Promising People's Board of MANAGERS

Every member of the Promising People's Board is dedicated to providing direction and guidance to accomplish our mission.

Richard Ungaro has worked at the senior executive level with numerous national brands, including Burger King, Wendy's, and Starbucks Coffee. His extensive knowledge and experience in strategic business planning, growth, and development will ensure the success of the Promising People's mission. He believes cultivating employee skills through cooperation and innovation creates a synergistic approach to success in any business.

Richard Ungaro

Chairman of the Board

Dr. John Evans was appointed to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees by the Governor and is a regular contributor to Forbes and The Orlando Sentinel. He was named "2024 Central Floridian Hero of the Year" and has authored four books. John holds a BA from the University of Florida, an MBA from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University.

Dr. John Evans

Vice Chairman & Co-Founder

David Barker has worn many hats as a former economist for the Federal Reserve, an adjunct university professor, and current partner in Barker Companies. His advice and economic analysis of the impact of skilled trades in our economy and their role in our economic well-being is a crucial stepping stone in the success of our mission and vision for Promising People. In addition, he serves on the Governor of Iowa's Rural Empowerment Initiative.

David Barker

Board Member Emeritus

Dr. Jose Pelayo, DC, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and PNS Board Member, is an entrepreneurial executive with a successful history of developing and operationalizing innovative business models, organizational structures, and strategic plans in the healthcare industry. He has nearly three decades of experience across several areas within the healthcare environment, focusing on the sectors of Practice Management, Management Service Organizations (MSOs), Medicare Advantage Organizations, and Third-Party Administration.

Dr. Jose Pelayo

Board Member

As a trained expert in phonetics, Cristal Clark serves as an Academic Coach and Reading Intervention Specialist, helping students experience the joy of reading and learning. Cristal's skills, input, and feedback are crucial to ensuring every lesson in our virtual reality learning platform is accessible to all students, regardless of their reading level. Her dedication and passion for her craft earned her a 2018/2019 Teacher of the Year award.

Cristal Clark

Board Member

Dave Clark is a visionary with extensive experience as a successful real estate and property development entrepreneur. His creative thinking and problem-solving are what helped make Promising People a reality. Through adversity, Dave shifted his perspective to see what was truly important in life, and now one of his pursuits is helping others find a new perspective. The other is fishing!

Dave Clark

Co-Founder - Board Member

Harrison is an entrepreneur and local business owner who runs a successful commercial roofing company in the area. He also co-owns a CrossFit gym alongside his spouse, Marina, combining his passion for fitness with business. Additionally, he collaborates with his father, Curtis, on various ventures. With a strong focus on fitness, finance, and empowering others, Harrison is dedicated to helping people achieve success in all aspects of life.

Harrison Hodges

Board Member

Dave Clark

Co-Founder - Board Member

Dave Clark

Co-Founder - Board Member