Members
Channing Hamlet
President
Channing Hamlet is a results-driven executive who has 20 years of experience advising business owners on management issues and transaction execution. He brings direct management experience as well as strategy consulting, private investing, and investment banking experience to each client.
Prior to joining Objective, Mr. Hamlet served as a Managing Director of Cabrillo Advisors, where he was instrumental in growing the valuation practice from its inception to a national practice serving more than 700 clients in five years. Previously, he served as a Director at Vistage; Principal at LLR Partners, a $260 million private-equity firm; and member of Legg Mason’s Investment Banking group.
Mr. Hamlet has a master’s degree in operations research and a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 79 licenses and and is a Registered Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC.
President
Channing Hamlet is a results-driven executive who has 20 years of experience advising business owners on management issues and transaction execution. He brings direct management experience as well as strategy consulting, private investing, and investment banking experience to each client.
Prior to joining Objective, Mr. Hamlet served as a Managing Director of Cabrillo Advisors, where he was instrumental in growing the valuation practice from its inception to a national practice serving more than 700 clients in five years. Previously, he served as a Director at Vistage; Principal at LLR Partners, a $260 million private-equity firm; and member of Legg Mason’s Investment Banking group.
Mr. Hamlet has a master’s degree in operations research and a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Cornell University. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63 and 79 licenses and and is a Registered Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC.
Masud Sarwary
Masud Sarwary is an Executive and Entrepreneur located in San Diego, California. Mr. Sarwary is the owner and Partner of 4 companies; Foundation Escrow, Prime Mortgage Loans, Pasha Lounge, and Notary Near You. Foundation Escrow is an independent escrow company that provides escrow services for residential real estate transactions. Prime Mortgage Loans is a Boutique Independent Mortgage Brokerage providing mortgage loans for residential properties. Pasha Lounge is a Upscale hookah and beer/wine lounge serving specialty coffee & tea, desserts, and food. Notary Near You is your professional nationwide loan signing service with 20 years of experience and over 100,000 signings completed.
Mr. Sarwary is an active investor in business, real estate, and private equity. Specialties include business development & management, sales & marketing, operations & finance, P&L controls, conventional mortgage financing, residential real estate transactions, independent escrow services, hookah lounge.
Masud Sarwary is an Executive and Entrepreneur located in San Diego, California. Mr. Sarwary is the owner and Partner of 4 companies; Foundation Escrow, Prime Mortgage Loans, Pasha Lounge, and Notary Near You. Foundation Escrow is an independent escrow company that provides escrow services for residential real estate transactions. Prime Mortgage Loans is a Boutique Independent Mortgage Brokerage providing mortgage loans for residential properties. Pasha Lounge is a Upscale hookah and beer/wine lounge serving specialty coffee & tea, desserts, and food. Notary Near You is your professional nationwide loan signing service with 20 years of experience and over 100,000 signings completed.
Mr. Sarwary is an active investor in business, real estate, and private equity. Specialties include business development & management, sales & marketing, operations & finance, P&L controls, conventional mortgage financing, residential real estate transactions, independent escrow services, hookah lounge.
Tim Callan
Tim co-founded Callan Capital with his two brothers in January of 2007. Tim has been assisting high net worth individuals in the areas of wealth management since 2000. As a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, Tim takes responsibility for clients’ overall financial planning and oversees a team of planners that assist with design and implementation. Tim makes sure that every area within a significant estate is addressed, including asset management, debt management, trust and estate, risk management, philanthropy and tax minimization. He is also a member of the Callan Capital Investment Committee.
Tim earned a B.S. in Finance at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. Prior to starting the company, Tim spent 7 years with Merrill Lynch and was a member of the firm’s dedicated high net worth division, The Private Banking and Investment Group. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked at Charles Schwab in the Retail Strategy department and the Pacific Coast Options Exchange.
Tim strives to give back to the San Diego community. He is president of PEERS, a non profit organization of entrepreneurs and community leaders that give back time and money to local charities. He's a member of the Kiwanis Club of San Diego which focuses on the needs of young children in the local community. He also serves on the board of Entrepreneur Organization San Diego which is a peer to peer network that helps entrepreneurs learn and grow. He is an avid skier, surfer, and sailor. Tim lives in Point Loma with his wife, Jacqueline and baby, Lily.
