Members
Phil Dowley
Private Investor, Advisor
Phil Dowley served in leadership roles at various businesses located throughout San Diego County for more than twenty years. He is currently self-employed focusing on investment opportunities as well as advising/mentoring other high achieving executives.
Joined Vistage in 2022
Nick Urbani
Co-Founder - 4AM Media | Principal - Digital Alpha Capital
Nick Urbani is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in building and scaling profitable technology and digital media companies. He specializes in data-driven optimization of user acquisition and lifetime value, having managed advertising campaigns totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
He co-founded 4am Media, an incredibly fast growing direct to consumer manufacturer and retailer of household product brands. Additionally, Nick serves as Principal at Digital Alpha Capital.
Nick balances his professional endeavors with a rich array of personal interests. He actively trains in Muay Thai, engages in artistic pursuits, invests in real estate, and maintains a keen interest in global politics.
Richard Myers
Nonclinical Pharmacology Consultant - Equillium, Inc.
Richard is an accomplished biopharmaceutical leader with 10+ years of strategic and operational expertise in drug discovery, scientific partnership development, and planning across multiple therapeutic areas and drug modalities. He has a proven ability to conduct market analysis, evaluate strategic opportunities, and synthesize insights to support high-level business goals. Richard is passionate for fostering an inclusive team culture that values constructive feedback and talent development.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26
Mike Hanagan
Scheduler - SOLV Energy
Mike Hanagan is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in business development, sales, and marketing. He has held leadership positions in various industries, including technology and healthcare. Michael earned his MBA from the University of California, San Diego’s Rady School of Management, where he focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. In his spare time, Mike enjoys mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and staying active in the local business community.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26
Mike Graff
Business Operations Executive | Retired Military Veteran
Mike has a proven track record of driving growth, reducing costs, and optimizing customer experience through strategic operational management and leadership. He is an accomplished Business Operations Leader specializing in aligning initiatives with organizational objectives and leading high-performing teams in a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and engagement. Mike is passionate about fostering leadership development, coaching team members into advanced roles, and creating a high-performance culture focused on employee engagement and retention.
A key achievement was establishing and leading talent acquisition operations for the U.S. Space Force.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26
Milad Love
Business Transformation Consultant | Project Manager | AI & Cloud – IBM
Milad has over a decade of experience in project management and specializes in driving generative AI solutions in B2B environments. He excels in leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project delivery. Milad led the successful migration of an on-premises Java-based business application to AWS and Azure-based cloud solutions, enhancing scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. He delivers AI applications that drive business growth as well as operational efficiency.
Milad is committed to professional growth and network enrichment, so he actively engages with industry peers to explore opportunities in generative AI.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26