Board of Directors
John Grugan
Chairman of the Board
About John
John C. Grugan represents clients in government investigations and complex litigation brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and state attorneys general. In addition, John has substantial experience working with boards of directors, audit committees, and corporate management to direct corporate internal investigations. John’s experience includes numerous engagements in which he handled corporate investigations and related negotiations with the government, after which the government declined to prosecute or pursue litigation.
John is ranked in Chambers USA for Litigation—Securities (Pennsylvania), where he is described as “tenacious in his representation and a strong advocate for his client’s position.” John also is recognized in Legal 500 for securities litigation, is listed annually in Benchmark Litigation as a “local litigation star,” and was named one of The 25 Notable Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2023 by Attorney Intel.
Before joining Ballard Spahr, John was a law clerk to the Hon. James McGirr Kelly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He also served as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice Honor Program, Civil Division.
Rosemarie Ryan
Vice Chariman
About Rosemarie
As a renowned leader of change and one of the premier brand strategists in the world, Rosemarie has built compelling consumer propositions and successful businesses for over 20 years.
In 2010, Rosemarie and her partners launched co:collective, a growth and innovation accelerator, which uses a custom methodology called StoryDoing© to build top and bottom line growth. The collective is comprised of three main practices: co: which specializes in innovation in the customer experience, including new products, services, and business models; The Pub, a content strategy and brand publishing practice and Doable, a software platform for driving innovation within companies. co:collective has been engaged by Google, YouTube, Providence Health & Services, Macy’s, IBM, MetLife, Timberland, Microsoft, PUMA, Infiniti, ACLU and E! Entertainment among others to develop strategy, iconic innovations, and purpose driven content.
In her previous career in the advertising business, Rosemarie began in account planning and was among the first wave of Brits to import the discipline to the United States at Chiat Day. As president of K&B, she took it from a 30-person boutique to a 400-person, award-winning agency.
She then took on the role of leading the 125-year-old JWT into the 21st century. Working with her partner Ty Montague she restructured the workplace, the teams, and creative product, and doubled the profitability of the agency.
Rosemarie was named as one of the ‘100 most Influential Women in Advertising, by Advertising Age.
Susan Brownell
Director
About Susan
Susan Brownell is an independent supply chain consultant who specializes in helping clients achieve improved performance, drive efficiencies, and create strategic value.
She recently served as Vice President, Supply Management of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) where she was responsible for $6 billion of inventory and over $12 billion in annual spend for air and surface transportation, mail and operational equipment, supplies, services, IT and facilities. In this role, she directed the performance of over 1,000 supply and asset management specialists as well as 12,000+ external suppliers. Susan led the transformation of the USPS’ supply chain practices related to strategic planning, inventory management, technology implementation, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and diversity.
Prior to joining the USPS, Susan served in a variety of procurement roles with the Department of the Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command, where she negotiated contracts for major system and services acquisitions related to surface weapons, undersea warfare, shipbuilding and overhaul.
Susan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Catholic University of America and a Professional Master of Business Administration degree in Acquisition and Contracts Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is a Lifetime Certified Professional Contracts Manager through the National Contract Management Association and a former Board of Advisor at CAPS Research, a non-profit organization advancing the supply management profession.
Maria Martinez
Director
About Maria Maria Martinez joined J.Jill in 2023 as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer. She brings more than 25 years of HR leadership experience to the organization. Prior to J.Jill, Ms. Martinez served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Axogen, where she led their HR organization through a period of rapid growth and cultural transformation. Before this, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer at HSNi, where she oversaw a multi-billion dollar direct to consumer retail portfolio with thousands of employees in nine locations. Ms. Martinez was previously the Vice President, Human Resources for Laser Spine Institute, an organization dedicated to performing minimally invasive spine surgery, where she established the company’s human resources function and supported the expansion of the organization’s business to multiple sites. Earlier roles include HR leadership positions at Bausch & Lomb’s U.S. Pharmaceutical division as well as Darden Restaurants. Ms. Martinez serves on the Board of Directors of Good360, a national not-for-profit organization. She received a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of South Florida.
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Libby McKee
Director
About Libby Libby Johnson McKee is a technology and business leader known for developing pioneering strategies in the circular economy and delivering exceptional business outcomes in the world’s leading ecommerce company. She brings an extensive track record of unlocking potential and leading large-scale change across multiple global businesses. She has effectively aligned and inspired high performing teams to deliver innovative technology, groundbreaking customer experiences, operational efficiency, and robust revenue and profit growth. A natural systems thinker, she combines environmental, social, and business needs to propel exceptional performance. Most recently, as Director of Returns, ReCommerce and Transportation Sustainability at Amazon (AMZN), Libby spearheaded the strategy to offer Free Returns and Product Support across millions of products sold on Amazon in the US and Europe. This initiative drove significant incremental top-line revenue and lifetime customer value. She also initiated actions that addressed carbon emissions reduction in Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) throughout the US and Europe. Libby serves on the Board of Directors of Optoro, the leading reverse logistics software company, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington and Good360, the global leaders in product philanthropy and purposeful giving. She holds an MBA in sustainable business from Bainbridge Graduate Institute in Seattle, WA, and a BA in International Studies and Economics from the University of Washington. A native of Seattle, she is passionate about sailing and racing, is a national champion and 4x World Champion in the Tasar Sailboat.
