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.

Shane Gianino

Founder + Executive Director

Shane is a passionate entrepreneur and local community and business leader. At the age of 21, Shane founded his first venture as an entrepreneur, Business Source Solutions, a market research company that provided intelligence on companies used for marketing purposes.

Recent start-up QStride, Inc., a technology recruiting company and solutions provider that he founded out of a Panera Bread in Troy, MI April 2012, scaling to 7 figures via a self-funded model and successful selling in 2019 and exiting in 2020, was recognized as a top 100 Rising Startup by Techweek in 2017, a technology conference named one of the “Top 30 Conferences for Entrepreneurs” by Inc.com. City of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan proclaimed QStride as an emerging growth technology company May 5, 2016.

In 2020, Shane launched COVID-19 born start-up Neway Creative, a coworking community space that fuels entrepreneurship, Pathway Staffing, and Neway Works, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on providing at-risk youth mentoring and development services.

Shane’s accolades include:

Detroit's Top 100 Leaders & Innovators by Lawrence Technological University.
Elite 40 Under 40 by L Brooks Patterson.
30 in their 30’s honoree by DBusiness Magazine.
Top 100 emerging business leader by the Detroiter.
Top 100 Detroit leader by Techweek.
Winner of the Vanguard Award by Detroit Young Professionals.
Declared a “Local Treasure” from the City of Mount Clemens for exemplary positive contributions to the Mt. Clemens community.

One of Shane's goals is to try to positively impact the community through several philanthropy activities, which he refers to as being of significance and "whole life success." He passionately believes that we all can make a difference to our society by living purposefully.

Kristin Shaoni

Board Member

Kristin is the Branch Manager at Flagstar corporate office in Troy, MI. She is a driven professional with over a decade of experience in retail banking. Achieving excellence in her career is a paramount objective for Ms. Shaoni. She adopts a strategic mindset in all decision-making processes and interactions with customers to ensure optimal outcomes. Her demeanor is consistently professional both within and beyond the workplace. Upholding company values and maintaining integrity are principles she holds in the highest regard. Ms. Shaoni consistently strives to be an invaluable asset to her employer by surpassing job requirements and continually enhancing her personal growth and the community by serving causes close to her heart.

Kristin Shaoni

Board Member

Brian O’Keefe

Board Member

Brian is a founding partner of Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC, with over 25 years of legal expertise in business and corporate law, sophisticated real estate transactions, and personal planning. He has served as a leading advocate in significant cases, such as the City of Detroit bankruptcy hearings, and his career includes handling legal transactions valued at over $1 billion. Brian's professional impact is further distinguished by his highest AV ranking from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and his role as outside general counsel to Realcomp II Ltd.

Brian O’Keefe

Board Member

Brian is a founding partner of Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC, along with Norman L. Lippitt. He supervises the firm’s transactional, real estate, business, and personal planning departments. During his more than 25 years as an attorney, Brian has represented local, regional, and national entities in general business and corporate matters, including formations, financings, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and dissolutions. He’s represented lenders, borrowers, and developers in sophisticated real estate transactions. In addition, he represents individuals and entities in business and personal planning matters. Brian has focused his practice on recent years in the areas of venture capital financing where, among other things, he has represented both private equity funding sources and individuals and entities receiving angel and venture capital. Recently, Brian was a leading advocate for the retiree associations in the City of Detroit bankruptcy hearings.

Brian received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in June 1981, graduating cum laude. He then attended Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he achieved the degree of juris doctor in May 1986.

His professional memberships include the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He has also sat on the Board of Directors of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization of Michigan and the Manresa Retreat House. Brian has been distinguished with the highest ranking of AV by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Finally, Brian is outside general counsel to Realcomp II Ltd, the largest real estate multi-listing service in the State of Michigan. Over the course of his career, Brian has been legal counsel in transactions with a cumulative value of more than $1 billion.

Jonathon Boone

Board Member

Jonathon Boone is a is a distinguished veteran and financial advisor with a profound commitment to service and leadership. His career spans over a decade in the United States Marine Corps, where he led international operations and domestic training exercises, and extends into the business sector, where he has excelled in roles ranging from business development to financial advising. Currently, he applies his vast experience and skills at JP Morgan Wealth Management, helping clients achieve their financial goals through strategic advice.

Jonathon Boone

Board Member

Jonathon Boone is a distinguished individual with a remarkable background that reflects a commitment to service, leadership, and excellence. Born and raised in the United States, Mr. Boone's journey has been shaped by his dedicated service in the United States Marine Corps and his subsequent ventures in the business world.

Mr. Boone's military journey commenced in July 2004 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, embarking on an 11-year career that showcased his exceptional leadership skills. Throughout his service, he not only demonstrated unwavering dedication but also oversaw six international operations and twelve domestic training exercises, showcasing his ability to navigate complex and challenging situations with precision.

His multifaceted role in the Marine Corps included serving as a recruiter and infantry, highlighting his versatility and adaptability. His commitment to the Corps extended until December 2015, where he left an indelible mark on the organization through his outstanding contributions.

Transitioning from the military, Jonathon Boone seamlessly integrated his skills into the business world, where he demonstrated a keen acumen for business services. In Southeast Michigan, he served as a Business Development Manager at Banza, contributing to the growth and success of the organization through strategic marketing operations.

Following this, Mr. Boone played a pivotal role as an underwriter for United Wholesale Mortgage, where his financial acumen and attention to detail were instrumental in evaluating and assessing financial risks. His diverse experiences and expertise positioned him as an asset in the dynamic world of finance.

Currently, Jonathon Boone serves as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan Wealth Management, where he applies his unique skill set to assess individual needs and provide strategic advising on various investment products. His role involves not only understanding the financial landscape but also cultivating strong relationships with clients, helping them navigate their financial goals and aspirations.

Throughout his journey, Jonathon Boone's dedication to service, leadership, and success has been unwavering. His transition from the military to the business world is a testament to his adaptability and commitment to excellence. As a Financial Advisor, he continues to make a positive impact on individuals' lives by offering personalized and strategic financial guidance. Jonathon Boone's story is one of resilience, achievement, and a continued commitment to serving others.

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.

Brandon Young

Board Member

Bill Blake Jr.

Board Member

Bill is the former President of Team Cares, the nonprofit subsidiary of Team Wellness in Detroit. Team Cares provides medical, behavioral, and mental health support services to underserved populations in Detroit, Wayne County, and surrounding counties.

Bill Blake Jr.

Board Member

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NEWAY WORKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shane Gianino

Kristin Shaoni

Brian O’Keefe

Jonathon Boone

Brandon Young

Bill Blake Jr.

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