Gale Altman Vice-Chair GAltman@platinumtorch.org Gale Altman is the President and CEO of the Transglobal Business Council, a non-profit organization that seeks to advance international trade development and economic growth on a global scale. She also works for the NCQA, another non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of healthcare. With nearly 30 years of experience in a variety of industries, she has worked as an executive at Lifeclinic International, Acumen Solutions, Great-West Healthcare, Anthem BCBS, TCAssociates, and Alligar. Her work as Chapter President of the Rocky Mountain's PDMA was highlighted in the Denver Business Journal. Gale Altman is credited with significantly increasing membership in the organization, making it an important source of information and networking for professionals. Gale Altman is also active in global-level professional organizations where her industry-wide knowledge makes her a valuable resource to other professionals. A member of the World Affairs Council and National Association of Manufacturers, and numerous healthcare associations, she is often invited to participate in Steering Committees, International Trade Regulatory Policy panels, Healthcare Reform initiatives, and speaking engagements. Gale Altman holds a BS in Marketing from DeSales University, as well as an MBA from Lehigh University. In addition, she holds a Chartered Life Underwriter designation from the American College. She has been certified as a physical trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and to add to her list of impressive accomplishments, she is licensed as a pilot.

Jennifer Knippen Secretary JKnippen@platinumtorch.org Ms. Jennifer Knippen most recently has earned her M.B.A. in Global Management from Thunderbird, School of Global Management. She also holds dual degrees in Economics and Multinational Business from Florida State University. Her work experience includes strategic human resources, project management, and sales within large global firms in the telecommunications and construction industries. Currently, Jennifer is pursuing her PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Florida. Jennifer strongly believes in the importance of volunteerism and has supported a number of organizations. Her most recent involvement was leading a team in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day, 60-mile Event in Arizona. It was an incredible experience and one that she wishes to repeat again in the near future. Jennifer has also volunteered with the following organizations: Habitat for Humanity, Team in Training-Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Centro Catolico del Espirito Santo-English Teacher.

Paul Hosch Treasurer PHosch@platinumtorch.org Mr. Paul W. Hosch is currently Senior Co-Founder of LANonprofitCareers.com. He has a comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit development through his work with the Netzel-Grigsby Associates, University of Southern California, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the American Heart Association. Paul has experience as a nonprofit consultant leading capital campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, corporate gifts, foundation relations, and board development. In addition to his service to the Platinum Torch National Honorary Society, Paul serves as the Secretary of the Board to Santa Monica College and sits on the board of The Serpentine Project. He earned his bachelor degree in business administration from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and is currently completing his master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration at the University of San Francisco.

Fred Kipperman, Founder/Board Member FKipperman@platinumtorch.org Mr. Kipperman is a graduate of the University of Arizona Eller College of Business and Rogers College of Law and is an attorney licensed to practice law in Arizona and Texas. Mr. Kipperman is currently working with the RAND Corporation's Institute for Civil Justice.  He has worked on capital campaigns and fund raising initiatives for the University of Arizona, New Jersey Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. He serves on the national board of directors of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and is affiliated with American Bar Association, National Conference on Planned Giving, Council on Advancement of Secondary Education, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Leave a Legacy and AIPAC. He remains hopeful that by encouraging volunteerism our shared future will be enhanced.

Susan Puder, Executive Director SPuder@platinumtorch.org Ms. Puder, a graduate of Trenton State College, has extensive experience as a business analyst in the retail, insurance and financial services fields. She currently works as an educator. She was a Technology Specialist for the e-Business initiative at a major financial services corporation, and was a winner of the AXA Foundation Community Leadership Award. Ms. Puder was named in The Marquis 'Who's Who in the East' due to her many years of volunteer work in New Jersey. She was Past President of the following organizations: Union Township Board of Health, Eastern Union County WYCA, Union County Women's Political Caucus, and has volunteered with St. Hubert's Animal Shelter and the New Jersey Special Olympics.