Thomas Rivera is the Executive Director for Xcel Mentoring Network in Florida. Xcel furthers the ability to educate youth holistically through hands-on career training & certifications, mentoring, apprenticeship, and job placement.

Tom began mentoring in early 1990 by helping the poor, the afflicted, and the abused. He reached out to gang members and those who seemed to have no hope with a message of hope and grace. He later began serving as an Associate Pastor in one of the largest Hispanic churches in the Chicago metropolitan area. He worked in the inner city bringing a message of restoration and hope. Tom also traveled to Latin and South America on several missions to help and bring hope to the hopeless.

Tom moved to South Florida and continued his mentoring and spiritual counseling through his work in recovery centers as well as mentoring those he coached in fitness centers. Six years ago, Tom joined Xcel Strategies Inc. as a Regional Director and expanded its operations to South Florida. In 2023, Tom incorporated Xcel as Florida Mentoring Network, DBA Xcel Mentoring Network (an affiliate of Xcel Strategies Inc.) and is now serving as the Executive Director. Tom has an extensive counseling education. He attended the Florida Theological Seminary and received a master’s degree in theology. Tom also hosted the radio program, Second Chance, which aired in 2012, delivering a message of hope to the hopeless, deliverance to the oppressed, and love to the rejected.

Key Messages: I believe that every kid should have the opportunity to pursue secondary education. It is my mission to educate youth on the multiple career path options and provide them with the opportunities and resources to obtain such.

Dale Wills is the owner and founder of Centra Companies, a group of land development, real estate, and construction companies based out of the Twin Cities. Since 2011, he has overseen the completion of more than $500 million in new construction across 50+ projects spanning 28 Twin Cities suburbs, ranging from new home construction to apartment rehab and commercial building. With more than 35 years of experience in property redevelopment, Dale Wills has taken Centra Companies to new heights opening several divisions, including Centra Homes and Centra Capital Partners, under his leadership.

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As the Founder and CEO of a pioneering fractional legal team, I specialize in delivering tailored legal solutions that drive growth, reduce risk, protect intellectual property, and navigate complex regulations in the fast-paced worlds of SaaS, Ecommerce, and emerging technologies.

With a background that spans engineering, business, and law, I bring a multifaceted perspective to the table. I began my legal career as a patent attorney, where I honed my skills in protecting groundbreaking inventions and guiding companies through the intricacies of intellectual property law. Today, I combine that experience with a deep understanding of business strategy to lead a dynamic team of attorneys who operate cohesively and collaboratively as a FRACTIONAL LEGAL TEAM that integrate seamlessly with our clients’ operations. We effectively operate as a fully-staffed in-house legal team, although on a fractional budget, that scales with our clients' needs and circumstances.

My approach is simple: I build legal teams that function as an extension of your business. We’re not just advisors; we’re partners in your success, committed to delivering the legal support you need to innovate and grow. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of corporate governance, safeguarding your data privacy, identifying and protecting your IP, negotiating technology licenses, or helping you resolve disputes, we have the expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

At the core of our practice is a deep understanding of the unique challenges that startups and scaling companies face. We tailor our services to meet your specific needs, offering the flexibility and strategic insight that traditional law firms often can’t provide. Our goal is to empower you to focus on what you do best—building your business—while we handle the legal complexities.

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