Tim co-founded Callan Capital with his two brothers in January of 2007. Tim has been assisting high net worth individuals in the areas of wealth management since 2000. As a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, Tim takes responsibility for clients’ overall financial planning and oversees a team of planners that assist with design and implementation. Tim makes sure that every area within a significant estate is addressed, including asset management, debt management, trust and estate, risk management, philanthropy and tax minimization. He is also a member of the Callan Capital Investment Committee.
Tim earned a B.S. in Finance at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. Prior to starting the company, Tim spent 7 years with Merrill Lynch and was a member of the firm’s dedicated high net worth division, The Private Banking and Investment Group. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked at Charles Schwab in the Retail Strategy department and the Pacific Coast Options Exchange.
Tim strives to give back to the San Diego community. He is president of PEERS, a non profit organization of entrepreneurs and community leaders that give back time and money to local charities. He's a member of the Kiwanis Club of San Diego which focuses on the needs of young children in the local community. He also serves on the board of Entrepreneur Organization San Diego which is a peer to peer network that helps entrepreneurs learn and grow. He is an avid skier, surfer, and sailor. Tim lives in Point Loma with his wife, Jacqueline and baby, Lily.
Chris Craft
Partner | Advisory Board | M&A | Indirect Tax | Credits | Refunds
With more than 25 years of experience leading teams focused on State and Local Tax issues, Chris has a deep understanding of complex technical issues facing multi-state clients. In addition to client service Chris leads the strategic growth efforts for Think LLP.
Before joining the KPMG in 1997, Chris was a Tax Auditor with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, where he gained extensive experience across many industries. Given his knowledge of Tax Authority law and procedure, Chris provides significant expertise in planning and controversy cases.
Prior to his recent retirement from KPMG, as the major market leader, Chris led a team of over 55 individuals as part of the Los Angeles state and local tax business unit. He was a member of a national team focused on serving Energy Industry clients. Chris is in the process of building out a team of talented professionals aimed at driving quantum growth.
Chris has a reputation for his technical excellence, client service, and his ability to lead teams. He is recognized as a leader in indirect tax matters relating to multi state tax issues. Services provided include indirect tax consulting, controversy services, technology based offerings such as reverse audits, diagnostic reviews as well as sales tax compliance.
Chris has lectured on the effect of sales/use tax law changes, audits and compliance methodologies at the State and Local Tax Industry Roundtable Events, Tax Executives Institute, IPT and internal training sessions.
Chris Craft
Partner | Advisory Board | M&A | Indirect Tax | Credits | Refunds
With more than 25 years of experience leading teams focused on State and Local Tax issues, Chris has a deep understanding of complex technical issues facing multi-state clients. In addition to client service Chris leads the strategic growth efforts for Think LLP.
Before joining the KPMG in 1997, Chris was a Tax Auditor with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, where he gained extensive experience across many industries. Given his knowledge of Tax Authority law and procedure, Chris provides significant expertise in planning and controversy cases.
Prior to his recent retirement from KPMG, as the major market leader, Chris led a team of over 55 individuals as part of the Los Angeles state and local tax business unit. He was a member of a national team focused on serving Energy Industry clients. Chris is in the process of building out a team of talented professionals aimed at driving quantum growth.
Chris has a reputation for his technical excellence, client service, and his ability to lead teams. He is recognized as a leader in indirect tax matters relating to multi state tax issues. Services provided include indirect tax consulting, controversy services, technology based offerings such as reverse audits, diagnostic reviews as well as sales tax compliance.
Chris has lectured on the effect of sales/use tax law changes, audits and compliance methodologies at the State and Local Tax Industry Roundtable Events, Tax Executives Institute, IPT and internal training sessions.
Adrian Hall
A UK native and senior global executive with a 30-year track record in public and private technology companies, technology investor experience; based in the US and Europe.
Entrepreneurial, leadership and investor experience ranges from scaling venture and private equity-backed companies to managing Fortune 50 corporation P&L's of $600M+. C-level and Board-level experience in both Americas and EMEA. A strong proponent of corporate governance, business fundamentals and mentorship as cornerstones of building successful enterprises and developing successful leaders. Execution is everything.
Proven international, operational track-record of designing and driving business growth through significant strategy change and periods of market or economic growth and contraction. Strong ability to formulate strategy and drive predictable, profitable, global business results.
Built and invested in businesses in enterprise, consumer, mobile/communications/IoT automation and AI/machine learning markets. Experience spans enterprise and open source software / devices, services, hardware, within multiple vertical markets.
