Daniel Gilfrich: Guidehouse, Inc., Associate Director

Daniel Gilfrich is a transformational leader in federal construction consulting, bridging digital and physical transformations for the government in Huntsville. He excels in program management, master planning, and organizational change. His leadership in Huntsville brings diverse teams together to drive collaboration, innovation, and progress. He understands not just the mission and complexity of critical projects, […]

Toni Eberhart: Booz Allen Hamilton, Strategic Communications Consultant

Toni Eberhart is a Strategic Communications Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she leads impactful initiatives that drive innovation and enhance communication strategies for government clients. Prior to joining Booz Allen, Toni held various leadership roles in manufacturing, commercial technology, and nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through her work with […]

Dr. Jonathan Haynes: Jonathan Haynes Ministries, LLC, Founder

Dr. Jonathan Haynes is an award-winning recording artist from Gulfport, Mississippi, who has a passion to drive music as far as his mission reaches.  Jonathan has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the gospel industry. He is a six-time international best-selling author, mental health coach, educator, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. […]

Katie Burroughs: Von Braun Center, Director of Sales

Katie Burroughs serves as the Director of Sales for the Von Braun Center, where she began her career over 16 years ago. Throughout her tenure she has served in numerous positions such as Administrative Assistant, Exhibitor Service Coordinator, and Senior Sales Manager. Katie has extensive experience working with all markets and currently specializes in Government, […]

Ashley Missel: Brockman Missel Group, KW Commercial, COO

Ashley Missel is the co-founder of The Brockman Missel Group at KW Commercial. Her path into commercial real estate is anything but traditional, having begun her career in fashion design, merchandising, and sales before discovering her true passion for helping businesses find the perfect space. Along with her team, Ashley has played a pivotal role […]

Lucas Bahn: PlayerIntro, Co-Founder & CEO

Lucas Bahn is a passionate entrepreneur committed to driving innovation in Huntsville’s startup ecosystem. As co-founder of PlayerIntro, he and his business partner, Joshua Corrow, are transforming how athletes connect with top coaches and experts. His dedication to supporting entrepreneurs is evident through his involvement in Gener8tor, where PlayerIntro was one of just five companies […]

Quinton Young: Huntsville Housing Authority, Homeownership and Grants Coordinator

Quinton Young, a native of Oakland, California, has dedicated his life to the advancement of low- to moderate-income neighborhoods since the age of 16. Quinton is motivated by his desire to change the lives of people that need it the most. Over the past three years, he has had the privilege of translating this motivation […]

Clint Caudle: Carina Technology, Inc., President and Director of Software Development

Clint Caudle, a Huntsville native, is the President and Director of Software Engineering for Carina Technology. He holds BAs in Computer Science and Economics from Vanderbilt University, with a minor in Corporate Strategy. Clint joined Carina in 2016 from Epic, a healthcare giant in Madison, WI, where he worked as a software engineer on the […]

Tom Sykstus: Bond, Botes, Sykstus & Tanner, P.C., Attorney

Tom Sykstus is a Huntsville native and graduate of Virgil I. Grissom High School. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama and a Master of Law degree from George Washington School of Law. Throughout this time, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Combat Medic and was honorably […]

Rochelle Silveira: gener8tor, Managing Director – gBETA

Rochelle Silveira is a business leader and innovation strategist with experience helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Based in Huntsville, Rochelle serves as managing director of gener8tor’s gBETA programs, shaping Alabama’s early-stage startup ecosystem across the state. Her leadership has been a critical driver of gener8tor’s statewide impact of working with nearly 200 startups […]