer in the financial planning industry, Jerry Brown has been an agent of change, growth and creativity on a national scale for some three decades. A dedicated and enthusiastic professional, Jerry began his successful career in the financial services industry in 1974. He earned the distinction of being the top salesperson in a national sales force of over 5,000 people while still in his 20’s. By 1983, prior to reaching age 30, he Co-Founded Financial Network Investment Corporation (FNIC), which would become one of the best and biggest independent Broker Dealers in the U.S. Jerry is married to his best friend, Tina, and his love for God and family have made him as respected personally as he is professionally. In his dual role as Co-Owner of FNIC and Regional Director for the Pacific Northwest Region of FNIC, Jerry’s contributions were many. On a national scale, Jerry was responsible for guidance, direction and innovation that not only shaped the company but also the entire financial planning/investment advisory industries. On a regional scale, Jerry built a dynamic group and fostered a culture of growth, independence and teamwork. In this role, Jerry recruited, trained and mentored literally hundreds of high caliber financial advisors, many of whom have gone on to attain national recognition as top industry professionals.
Peter is the Chief Executive Officer, founder and managing member of Auxano Advisors, LLC. Peter provides strategic direction for the entire organization and specific leadership for the team of client service professionals. Peter has over two decades of experience providing strategic financial advice to affluent families. He began his investment career in 1987. In 1991, he founded the predecessor firm to Auxano Advisors and has guided the firm consistently through its maturation into a distinguished wealth management organization. Peter has received a number of industry honors throughout his career for exemplary service to clients. Peter is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a graduate of the College for Financial Planning. Peter is active in a number of charitable organizations. He serves on the board of Pinnacle Forum Seattle, a national business leadership forum. He is a long-standing volunteer at St. Martin DePorres / St. Joseph’s men’s homeless shelter. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Business Leadership School, a division of Strategic Christian Services. Peter has been married to his wife Linda for 22 years and they have three children. Peter and Linda reside in Redmond, WA.
David Grieger, retired from the Russell Company after serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director of the Russell 2000 Index. While at Russell, David lived in London, UK, and Sydney Australia. David and his wife Misty live in Seattle and are active in their church and community at Bethany Presbyterian Church on Queen Ann Hill. David also serves on the Alpha USA Board.
Jack E. Hoover, President/CEO, Foundation for International Services, Inc.; Director/Co-Owner, Slide Canyon Holdings, Inc.; President/Co-Owner; Paragen Ventures, LLC
Jack leads FIS which provides reports on foreign educational documents equating them to the US educational system as well as foreign language translations. Jack provides financial and operational direction for the company. He is also active in the development of companies in the Pacific Northwest. Jack is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, and earned an MBA from Golden Gate University. Additionally he has completed Chuck Colson’s biblical worldview Centurions Program. He is active with his family, an elder with North Sound Church, and serves with numerous professional and charitable organizations. Jack and his wife Sheri have been married 25 years, have two children and live in Woodway, Washington.
Jack leads FIS which provides reports on foreign educational documents equating them to the US educational system as well as foreign language translations. Jack provides financial and operational direction for the company. He is also active in the development of companies in the Pacific Northwest. Jack is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, and earned an MBA from Golden Gate University. Additionally he has completed Chuck Colson’s biblical worldview Centurions Program. He is active with his family, an elder with North Sound Church, and serves with numerous professional and charitable organizations. Jack and his wife Sheri have been married 25 years, have two children and live in Woodway, Washington.
Barry Horn, Senior Vice President, Guild MortgageBarry is a board director for Guild Mortgage. Prior to Guild Mortgage Barry founded Liberty Mortgage. Barry has an extensive corporate sales and leadership background leading companies to rapid growth. Barry has twenty years of Executive management with IBM, Wall Data, Attachmate Corporation, New Link Corporation, Saltmine LLC, and Liberty Financial Corporation. He has had significant oversight of over 2000 employees as well as founding and selling two companies. He managed an international company of over $150 Million. While the COO for Attachmate sales grew from 30 Million to 150 Million. Barry has been the CEO of three companies. Barry serves on the board of several organizations, including Liberty Financial Group, Liberty Road Foundation, Living Photo, and Pinnacle Forum. Barry loves business and cares about people in business. He is passionate about helping business people find a way to serve others whether locally or internationally. Barry founded Liberty Road Foundation to help businesses serve local non-profits. Barry and his wife Joan live in Clyde Hill, WA.
