Our Board

Andrew Platou, CPA, CGMA, Chairman

Andrew Platou, CPA, CGMA is a Director at Cordia Partners. Andrew has more than 25 years’ experience in financial and accounting leadership positions through his audit, accounting, and management roles which has helped advance the missions of many non-profit organizations. He is well versed in Board governance, financial oversight, and strategic leadership through prior Board of Director experience as a Treasurer and Co-Chair on steering committees. Along with his Certified Public Accountant license and Chartered Global Management Accountant designation, Andrew obtained dual Bachelor degrees in Management and Business and Accounting from Tulane University. Andrew is a longtime resident along with his wife and son in Bethesda, MD.

Lisa R. Youngers, Vice Chair

Lisa R. Youngers served most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Nextlink Wireless, LLC, a spectrum management firm which operates primarily in the Upper Microwave bands in both the fixed and mobile space. Ms. Youngers oversaw all aspects of the business including financial, operational and technical objectives, engineering planning and implementation, M&A activity, as well as the development of policy positions and the strategic direction of the company with a particular focus on the roll-out of 5G. Prior to Nextlink, Ms. Youngers was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel – Federal Affairs at XO Communications one of the nation’s largest competitive carriers serving business and government end users as well as carrier and wholesale service providers. Ms. Youngers was responsible for all federal policy, regulatory, and legislative matters affecting XO’s interests before the FCC, Congress, and all levels of executive administration including regulatory and legislative strategy. She also oversaw the company’s corporate PR and internal and external messaging. Prior to joining XO, Ms. Youngers was Federal Regulatory Counsel for General Communication, Inc. (“GCI”), in Washington D.C., a telecommunications and cable television provider operating primarily in the state of Alaska, whom she represented before the FCC on wireline, wireless, universal service, telehealth, and school access issues. Ms. Youngers also served as Federal Regulatory Counsel for MCI appearing before the FCC on competition policy, enforcement matters, and consumer issues.

Ms. Youngers is a former Assistant Attorney General for the state of Minnesota where she served as legal counsel to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. A former television news producer, Ms. Youngers is a frequent presenter at industry events and has been quoted in several publications regarding regulatory and public policy matters. Ms. Youngers has served on several boards. Ms. Youngers earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and received her J.D. magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law. She is a member of the Minnesota and District of Columbia Bars and currently resides in suburban Washington, DC.

Meagan Stables, Treasurer

Meagan Stables is a Controller for a prominent architecture firm in the metropolitan DC area. She brings 25 years of accounting, finance, and analysis expertise, including operations work at a large nonprofit specializing in grants accounting and compliance. Mrs. Stables has a Master’s degree in talent and resources management from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University. Meagan and her family live in Northern Virginia. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her extended family.

Philip Macres

Philip Macres is a Principal at Klein Law Group PLLC. His leadership has expanded over two decades on national communications, regulatory, litigation, and business matters. Philip’s extensive experience includes advising telecommunications and information service providers on regulatory policy and compliance, rulemaking, litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, mediation, risk mitigation, and business strategy management. He is recognized as an effective relationship builder and collaborator with business leaders and regulators along with professionals at associations, industry partners, and non-profit groups. His in-depth knowledge and background robustly enhances the Board of Director’s governance and oversight.

Philip earned his Juris Doctor at Stetson University College of Law. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Florida. Philip and his wife are longtime residents in Arlington, VA and enjoy hiking and traveling internationally.

Saad Hasan

Saad Hasan is a Managing Director within Accenture Federal Services. He is currently responsible for overseeing all aspects of technology and digital strategy, innovation, and delivery for the Defense Agencies sector within the Defense Portfolio. In this role, Mr. Hasan is responsible for YoY Digital, Cyber and Cloud growth and rotation. Before being appointed to his current position, Mr. Hasan held several Technology Lead roles within Accenture and was responsible for large scale transformation and systems integration and delivery. Mr. Hasan joined Accenture in 2000. He holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Kim Thorsen

Kim’s 30+ year career began in 1981 with the U.S. Forest Service as a volunteer wilderness ranger and continued with seasonal positions in public information, fire prevention, and law enforcement. She was hired permanently as a criminal investigator and conducted investigations of timber theft, arson, illegal marijuana cultivation, archeological resource protection violations, and a variety of other resource investigations. She moved to Washington D.C. where she managed program-wide issues, developed policy, and liaised with external law enforcement organizations. She ultimately became the Deputy Director for the Forest Service’s Law Enforcement and Investigations program.

In 2003, she accepted a position with the Department of the Interior, Office of Law Enforcement and Security. She was responsible for developing policy, managing Department-wide cross-cutting issues, assisting bureaus in developing programs, and supporting the Office of the Secretary. Beginning in 2006, she attained positions that broadened her portfolio to include budgeting, homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, international border coordination, wildland fire, and aviation. She retired in December 2015 as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Public Safety, Resource Protection, and Emergency Services.

She attended Humboldt State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry with an emphasis in Natural Resource Management and a minor degree in Criminal Justice. Ms. Thorsen is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security – Executive Leadership Program and the Harvard JFK School of Government – Senior Executive Fellows Program.

Kim has extensive knowledge of the Department of the Interior and deep connections within the bureaus. She resides in North Carolina.

Dan Connolly

Dan Connolly is an economic development advocate with substantial experience in the private and public sectors. His work at the Washington, D.C. consulting firm of Hall & Associates focused on transportation safety, health care, and energy consulting. Connolly worked with one of the world’s largest non-profit corporations on designing and implementing this ambitious program.
As counsel for private clients, Mr. Connolly has been involved in various Economic Development efforts, having been a part of efforts that have combined to bring billions of dollars of public and private investment together. He has been a vital part of the team that has re-opened a long-closed steel mill, worked on site selection, purchasing, and funding for a new facility to assist residents with mental health and substance abuse issues, and represented local governmental entities in seeking funding and assisted companies in growing and expanding their facilities. Mr. Connolly’s experiences range from federal contract procurement, federal grant locating and attainment, land use issues, permitting, and various other government relations services for clients ranging from non-profits to IT companies to healthcare companies to heavy manufacturers.

Attorney Connolly is a George Washington Law School graduate, where his studies included labor and employment discrimination law. He was a Counsel for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.

Quintin Williams

Quintin Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Debbie’s Staffing Services, is a dynamic and seasoned executive whose career exemplifies loyalty, leadership, and operational excellence. With over a decade of progressive experience within the company, Quintin’s ascent reflects a deep commitment to people and performance. From his beginnings as Corporate Training and Development Manager to his current role as COO, he has championed innovation, growth, and a culture of continuous learning. His leadership journey includes impactful roles such as Vice President of IT and Training, Vice President, and Executive Vice President, culminating in his current role, where he has served for the past two and a half years. A proud graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A.) and High Point University (MBA), Quintin holds a Strategic Innovation and Leadership Certificate and is a Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist.

Recognized among the Triad Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, Quintin brings strategic insight and a deep sense of purpose to his work. He is driven by a mission to empower individuals through meaningful employment opportunities. His life experiences—ranging from professional football and living abroad in Spain to contributions in academic publications—enrich his leadership perspective. A devoted husband to Mayra and Father to daughters Khloe and Alaia, Quintin also gives back through volunteer service with local schools, university committees, and financial institutions. Whether practicing martial arts or traveling with his family and their dog Kona, Quintin embodies a leadership style grounded in authenticity, resilience, and an unwavering desire to make a difference.