INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CENTERS - Key Persons


Catherine A. Oleksiw

With over 30 years in leadership roles in government, higher education and private industry, Dr. Catherine Oleksiw has extensive experience in assessing the impact of strategies and programs. She engages with clients in refining performance management, assessing change, and co-creating outcomes-based performance systems… READ MORE

David Mays

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
For 30 years, David Mays has been learning, living, working, and creating in North Texas. David holds a BS in Neuroscience from UT Dallas and received additional formal education in medicine, writing, and business. Consulting on the startup process for companies, projects, and individuals, David has created innovative solutions for numerous industries such as preventative healthcare, environmental medicine, materials manufacturing, construction science,… READ MORE

Douglas M. Berman

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Director
Mr. Berman is an attorney based in Dallas, Texas whose legal practice is focused on corporate and securities transactions and general business, commercial and compliance matters. Mr. Berman also advises early stage companies in business and strategy matters, including as a co-founder, investor and advisory board member. READ MORE

Dr. Joseph Wall

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
Dr. Joseph Wall is one of the foremost Accounting experts in the field of fraud and distributed ledger (such as blockchain) technologies. He presents, consults, and takes paid engagements frequently in areas involving distributed ledger technologies, financial forensic investigation, and private company valuations. … READ MORE Dr. Joseph Wall is one of the foremost Accounting experts in the field of fraud and distributed ledger (such as blockchain) technologies. He presents, consults, and takes paid engagements frequently in areas involving distributed ledger technologies, financial forensic investigation, and private company valuations. He is consulted and funded by multiple firms, including Deloitte, PwC, and the Institute of Management Accountants. His current research tends to focus in the areas of regulation, fraudulent behavior, and cyber-strategy. Much of his work seeks to design thriving financial systems by better understanding the unintended consequences rules and regulations may have. Since 1993 he has been a full-time financial analyst and professional investor. He is a managing member and the co-founder of his securities investment firm, which has been in business since 1998, and specializes in risk arbitrage transactions. Dr. Wall joined Marquette University in 2015. He earned his Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University, his MBA from Marquette University, and his bachelor's degree in Engineering from Purdue University. Prior to joining Marquette, Dr. Wall worked for seven years as an assistant professor at Carthage College, serving four years as a department chair.

James Wadell "Jess" Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
James Wadell "Jess" Johnson is a US Army retired multi-decorated Master Sargent with 25 years service. Including: Combat Med., Airborn and Special Forces. Served with the 501st and the 101st Airborn in PhuBai, Vietnam. Was assigned to the JFK Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg, NC as a "Weapons Specialist. READ MORE

Jeremy Morrelli

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
  • British Designer
  • President MDC Www.Morrellli.Com
Jeremy Morrelli is a British designer, renowned for his eye for detail, dedication to use of natural materials and broad knowledge of the decorative arts. Morrelli Design Consultants, MDC, is known for Interiors design for residential and hospitality projects across the US and overseas…. READ MORE Jeremy Morrelli is a British designer, renowned for his eye for detail, dedication to use of natural materials and broad knowledge of the decorative arts. Morrelli Design Consultants, MDC, is known for Interiors design for residential and hospitality projects across the US and overseas. Morrelli Portugues Architecture, MPA, was formed with architect Tomas Portugues to produce iconic architectural works. Morrelli studied Chemistry, Biology and Physics at Epsom College. and Psychology, Sociology and English at Barnet College in a B.Sc. program. Apprenticed with the British Architect Sir Clough Williams Ellis, and French Architect Jean-Luc Massot.

Kurt Wall

Job Titles:
  • VP of Biz Development
Mr. Wall is the President of The Future, International Innovation Center's, an extensive business alliance partnership focused on solving Humanitarian Global Issues converging Innovations Around Global solutions and lean transformation. He previously worked on projects involving the rapid deployment of Homeland Security including a multi-stage "Airports of the future" projects for Boeing Corporation. READ MORE

Lynn Wilford Scarborough

Job Titles:
  • Founder of Cheeza Pleeza
  • Founder of EmPowerCom.Us
  • TV Consultant and Coach
Lynn Wilford Scarborough is the founder of EmPowerCom.us, a firm specializing in providing Master Communication and media training for corporations, businesses and non-profits. Scarborough was the TV coach for over 200 news organizations, including ABC, CBS, CNN and FOX. She is an author (Talk Like Jesus), speaker and certified DiSC trainer. Scarborough is a "Thought Leader" and pioneer of innovative media training methods that have become industry standard. A veteran TV consultant and coach Ms. Scarborough has helped transform news teams, IT teams, executives and non-profits. The goal of EmPowerCom is to empower companies, teams, individuals with effective communication techniques and marketing that will equip them to thrive in any situation - on camera, high stress, high performance or multi-cultural. Ms. Scarborough is the founder of Cheeza Pleeza, a new concept of multi-use cheese spreads with 24/7 gourmet flavor.

Phillip Andrews - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Mr. Andrews is an author, professor, international keynote speaker, thought leader, author, executive coach, business advisor, entrepreneur and business owner/executive. He started his career as a Robotics Engineer working in the automotive industry. READ MORE

Samuel Mason

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor & Strategic Partner
Samuel Mason is a futurist, and President of the Tesla Science Foundation for the State of New Jersey. As a Tesla Ambassador he has organized countless Tesla related programs across the globe for various organizations. Mr. Mason is the Founder and Director of the newly established Tesla Community Incubator Space (TCIS) in Rahway, New Jersey. READ MORE

Ted Lasser

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
Over the past 40 years my Entrepreneurial lifestyle has combined mentoring, angel investment, business development, strategic thinking and high level negotiation strategies year after year. This lifelong skill-set has awarded me White House recognition as Champion of Change in Entrepreneurship Fellow,….

Tomas Portugues

Job Titles:
  • Architect

Walt Evanyk

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
Mr. Evanyk's background includes multiple senior positions with Ohio Nuclear, Johnson and Johnson, GE, Picker, Spectradyne, Ericsson, National RFID Institute, supporting a Homeland Security effort at UTD lead by Professor Doug Harris and as Vice President of Engineering for Power Pulse Technologies… READ MORE