Members
Glen Woods
Financial Advisor - Northwestern Mutual
Glen Woods is a San Diego based Financial Advisor working with clients nationally to provide comprehensive financial planning tailored to their unique needs and goals. By combining data-driven analysis with a financial philosophy, Glen and his team develop customized plans that bridge gaps and create a clear path toward financial security no matter the tax-landscape or market volatility. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and holds Securities Licenses 7 and 63.
Glen followed in his father’s footsteps by attending the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and played varsity football for four years. After graduating, he served as a Naval Officer for five years honing his skills in strategic planning and contingency preparation. Drawing on his military background, Glen ensures his clients have robust plans in place for all possible outcomes. His commitment to discipline, preparation, and excellence shapes his approach to helping clients navigate their short-term and long-term financial journeys.
In his spare time, Glen enjoys outdoor adventures, spending time with his two dogs, Diesel and Nixon, and competing in combat sports.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26
Christie Anderson
Technology Executive - IBM Alumni
Christie brings 20+ years of experience as a results-driven Global Principal Executive, specializing in driving transformative growth and innovation across multiple industries. Her notable achievements include managing over 40 key ISV relationships to elevate banking solutions on IBM Cloud, forging strategic partnerships with top-tier companies like Adobe, SAP, and Cisco, and optimizing SaaS operational models alongside global systems integrators. With deep expertise in cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, Blockchain, and Automation, Christie is dedicated to leveraging emerging tech to deliver impactful, award-winning solutions.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26
Bernardo Chávez
Chief Executive Officer - Stoic Technologies
Bernardo is a senior wealth advisor with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. His core competencies include financial planning, investment management, portfolio analysis, risk assessment, and client relationship building. As a wealth manager, Bernardo champions his clients’ financial goals through a disciplined and pragmatic approach to wealth management and investment coaching. He also partners with an extensive network of professionals such as CPAs, attorneys, and trust officers to ensure that clients receive the best possible service and support for their complex and evolving needs.
Bernardo is a firm believer that “he profits most who serves best.”
Vistage on Campus – EMBA26
Tom Cassidy
CEO and co-Founder - Raine Industries
Thomas H. Cassidy is the CEO and co-founder of Raine Industries, which operates multiple medical equipment distribution companies in both human medicine and animal health. MDPro now offers its own line of MDPro branded products through more than 150 dealers across the USA. Most recently, Vero Veterinary Partners was launched to bring the company’s capabilities to the animal health space.
Tom’s role includes business development focused on national accounts, strategic development of new product lines, and overall operations management. Tom is a graduate of the University of San Diego (’98) and The Bishops School (’94).
In his free time, Tom can be found chasing powder in the mountains and coaching soccer, football, and baseball for his two sons Jack and Cavan.
Joined Vistage in 2024
Jim Holcomb
CEO - RotoCo
Jim founded RotoCo in 1974 with a $1,000 loan to equip his van and began operating out of Hemet, CA. From this simple beginning, Jim has grown the company to be the largest Roto-Rooter franchise in the world. Today, RotoCo operates in San Diego, Santa Barbara and Sacramento counties along with both the Inland Empire and the Central Valley. These rapidly growing areas in California create great opportunities both for the company and the employees. RotoCo prides themselves on leveraging the Roto-Rooter national brand and couples that with the benefits of working with a family business. RotoCo continually invests in its people and its equipment to offer best-in-class services to both commercial and residential property owners throughout California.
Joined Vistage in 2003
Daniel E. Gardenswartz
Partner - Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP
Daniel Gardenswartz moved to San Diego in 1993 and has been a partner at Solomon Ward since 2001. He represents businesses and individuals in employment, business, and construction litigation, including complex class action trials and business disputes. Mr. Gardenswartz regularly advises senior executives and in-house counsel on dispute prevention and how to build the strongest possible case. He also provides a variety of legal seminars on topics within his area of expertise.
Mr. Gardenswartz received his undergraduate degree in International Affairs from George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs, where he graduated with distinction and was admitted into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. He then earned his Juris Doctorate degree, with Highest Distinction, from Emory University School of Law.
Beyond his professional interests, Mr. Gardenswartz and his wife, Allison, have three children. In addition to spending time with his family, he is an avid athlete and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and endurance trail races.
Joined Vistage in 2024