US Ambassador to the UK Government Trade and Investment Global Entrepreneur Program focused on advising US and European-based CEOs.
Active philanthropy with non-profit organizations: end homelessness in the US; support people with learning disabilities in the UK; rescue orphaned and abandoned children in Tanzania.
A passionate pilot and an addiction to adventure sports!
A UK native and senior global executive with a 30-year track record in public and private technology companies, technology investor experience; based in the US and Europe.
Entrepreneurial, leadership and investor experience ranges from scaling venture and private equity-backed companies to managing Fortune 50 corporation P&L's of $600M+. C-level and Board-level experience in both Americas and EMEA. A strong proponent of corporate governance, business fundamentals and mentorship as cornerstones of building successful enterprises and developing successful leaders. Execution is everything.
Proven international, operational track-record of designing and driving business growth through significant strategy change and periods of market or economic growth and contraction. Strong ability to formulate strategy and drive predictable, profitable, global business results.
Built and invested in businesses in enterprise, consumer, mobile/communications/IoT automation and AI/machine learning markets. Experience spans enterprise and open source software / devices, services, hardware, within multiple vertical markets.
US Ambassador to the UK Government Trade and Investment Global Entrepreneur Program focused on advising US and European-based CEOs.
Active philanthropy with non-profit organizations: end homelessness in the US; support people with learning disabilities in the UK; rescue orphaned and abandoned children in Tanzania.
A passionate pilot and an addiction to adventure sports!
John Rubey
John was born in Coronado, CA and graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing. John started his career with Wallace, a national printing company, and quickly became one of the top sales reps in the country, specializing in Major Account Development. In 2007, Mr. Rubey Co-Founded Square Peg Packaging & Printing, a leading value added packaging and printing company, specializing in the beverage (Beer, Wine, Spirts, Soda, Coffee) markets.
In August of 2014, Square Peg Packaging and Printing was acquired by Saxco International, LLC the market leader in the distribution of rigid packaging for the liquor, wine and beer industries. John currently manages the sales for Saxco’s packaging and printing division for North America.
John and his wife Allie believe in the value of strong relationships and being connected to, and giving back to their community. John and Allie donate time to local non-profits, schools, and other non profit organizations as they actively raise their two young children Alanna, and Chase.
He currently resides in Carlsbad, CA where he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, watching live music, and traveling.
Anna Crowe
Anna Crowe is founder and CEO of Crowe PR, a recognized public relations and marketing expert, best-selling author and speaker. Anna has spent nearly 20 years working for iconic brands in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego, pivoting from a Big 4 CPA track, to scaling and leading a bi-coastal public relations and marketing agency. In addition to running her business and empowering people to unlock their true potential through authenticity, Anna spearheads the local chapter of a female focused Changemaker Chats organization and sits on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization.
Anna's focus on developing extraordinary leaders and growing her clients' businesses has led to a number of notable recognitions, including PR Team of the Year, 40 Under 40 Business Leaders, Women Who Mean Business and more. Anna's book ‘Get Real: The Power of Genuine Leadership, a Transparent Culture and an Authentic You’ earned Amazon Best-seller status in 2019 and continues to sell globally.
A former Moscovite and long-time New Yorker, Anna lives in San Diego with her husband and two young children. She is happiest when she positively impacts another human being, grows as an individual and a leader, travels the world with her family, and catches a coastal sunset with a glass of Pinot Noir.
Anna Crowe is founder and CEO of Crowe PR, a recognized public relations and marketing expert, best-selling author and speaker. Anna has spent nearly 20 years working for iconic brands in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego, pivoting from a Big 4 CPA track, to scaling and leading a bi-coastal public relations and marketing agency. In addition to running her business and empowering people to unlock their true potential through authenticity, Anna spearheads the local chapter of a female focused Changemaker Chats organization and sits on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization.
Anna's focus on developing extraordinary leaders and growing her clients' businesses has led to a number of notable recognitions, including PR Team of the Year, 40 Under 40 Business Leaders, Women Who Mean Business and more. Anna's book ‘Get Real: The Power of Genuine Leadership, a Transparent Culture and an Authentic You’ earned Amazon Best-seller status in 2019 and continues to sell globally.
