Board of Directors

Joe is a partner at GBQ Capital Advisors, focusing on ESOP and valuation advisory practices. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with over 100 ESOP companies through 1,000+ engagements, helping businesses transition to employee ownership, improve performance, and enrich their communities. Joe’s expertise spans every stage of the ESOP lifecycle, from initial design and execution to ongoing valuation and advisory services. He finds immense fulfillment in witnessing the transformational impact of employee ownership on companies and their employees.  

Joe joined the PV Board in 2025, serving as chair of the audit committee, where he provides vital financial and strategic insights. Outside of work, Joe enjoys traveling with his wife, where he doubles as her history guide and luggage carrier, and having fun with his kids—despite frequently losing to them in sports. 

Shawna brings nearly 30 years of experience in HR and talent management, helping organizations align their talent strategies with business goals and thrive amid growth and challenges. She is the founder of Deep End Talent Strategies, a consultancy specializing in leadership development, change management, and organizational alignment. Shawna is a respected industry leader, offering expertise and innovative approaches to strategic HR alignment and leadership development.  

Her dedication extends to community service, where she serves on the boards of the Boone County Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation of Boone County. She is the past chair of Operation: Job Ready Veterans, an initiative helping over 1,000 veterans transition into meaningful careers annually, and is a founding board member of Fuel-Indy, promoting innovation in Indianapolis.  

When not working or volunteering, Shawna enjoys traveling the globe with her husband and two college-aged children, creating memories that inspire her both personally and professionally. 

Mike Rutherford is a retired pharmaceutical industry professional with nearly 37 years of experience in quality assurance, specializing in computer systems, data integrity, and laboratory informatics. Most recently, Mike served as Interim President and CEO of ISPE and the ISPE Foundation, leading with his expertise in global technical standards. Over his career, Mike held significant roles at Syneos Health as Executive Director in Quality Assurance and at Eli Lilly and Company, where he contributed to medicine development through diverse leadership positions. He is widely recognized for his knowledge of data integrity, laboratory automation, and related fields, contributing extensively to ISPE and GAMP research and guidelines.  

Mike’s accolades include the 2014 ISPE Max Seales Yonker Member of the Year Award and the 2016 ISPE Joseph X. Phillips Professional Achievement Award. Mike formed his consulting firm, Rutherford Consulting, LLC, in 2024 to continue supporting advancements in quality and compliance.  

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Mike holds a BS in Chemistry from Delaware Valley University and an MS in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Kentucky.

Lisa is the co-founder of Stokastique, an ESOP consulting firm specializing in actuarial models to prefund repurchase obligations, ensuring ESOPs can run indefinitely. Prior to this, Lisa served as both CEO and CFO of The Nyhart Company, a national benefits consulting firm and a long-time ESOP organization. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in Nyhart’s national expansion, leading 10 acquisitions as CFO and directing the internal sale process of the ESOP as CEO. Lisa is passionate about championing women’s issues in the workplace and mentoring professionals in business. She joined the PV Board in 2025 and continues her commitment to supporting employee ownership initiatives.  

Outside of her career, Lisa enjoys traveling with her three daughters, who live on two different continents, and dedicates her free time to Pilates and fitness. 

Jon is a Director at Kimberly-Clark Corp, leading the next generation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital capabilities for innovators across the globe. With over 20 years of experience, he has led technical strategies and complex global initiatives in new product development, information technology, IoT, and cybersecurity. As an innovator and systems thinker, he designs “new-to-the-world” digital products, connected “smart” devices, and data platforms. His work has been recognized with multiple industry awards and patents. Jon fosters high-value connections across businesses and communities, providing guidance to startups, incubators, venture capital firms, public-sector and federal boards, and serving as a speaker at tech conferences, industry events, and universities.

Outside of work, Jon enjoys watersports, the great outdoors, and traveling with his wife. He’s always up for an adventure and loves being an uncle to a growing crew of nephews.

Ryan is a Director of Finance at a leading life sciences corporation and has 20 years of experience in Finance helping organizations make data-based decisions and gain visibility to the road ahead. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for leveraging technology and analytical rigor to deliver timely and actionable insights optimizing organizational performance.

In his leadership roles, Ryan has been instrumental in developing performance frameworks that align operational execution with corporate strategy, improving capital allocation, and enhancing financial transparency for executive teams and investors. His deep experience in financial systems design and scenario analysis enables him to bring a disciplined, forward-looking perspective to board-level discussions on strategy, risk management, and value creation.

When Ryan isn’t cheering on the Hoosiers after earning a Masters in Finance from the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington Indiana he is cheering on his children in sports throughout the year.