• Rodney Hawkins

    Dallas, TX Lead

    Rodney Hawkins is an award-winning journalist and media executive with a passion for crafting compelling, thought-provoking stories. He used over a decade of experience at CBS News and several awards, including a National News & Documentary Emmy to found his own production company Tiny Hawk Productions.

  • Jason Green

    Washington, DC Lead

    Jason Green is the best selling co-author of Blended Learning in Action and President and Co-Founder of Yourway Learning. Jason has helped hundreds of schools and districts implement next generation software for teaching and learning.

  • Dr. Barry Breaux Jr.

    Oakland, CA Lead

    Dr. Barry Breaux Jr. is an Internal Medicine physician with an MD/MBA from Columbia University. He is a graduate of Harvard College, and brings over 13 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, including academic institutions, the health-tech industry, and leadership in a large multi-specialty hospital group.

  • Max Gibson

    Oakland, CA Lead

    Max Gibson is a creative strategist and experiential producer. He is the founder of Wine & Bowties, and award-winning Curatorial Service and Art & Culture platform, with local roots and a global perspective.

Jarron Smith
Board Chair & Founder

Jarron Smith is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, scaling businesses, and managing risk. Jarron is currently the COO of Marshfield Associates, a value investment advisor managing $7B in assets for institutions and private investors. He was inspired to create The Shepherds Foundation because it addresses a critical need for leaders at every level who are determined to reach the top of their industry while empowering others along the way.