Our leaders are experienced veterans in the fields of higher education, fundraising, and technology. Before coming to RNL, they helped lead campuses, nonprofit organizations, and top companies to high levels of success. Now they direct their expertise toward helping our clients reach unprecedented levels of success and leading our team of higher education experts.

Senior Leadership Team

William McHale

President and CEO

Stephen Drew, DBA

Chief Operating Officer

Brian Griffiths

Chief Financial Officer

Wes Butterfield, PhD

Chief of Consulting Services

Andrea Gilbert

Chief Solutions Officer

Rob W. Ackley

Chief Human Resources Officer

Board of Directors

Will Ethridge

Executive Chairman

Al Ruffalo

Founder and Board Member

Steve Alesio

Board Member

Leonard C. Ferrington

Board Member and Managing Director, Summit Partners

Lincoln E. Frank

Board Member and Managing Partner, Quad Partners

Steven Isaac

Board Member