Chief Executive Officer John F. Ambielli brings ideally suited experience to Palácio. He earned a BS and MEng in electrical engineering from Cornell University as well as an MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University. For additional science and technology leadership and communication skills, John gleans from twelve years of physics and chemistry teaching and coaching in elite private secondary schools. Following his teaching and coaching career, John joined Custom Alloy Corporation where he was Manager of Metallurgical Analysis and Testing for four years before being promoted to Director of Product Research, Development and Evaluation as well as Head of Industrial-University Cooperation. He served as a member of the Executive Team at Custom Alloy since that team’s creation in 2011. As a published author, John has over thirty years of writing journal articles, research reports, business plans and presentations. He holds four US patents and twelve international patents; additionally he has nine patent applications currently with the USPTO, two of which will be international.

John has launched four successful businesses in his career and has a strong proficiency in entrepreneurial business finance and operations.

Chief Strategy Officer Maria Ambielli oversees global brand strategy for Palácio’s three operating divisions, bringing both her twenty-five years of experience in pharmaceutical and medical device GMP expertise as well as her tri-lingual (English, Portuguese, Spanish) communication skills to the global reach of Palácio as a premiere deliverer of high-end products (akin to the level of quality of medical devices). Maria has a seasoned and keen eye for product and service customer adoption trends and her experience with retail sales of exquisite art and collectible rugs makes her particularly well qualified to lead Palácio’s current diversified offerings as well as the long pipeline in the design phase.

A native from Baltimore, Maryland, our Director of Brand Management, Janine has been part of the health & wellness industry for 15 years. Her extensive resume includes a degree in Exercise Science from Towson University, maintaining a handful of nationally accredited certifications in the realm of fitness, nutrition, and health coaching, and the experience of working in gyms/health clubs, private personal training studios, strength and conditioning arenas, and, finally, settling into the corporate wellness sector within the last 10 years. She is the co-founder of 2 Health Nuts, a Baltimore based health & wellness company that provides on-site and virtual programming on the Executive Level.

Anastasia hails from Sofia, Bulgaria. She graduated from The Illinois Institute of Art with BFA, Graphic Design. She has worked as Project Manager at Sunrise Digital print services shop where she managed complex graphics projects required in an expedited time frame. She has taught Visual Arts K-12 in 2014-2016 in middle and high school in Chicago, IL. She truly is: a vector lover! Here professional interests lie in graphic design, logo design, UI, game slot art, and motion design. She has master-level experience in a myriad of design software packages, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe AfterEffects.

Jason has over twenty years of experience in digital marketing. As a web designer for NeimnaMarcus.com in the early 2000s, he learned the ins and outs of retail digital marketing and has been an e-commerce consultant to some of the world's largest retail brands for the last ten years including Disney, Amazon, Aquatalia, Frye Boots and SHEER. Jason has been instrumental in the design and implementation of our digital marketing strategy, the fruits of which are being seen each day. His skills in e-commerce websites, social media and email marketing are impeccable and his eye for design and emotional connection with our membership and clients serve our greater mission.

Schubert Environmental Equipment, Inc. is a full service Manufacturer, Distributor, Consulting/Engineering and Installation Firm for Industrial Environmental Equipment (air and water pollution control). SEE, Inc. is a past INC 500 Company (#384 in 1989).

At a number of Conventions and Meetings (two technical articles), John Schubert has spoken on specialty topics regarding large Welding Smoke Facility Solutions, Airborne Silica Control and Water Treatment in the Hard Stone Fabrication Industry and Explosive Metal Dust Collection and Handling.

Strategic leader with a keen ability to have an immediate impact on an operation - as either a consultant or a member of the executive leadership team. The Operation's architect responsible for a turnaround that launched a 400% sales increase, coupled with a double-digit increase in ROIC, while implementing key controls to support an EBITDA growth from low single-digit to high single-digit performance. A thought partner known for inspiring a cross-functional and collaborative approach to leadership that has been a key factor in the success of Lagasse's Long Range Plan. Leading Operation's Excellence, Lagasse is now recognized as the industry leader and has been the recipient of numerous awards for delivering exceptional service and low-cost solutions to vendors and customers alike.

Dr. Misiolek is an internationally recognized leader in the field of materials forming and processing with more than 30 years of independent research project management, teaching, and consulting. As both Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Director of The Loewy Institute at Lehigh University, he collaborates with several research institutions around the world. Dr. Misiolek has contributed more than 300 publications to the research literature. He served as co-director of the RPI Aluminum Processing Program, an international industrial consortium performing pre-competitive interdisciplinary research that focused mainly on the aluminum extrusion process. He holds two patents and has been recognized with several awards from technical and academic organizations.

Over 35 years of combined Industrial Market experience in Technical Sales Consulting. A highly self-motivated professional, focused on helping others, providing top service - for optimal business growth & revenue.

Mr. DiSilvestro offers solutions to numerous Industrial Customers, even if it does not directly impact what he does in my profession. Mr. DiSilvestro notes: “I love what I do, helping others, as a Sales Professional.”

Brian served as lead pastor of Tree of Life City Church in Boston, MA and King’s Park International Church in Durham, NC. Brian is an expert at communicating complex ideas to a wide audience. He brings a lifetime of mentoring, training, guiding, advising, and developing talent and gifting in individuals and groups.

Dr. Watanabe's research emphasizes materials characterization using various electron microscopy approaches involving analysis via X-rays and energy-loss electrons in analytical electron microscopes (AEMs) and atomic-resolution high angle annular dark-field (HAADF) imaging in scanning transmission electron microscopes (STEMs). Dr. Watanabe has more than 250 research publications in scientific journals and conference proceedings, and has given more than 150 invited presentations and seminars at numerous conferences and institutions.

Herman F. Nied was appointed professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University in 1995 and served as department chair from 2002 to 2008. His research interests are primarily in polymer processing, flexible composites, fracture mechanics, electronic packaging, MEMS, shock and vibration loading, and welding. Nied and his lab also explore the development of advanced numerical methods with an emphasis on specialized finite element codes for processing simulation and 3-D fracture analysis. Dr. Nied holds 11 U.S. and three European patents.