A former Moscovite and long-time New Yorker, Anna lives in San Diego with her husband and two young children. She is happiest when she positively impacts another human being, grows as an individual and a leader, travels the world with her family, and catches a coastal sunset with a glass of Pinot Noir.
Trevor M. Callan
Managing Partner at Callan Capital.
Trevor co-founded Callan Capital with his brothers Tim and Ryan in January of 2007. Trevor is responsible for portfolio construction, asset management and corporate executive services. He is the Chief Investment Officer of the Callan Capital Investment Committee.
Trevor Callan started his career in financial advisory and wealth management in 1992 with Shearson Lehman Brothers. In 1994, he transferred to Merrill Lynch, where he spent the next 13 years. During his tenure with Merrill Lynch, he ultimately became a First Vice President. Additionally, he was selected through a rigorous testing process to become the first advisor to represent the Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group (PBIG) in San Diego, an operation dedicated to serving clients with liquid assets in excess of $10 million.
Trevor has a B.S. in Finance from San Diego State University. He earned a Certified Investment Manger Analyst® (CIMA®) designation following coursework and examination at the Wharton School and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation following coursework and examination at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Trevor balances his career with philanthropy and family. He is a co-founder and former board member of the Equinox Center, a non-partisan, independent, nonprofit research center focused on economically sound environmental sustainability for the San Diego region. Trevor also co-founded and currently serves as the president of the PEERS Network, a philanthropic organization comprised of young San Diego entrepreneurs that has raised more than $1,000,000 for charitable organizations since 2009. He is a former board member of the San Diego Social Venture Partners and the La Jolla Music Society. Trevor is an avid snow skier, surfer and scuba diver. He is a resident of La Jolla with his daughter Jade Callan.
Burl East
Burl is the CEO of American Assets Capital Advisers, based in La Jolla. AACA manages institutional capital in a variety of strategies all within real estate securities. Burl has more than 30 years of experience on Wall Street as a sell-side analyst and investment banker at Alex Brown & Sons (Deutschebank) and Wells Fargo Securities. Over his career, he has raised approximately $15 billion in capital (mostly equity) from sophisticated investors globally in 142 large-scale real estate transactions including IPOs, follow-on offerings, private equity transactions as well as numerous converts, preferred stocks, bond offerings, tenders, mergers, strategic advisory assignments and mezzanine debt placements. AACA manages a public hedge fund which was awarded Hedge Fund of the Year in 2016 from Hedge Fund Magazine. The same fund was ranked #1 in the real estate category for alpha generation according to Morningstar in 2017.
Burl serves on the Board of Advisors of Comunidad Realty Partners, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily apartment communities in densely-populated Hispanic neighborhoods. He serves on Ernst & Young’s Audit Committee Network, which is a group of audit committee members selected from public companies. He previously served on the Leadership Council at USC‘s Lusk Center for Real Estate and the Board of Directors of Excel Trust, Inc., a NYSE listed equity REIT. He was a Board Associate for NAREIT and chaired NAREIT’s Annual Convention in 1997. He served on the board of Senior Resource Group, a San Diego based developer/owner of campus based assisted living communities. He has spoken at over 350 large real estate industry events in the US, Europe, and Asia. Mr. East has been interviewed in the financial press and on TV dozens of times and authored numerous articles for major publications like Barron’s.
Burl earned a BA and MBA from Loyola University and holds a CFA Charter. Burl lives in La Jolla with his fiancé’ Inessa and has been involved in Las Patronas (the sponsor of the Jewel Ball), the La Jolla YMCA where he coached football and basketball and the Bishops School where his two adult children graduated.
Burl supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and completed the Million Dollar Challenge in 2017, which is a 620 mile bike ride from San Francisco to San Diego.
Burl is the CEO of American Assets Capital Advisers, based in La Jolla. AACA manages institutional capital in a variety of strategies all within real estate securities. Burl has more than 30 years of experience on Wall Street as a sell-side analyst and investment banker at Alex Brown & Sons (Deutschebank) and Wells Fargo Securities. Over his career, he has raised approximately $15 billion in capital (mostly equity) from sophisticated investors globally in 142 large-scale real estate transactions including IPOs, follow-on offerings, private equity transactions as well as numerous converts, preferred stocks, bond offerings, tenders, mergers, strategic advisory assignments and mezzanine debt placements. AACA manages a public hedge fund which was awarded Hedge Fund of the Year in 2016 from Hedge Fund Magazine. The same fund was ranked #1 in the real estate category for alpha generation according to Morningstar in 2017.
