Executive Board of Advisors
GC INDIANAPOLIS ADVISORY BOARD
Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Global Chamber Indianapolis helps members get business done across metro areas!
We are a thriving and collaborating community of CEO's, executives, and professionals growing business across 525 metropolitan areas. We leverage technology and our collective networks around the world to help member companies grow, reduce risk, be more productive, and succeed faster. We are the only organization in the world with the mission to grow business from Anywhere to Everywhere while collaborating with every organization. We help companies, investors and business service providers around the world succeed.
Meet Our Executive Board of Advisors
Dr. Toby Malichi, Hon. D. Bus., Executive Managing Director and Licensed Operator for Global Chamber® Indianapolis. Global Advisor and Global Mentor for Global Chamber®.
Hear Dr. Toby speak on Global Chamber® Indianapolis HERE.
Dr. Malichi is 
an internationally-recognized, and highly-acclaimed trade advisor, thought leader, influencer, speaker, strategist, global executive coach, and expert deal facilitator. His hard-earned wisdom, sage advice, deep insights, and global business diplomacy expertise on trade and free trade agreements is highly sought after by Multinational small-and-medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), C-level executives, private-sector global business leaders, government officials, and investment groups around the globe. Dr. Malichi dubbed the "Go-To-Guy" for "All Things Trade" by his contemporaries. Former U.S. Chamber of Commerce board director, international policy committee member, and small business council board member). Dr. Malichi is federally appointed by the U.S. Commerce Secretary, (spanning, four White House Administrations, including present), to the Indiana District Export Council, which is closely affiliated with the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service. Dr. Malichi is the immediate-past Vice Chairman (2011-2020). Dr. Malichi was appointed to serve as a U.S. SME Delegate, Advocate, Spokesman and/or Representative for multilateral free trade agreements, dialogues, and roundtables around the globe including over 90% of U.S. Free Trade Agreements to APEC (SME Ministerial Meeting, Canada), ASEAN, WTO, TABD, USTR, and Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), World Economic Forum (WEF), (former board director & executive committee member). Dr. Malichi is a board advisor to the Indiana University (Bloomington) Institute of International Business - Center for International Business Education Research (CIBER). During his tenure at Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation. Dr. Malichi as an executive, earned the coveted and prestigious 'GM Corporate Leadership Ring' for the top 2% performer nationally. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute, an internationally-recognized 'Think Tank' headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Dr. Malichi you are such a great business person and moreover a great Ambassador for Indianapolis and Indiana." We appreciate you!" ~ The Honorable James A. Schellinger, Indiana Secretary of Commerce.
The firm he founded. Malichi Group Worldwide (MGW) is a multinational trade and global development firm operating in over 70 countries for over 39 years providing expert, hard-earned trade advice, global executive coaching, keen strategies and tactics to scale an amazing idea to sustainability and profitability, advancing economic openness and prosperity, and executing non-traditional techniques for unlocking profitable value chains for trade-generated growth. MGW global engagement solutions are structured towards gaining a seat at the trade table, closing more cross-border deal facilitations, acquiring impact funding as well as our mastery for engaging multiple stakeholders at the highest levels in industry, commerce, and government is what we do.
Thanking you for the rich privilege of your time. We doze but never close.
Dr. Malichi's motto: Have a successful day and think globally!™
Mohamad Abbasi, Deputy Director for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Mohamad Abbasi is Guest Experience Manager with The Walt Disney Company as well as a Partner and Strategic Consultant with General Consulting Shop, LLC. He has a distinctive skill in strategic organizational, grassroots campaigns, and media planning from experience in the Hospitality Industry, HR and Staffing, Healthcare, and with Non-profit organizations. Mohamad also spends his time working with the Human Library Fort Wayne, an organization promoting diversity and education in the local community as well as with Entheos Audiology Cooperative, an audiology group that focuses on National and International Humanitarian Missions. While at Adecco, Inc., Mohamad was able to be a champion of diversity by chairing the Disability and Vocational Rehabilitation program in Fort Collins, Colorado.
His educational background most recently includes a Masters in Health Services Administration with a certificate in Healthcare Business Management from Regis University in Colorado. He is an alumni of Purdue University where he graduated with a Masters in Public Health and a focus on Health Policy. Additionally, he is a dual degree graduate of Indiana University with degrees in Biology and Medical Humanities and Health Studies.
His previous work includes an association in a CAP Reviews Journal publication, work as the Front Office Manager at the Columbia Club of Indianapolis, and the position of Communications Director in the 2018 Indiana Secretary of State race.
At the Global Chamber of Commerce, Mohamad is the Deputy Director, where he offers his hand in all aspects of operations in Indiana. His work is dedicated to connecting businesses and organizations with one another and creating opportunities for individuals to advance their skills through education on innovative and emerging topics as well as through interactions with others.
