As the Chief Technology Officer at Arizona State University, Dr. Sannier provides strategic, technological and product guidance for OrangeSlyce. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1988, Dr. Sannier has moved into numerous executive roles such as Vice President of Product Development at Cimlinc and later Vice President and General Manger of Engineering Animation Interactive (NASDAQ: EAII). With the current long-range goal as identifying ways to apply new technologies to improve academic, administrative and research environments for students, Dr. Sannier’s expertise is crucial in influencing the direction of OrangeSlyce. Furthermore, Dr. Sannier will be invaluable to developing strategic partnerships to integrate the OrangeSlyce service with universities.
Dr. Duening is fulfilling the advisory role of business and entrepreneurship for Orangeslyce. Currently the El Pomar Chair for Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado and the previous Director of Entrepreneur Programs at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Dr. Duening has a breadth of academic insight. He has previously served as founder and director of the Entrepreneur & Venture Development Center at the University of Houston Downtown, and as the assistant dean of the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Dr. Duening has published numerous trade books on management and business strategy. His most recent book, Business Process Outsourcing: The Competitive Advantage, was published in October 2004 by John Wiley & Sons. Dr. Duening has published numerous articles in business journals, magazines, and newspapers, and popular media often seeks his views on management, business trends, and other issues. He is president of INSYTE Business Research Group, a business research and content development outsourcing firm. Dr. Duening also consults broadly with firms of all sizes in business development and strategy. Dr. Duening has M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota. His extensive entrepreneurial leadership will assist in refining business strategies along with providing a network of resources for future partnerships.
Currently serving as Chief People Officer at Jokake Construction and with over eight years of experience in the field of organizational and leadership development, strategic planning, training and human resources, Ms. Grantham provides insight into the HR processes integral to OrangeSlyce. Ms. Grantham is passionate about providing the next generation access to mentoring they need to make a difference and live with purpose. In 2008, Anita founded Canvas - Make Your Mark, a mentoring organization for college students. Anita holds a B.S. from the University of Arizona and an M.A. in Organizational Management. She has been a faculty member of University of Phoenix since 2005 and is a certified instructor in numerous HR and Leadership programs.
Mr. Will Daly has been a part of the Phoenix small business environment for the past 14 years. As the founder and owner of the Phoenix real estate brokerage company We Known Urban Realty, Mr. Daly has experienced the challenges of building a business with limited resources. His first-hand knowledge and enthusiasm for Orangeslyce will be an asset towards the creation of a user friendly and effective application. Will graduated in 1988 from Arizona State University with a B.A. in English Literature, cum laude.
Ms. Davis is President an CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) and the DIR Group, Inc. family of companies which has been in business for over 11 years. Prior to establishing DIR Group, she spent 12 years in the microcomputer industry and distinguished herself as one of the most influential women in the industry. Today, Ms. Davis is a successful "serial" entrepreneur and community and political leader who is frequently called upon to mentor others. She will be an integral connection with the small business community in Phoenix and beyond.