Bob Nuber, CPA CMC, Chairman Emeritus, Clark Nuber Bob is the firm’s chairman emeritus and has practiced for nearly 40 years in public accounting as a consultant to closely-held and family owned businesses. In addition to bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the complexities of business planning and management, he also serves as a general advisor to businesses and their owners. Bob serves as a board member or as an advisor to the board of directors in the following industries: manufacturing, real estate investment, insurance underwriting, home construction, food retail and trucking. Before joining Clark Nuber in 1972, Bob was with Deloitte & Touche in Seattle. Bob graduated from the University of Washington, with a B.A., and an M.B.A. Bob is married to his wife Judy and lives in West Seattle. Bob serves as the Vice Chairman of Pinnacle Forum and will become the Chair later this year. Bob has also served on the board of Families Northwest, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Chamber of Commerce, University of Washington Accounting Development Fund, and is Past President of Bellevue Rotary Club.
Jeff Rogers, Founder and Managing Partner, OneAccordOriginally from Edmonds, WA Jeff graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance and Marketing. He has been involved in both sales and management development for the last 25 years and is currently Managing Partner for OneAccord, a firm providing interim Sales and Marketing executives, with 14 offices nationwide. His work history includes the strategic selection, development and training of a sales force that began as 56 people and grew to over 400 across all of Canada, Western US, and Mexico. Within the sales organization he personally managed, sales rose over 20 years at an 88% average annual growth rate. While building a growing organization he had nearly 100 direct reports in management positions working in diverse markets and cultures. Jeff founded OneAccord Partners in Jan ’05 – OneAccord is a partner-owned company helping organizations to multiply revenues through incorporating sales, marketing, and leadership best practices. In 2001 the vision for the “Christian Business Organization” was planted in Jeff’s heart to Connect, Encourage, and Equip Christians in the marketplace. Now called Kiros, there have been over 5,000 business leaders attend monthly meetings in Bellevue and Seattle. Jeff also serves on the boards of Youth Transition Network, Doingood Foundation, Circle Building Software Corp, and the Seattle Christian Foundation. He enjoys coaching soccer, basketball, and amateur car-racing. Jeff and his wife Amy attend Westminster Chapel and have been married over 20 years with 3 girls, Lauren, Addy, and Camryn.
Scott is the owner of Washington Air Reps Inc. which is a manufacturer’s representative for heating and air conditioning equipment for the commercial and institutional markets. He has offices in Bellevue and Spokane. Washington Air Reps was established in 1975 and has developed into one of the premier HVAC representatives in the United States. Scott serves on several advisory boards of the manufacturers they represent. Scott also serves on the board of Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission and was president of the board from 1999 to 2006. He and his wife Kathi of 38 years live in Shoreline and attend Community Christian Fellowship. Scott has two grown sons and the added joy of six grandchildren.
Kendra VanderMeulen, President, Seattle Christian Foundation
Dr. Jon L Sharpe, Executive Director, Pinnacle Forum Northwest Jon Sharpe is passionate about transformational leadership and serves as the Executive Director for Pinnacle Forum Northwest. Prior to joining Pinnacle Forum, Jon served as the founder and International Executive Director for The Center for Global Urban Leadership from 2006-2008, serving leaders by providing learning communities in major cities of the world. Belfast, Vancouver B.C., Hyderabad, Delhi, and Tucson were the targeted cities in 2007 and 2008. From 2000-2006, Jon was instrumental in the development of Bakke Graduate University in Seattle. The BGU educational program served an international constituency of nearly 300 leaders and numerous international educational partners. During his tenure at Bakke Graduate University, Dr. Sharpe served in a variety of roles including; Academic Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Director of Doctoral Studies, and Professor of Global Urban Studies. Prior to that, Jon led Serve Seattle, an initiative facilitating city leadership consultations, city summits, and city field experiences. In 2006 Jon co-authored Street Signs: a new look at urban ministry, with Dr. Ray Bakke, addressing the work of consulting the city for transformation. Sharpe comments: "Transformational leadership is vital if we want to see people, places, and systems changed for good." Jon is married to Laila, a native of Norway and they have three grown children, Jonathan, Katrina, and Christopher and one grand daughter.