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Soumit Nandi
Director
About Soumit
Soumit Nandi leads digital and commercial technology at UPS where he is responsible for strategic technology planning, delivery, and support of the small package commercial functions globally, across the end-to-end customer journey. This includes digital platforms, such as UPS.com, mobile, and applications programming interfaces, as well as sales, revenue management, shipping, visibility, billing, and customer support platforms.
He also brings significant experience from the airline industry from his prior roles in digital, commercial and operations technology at United Airlines and Amadeus, a leading airline software solutions company.
Soumit holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the Presidency College, University of Calcutta, and lives in Chicago.
Nancy Ryan
Director
About Nancy
Nancy Oliphant Ryan is Associate General Counsel at The Cigna Group, leading the Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy and ESG engagement and providing legal counsel and support to HR on key employment, benefits, compensation, and DEI matters. Prior to moving into her current role, Nancy was a leader in The Cigna Group’s HR organization, leading Executive and Incentive Compensation and Performance Management.
Before joining Cigna in 2017, Nancy practiced law in the areas of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, most recently as a partner at Blank Rome LLP in Philadelphia. Nancy earned her JD from Northwestern University School of Law and her bachelor’s in Public Policy Studies from Duke University.
Angel Pu Shum
Director
About Angel
Angel Pu Shum is based in San Francisco, joined Warburg Pincus in 2013, and focuses on investments in the technology sector. She helps to lead the firm’s efforts in supply chain and logistics and financial technology. In 2022, Angel was recognized by The Wall Street Journal on its “Private Equity’s Women to Watch” list, honoring senior and rising leaders across the industry.
Angel is currently involved with investments in Beacon, BlueGrace, Conexiom, Cargomatic, Clearwater Analytics, and Softeon. She was previously involved with Coyote Logistics (sold to UPS), MercuryGate (sold to Summit Partners), Samsara (IPO), ACAMS (sold to Becker Professional Education), FacilitySource (sold to CBRE) and ConstructConnect (sold to Roper Technologies).
She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, and a Master’s degree in Business from Stanford University.
Mark White
Director
About Mark
Mark White is the Chief Executive Officer of Bold City Group, a global strategic advisory and management consulting firm that serves leading retailers, consumer products companies, and retail service providers.
His unique experience as a retailer, a service provider (in the marketing, merchandising and logistics areas) and a manufacturer, has enabled him to create value from all three perspectives.
He recently served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising Services for The Home Depot. He was responsible for leading The Home Depot’s In-Store Experience, Field Merchandising and Merchandising Execution efforts. He also led the Crown Bolt subsidiary business. Mark’s organization consisted of over 30,000 associates focused on delivering in-store merchandising solutions that drove sales, enabled speed and created value for the stores, suppliers and shoppers.
Prior to joining The Home Depot, Mark served as President of Mosaic North America. He was also Senior Vice President of Strategy with Acosta Sales and Marketing. Mark began his career with Procter & Gamble where he held positions in Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing and Field Sales / Merchandising.
Mark has served on the Board of Directors for Good360 since 2013. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Jacksonville University (CG&S Institute) and Gourmet Warehouse, Inc. He previously served on the Feeding America Board of Directors from 2005 through 2013 (Emeritus Board).
Mark earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Stacye Wilkerson
Director
About Stacye
Stacye Wilkerson is Vice President of Site Merchandising, Pricing and Catalog at Shipt, an independent subsidiary of Target Corporation that provides same day delivery of grocery and household essentials to customers.
Prior to joining Shipt, Stacye held various roles of increasing responsibility at The Home Depot, including Senior Director of Operations and Buyer in the Garden and Hardware departments. Stacye launched her professional career in the financial services industry. She was a financial analyst in the Investment Banking division at Credit Suisse and an Assistant Vice President in the Product Management and Marketing Group at Credit Suisse Asset Management.
Throughout Stacye’s career, she has managed highly effective teams and built productive cross-functional relationships. Her solid leadership, analytical and communication skills have enabled her to develop innovative strategies that drive efficient process improvements.
Stacye earned a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Stacye’s interests include traveling, reading, attending live performances (musicals are her favorite) and spending quality time with family and friends. Volunteerism is also very important to Stacye and she remains active in the community. Stacye strongly believes that “to whom much is given, much is expected”. This core philosophy fuels her passion to have a positive impact on the lives of others.
Colleen Williams
Director
About Colleen
Colleen Williams is a management consulting executive and retired Partner of RSM US LLP, where she led the nonprofit and government industry practice as a Specialist Partner in the firm’s Philadelphia office marketplace. During her career of more than four decades, Colleen focused her work on serving nonprofit and government clients. With extensive experience in auditing, accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance and more, Colleen frequently presented at industry conferences.
Colleen is passionate about the nonprofit industry and has a steadfast commitment to it. Past leadership roles served include Chairperson of Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Local Government Accounting and Auditing Committee, Chairperson of PICPA Local Government and School Districts Conference Committees, PICPA Council Member, President of Community Associations Institute (CAI), Greater Delaware Valley and Chairperson of Education Program Committee, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Pennsylvania East Chapter.
Colleen received her Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Accounting, from Bloomsburg University. Colleen is a Certified Public Accountant and holds Certificates of Educational Achievement (CEA) in Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting and Auditing.