Burl serves on the Board of Advisors of Comunidad Realty Partners, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily apartment communities in densely-populated Hispanic neighborhoods. He serves on Ernst & Young’s Audit Committee Network, which is a group of audit committee members selected from public companies. He previously served on the Leadership Council at USC‘s Lusk Center for Real Estate and the Board of Directors of Excel Trust, Inc., a NYSE listed equity REIT. He was a Board Associate for NAREIT and chaired NAREIT’s Annual Convention in 1997. He served on the board of Senior Resource Group, a San Diego based developer/owner of campus based assisted living communities. He has spoken at over 350 large real estate industry events in the US, Europe, and Asia. Mr. East has been interviewed in the financial press and on TV dozens of times and authored numerous articles for major publications like Barron’s.
Burl earned a BA and MBA from Loyola University and holds a CFA Charter. Burl lives in La Jolla with his fiancé’ Inessa and has been involved in Las Patronas (the sponsor of the Jewel Ball), the La Jolla YMCA where he coached football and basketball and the Bishops School where his two adult children graduated.
Burl supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and completed the Million Dollar Challenge in 2017, which is a 620 mile bike ride from San Francisco to San Diego.
Carlos Gutierrez
As a native of San Diego and a resident of Mission Beach, Carlos first became famous for his role as the San Diego State University mascot, Monte Montezuma, for over 13 years. Carlos brings a warrior commitment to clients, community and family.
In 2005, he began my career as a real estate consultant and feels blessed to work with clients all over San Diego. His skills and warrior work ethic allow him to work with a wide range of clients that include first time home buyers and multi million dollar investors. With an extensive background in marketing and real estate, he delivers an unmatched level of experience, enthusiasm and loyalty to each and every client. .
Carlos’s warrior commitment to community includes the support of multiple organizations including USO, CAF, CAP, True Blue, and Agents of Change. He has raised over half a million dollars for local organizations.
Carlos brings an Attitude of Gratitude to his life and work.
As a native of San Diego and a resident of Mission Beach, Carlos first became famous for his role as the San Diego State University mascot, Monte Montezuma, for over 13 years. Carlos brings a warrior commitment to clients, community and family.
In 2005, he began my career as a real estate consultant and feels blessed to work with clients all over San Diego. His skills and warrior work ethic allow him to work with a wide range of clients that include first time home buyers and multi million dollar investors. With an extensive background in marketing and real estate, he delivers an unmatched level of experience, enthusiasm and loyalty to each and every client. .
Carlos’s warrior commitment to community includes the support of multiple organizations including USO, CAF, CAP, True Blue, and Agents of Change. He has raised over half a million dollars for local organizations.
Carlos brings an Attitude of Gratitude to his life and work.
Fatih Buyuksonmez
Fatih Buyuksonmez is the President at Conquer Scientific. Conquer Scientific is dedicated to supporting researchers with high-quality, pre-owned instruments at the lowest possible cost. While we specialize in ion, gas, and liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and microplate readers, we offer a wide range of laboratory instruments in all other fields. At Conquer Scientific, we strive to provide our customers with excellent service and support, whether it is assisting with setup, repairing instruments, or simply providing guidance through a smooth ordering process. It is our goal to become a one-stop source for the research community for all your laboratory instrument needs.
Conquer Scientific was established in 2007. Since then, it has grown exponentially, owing to our understanding of researchers’ needs. Our customer base is continuously expanding with clients extending over 40 countries all around the world. Many thanks to our customers, we just expanded our warehouse to 10,000 sqft — i.e., more than 250 pallets storage capacity and with test benches and a showroom.
Fatih Buyuksonmez is the President at Conquer Scientific. Conquer Scientific is dedicated to supporting researchers with high-quality, pre-owned instruments at the lowest possible cost. While we specialize in ion, gas, and liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and microplate readers, we offer a wide range of laboratory instruments in all other fields. At Conquer Scientific, we strive to provide our customers with excellent service and support, whether it is assisting with setup, repairing instruments, or simply providing guidance through a smooth ordering process. It is our goal to become a one-stop source for the research community for all your laboratory instrument needs.
Conquer Scientific was established in 2007. Since then, it has grown exponentially, owing to our understanding of researchers’ needs. Our customer base is continuously expanding with clients extending over 40 countries all around the world. Many thanks to our customers, we just expanded our warehouse to 10,000 sqft — i.e., more than 250 pallets storage capacity and with test benches and a showroom.
Heather Moyer
Heather is the President, CEO and Founder of HNM Systems, a professional personnel and placement services organization that serves the Information Communication Technology (wireless and wireline) and Emerging Technology sectors. During her tenure, HNM Systems has been recognized as a fastest growing business both regionally by San Diego Business Journal, 2015, 2018, 2019 and nationally by Inc. 5000, in 2019. Heather was also named Top 40 under 40 by the Daily Transcript in 2017 and by San Diego Business Journal in 2018. She brings more than sixteen years’ experience in the technology sector as both an executive and an entrepreneur.
Prior to founding HNM Systems, Heather served as an executive officer for a technical staffing firm in San Diego, California. Under her leadership, the company achieved a 900% growth rate over a six-year period and subsequently was named one of San Diego’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies for six years in a row. Heather holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and is committed to continuing education. She has completed OSHA’s 10-hour training course and is certified by ComTrain as an Authorized Tower Climber/Rescuer. Heather has received a regional sales championship award from Dale Carnegie Training and is a both a member and seated board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, San Diego, a global business network for entrepreneurs.
Heather and her husband are active supporters of the many philanthropic organizations and, of course, their children.
Heather is the President, CEO and Founder of HNM Systems, a professional personnel and placement services organization that serves the Information Communication Technology (wireless and wireline) and Emerging Technology sectors. During her tenure, HNM Systems has been recognized as a fastest growing business both regionally by San Diego Business Journal, 2015, 2018, 2019 and nationally by Inc. 5000, in 2019. Heather was also named Top 40 under 40 by the Daily Transcript in 2017 and by San Diego Business Journal in 2018. She brings more than sixteen years’ experience in the technology sector as both an executive and an entrepreneur.
Prior to founding HNM Systems, Heather served as an executive officer for a technical staffing firm in San Diego, California. Under her leadership, the company achieved a 900% growth rate over a six-year period and subsequently was named one of San Diego’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies for six years in a row. Heather holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and is committed to continuing education. She has completed OSHA’s 10-hour training course and is certified by ComTrain as an Authorized Tower Climber/Rescuer. Heather has received a regional sales championship award from Dale Carnegie Training and is a both a member and seated board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, San Diego, a global business network for entrepreneurs.
Heather and her husband are active supporters of the many philanthropic organizations and, of course, their children.
Colonel William W. Hooper, U.S. Marine Corps
Will is the Deputy Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, stationed at Naval Base San Diego. ESG-3 is the largest strike group in the U.S. Navy and commands all amphibious forces on the West Coast to include 31 subordinate commands consisting of 15,000 Sailors, Marines, and Civilians; four Amphibious Squadrons, a Naval Beach Group and Tactical Air Command Group; and 14 amphibious warships, 32 air-cushioned landing craft, and 11 utility landing craft.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Will earned his B.A. from the University of Richmond and his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1992. He was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1995 and completed four deployments as a Weapons Systems Officer in the F/A-18D Hornet to include a combat deployment to Kyrgyzstan in 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Will’s last combat deployment was to Helmund Province, Afghanistan in 2012 as a Senior Watch Officer in the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Tactical Air Command Center. Before his current assignment, Will served as the Operations and Plans Officer for 3d Marine Aircraft Wing on board Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, CA.
Will lives in Point Loma, CA, with his wife, Andrea, and four children.
Will is the Deputy Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3, stationed at Naval Base San Diego. ESG-3 is the largest strike group in the U.S. Navy and commands all amphibious forces on the West Coast to include 31 subordinate commands consisting of 15,000 Sailors, Marines, and Civilians; four Amphibious Squadrons, a Naval Beach Group and Tactical Air Command Group; and 14 amphibious warships, 32 air-cushioned landing craft, and 11 utility landing craft.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Will earned his B.A. from the University of Richmond and his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1992. He was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1995 and completed four deployments as a Weapons Systems Officer in the F/A-18D Hornet to include a combat deployment to Kyrgyzstan in 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Will’s last combat deployment was to Helmund Province, Afghanistan in 2012 as a Senior Watch Officer in the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Tactical Air Command Center. Before his current assignment, Will served as the Operations and Plans Officer for 3d Marine Aircraft Wing on board Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, CA.
