Our Team

Robert has more than 25 years of experience building effective teams and organizations. As an entrepreneur, Robert co-created and grew a $200M national security and business consulting company Morgan Franklin. Robert then turned his passion to building Pivotal Plays, a media company producing short form video stories of uplifting inspiring entrepreneurs, Talaria Media to finance and produce films and documentaries such as Saving the Roar, and Pivotal Moments Media to improve the mental fitness of people around the world. Robert has served on boards for the American Heart Association, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Penn State College of IST and served as an executive advisor to start ups and Penn State’s Entrepreneurship program.

Sandy leads strategic growth efforts, partnerships, and channel development for Pivotal Moments Media. Formerly, the Chief Revenue Officer of The Washington Speakers Bureau, Sandy has a proven track record in creating and executing strategic visions that drive sustainable growth. Her focus on strategic planning, developing, and executing growth plans, and building long-term strategic partnerships and client relations, has led to her success. Sandy has held many client facing roles and consulting roles within a variety of industries where she has built go-to-market strategies, transformed sales teams, and driven profitable growth.

Chris supports Pivotal Moments in financial matters, including fundraising and financial planning and analysis. He has 25 years of experience in growing technology companies both PE backed and public. Most recently the CFO of StarCompliance, an enterprise software company owned by Marlin Equity Partners, Chris has supported numerous financing and M&A transactions over the course of his career. He served as CFO/COO at the Washington Speakers Bureau, in the Omnicom Group portfolio, and has held executive roles at Deltek, and AOL.

Erik has spent over 20 years delivering employee-centered marketing strategies. He has a penchant for big ideas that tap into the human spirit in order to build business and distinguish brands. Erik provides Pivotal Moments with marketing and strategic support to get the word out on our mental health mission, inspiring content, and mission partners. Erik is also the CEO and co-founder of GoodSeeker, and a Pivotal Moments technology partner. GoodSeeker is offered to companies as a platform to collect and promote positive workplace content and employee success stories to build their culture, support DEI&B, reinforce values and empower employees.

Erin helps to promote all of our Pivotal Moments channels.  She works with each channel host to develop and implement social media plans to promote mental fitness. She also works with mission partners and corporate partners to execute sponsorship and co-marketing campaigns.  Erin is a proud recent graduate from Mary Washington University.

Current teacher, Former NFL Player and a certified Transition Coach for the NFL Player Engagement program, Freddie also serves as a family expert for the NFL Players Association. Freddie speaks and teaches on such topics as leadership, healthy relationships, character development, personal growth, and parenting.

Ben serves as the Director of Content Management for Pivotal Moments.  Ben leads efforts to aggregate, produce and deliver education and entertainment content through Pivotal Moments channels and Wellness Education Center.  Ben also assists Talaria Media with the development and production of films and documentaries.  Ben recently graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Information Science and Technology.

In 2017, Jenn founded The Influencer Collective, a digital asset strategy and podcast production firm. The Influencer Collective is a network of experts and podcast shows that drive social impact. With a focus on building meaningful relationships and facilitating real conversations, Jenn is the host of several podcast shows including A Dose of Your Future, We Are Everyone, and The Influencer Collective Show. Jenn’s experience spans from the business-to-business, business-to-consumer, technology, health and non-for-profit space. She excels at leading integrated marketing and digital media campaigns to help companies increase their overall bottom line.

Beth is a Master Certified Life Coach and Wayfinder with an ACC Certification from the International Coaching Federation and founder and owner of The Grounded Canary, LLC. At Pivotal Moment Media she provides expertise, generates and facilitates relevant educational programs with practical application, collects and lifts people’s collective voice, celebrates individual triumphs and brings energy and passion to ensure that mental fitness resources are available to anyone and everyone. Beth is a connector, a community builder and a guide. Beth is a lover of people and adores sitting at the feet of others and hearing their stories. She listens and reflects – and she creates space for them from which they can grow.

JB has 30 years of experience transforming individuals into leaders. He is a veteran of the United States Army with 26 years of service, including ten years in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, leading the Country’s most talented Soldiers in combat. JB retired at the prominent rank of Sergeant Major, the highest and most respected Non-Commissioned Officer position in the military.
JB is a leader, trainer, and educator. He has led team building and leadership training for professional sports teams, including NFL and NHL clubs, and was the first in the NHL to hold the position of Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development. He now advises C-Suite executives on leadership and culture and is a sought after speaker for industry gatherings and leadership podcasts. JB understands the rigors, the risk, the teamwork, and the mindset needed for success.JB holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Organizational Management & Leadership from Nyack College and studied under notable sports psychologist Dr. Derek Anderson from 2014-2017. JB has recently published his first book, Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground