Our Board of Directors

With a keen eye for investment opportunities, Stanford Silverman, CEO and Founder leads RVAS Capital Management Inc. (RVAS) with an unwavering vision and bold strategy in the alternative hedge fund industry. Specializing in the acquisition of businesses within the primary, secondary, and higher education verticals, RVAS offers a bespoke, portfolio-company specific approach that yields exceptional performance and value to its underlying investments. Through a bottom-up, dynamic methodology, RVAS is at the forefront of innovative investment practices and delivers unparalleled results to its discerning investors.

Stanford has over 35 years of experience in marketing and operating for-profit colleges and universities, turning distressed operations into profitable ventures. RVAS has a successful track record in growing education-focused businesses, optimizing revenue growth, and managing debt and financing.

Stanford’s entrepreneurial talents extend beyond the financial world as he also serves as CEO and Founder of SBS Advertising Inc., (SBS) a leading advertising agency headquartered in the bustling metropolis of New York City. SBS has solidified its reputation as a formidable industry player, having represented over 250 esteemed traditional and vocational private and publicly traded universities, colleges, and schools, generating agency billings in excess of $20 million. With a keen eye for detail, the agency specializes in Political, Automotive, Retail, and Transportation advertising, while also offering SEO, Web Design, and Content Management services.

Stanford’s notable achievements span the fields of publishing, media, and academia. As a contributor to Prentice Hall’s Advertising Procedures-7th Edition by Otto Kleppner, his expertise has been recognized as a valuable asset to the industry. His insights on media negotiation and target marketing have been shared with students at prestigious universities such as NYU, Pace, Hofstra, and Cornell. Furthermore, his contributions to Advertising Age, Media Decisions & Radio-Television Age, as well as his participation as a panelist on NBC Network-Demographic Marketing in the U.S. and as a radio personality on Marketing & Demographic Studies, have further solidified his reputation as a thought leader in the field.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Hofstra University and has pursued post-graduate studies for his MBA at both Hofstra and New York University. In addition to his professional interests, Stanford actively nurtures his passion for reading, opera, and cultivating exquisite orchids. He also enjoys delving into religious philosophy, engaging in photography, and appreciating art. Furthermore, he actively participates in various charitable endeavors.

Bret Siarkowski is a founder & GP of MedScience Ventures (MSV) and a Member and General Partner. Mr. Siarkowski is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience initiating and leading technology companies in the design and application of innovative market-demanded solutions, as well as creating new markets. His extensive experience spans the mobile, gaming, healthcare, software, semiconductor and electronics industries.

Mr. Siarkowski is a Limited Partner at Kodiak Venture Partners, angel investor and serves on the Board for several technology companies.

He has held visionary roles at industry leading corporations including GSN Games, Cadence Design, Synopsys and Digital Equipment Corporation and as well as startups such as Chrysalis Symbolic Design and Verplex Systems.

Bret is the founder of CaseNET Inc., an enterprise care management healthcare software company. He is a co-founder of AbleRoad, a community effort that connects people with disabilities, families, friends and caregivers with accessible places. Bret is also co-founder and board member of Biofficient Inc., the “Match.com” for the Biotech Industry, automating the RFP/procurement process for clinical trial sponsors and service providers.

Mr. Siarkowski holds a BSEE from Northeastern University and an MSEE from the University of Southern California. Mr. Siarkowski is an active Mentor in the Northeastern University Health Sciences Entrepreneurs organization. He holds multiple patents that cover both software and hardware industries.

Shortly after earning a Business degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Massachusetts, Barry Moniês started a real estate investing company purchasing multifamily and commercial properties. Since then, he has been involved in analyzing, financing, purchasing and/or managing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of real estate. Currently, Mr. Moniês owns and manages multi-million dollars’ worth of commercial real estate.

Mr. Moniês also founded and currently serves as CEO of Computronix, a 25+ year-old internationally recognized, full-service technology solutions company that builds, manages, and secures I.T. networks for businesses in real estate, financial, legal, medical, and governmental sectors. Companies of all sizes rely on Computronix to secure and protect billions of dollars’ worth of data on a daily basis. In recent years, Mr Moniês has more than once been honored as one of the World’s Top Managed Services Executives. Computronix has repeatedly been recognized as one of the world’s 100 most progressive managed technology service providers and has repeatedly received top industry awards and media attention in publications such as the Stamford Advocate, the Connecticut Business Magazine, the Fairfield County Business Journal and Forbes magazine.

One of Mr. Moniês proudest recognitions was when he was requested to accompany Connecticut Governor Rowland on his Trade Mission to the European Community. Mr. Moniês had the distinct honor of representing the business community from the State of Connecticut. With stops in Ireland for meetings with the President, Mary McAleese, and high-level governmental meetings in Germany, Mr. Moniês built strong relationships on behalf of the company and the State of Connecticut.

Mr. Moniês is also noted for his expertise in the area of cyber security and the protection of electronic data and has worked with the FBI on several occasions. Several years ago, he was invited to participate in a Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C. on issues relating to cyber security and electronic terrorism.

