NEWAY WORKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shane Gianino
Founder + Executive Director
Shane is an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of founding successful businesses, including the market research company Business Source Solutions and the technology recruiting firm QStride. His entrepreneurial ventures also include Neway Creative and Pathway Staffing. Dedicated to social impact, he launched Neway Works, a non-profit aimed at mentoring at-risk youth. Recognized for his contributions to business and the community, Shane has earned numerous accolades, including being named one of Detroit's Top 100 Leaders & Innovators.
Victoria Guster-Hines
Chairwoman of The Board
Victoria Guster-Hines is an experienced Senior Executive Officer directing up to $2.4B in revenue. Strategic planning, effective execution, talent development, and financial acumen. Proven collaborator and influencer with executive peer set and cross function leaders to optimize business performance and market dominance. Champion and thought leader in DEIB - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging with particular focus on recruitment, development, and retention of top talent. Skills in strategic planning, operations, meeting & exceeding goals, talent development, franchising, and finance. She is known for transforming growth and operations excellence. Ranked consistently in the top 2 of 22 Vice Presidents throughout the organization year over year. She also sat on five McDonald’s co-ops in Texas and Louisiana and is currently sitting on the Board of Directors for Bridge Communities. Victoria has been widely recognized within multiple corporations as well as D-MARS Top 30 Most Influential Women of Houston, 2016 Empower Magazine, and most recently, Who’s Who in Black Houston & Atlanta as a “Game Changer & Role Model” for African American Achievement.
Jonathan C. Kinloch
Secretary
Jonathan C. Kinloch is serving his third term as Wayne County Commissioner for District 2, representing more than 116,000 residents across Detroit’s Central Westside, Midtown, Downtown, and beyond. As Chair of the influential Ways and Means Committee and a leader on criminal justice and behavioral health issues, he is known for advancing policies that promote fair housing, mental health access, transportation, and economic opportunity. Kinloch also serves as President of the Wayne County Housing Commission, Vice Chair of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Chair of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority. His leadership extends nationally through the National Association of Counties and locally as Chair of the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party and Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. Widely respected for his principled stand during the 2020 election certification and his lasting reforms on the Detroit Board of Education, Kinloch brings a proven record of integrity and impact. Beyond public office, he leads The Kinloch Group, Inc., and remains deeply rooted in his faith and community service. Commissioner Kinloch previously served as the Southeast Michigan Community Liaison to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Travis Ommert
Treasurer
Travis is a collaborative “solutionist” with over 15 years of experience in finance, analytics, and strategic leadership. He currently serves as Chief Financial and Analytical Officer at American Rheumatology Network, where he leads financial operations, data-driven planning, and performance analytics. Throughout his career, Travis has held leadership roles across healthcare, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading high-performing teams, and driving strong financial results. He has deep expertise in data-driven decision making, operational strategy, and performance improvement, partnering with organizational leaders to enhance outcomes. Travis holds an Executive MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Toledo. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Travis is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. Since 2017, he has trained with Coach2Create and completed advanced courses in communication, leadership, and personal growth through Landmark Worldwide—experiences that have shaped his dedication to developing others and building empowered, cohesive teams. Based in Birmingham, MI, Travis enjoys time with his wife and four children—and you might also catch him on the golf course.
Brandon Young
Board Member
Brandon is Chief Executive Officer of Safety Ops Specialists and Founder of Khal Horizons Consulting Group. Brandon has over 14 years’ experience leading strategic sales enablement operations for multiple high-profile organizations, making the forward-looking decisions that drive significant, sustainable, and scalable business growth, designing key strategies and policies that maximize revenue potential, and carefully building the processes and guidelines that sustain a profitable, productive, and globally competitive organization.
Milind Kulkarni
Board Member
Milind is Engineering Manager at Ford Motor Company. He has history of success in Robust Engineering, Product Development, Quality and Reliability. Skilled in assessing situations and executing initiatives to achieve objectives. Successful demonstration in developing new products that meet design, manufacturability, quality and reliability requirements. Inclusive leader recognized for developing and managing high performing teams that execute effectively on multiple projects with stringent time and budget constraints.
Scott Halasy
Board Member
Scott brings a powerful blend of financial acumen and operational leadership to our organization. With a strong background in investment analysis and private equity pursuits, he combines advanced financial modeling expertise (DCF, LBO, and comparable valuations) with real-world experience as a product leader driving growth, retention, and measurable business impact. Beyond technical skill, Scott is a strategic thinker and disciplined learner. His self-directed investment in M&A Advisory certification and active engagement in the ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition) community demonstrates his commitment to mastering the craft of dealmaking and value creation. He is adept at evaluating opportunities, conducting rigorous analysis, leading cross-functional initiatives, and communicating effectively at the executive level. Inclusive leader recognized for developing and managing high performing teams that execute effectively on multiple projects with stringent time and budget constraints.