
MBAC Minute Coaching Series: “Driving For Growth” – Reflect and Reset
with Jeaneen Hooks

MBAC Executive Series with Donna James
“Emerging from Crisis to Opportunity: What’s Next?”
Donna A. James is a trusted resource and advisor to leaders in
the public and private sector, ranging from entrepreneurs to C-suite
executives of Fortune 500 companies. As the managing
director of Lardon & Associates, LLC, Donna’s expertise
includes corporate governance, business strategy and
development, human capital management, financial and risk
management and leadership development. She serves on the
board of directors for public companies Boston Scientific and
L Brands, as board advisor for Marathon Petroleum, and board
member of the private company Xponance (formerly FIS Group).
She is a past board member of Marathon Petroleum, Time
Warner Cable, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., Intimate Brands and
CNO Financial Group.
MBAC Executive Series with Iris Cooper
“Women : Taking Care of Business… and Yourself!”
Dr. Iris Ann Cooper’s career includes leadership positions in financial services, economic development, community service, communication, government, entrepreneurship, and education. She is the owner of “JustAskIris!” an entrepreneurial coaching firm, specializing in food enterprises and products. Iris is a founder of Glory Foods, Inc., a multi-million-dollar food marketing company and has launched several successful enterprises during her career. She is recognized nationally as a business strategy and branding expert, having coached many startups to sustainability. Iris is the former Director of the Ohio Division of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, is a community advocate, a published author, and an adjunct professor at Franklin University.