Stephan Erkelens | President 
+ CEO

• 40 years’ experience in starting and scaling businesses, social enterprises, + non-profits
• In-depth investment, finance, + banking expertise
• Proven M&A + strategic partnership development success
• Cross-cultural + multilingual proficiency resulting in a global sphere of influence

Stephan represents a unique blend of multicultural skills and experiences, including broad commodities production and trading in both producing and consuming nations. Offering hands-on expertise in day-to-day non-profit management and large-scale resource mobilization, he has worked in all phases of a business and also served on the boards of organizations in Central America, South America, and the US. Stephan has invested himself in strategic initiatives involving nonprofit management and philanthro-capitalism, developing considerable experience in the non-profit sector, public-private partnerships, and, more recently, the merging of entrepreneurial for-profit ventures in support of non-profit sustainability. In the last 10 years, he has focused on developing programs and companies that address some of the greatest challenges affecting industries in Orange County. Subsequently, he founded RevHub in 2019 and serves as the full-time president and CEO.

Juan Carrillo | Director of Business + Program Development

• Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, + consultant
• Expertise in program development + community engagement
• Proven track record of organizational expansion in Orange County

Juan is a small business-owner and entrepreneur with experience creating business plans, raising capital, and managing projects. He has led his microbrewery’s social responsibility strategy, which has been able to fund student scholarships, connect volunteers to nonprofits, raise funds for local causes, and provide an outlet for artists and entrepreneurs to showcase their work. Juan has over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector; prior to joining RevHub, his most recent role was senior director of College & Career Development with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. He has led organizations to expand across multiple cities in Orange County while managing relationships with districts, community organizations, corporate partners, and foundations. Juan has an MA in Social Entrepreneurship from Pepperdine University.

Julie Cranston | Executive Director | RevFund

• 30+ years of leading operations, project management, client services, + marketing efforts
• History of entrepreneurship in both for-profit + non-profit sectors
• Skilled at securing deals for hundreds of startups a year

Julie is an experienced leader who has spent decades working in fast-paced fields such as fintech, startups, advertising, and promotions. Her career background lends her a keen understanding of the unique challenges innovators face when building their companies. Prior to joining RevFund, Julie was director of the SBDC @ UCI Beall Applied Innovation, building the new tech center from the ground up. Under her management, the Center’s team of business consultants helped clients generate over $250M in economic impact in four years and saw a 180% increase in clients. Simultaneously, as executive director of Cove Fund II, Julie built and ran day-to-day operations for the $14M seed stage venture capital fund with an average deal flow of 250 startups a year.

Chris Karr | Partner Advisor

• 30+ years in for-profit product development
• Executive management of off-shore, near-shore, + domestic teams
• Operative experience ranging from small, private companies to Fortune 200

Chris brings a wide variety of experience to RevHub. Having started out as a software developer, he successfully transitioned to a small businessowner, then into the role of an executive manager. Chris primarily led engineering teams in the development of a wide variety of hardware and software products with global reach. He is transitioning once again into helping build ecosystems involved in social entrepreneurship and community resilience. This includes serving as RevHub’s Climate Initiatives Project Lead for the Climate Action Business Incubator (CABI).

Tim Shaw | Founding Partner

• Over 30 years of innovative nonprofit management experience
• Succeeded in securing millions in government funding
• Nonprofit capacity building + organizational development expert
• Extensive network in housing, homelessness, poverty, + higher education

Tim is a nonprofit consultant and social sector leader committed to helping organizations, professionals, and volunteers build and lead sustainable, impactful, and effective organizations. His professional life in the social sector spans three decades, including positions as CEO of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), VP of Community Relations for Orange County United Way, executive director of the Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force, and director of Serving People in Need (SPIN). Among many achievements is his leadership of a collaborative of nonprofit and local government agencies that secured the largest federal homeless grant in Orange County history, an effort that has resulted in over $300 million coming to the region since 1996. In addition to his role with RevHub, Tim is a special projects consultant with UCI Beall Applied Innovation, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities for first-generation, low-income, and under-represented students, faculty, and alumni.

Joe Padilla | Advisor Navigator

• Over 20 years in leadership, strategic planning, + program development
• Executive roles in non-profit organizations across Orange County
• Hands-on strategic experience in crafting effective business structures

Joe offers over two decades of career experience in leadership and management, strategic planning, and program development. Prior to joining RevHub, he served in executive roles within some of Southern California's largest non-profits, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Formerly a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education, Joe provided training and technical assistance for community-based organizations and school districts. His background has also given him diverse lessons in business strategy, such as creating professional development strategy for a team of 75+ employees, or learning hands-on lessons in business development while building a robust volunteer recruitment and retention strategy for local mentors. Joe holds a BS in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton.

Bracy Fuentes | Ideation Navigator

• Expertise in supporting entrepreneurs across multiple platforms + organizations
• Former educator at the Entrepreneur Academy of California State University
• Adept at nurturing entrepreneurial efforts in underestimated communities

Prior to RevHubOC, Bracy served as Head of Projects and Programs at JustWorld International - a nonprofit funding education, healthcare, and nutritional programs in impoverished communities. In addition, Bracy has facilitated an online learning community for entrepreneurs, supported K-12 teachers across Los Angeles with implementing an entrepreneurship curriculum, and helped minority entrepreneurs accelerate their startup ventures. Passionate for using and sharing business resources to change the world, Bracy has taught at the Entrepreneur Academy of California State University, and she is the Chairwoman of #LatinaGeeks, a business-forward nonprofit that educates and empowers Latinas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from California State University, LA, and an MA in Social Entrepreneurship from USC.

Glenn Parrish | Founding Partner

• 30 years’ experience in social ventures + philanthropy
• Wide experience working with corporations implementing CSR initiatives
• Expertise in scaling blended for-profit/not-for-profit business models

Glenn brings more than 30 years of leadership experience working with charities, families, individuals, foundations, and businesses, helping them translate the desire to do good into realities that make a lasting impact. Specializing in start-ups, he has worked to pioneer multiple philanthropic and entrepreneurial social enterprises, including the Rising Tide which, through the purchase and management of tax-exempt, bond-financed affordable housing, has created a thriving business providing both housing and net operating income to support a cutting-edge program for former foster youth; Axiom Coffee Ventures, which provides access to financing, training, and market for remote, small-holder coffee-growers; and Sudara, Inc., an apparel company fighting human trafficking by providing at-risk women with employment, training, and support services. Glenn is one of the founders of RevHub and leads the Capital element.

Peter Nelson | Founding Partner

• Over 40 years alongside the largest direct marketing company in America
• Co-founder of investment manager with holistic approach to agriculture
• Accomplished sales strategist for social enterprise innovators

Peter offers more than 40 years of marketing and sales experience with the largest direct marketing company in the US. He serves as a sales strategist for RevHubOC and other startups focused on creating a thriving social enterprise ecosystem in Southern California, and he also assists Project FoodBox with its mission to build a more equitable US food system. As co-founder of International Farming—a privately owned institutional investment manager—Peter takes a holistic approach to agriculture by investing in farmers and technology to help grow a stronger, more transparent food economy. He has co-founded Gamble Nelson, a high-end Napa Valley wine distributed throughout the US, and serves on the boards of several organizations. An alumnus of San Diego State University, Peter is passionate about mentoring young business-minded individuals as they embark on changing the trajectory of their lives.