by Clinton O. Gowan, Jr. | Jun 19, 2024
Conroe, Texas-
Clinton O, Gowan Jr. graduated form the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree, while completing his requirements sheet metal journeyman then general superintendent. Both of these led me to become a one third owner with my father and brother of Gowan sheet metal. I became an officer in the local Contractors. That led me to becoming the National (SNACNA) President after serving as chairman of committees. For twelve years I was a trustee of the sheet metal national pension fund Ten of them as co-chairmen, while serving I was designated as the trustee to resolve their legal problems. My next malor opportunity to serve was when I agreed so become the Management representative working with the GP of the union as we led our organizations to become the parties for the lawsuit against the asbestos industry which ended up with the 30 Billion settlement fund. Our job included setting up the distribution process. As a surprise to me, I was honored by Steve Forbes at a February 1987 national banquet as a finalist in one of his publications as ‘Man of the Year’.
by Angela Shinoskie | Jun 19, 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada
Angela M. Shinoskie earned a Doctorate in Nursing from Capella University in 2021 and a B.A. in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in 1998. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and the American Nurses Association. A military veteran and skilled Registered Nurse leader, Angela has a demonstrated work history in correctional medicine, family medicine, military medicine, pediatrics, rheumatology, endocrinology, and OB/GYN. She is highly proficient in healthcare management, health information technology (HIT), data analysis, staff development, quality assurance, risk reduction, infection control, HEDIS, immunization management, budgeting, and mentoring. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, relaxing with a good book, and participating in escape rooms.
by Cynthia S. Beard | Jun 19, 2024
Alexandria, Virginia-
Cynthia S. Beard earned her MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She has worked as a Human Resource, Manpower, and Workforce Development Specialist with the Army, and for the Department of Homeland Security with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as a Workforce Planning Program Specialist. Ms. Beard served 27 years in the US Army both as an enlisted Soldier and officer, retiring as a Major. She has spent the last 15 years as a Civil Servant. She is currently a Workforce Planner with the Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She is a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts and served five years with the Girl Scouts North American Overseas Council as their Second Vice President.
by Janet Johnson | Jun 19, 2024
Jacksonville, Florida-
Janet E. Johnson is an Attorney and Sole practitioner of the Janet E. Johnson Law firm located at 3219 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida. She received her B.A. in English at Connecticut College in 1988, and her J.D. at the Oregon School of Law in 1994. Her area of practice is in criminal law services, including traffic offenses, white-collar crimes, drug offenses, sex offenses, major felonies, robbery, burglary, misdemeanors, juvenile cases, and probation violations. With services throughout North Florida, including but not limited to St. Johns County, Florida; Nassau County, Florida; Clay County, Florida; and Baker County, Florida. The law firm is AV Preeminent rated and recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100. She has been interviewed by the media, in particular, she was interviewed as a legal expert on television for CNN, HLN and First Coast News in Jacksonville, and NPR radio. Ms. Johnson is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. She is affiliated with the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Bar Association, and served as faculty of the FACDL (Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) Blood, Breath, and Tear seminar in connection with DUI.
by Jennie Marielle Espada-Ocasio | Jun 19, 2024
San Juan, Puerto Rico-
Jennie Mariel Espada-Ocasio Esq. attended law school at Interamerican University School of Law, in Hato Rey, P.R. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Science (Anthropology), in September 1990. She is an Attorney at Espada, Miñana & Associates, located at 122 Domenech Street, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ms. Espada-Ocasio specializes in Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Federal Criminal Law, Sex Crimes, and Weapons Charges. She speaks Spanish, English, French, and Bulgarian. Her partner is Luis E. Miñana. Ms. Espada-Ocasio is a member of the PRACDL Board of Directors, and the CLE Committee, which is the source of most continued legal education for criminal defense attorneys practicing in federal court.
