EIL Faculty

Jason Pappas | Graduate Program Director & Faculty

J.D., University of Maryland School of Law
B.A., Economics, Yale University
B.A., Political Science, Yale University

Jason Pappas is a CEO, board member, and advisor with deep experience leading growth, transformation, and transaction-driven outcomes across software and technology-enabled services businesses.

Jason is currently the Managing Partner of Antson Advisors, where he works with lower middle-market technology and business services companies on strategic planning and execution, including growth initiatives, operational turnarounds, capital formation, and mergers and acquisitions.

Most recently, Jason served as President and Managing Director of Tower Partners, a middle-market investment bank, where he led and advised on M&A transactions across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on technology and software-enabled businesses. He continues to serve as an Operating Partner, supporting transaction strategy and execution.

Previously, Jason served as Chief Executive Officer and President of RocketDocs, a private-equity-backed, international sales enablement software company. After serving on the board, he assumed the CEO role in 2019 and led a comprehensive transformation, including financial restructuring, product redevelopment, and go-to-market execution. Under his leadership, RocketDocs achieved a strategic turnaround and was acquired in March 2023 by a Dallas-based investment group.

Prior to RocketDocs, Jason was Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of Maryland Proton Treatment Holdings, where he led a $277 million financial restructuring and the organization’s acquisition, demonstrating his ability to operate at scale in highly regulated, mission-critical environments.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law, with a concentration in finance and taxation. He also serves as an Graduate Program Director and Adjunct Professor of Finance in the Master of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He sits on several corporate and philanthropic boards while living in Baltimore, MD.

Carol Bogash | Faculty

M.M., Peabody Institute of Music of Johns Hopkins University
B.M., University of Georgia

Carol Bogash has devoted her career to creating and managing opportunities for people of all ages and diverse backgrounds to learn and thrive in the arts, education, humanities and sciences. As a vice president, an associate dean, an executive director, a director of educational and cultural programs, a teacher, chair of a non-profit board, and a connector, she has bought together individuals and organizations, locally, nationally and internationally, to work together on projects, small and gargantuan, that promote a greater understanding about cultures, beliefs, visions, and opportunities.

She is a graduate of the University of Georgia (BM), and the Peabody Institute of Music of Johns Hopkins University(MM). A passion for curiosity, helping people, good management practice, inclusion and equity, and teaching has figured consistently throughout her work in the Baltimore City Public Schools, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Johns Hopkins University, the Smithsonian Institution. She was awarded the prestigious Palmes Academiques by the Republic de France. Bringing her vast experience in managing major non-profits, creating lasting programs, raising funds, developing strong partnerships, and supporting cultural awareness, she is honored to be an adjunct professor at University of Maryland Baltimore County in the Masters of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership program.

John Fitzpatrick | Faculty

M.B.A., Duquesne University

Over the span of his career, John has encouraged the success of others as a management consultant, an entrepreneur, coach, and adult educator. He is an expert in leadership, high performance teams, innovation, and Agile methodologies. John helps Fortune 500 companies and Federal Agencies to improve collaboration by developing cultures that are open, embrace diversity, and seek innovation. He is an effective communicator, able to craft and present strategic and tactical messages in any setting. His industry experience spans health care, global manufacturing, insurance, financial services, real estate development, and government.

Additionally, John has initiated several college and university partnerships to enrich the educational resources provided to private and public sector clients, and also to support broader industry needs by serving as a Board Leader in the Department of Labor and Industry’s workforce investment system. John received the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association for his success in business and contributions as a regional leader in Western Pennsylvania.

John has an MBA from Duquesne University, and professional certificates in Developing Leadership Programs and Project Management from the Association for Talent Development and Villanova University respectively. He is also a Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner, and is experienced in various approaches to assessing challenges and opportunities related to organizational growth and performance.

Daniel G. Jenkins | Faculty

M.A., Ethics, UMBC
B.A., Philosophy, UMBC
B.A. Biopsychology, UMBC

Daniel G. Jenkins teaches Philosophy and Applied Ethics. He graduated cum laude from UMBC with a double BA in Philosophy and Biopsychology. He also completed his graduate work in Ethics at UMBC, where he wrote his thesis on Biomedical Ethics and Multiple Personality Disorder. Before he was a Philosophy instructor he worked in science, and has co-authorships in The Journal of Experimental Medicine and in the Journal of Radiation Research. In 2012, he was a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow at the University of Arizona Summer Institute on Experimental Philosophy. In 2014, Professor Jenkins participated in the Current Strategy Forum at the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. In the Fall of 2017, he was Visiting Professor at Xi’an University of Arts and Sciences in Xi’an, China.

Marc Kolp | Faculty

With operational, change management and extensive OD experience, Marc brings over 20 years of learning, workforce development, leadership, training and executive coaching to his clients.

As an Organizational Development (OD) and Leadership consultant and practitioner Marc has worked in both non-profit and for-profit sectors specializing in leadership development, diagnostic assessments, organizational effectiveness and performance improvement.

Marc’s extensive and hands-on operational experience spans nearly two decades where he served for several years as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Director for two different Bureaus. His last post was Directing the company’s largest operating division in which he oversaw an annual operating budget of $26+ million, $6 million annual capital improvements program, 35 facilities and was responsible for more than a thousand employees. Previous work experience includes serving as Director of Learning and Organization Development where he led and managed internal OD, Learning, Training and Coaching functions serving a workforce of more than 1500 employees. Marc has additional experience working with Board of Directors for both commercial and non-profit organizations.

Marc currently provides clients and organizations with a variety of leadership, strategy, organizational effectiveness, performance and executive coaching services through his work with UMBC Training Centers and through his consulting practice, Boomerang Consulting Group, LLC.

Julie Reisler | Faculty

B.A., Psychology and Public Health, University of Rochester
Graduate Certificate, Organizational Development, Georgetown University
Graduate Certificate, Health and Wellness Coaching, Maryland University of Integrated Health

Julie has nearly two decades of experience in leadership training, recruiting and hiring best practices, community building, organization development, and marketing. Currently, she is the director of recruiting and guest retention for Panera Bread, where she has been intimately involved in helping the franchise grow from 10 locations to 55 throughout Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. She also owns Empowered Living, LLC, a health and wellness coaching business and is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

Past Experiences:
– Consulted the Schusterman International Center in strategic planning
– Built strong outreach programs and resources for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Virginia and Georgetown University
– Built strong outreach programs and resources for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Virginia and Georgetown University

Shawn Wolfe | Faculty

D.S.L., Strategic Leadership, Regent University
M.S., Management, Eastern University
B.S., Business Administration, Bryan College

Shawn brings a wealth of leadership-development experience to the Center. He’s worked in higher education and also as an independent consultant focusing primarily on leadership development, management, and marketing. Currently, Shawn is president of Wright Manufacturing Inc., where, along with founder Bill Wright, he has aggressively transformed the company from a traditional batch manufacturer to a lean, value-driven enterprise.

Certifications:
– Certificate for advanced graduate studies in leadership coaching from Regent University
– Certified facilitator for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Crucial Conversations (Vital Smarts)

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