Tim Harris II, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Timothy Harris II has earned a Masters in Multimedia from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science
in Marketing from University of Indianapolis, and also a doctorate in Counseling. He has over 15 years of
professional experience in international business relationships. As a supply chain expert, he is the
managing member of H&F Logistics, LLC and Kid Glove Service, LLC and is the International Director of
Harris & Ford, LLC, HF Hong Kong Holding Co. Ltd., HF International Qingdao Trading Co. Ltd., and HF de
Mexico S.R.L.
Tim’s professional interests focus on professional comprehension in Global Strategic Sourcing, Business
Principles, Accounting, Financing, Market Analysis, Cost Management, Business Management,
International Shipping, and commerce. His other interests include Business & Personal Mentorship,
Philanthropy, and Personal Counseling.
Tim is a highly motivated, self-starter that is independent, friendly, able to multi-task, honest, reliable,
creative, innovative, and a team worker. In addition, he also serves on the Alumni Board of Directors,
University of Indianapolis, National Business Advisory council and Who’s Who Among Students in
American Universities &Colleges. He has received an Emerging Leader Award from Congressional Black
Caucus, and also Sid Tuchman Award from University of Indianapolis, School of Business.
Zachary Scott, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Zachary Scott is the President & CEO of EboxSecure Logistics Group and the former Regional President for UPS in the Midwest which continues to be the centerpiece for logistics growth in the United States. Zachary’s knowledge of the fast-growing global logistics industry spans over 36 years, his expertise includes managing multi-billion dollar revenue streams, cost containment execution plans, operations excellence, managing diverse executive level management teams and developing Safety & Service excellence strategies that embrace the corporate culture. His prior regional footprint included the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Southwest Illinois which included over 15,000 employees.
Originally from New York, New York, Zachary received a degree in Business Administration from Hampton University in Virginia. He began his UPS career in 1979 as a delivery driver in northern New Jersey. Throughout his career, Zachary held positions of increasing responsibility in package operations. In 2000, he was named Vice President of the Gulf South District in Louisiana and held the same position in Central Pennsylvania before being named President of the Ohio Valley District.
In August of 2015, Zachary was named Chairman of the Board for the World Trade Center of Kentucky and brought a wealth of International and logistic experience to the board. In addition, Zachary also served on the board for Indiana University Health, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) and the Executive committee for Conexus Indiana Logistics Council. With a long history of philanthropy, Zachary continues to support others less fortunate than himself through United Way of Central Indiana. He served as campaign chairman in 2014 and currently chairs the Tocqueville Society. In addition, he serves as Board Trustee for Hampton University and Board Member of the March Foundation.
Soraya Van Horn, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Richard Anderson III, Executive Treasurer for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Richard Anderson III is a University Innovation Fellow trained at Stanford's Design School, a founder and CEO to multiple companies, and a dual degree graduate of Purdue University in Neuroscience and Biotechnology. Richard has worked in financial fields for 5 years including research organizations, international leadership programs, and National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Grant-winning startup companies. He leverages years of experience in Design Thinking and Lean Startup methods assisting early stage venture companies. At the Global Chamber of Commerce, Richard works as Executive Treasurer, ensuring the financial organization of the company and providing analytics and reporting support for compliance, executive
Lydia Chastain, Marketing Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Lydia Chastain is a skilled Marketing Manager with a rich background in enhancing outreach
and cultivating connections through roles at INzone and as Marketing Director at Fortune
Academy.
An active participant in professional networks in Indianapolis, Lydia recently graduated from The
International Center's James T. Morris Global Leadership Cohort and is a member of the
Indiana Conference for Women’s Leadership Development Program. She also contributes to
NAFTZ's committees and serves on CHIP Indianapolis's Marketing and Communications
committee.
Originally from Greenwood, Indiana, Lydia has lived in Chicago, IL, and Leżajsk, Poland, before
settling in Indianapolis with her partner, Sean, and their dogs, Diana and Pippin. Her
experiences, including founding the Kappa Psi Sigma Kappa chapter at IUPUI, have enriched
her professional growth.
Outside of work, Lydia coaches middle school basketball, enjoys camping, hiking, gardening,
and reading crime novels. She thrives on taking calculated risks, forging connections, and
staying ahead of marketing trends, driving innovation and delivering impactful results.
Dr Mark Eutsler, Ph.D., Ed.D., L.H.D. Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Dr. Mark L. Eutsler is Principal of The Edge, a firm that provides facilitating, consulting, and coaching to organization leaders to maximize their individual capacities and effectiveness. As board Vice President at St. Paul Christian University in Greensburg, Indiana (appointed 2008), he oversaw the transition of the university to its present online environment and designed the curriculum by selecting resource materials, developing syllabi, and establishing rubrics for student feedback and faculty evaluation.
He negotiated with four judicatories for the university to provide lay and clergy distance theological education and is presently leading the university’s accreditation team. He is an adjunct professor in the Olivet Nazarene University Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership program and was adjunct professor in Indiana Wesleyan University’s DeVoe College of Business where he facilitated courses in leadership, management, and communications.
