MIBH Impact Board

Col. Joseph Catalino, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Technology Sector  

Dr. Joseph Catalino, a healthcare executive and business operations expert, thrives on high-impact projects. From economic development in conflict zones to cost-modeling government bureaucracies, he has delivered transformative results. For seven years, he led multiple U.S. Defense Department organizations. His final Pentagon role was as the Defense Department Representative on the White House COVID-19 Task Force, where he advised National Security Council Senior Directors and interagency leaders on DoD capacity, impact, and strategic pandemic planning. Previously, he headed the Pentagon’s Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in Afghanistan, a controversial $800M investment program. Facing Congressional and interagency scrutiny, he was tasked with its closure, successfully appeasing stakeholders, completing projects ahead of schedule, and returning $11M to the Treasury. In the private sector, Catalino has driven business development, capital generation, and health services delivery. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for a critical infrastructure sensing company and advises KIRSH Helmets and the University of South Florida.

John Coster, CEO, Victor12
John serves as the CEO & President and leads Victor 12’s Business Development efforts, identifying and helping capture new business opportunities. John served in the Navy for 20 years as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and Special Operations Officer. Since assuming the duties of CEO, Victor 12 has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing American privately held companies six times, the Orlando Business Journal Fast 50 and Golden 100 three times.  Victor 12 was also recognized as one of the best places to work for three consecutive years. Before joining Victor 12, John led all Business Development efforts at Shoulder 2 Shoulder Inc. (S2S), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Bluemont, Virginia. Prior to his tenure at S2S, he was a partner at the JIAN Group, where he oversaw the firm’s M&A activities within the Government Services sector. Earlier in his career, Mr. Coster served as an executive at A-T Solutions Inc., a global leader in anti- and counterterrorism solutions. As a former MIBH patient, John brings a deep personal connection, drawing on his lived experience, to advance the mission and vision of MIBH.

Scott Richardson, Division Chief of Special Operations, South Metro Fire Rescue

Scott Richardson is a third-generation firefighter and has been a member of the fire service since 1983. He currently serves as Division Chief of Special Operations for South Metro Fire Rescue in Colorado, with oversight of eleven special operations teams within a district protecting 564,000 residents across 300 square miles.   Scott has managed multiple special teams through two department mergers and deployed to natural disasters as a FEMA USAR Rescue Specialist with Colorado Task Force-1. He served six years in the U.S. Army, culminating in a tour during Operations Desert Storm as a Combat Medic with the 411th CA, 1st Special Operations Command –  for which he was awarded the Bronze Star.   A published author, nationally recognized speaker, and Colorado Governor's Fellow, Scott holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in organizational management and carries a Chief Fire Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.   Beyond the fire service, Scott is Co-Founder and Principal of Empower2Evolve LLC – a leadership development firm that helps individuals, teams, and organizations identify and eliminate the invisible barriers standing between them and their full potential

Kelly Rogers, Principal of Mesa Marketing and PR (Retired)

Kelly M. Rogers is a seasoned nonprofit executive and communications strategist with over three decades of experience advancing mission-driven organizations. As the former Principal of Mesa Marketing & PR, she led award-winning campaigns that elevated visibility, galvanized community support, and delivered a 100% success rate on six community-based ballot initiatives—securing critical funding for human services, first responders, and public safety in Boulder County. Kelly’s career spans leadership roles including Executive Director of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, CEO of People’s Clinic Community Health Center, and Director of the Dine’ Cancer Control Program on the Navajo Nation. Her expertise includes branding, public relations, capital campaigns, and board training, with a focus on causes supporting veterans, first responders, animal welfare, and brain health. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for TRU Community Care and previously chaired the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter

Ben Stockman, Co-Founder and Brand Officer, NICHEZ

Ben Stockman is the co-founder of NICHEZ, where he leads the business strategy and operational execution behind the agency’s innovative brand solutions. With a sharp focus on building strategic and creative campaigns, Ben plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction and success of NICHEZ’s client partnerships. He is also the Principal of Shwagger, a company specializing in high-quality, expertly curated products and packaging for brand-building initiatives such as new hire kits, trade show promotions, and employee recognition programs. Prior to launching NICHEZ, Ben served as Marketing Director at Bendelow Law Firm, P.C. in Denver. Deeply committed to community service, Ben spent 13 years on the board of The Chanda Plan Foundation—an organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals with long-term physical disabilities—where he served as Board Chair and now holds the title of Emeritus Board Member. Inspired by the military service of both his grandfathers, Ben brings a strong sense of purpose and dedication to the mission and vision of MIBH.