At the core of the ICA model is our council of outstanding volunteer Portfolio Adivosrs composed of proven entrepreneurs, experienced executives and industry experts. ICA carefully matches companies with advisors who are committed to the vision of ICA and who roll up their sleeves to work with each of our Portfolio Companies to ensure that we effectively address their business development needs.

Pro bono strategic advice and technical assistance is offered in eight focus areas we’ve identified as essential to the success of small business: financial management, growth strategy, capital readiness, operations management, sales and marketing, human resources, social & environmental impact and leadership.

Portfolio Advisors

Noah Alper

Founder, Noah’s Bagels

Ken Ansin

Independent Consultant. Board Member, New Resource Bank

Mary Jo Cook

VP Marketing & Business Development, Transfair USA

Joe Diliberto

Principal, Sandler Sales Institute

Peter Geddis

CEO, Xiptel Communications

Greg Ginsburg

VP of Supply Chain, Cleaning Division, The Clorox Company

Keith Goldman

President, KWG Consulting

Dan Gordon

Founder/CEO, Gordon Biersch Brewery

Lisa Griffin

Consultant, Green & Associates

Mike Hannigan

President, Give Something Back Business Products

Joe Heaney

Principal, One Accord

Rob Hurlbut

CEO, Attune Foods

Steve Kam

Managing Director, Cogent Valuation

James P. King

President, J.P. King & Associates

Tom Low

Executive Vice President, East Meets West Foundation

Bob McDonald

Principal, R.A.McDonald

Bob McGee
Principal, FocusOne Management Consulting

Vera Munn
Founder, Advocating for Access

Joseph Nordlinger
CEO & President, Ascent Group

Patrick O’Laughlin
New Product/Business Development Manager, The Clorox Company

Andrew Sather
Co-Founder & CCO, Professional Aptitude Council

David Shenson
Senior Vice President, Applegate Farms

Todd Sotkiewicz
President, Hartle Media

John Toth

CFO, ARC

Gary Weatherford

COO/Executive Consultant

Al Youn

VP of Operations & Supply Chain, LifeFactory