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Board Observer
Apr 2026
Ducky Recovery, formerly Ducky Johnson Home Elevation, is a third generation, family-owned business and trusted partner in construction and project management. Our team has built a proven reputation, through years of first-class service delivery to clients, as a leader in executing high-quality work at an exceptional speed while also infusing safety best practices across all disciplines. We bring over 70 years of work experience to our clients in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and New Jersey.
Ducky Recovery focuses on providing clients a comprehensive suite of construction and project management service offerings within the disaster recovery space. Our team specializes in home elevation, home reconstruction, traditional home repair, emergency home repair, home reconstruction, roofing and mobile home replacement services in close coordination with federal, state, and local municipalities guiding policy and standards.
Board Observer
Jan 2024
O’Connor Plumbing was built on a legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, and dedication to the skilled trades. Our story began in 1949 when Tom O’Connor started his plumbing career in Washington, DC. What began with a commitment to hard work and doing the job right has grown into a trusted plumbing contractor serving the Greater Washington region for more than eight decades.
Our team of highly trained professionals provides dependable plumbing solutions for commercial properties, service, maintenance, and capital improvement projects, always maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and workmanship.
Over the years, we have built lasting partnerships with property managers, general contractors, facility teams, and businesses throughout the region. We remain committed to investing in workforce development and supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
For more than 80 years, O’Connor Plumbing has earned the trust of our clients by delivering expertise, accountability, and quality service on every project.
Investor
Apr 2018
Based in Chicago, The World Armwrestling League is the largest and fastest growing professional armwrestling league in the world, featuring intense matches, a high energy - up close fan experience, and the sports top superstars. WAL is an inclusive league with a large community that has events at every level, to encourage new armwrestlers to the sport. WAL competitors come from all walks of life to combine strength, strategy and technique as they battle in the "Pit" to be a WAL champion, and the best in the world. For more information, check out www.WALunderground.com.
For recent news, visit: www.walunderground.com/press
Investor
Apr 2018
Based in Chicago, The World Armwrestling League is the largest and fastest growing professional armwrestling league in the world, featuring intense matches, a high energy - up close fan experience, and the sports top superstars. WAL is an inclusive league with a large community that has events at every level, to encourage new armwrestlers to the sport. WAL competitors come from all walks of life to combine strength, strategy and technique as they battle in the "Pit" to be a WAL champion, and the best in the world. For more information, check out www.WALunderground.com.
For recent news, visit: www.walunderground.com/press
Board Member & Investor
Oct 2016
At SportTechie, we make sports smarter. Through immersive storytelling and industry-leading events, we connect you to the innovators and power brokers who are shaping the future of sports technology.
Who is SportTechie for? Whether you’re an athlete, fan, team executive, player rep, league insider or technologist, you’ll find significant value in being a part of the community. Our coverage focuses on three main stakeholders within sports—athletes, fans, and teams and leagues—and analyzes how technology affects these deeply interconnected parts of the industry.
Board Member & Investor
Oct 2016
At SportTechie, we make sports smarter. Through immersive storytelling and industry-leading events, we connect you to the innovators and power brokers who are shaping the future of sports technology.
Who is SportTechie for? Whether you’re an athlete, fan, team executive, player rep, league insider or technologist, you’ll find significant value in being a part of the community. Our coverage focuses on three main stakeholders within sports—athletes, fans, and teams and leagues—and analyzes how technology affects these deeply interconnected parts of the industry.
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2026
Board Observer
Apr 2026
Ducky Recovery, formerly Ducky Johnson Home Elevation, is a third generation, family-owned business and trusted partner in construction and project management. Our team has built a proven reputation, through years of first-class service delivery to clients, as a leader in executing high-quality work at an exceptional speed while also infusing safety best practices across all disciplines. We bring over 70 years of work experience to our clients in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and New Jersey.
Ducky Recovery focuses on providing clients a comprehensive suite of construction and project management service offerings within the disaster recovery space. Our team specializes in home elevation, home reconstruction, traditional home repair, emergency home repair, home reconstruction, roofing and mobile home replacement services in close coordination with federal, state, and local municipalities guiding policy and standards.
2024
Board Observer
Aug 2024
We believe that Christmas is more than just a holiday; its a feeling that should fill every home with warmth, wonder, and joy. From timeless classics to cutting-edge designs, we offer a wide range of products that cater to every style and tradition, ensuring that your home is at the center of making memories filled with the magic of Christmas.
Mr. Christmas was founded by Merril Hermanson, who designed holiday windows for local businesses and sold tinsel from the bed of his truck in 1933. Today Mr. Christmas is still family-owned. Hermansons granddaughters, Leslie and Merril, continue his legacy by leading the Mr. Christmas team of dedicated artisans and American designers who work tirelessly year-round to create holiday decorations that transport you to a world of wonder. At the heart of Mr. Christmas is our unwavering dedication to family values. Our commitment to quality and tradition has been passed down through generations, and we are honored to have a place in your homes for the holidays.
Board Observer
Jan 2024
O’Connor Plumbing was built on a legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, and dedication to the skilled trades. Our story began in 1949 when Tom O’Connor started his plumbing career in Washington, DC. What began with a commitment to hard work and doing the job right has grown into a trusted plumbing contractor serving the Greater Washington region for more than eight decades.
Our team of highly trained professionals provides dependable plumbing solutions for commercial properties, service, maintenance, and capital improvement projects, always maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and workmanship.
Over the years, we have built lasting partnerships with property managers, general contractors, facility teams, and businesses throughout the region. We remain committed to investing in workforce development and supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
For more than 80 years, O’Connor Plumbing has earned the trust of our clients by delivering expertise, accountability, and quality service on every project.
2023
Operating Partner
Oct 2023
Mauloa, which means “endless” in Hawaiian, is a patient, sophisticated financial partner whose core philosophy aligns its interests with business owners through non-control, equity positions. Mauloa brings endless perspective by making $15M to $30M investments into cash flow positive companies for growth and recapitalization. Mauloa further demonstrates its moniker by leaving business owners in control of their own destiny, without the burden of a predetermined exit horizon. Originally founded in 2007 as Sachs Capital, Mauloa has deployed over $200M and partnered with more than 20 companies across a range of industries. Bolstered by its experienced Operating Partners and esteemed Advisory Board, Mauloa focuses on creating value for all stakeholders by helping build great companies that are excellent places to work, which collectively strengthen the U.S. economy. Learn more at https://www.mauloainc.com/.
Advisor
May 2023
Forma was founded by a team with deep industry experience and a track record of successful investments in health, wellness and sports.
We focus on providing capital, creating unparalleled awareness for brands and finding hyper growth opportunities through international brand expansion.
We work with management teams to help them scale their business while creating sustainable, positive environments for brands to thrive.
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