Will lives in Point Loma, CA, with his wife, Andrea, and four children.
David H. Crean
David is President and Chief Executive Officer of Coast BioVentures, a private equity investment portfolio fund with a focus on emerging growth companies in the biopharmaceutical industry. In parallel, he is a managing partner with Cardiff Advisory LLC, a strategic and financial advisory firm focused on mergers, acquisitions, and partnering transactions with life science and healthcare companies. Previously, David served as Managing Director for Objective Capital Partners, LLC driving Objective’s practice in the same practice domains, and currently serves in a Senior Advisory capacity with his former firm.
David currently serves in leading roles on the Boards of Directors for Histogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTO) as Board Chairman and Chair of Audit, and the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) as a member of the Executive Committee. He is a limited partner with a leading life sciences venture fund, Mesa Verde Venture Partners, and a member of Corporate Directors Forum and BIOCOM. David is also a contributing author for PharmaBoardroom.com and Forbes.com through his work with Forbes Los Angeles Business Council.
David holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses and is a Registered Investment Banking Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with a finance concentration from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Management. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Biophysics and a Masters of Science (MS) Degree in Oncology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Biology/ Pre-Med from Canisius College.
David balances his career with philanthropy and family. He is active in numerous philanthropic organizations including the Association for Corporate Growth San Diego, the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego/ Imperial Counties, and Student Success Programs / Charter School of San Diego. David and his beloved wife, Heidi, have two children and reside in Cardiff by the Sea. They enjoy giving generously of their time, talent and treasure to causes affiliated with higher education, wildlife conservation, women and business empowerment, youth development, family homelessness, and dementia.
David is President and Chief Executive Officer of Coast BioVentures, a private equity investment portfolio fund with a focus on emerging growth companies in the biopharmaceutical industry. In parallel, he is a managing partner with Cardiff Advisory LLC, a strategic and financial advisory firm focused on mergers, acquisitions, and partnering transactions with life science and healthcare companies. Previously, David served as Managing Director for Objective Capital Partners, LLC driving Objective’s practice in the same practice domains, and currently serves in a Senior Advisory capacity with his former firm.
David currently serves in leading roles on the Boards of Directors for Histogen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSTO) as Board Chairman and Chair of Audit, and the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) as a member of the Executive Committee. He is a limited partner with a leading life sciences venture fund, Mesa Verde Venture Partners, and a member of Corporate Directors Forum and BIOCOM. David is also a contributing author for PharmaBoardroom.com and Forbes.com through his work with Forbes Los Angeles Business Council.
David holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses and is a Registered Investment Banking Representative of BA Securities LLC, Member FINRA SIPC. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree with a finance concentration from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Management. Additionally, he holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Biophysics and a Masters of Science (MS) Degree in Oncology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Biology/ Pre-Med from Canisius College.
David balances his career with philanthropy and family. He is active in numerous philanthropic organizations including the Association for Corporate Growth San Diego, the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego/ Imperial Counties, and Student Success Programs / Charter School of San Diego. David and his beloved wife, Heidi, have two children and reside in Cardiff by the Sea. They enjoy giving generously of their time, talent and treasure to causes affiliated with higher education, wildlife conservation, women and business empowerment, youth development, family homelessness, and dementia.
Justin Brennan
Justin Brennan is CEO and founder of The Brennan Pohle Group Multifamily and a luxury real estate broker. Justin has 10+ years of experience in luxury San Diego real estate, multifamily investing, construction and multifamily syndication. Justin is a licensed general contractor.
As a graduate of Pepperdine University school of Business and The University of San Diego's joint MBA & Masters in Real Estate Development, Justin brings his diverse background and experience to The Brennan Pohle Group. Justin is a data and business operations guy. With a focus in logistics, data and finance, Justin helps lead The Brennan Pohle Group's day to day operations and strategic direction.
Justin Brennan is CEO and founder of The Brennan Pohle Group Multifamily and a luxury real estate broker. Justin has 10+ years of experience in luxury San Diego real estate, multifamily investing, construction and multifamily syndication. Justin is a licensed general contractor.
As a graduate of Pepperdine University school of Business and The University of San Diego's joint MBA & Masters in Real Estate Development, Justin brings his diverse background and experience to The Brennan Pohle Group. Justin is a data and business operations guy. With a focus in logistics, data and finance, Justin helps lead The Brennan Pohle Group's day to day operations and strategic direction.