In 2019, Mr. Moniês joined forces with two of the brightest minds in the fintech industry to start REINNO, a fintech company utilizing blockchain to provide greater liquidity to the commercial real estate industry. REINNO provided tokenization services, lending against real estate backed tokens, interest earning accounts and a marketplace for securitized token offerings. REINNO’s first deal in 2020 was the tokenization of a $105 million-dollar real estate fund.

Most recently, Mr. Moniês has become a recognized expert in blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies and an international BTC buy/sell consultant and broker, helping his clients buy/sell billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency. In 2022, Mr. Moniês wrote a book titled, “Surviving and Thriving: Bitcoin, Blockchain & The Metaverse,” which at one point was a top seller on Amazon.com.

Mr. Moniês believes strongly in community involvement and actively participates on the Board of Directors for several organizations including the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, the Palace Theater, the Stamford Veterans Park Partnership, and the Financial Policy Council in New York City. Mr. Moniês lives in Stamford with his wife, three boys and two dogs. Mr. Moniês enjoys spending time with his family as much as possible, traveling and when time permits, Mr. Moniês likes to escape the daily business grind by trading Forex or sneaking away to his in-house fully furnished music studio for a meditative session of creating music!

Omar L. Hamada, MD, MBA, MATS (FAAFP | FACOG | FICS), USA Flight & Aerospace, USN Diving & Hyperbarics, USASOC Sports Medicine, a decorated veteran, former Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Special Forces (ABN), is an accomplished physician and business executive/entrepreneur living in Franklin, Tennessee.

Hamada earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry from Union University, a Master of Business Administration (in Finance and Entrepreneurship) from Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Management, a Master of Theological Studies from Columbia Biblical Seminary, and a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He is also an alum of Long Island University and New York Institute of Technology.

After graduating medical school, Hamada completed residencies in both Family Medicine and in Obstetrics & Gynecology and was granted a Fellowship in Sports Medicine for his years serving in the United States Army Special Forces, (ABN) as a Flight Surgeon and Diving Medical Officer. He is currently an Emergency Medicine Physician and has a highly successful private concierge practice for high level executives and celebrities focusing on disease reversal, longevity, and human performance utilizing cutting-edge technologies, alternative regenerative approaches, and biohacking.

Dr. Hamada serves/has served on various nonprofit and for profit boards as Chairman and Member, is a Trustee at Union University, and has held the academic rank of Associate Professor. Hamada has held leadership positions in several Fortune 100 companies to include HCA, Pfizer, and TeamHealth. He is currently Partner at Cocoon Resources, Chief Medical Officer of startups RxGenomix (pharmacogenomics) and Superhuman IV (IV therapy), and CEO of Executive Operations Group (utilizes combat veterans of Delta Force, the Navy SEALs, the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets), and the CIA to train civilians in security and survival skills).

Hamada is in demand as an award-winning speaker and is a regular contributor to FOX News, Laura Ingraham, NewsMax, America’s Voice Live, SekulowLive, Huckabee, EpochTimes, Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and others on geopolitical, medical/health, social, and business topics, and is a Contributing Editor at the Western Journal and Spy & Survival Magazine. Hamada’s driving passion of representing Christ and advancing His Kingdom in all he does reflects the Special Forces mottos “to liberate the oppressed” and “to win hearts and minds” through relationship, mentoring, serving the less fortunate, living by example, writing, and speaking.

Hamada is a classically trained spinto tenor (NY/Vienna) in the style of Mario Lanza, and plays classical and jazz trumpet. He is multilingual, enjoys worldwide travel, is an aspiring author, and adores his four children Gabriella, Annelise, Nicholas, and Josiah.

Timothy J. Kaelin is CEO of Impact Analytics LLC a media and marketing company specializing in high volume, high profit, aggressive email marketing programs in the health, finance and conservative political space. The company generates several billion customer touches per year on behalf of its clients.

Previously, he was a founder of DigitalSelect the first commercial DSL company on the East Coast (acquired by Primus Telecom), lead online marketer for the $2 billion equipment manufacturer STIHL Outdoor Equipment and served as CTO of Newsmax Media, tripling its revenue in 2 years through his innovations in marketing operations and growth.

Tim began his career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), running operations and developing technology and analytics, working targets in more than 30 countries in 12 years. He worked against communist insurgencies in El Salvador, Honduras, the Philippines and Nicaragua, Narcotics traffickers in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia, terrorist targets in Beirut, Iran, Somalia and India, and counterintelligence in Russia, Liberia, and much more.

Mr. Kaelin is conducting original research in his primary field of expertise, mass influence and psychology. He has written books about socialized healthcare and climate change and has presented research papers at conferences on a conservative capitalist solution to climate change. He trains in mixed martial arts and plays a mean jazz piano.

Tim holds a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville and a Master of Arts in International Transactions from George Mason University.

