Celeste Volz Ford
Celeste Volz Ford is the founder and CEO of Stellar Solutions, Inc., a professional aerospace engineering services firm. Under her guidance since its inception in 1995, Stellar Solutions has become a recognized leader in the aerospace field by participating in critically important government and commercial, national and international satellite programs. Ms. Ford is well known and widely recognized, having served on congressional commissions in the aerospace industry as well as on panels focusing on entrepreneurship and women in business. She is a member of the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering Advisory Council, National Association of Women Business Owners, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the United States Space Foundation. Ms. Ford currently serves on the board of directors of the California Space Authority and the Women’s High Tech Coalition. She holds a BS from the University of Notre Dame and an MS from Stanford University, both in Aerospace Engineering.
Brig. Gen. Harvey W. Schiller, PhD, USAF (ret.)
Harvey W. Schiller, PhD, is Chairman of the Board for GlobalOptions, a multidisciplinary international risk management and business solutions company headquartered in Washington, D.C. He oversees GlobalOptions’ New York office with a focus on the company’s new business development. Prior to joining GlobalOptions, Harvey was the Chairman of Assante U.S., a leading provider of financial and life management products and services to many in the sports and entertainment industry. Prior to joining Assante, Schiller served as Chairman and CEO of YankeeNets, an integrated sports-based media company; vice president of sports programming for Turner Broadcasting System; and president of Turner Sports. Before joining Turner in 1994, he was Executive Director/Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee. Dr. Schiller was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, including combat service in Vietnam, and attained the rank of brigadier general. He earned a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel and a master's degree and doctorate from the University of Michigan.
Larry A. Harvey, ChFC
A sought-after financial advisor and planning consultant, Larry Harvey has successfully owned and operated a wealth management firm for more than 20 years and is currently in the top 2% of the nation's investment advisors. In 1998, he established Harvey Financial Group, an independent fee-based wealth management firm. Harvey Financial Group is dedicated to providing family office-type services to affluent and wealthy individuals as well as business owners across the country. During his prior 13 years at Lutheran Brotherhood, he was a well-accomplished advisor, Estate Planning Specialist, Charitable Giving Specialist and Investment Specialist. He also served as an Associate General Agent and was responsible for hiring, training and supervising new advisors. A graduate of the University of Tampa with degrees in Accounting and Business Management, Mr. Harvey is a Chartered Financial Consultant, a securities Registered Principal, and a Registered Investment Advisor.
He and his wife reside in The Woodlands, Texas with their four sons.