board of advisors
As Visular grows so does our desire to stay true to our core values by balancing strategy and tactical management and by following a good rhythm of review. As in all of our endeavors, we are fortunate to have a phenomenal roster of professionals in various capacities and we draw upon their advice and expertise as we work towards our mission of helping every company achieve world class technology.
The Board of Advisors is a cornerstone of that network and provides regular input and guidance to management with respect to business strategy, growth, operations and profitability. They present various perspectives and refinements to Visular's initiatives and review business fundamentals on a regular basis.
Andrew Dahlkemper - Senior Vice President, Human Resources Dolby Laboratories
Andrew brings a wealth of global HR, Leadership Development, and Technology Industry experience as input to Visular via the Advisory Board. He has been responsible for leading and executing Dolby Laboratories human resources programs, practices, and operations worldwide since January 2009.
Before taking this role at Dolby, Andrew served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources at BAE Systems, where he was responsible for leading the HR function for the company with 4,100 employees in 38 countries. Prior to BAE, Andrew was the Vice President of HR Operations and then Vice President of International HR for Electronic Arts, where he lived and worked in Geneva, Switzerland. Andrew also held human resource management positions with Citibank, the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo, and Johnson & Johnson.
Andrew holds a BA degree in communications from Gannon University.
Heidi Meinzer - Shareholder Attorney - Bean, Kinney & Korman
Heidi’s diverse background and significant academic and professional accomplishments enable her service on the Advisory Board to bring a unique and important point of view to Visular. At Bean, Kinney & Korman she is a civil and criminal litigator.
Heidi’s business and commercial practice includes advising pet care industry companies, corporate and limited liability company dissolutions, employment and covenant not to compete matters, trademark litigation and business, professional and occupational license (BPOL) tax appeals. She also represents individuals in a variety of areas, including pet owners faced with dangerous dog proceedings, criminal defense, expungement proceedings, protective order hearings and representation of victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.
Heidi is the owner of and contributor to the Companion Animal Law Blog. She is also a LEED® Accredited Professional, and has contributed to Bean Kinney'sVirginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Blog and its Construction Law Newsletter.
Having served as a public defender for almost six years prior to joining Bean, Kinney & Korman, she has extensive litigation experience, including eighteen jury trials and numerous appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Heidi graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center and also holds a B.A. in Foreign Languages and International Affairs from Gannon University. She is fluent in Spanish and has represented Spanish-speaking clients in both criminal and civil matters.
Fritz Prine - Chief Financial Officer - Westfield Steel
Visular benefits from Fritz's 16 years of GE Leadership experience and proven solid finacial background through his participation on the Advisory Board. Since taking the senior post at Westfield Steel (a steel service center serving the mid west) three years ago, he has focused on improving all production and financial processes, facilitating the ISO 9001 certification process, improving financial controls, implementing a risk management strategy, and driving internal and external growth.
Prior to joining Westfield, his career experience with with General Electric and GE Capital included acquisitions, business development, sales, structured finance, and general finance and accounting. While with GE Capital, he originated or acquired $1B in secured loans and leases. His industry experience stretches across almost all private sectors with heavier concentrations in construction, distribution, transportation, manufacturing, metals & mining, food processing and waste.
Fritz is a graduate of GE’s prestigious Financial Management Program (FMP) and has a BS in Finance from Syracuse University. He is also involved as an officer of board for the Indiana Chapter of the Metals Service Center Institute. He authors Westfield Steel's blog, The Melting Point.