Vladimir Lounegov is co-founder and CEO of Mbanq, a Silicon Valley-based FinTech. In three short years Mbanq developed and brought to market the next generation digital banking core and became one of the fastest growing and most comprehensive Banking Service (BaaS) providers in the world.

Vladimir is an expert at the intersection of financial services and technology. He gained deep leadership experience through diverse projects involving FinTech startups, investment, consulting, and M&A due diligence. His key skills are the ability to assemble and inspire top FinTech teams and to build ecosystems of investors, partners, developers and advisors.

Previously, Vladimir had a senior role at PwC’s FinTech practice, where he led a research and analysis team that evaluated over 1,600 FinTech startups worldwide. He also held consulting roles at EY and KPMG in which he worked to optimize the inner workings of banks.

Throughout his career, Vladimir collaborated closely with the most influential financial institutions in the world such as Citigroup and Barclays, as well as FinTech leaders like LendingClub and cutting edge innovators including Google.

Vladimir is adept at spotting and cultivating star-potential new talent. He is founder and co-founder of several other FinTechs and helps to mentor FinTech startups through Mbanq’s FinTech accelerator program.

Vladimir gained international recognition in this capacity and served as a judge at the Citigroup Citi Mobile Challenge program.

As a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, holding a BSc in International Relations, Vladimir keeps up-to-date with global affairs and markets. In his spare time he also enjoys travel, skiing, good food, spending time with his family and the occasional trip to the gym.

Gregory Laurence, MD, is the CEO of sYlf Regenerative Medicine, a cutting-edge clinical practice in Memphis, TN. A staunch advocate for patient-centered care, Dr. Laurence is fiercely committed to reforming a healthcare system that too often prioritizes corporate interests over patient well-being. With deep convictions rooted in patient autonomy, informed consent, and the ethical advancement of medical therapies, he aims to revolutionize healthcare through regenerative medicine and biotechnological innovation.

Dr. Laurence earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Baylor University and the University of Texas at Houston Medical School, followed by residency and fellowship training at the University of Tennessee. He now operates a pioneering regenerative surgical clinic focused on restoring health using advanced biotechnological applications. At the core of Dr. Laurence’s philosophy is the belief that outdated standards of risk acceptance in treatment must be replaced by a new paradigm - one where emerging technologies provide unprecedented recovery from disease.

His influence extends beyond the clinical environment. Dr. Laurence’s expertise in biotechnology has practical applications for entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. He provides regulatory consultation through Gravity Professional Services PLLC (GPS), guiding physicians in navigating the evolving frontier of regenerative innovation. Business leaders should recognize regenerative medicine not only as a tool for enhancing personal health but also as a way to prolong careers and offer the ultimate healthcare benefit to their stakeholders.

The focus of Dr. Laurence’s clinical practice includes Joint Restructuring™, chronic disease recovery, and longevity. He has served as a keynote speaker for the American Academy of Neurologic and Orthopedic Surgeons and delivered over 20 unique lectures across six medical specialties, covering topics such as surgery, wellness, aesthetics, stem cells, and leadership. His passion for regenerative therapies fuels his advocacy at the Financial Policy Council (FPC), where he has served as a Resident Expert in healthcare since 2023. In 2024, he joined the FPC Board of Directors to further advance healthcare policies that promote a more effective and patient-focused industry.

Albert Mendelsohn is the founder of CADCO, Inc., a boutique Construction and Development Consulting company that does complex construction consulting, construction management, acquisition and development of investment property for long term growth.

Before dedicating himself to CADCO, Al led Adam Construction Company which he established in 1992. While presiding over Adam he grew revenue 100 fold during a 9-year period exceeding $100M and building a corporate team of more than 250 people.

Al previously served as National Construction Director for Au Bon Pain a public restaurant group with regional responsibility from Boston, New York City, Pennsylvania to Washington DC. He also held executive positions at Diversified Funding Boston and Rabie Holdings South Africa.

Prior to immigrating to the US in 1988, Al began his career managing and growing large construction and developments nationally for Rabie Holdings, the largest development company in Southern Africa. His journey culminated by executive participation in the company, (RTO) Reverse Asset Listing to the Johannesburg stock exchange at age 26.

Al has cultivated a strong presence in the construction and development realm, having built and developed thousands of residential units, office parks, bio and medical facilities, specialty buildings, restaurants and even unique and special homes, the largest being 48,000 SF. His clients have included Gap, Exceptional Health, Starbucks, Au Bon Pain, Panera, Tripadvisor, Staples, Bank of America and Fidelity to name just a few.

Mendelsohn studied Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch University and received a Building Science Degree from the University of Cape Town, followed by an Honors thesis in Building Contracting Law. Upon graduating, the South African Institute of Building, SAIB, awarded him with the prestigious L.T.A. Top National Student Award.

Al was a prestigious track athlete, college rugby player, marathon and ultra-marathon runner, as well as intense martial arts competitor. In addition, Al achieved the rank of Lieutenant serving in the South African Army, 10 SAIB Anti-Aircraft regiment.