Mark Bryant, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Mark Bryant and the Bryant Group have an outstanding track record in community outreach and community involvement. His success as an entrepreneur, community activist and human resources expert has enabled him to establish contacts at the statewide, regional, national and international level. While he resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mr. Bryant has a portfolio of diverse contacts including international affiliates. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Mr. Bryant has helped develop strategies to ensure a diverse workforce via his work as President of The Bryant Group, a national staffing firm. He also is Vice President of Carver Design Studio Architects, minority-owned architectural firm that was part of a consortium that completed extensive work on the $900M Indianapolis International Airport project. In addition, Bryant is an co-owner of Sustainable Solutions (specialized environmental firm services. His partnership with companies such as Adecco allow for increased capacity for national and international placement of human capital.
Mark’s greatest forte is his corporate reach to build diverse organizations. He has established working relationships with leaders in several fortune 500 corporations as well as supplier diversity and professional organizations. He understands the importance of strong relationships built on trust and transparency while building models of growth and sustainability in the public and private sector.
Rashad Nelms, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Information Management Officer, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Rashad has served in numerous leadership capacities with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for nearly 18 years and in more than 20 countries. He has had an extensive career: from overseeing WFP operations that assisted communities living on the Zambian borders of Malawi and Angola, respectively, to mobilizing financial resources for WFP’s emergency flood response while serving in Islamabad, Pakistan to representing WFP in global food security and agriculture discussions with the World Economic Forum, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and the African Development Bank, among other accomplishments.
He is currently on sabbatical from WFP and serves as an Executive-In-Residence with Indiana University’s (IU) Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA). In this role, Rashad supports IU in three areas:
- Diversifying the faculty and leadership appointments across the university;
- Enhancing the knowledge and skills needed by undergraduate and graduate students to succeed in today’s global workforce; and
- Serving as an executive coach to mid-level and senior university administrators and the OVPDEMA management team.
Rashad graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in political science and the
University of Michigan Law School with a J.D., respectively. He is a formally trained executive
coach and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. He is fluent in English and
Italian and conversational in Spanish.
Casey Cotton, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Casey Cotton, the founding partner and Chief Operations Officer of Storehouse Ventures, views the world through the lens of his personal philosophies, which are “Find a Way,” “Fight for the Greater Good,” and “Continuous Growth.” He has visited nearly 60 countries worldwide and is a combat veteran of OIF. He studied International/Global Studies at IUPUI and language and cultural studies at Sun Yat-sen University in China.
Matt Freel, Senior Director of Sales and Revenue Development for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Matt Freel is the individual to take any brand and expands its reach worldwide, by sharing the story and value with all who need to hear. His clear intuition sees the potential avenues of growth in front of an organization and drives the opportunity to build a community around business value. Matt’s ability to share a vision and articulate its value while focusing on building authentic relationships is unparalleled. Respected for his genuine empathy for others, articulate communication style, and farm-raised work ethic; Matt earns his seat at the table wherever he serves.
As Founder at Phronetic Growth Solutions, a business focused on driving revenue for small to medium-sized companies, Matt ensures growth for the company’s clients by personally committing himself to their success. The company does this in many ways, including independently closing deals on behalf of PGS clientele. Phronetic Growth Solutions understands that everything from training to processes, and even systems within the company, are just as important as a sales representative’s confidence. It is with that insight and a proprietary system, that Matt and the company quickly identify gaps in a sales program and assists in filling them to drive revenue.
Previously, as a Branch Manager for a logistics company, Matt led the charge in building a new office from scratch. This included obtaining $2.2 Million in company revenue, with over 90% of that revenue stemming from new clients to the company. During this time, he oversaw the sales and operations while also training a team to assist in both areas. Matt was no stranger to boot-strapping in this sales process, as he cold-called businesses in order to reach these accomplishments. His career began in sales and continues to be focused on creating mutually-beneficial synergies between organizations.
While obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University – Bloomington, Matt studied Political Science and was a cheerleader for four years. He has served as the Chairman of the Membership Committee at The Columbia Club in Indianapolis and on the Executive Committee for the American Heart Association’s Indianapolis Heart and Stroke Ball. He strives to always be a Servant Leader with the inquisitive ingenuity of a child and the persistence of a determined athlete.
Teejay Momoh, Global Advisor for Global Chamber® Indianapolis
Teejay Momoh is the Director for Systems Engineering within the Cummins Corporate Research & Technology Organization. Teejay is also the current Co-Leader for the Cummins Black Network employee resource group. Prior roles held within Cummins include working as part of Cummins Corporate Systems Engineering where he functioned as the Systems Engineering Excellence leader and prior to that, the Global Systems Engineering Solution Architect and the technical lead for the Integrated Systems Development team. He also did a stint with the Common Diagnostics Systems organization responsible for all of Cummins On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).
Teejay is passionate about two main things:
- Technology and how it can be applied to improve the lives of people and our communities
- People and helping them grow to reach their fullest potential.
Teejay has a Master's of Engineering degree in Systems Engineering from Cornell University, a Master’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Controls, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Power electronics, both from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Teejay is originally from Edo state, Nigeria but has resided in the indianapolis area for the last 12 years. He is active in the community where he volunteers as a mentor and in support of other initiatives to improve the state of black indy.
