As an experienced board director and strategic advisor, Jack has helped organizations in defense, cybersecurity, and national security navigate pivotal decisions in M&A, growth investments, and governance — delivering independent oversight and sustainable value. With 70+ M&A and investment transactions totaling $6.4B+, service on multiple boards, and a track record spanning Fortune 100 corporations, PE-backed ventures, and early-stage innovators, Jack offers a director’s perspective on value creation, risk management, and boardroom leadership.
His approach is grounded in:
• Deep technical and sector expertise in defense technology, cybersecurity, and deep tech
• Foresight and judgment in strategy, risk, and regulatory environments
• Facilitating alignment among management, investors, and stakeholders
• Hands-on governance during complex transactions, scale-ups, and transitions
Board colleagues and CEOs value my ability to provide objective, actionable guidance — whether helping shape strategy, strengthening risk oversight, or supporting management through change. His network across key industry alliances (NDIA, DIU/NSIN, NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance, Silicon Catalyst and other key players) allows Jack to bring market intelligence and high-caliber partnership opportunities to the boardroom.
Professional Experience:
• Board of Directors at CW Thomas (Thermoform plastics manufacturing), Stash Global (Cybersecurity software), Acceleration Systems (Network communications), the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia (International education forum), and the Augustinian Fund Development Council (Catholic religious order)
• Co-founder/Officer at JW Strategic Advisors (M&A and finance advisory), McIsaac Risk Solutions (Banking risk management software) and Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE-listed venture capital investments)
• Investor at Dellin Investments (Venture capital and private equity investments)
• Investment Banker/M&A Advisor at W.H. Newbold’s (Regional investment banking)
• Office Managing Partner at Tatum – Philadelphia (National senior financial executive services)
• Mergers & Acquisitions Officer at Verizon (Bell Atlantic) (Fortune 100 international telecommunications)
• CPA/M&A Advisor at Arthur Andersen (International public accounting and consulting)
• CFO/Corporate Development at FTP Software (NASDAQ-listed international networking software), Thinking Machines (Venture capital-backed data mining software) and Towers Perrin Administration Solutions (International benefit plan administration)
