Brandon Good

Entrepreneur/Business Owner, Real Estate Investor, & YouTuber

Brandon is an entrepreneur who owns a trucking company and multiple industrial properties. He spent 13 years as a sales engineer for Fluke, earning the President’s Club Award for top sales numerous times. In 2024, he retired from corporate America at age 38 having replaced his corporate income with real estate cash flow from investments begun in 2011. Additionally, in 2020, he launched a YouTube channel, “Fridays with Brandon,” which has grown steadily since its inception.

With a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M, Brandon now focuses on growing his ventures through strategic planning and building an others-focused team culture.

He is married and has four children. His interests include spending time with family, running/working out, beekeeping, visiting US National Parks, and baking sourdough bread.

Don Dlesk

Aerospace Engineer & CEO

Don is an aerospace engineer with 25 years of experience specializing in stealth technologies and engine propulsion design. He currently leads the design of 3 new unmanned centerline engines, including the recently announced F-143 engine. He designed the industry's first commercial-use Ox-Ox CMC mixer for business jets.

He is the owner and CEO of Viper Works, a specialty shop dedicated to maintaining the Dodge Viper platform, and the co-owner of V10Vault, a trading card and memorabilia company. He actively leads marketing and apparel lines for both the Viper Works and V10Vault brands.

He serves on the national board for the Dodge Viper, acts as the secretary of the Ohio Viper Club, and is a published and recognized professional in both the aerospace and automotive communities.

Don and his wife, Mirna, who is originally from Lebanon, have two daughters. His interests include working out, playing ice hockey, and visiting family in Beirut.

Heather Fairweather

Owner, Business Director

Heather owns and operates a language center in North Africa. The company has branches in three cities, and Heather is responsible for sales, employee training, business finance & management, and client engagement.

She started her career as a university admissions officer and then joined a company offering marketing and technology solutions to universities. After becoming a leading marketing salesperson, she transitioned to client success and team management. During her 16 years in higher education, she partnered with 100+ universities, including Stanford, Harvard, Ohio State, and the US Coast Guard Academy.

Heather’s most recent US-based role was within a patient education company. As a Client Success Director, she managed a $14M portfolio of pharmaceutical clients including AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and Bristol Myers Squibb. Heather is passionate about client success and growing client engagement. In addition, she desires to develop women in business and to empower them to be future leaders.

Heather holds a Business Communications degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She lives and works in North Africa with her husband and five children. She enjoys learning Arabic and going to the beach.

Jeff Stevenson

Senior Manager

Jeff leads a user experience design team at Home Depot, America’s largest home improvement retailer. His team ensures that more than 450,000 store employees have digital tools that allow them to serve customers easily and effectively.

Previously, he worked for other major retailers, software companies, and consultancies. He has led diverse teams including designers, researchers, product managers, and software developers working together from multiple countries. Coaching and developing people to reach their full potential is not only a focus for him, but also a source of joy.

Jeff holds an undergraduate degree in Technical and Professional Communication from Cedarville University. He has spoken at industry conferences and frequently facilitates engaging workshops and presentations for his partners and customers at work.

Jeff is married and has two children. His hobbies include hiking, backpacking, reading, studying languages, and playing board games.

Todd Geist

Leadership Lecturer, Finance Executive

Todd is the founder and President of Global Leadership Partners, a non-profit that provides world-class leadership training in countries worldwide. GLP’s mission is to equip aspiring leaders via training which promotes a values-based, purpose-driven approach to leadership. Since 2010, he and his team have trained tens of thousands of participants.

Todd formerly served as a Senior Finance Director for Procter & Gamble. During his 30-year career, he held positions in Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Financial Management, Forecasting, and Strategic Planning - mostly in the Health & Beauty Care segments. In his last 17 years, he held global positions that provided extensive international experience.

In his final role at P&G, Todd oversaw Leadership Development for the global Finance & Accounting organization. During this time, he refined his skills as a leadership trainer and helped P&G maintain its status as one of the top developers of leaders worldwide. He retired from P&G in 2016, before founding GLP the following year.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio.

Todd is married and has two adult children. His interests include fitness, hiking, and travel. His travels have taken him to more than 90 countries over the years.