Washington DC Advisory Board

"Ms. Ball’s practice includes representing individuals and corporations in complex civil litigation matters and white-collar defense at both the federal and state levels.  Ms. Ball also represents clients in federal criminal and regulatory enforcement actions, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, and export control and sanctions.  Ms. Ball has also assisted clients with legal issues surrounding extradition proceedings.

Prior to joining Akin Gump, Ms. Ball was a law clerk for the Honorable Anita Josey-Herring of the District of Columbia Superior Court.

As part of American University’s Washington College of Law’s domestic violence clinic, Ms. Ball represented victims of domestic violence in civil cases and prosecuted misdemeanor cases under the supervision of the U.S. Attorney’s Office."

 Ms. Baucus advises the firm’s clients in their external affairs, manages relationships with government officials, assists clients with their corporate communications and public affairs, develops strategic community affairs and social responsibility programs for clients, builds strategic coalitions, and coordinates philanthropic events.   

General Manager of Marriott Metro Center with extensive experience in the Hospitality Industry. Proven leadership skills that are evident through hotel performance and results. 

Jerry Briggs is Managing Director of Operations for Accenture’s North America Health & Public Service business.  Mr. Briggs is responsible for the operations and support of all engagements with North American governments, non-profits, and healthcare-related businesses.

Chris Farley knew he wanted to meld his passion for running with his genuine concern to help others.  A former D1 runner for the University of Virginia, Farley has since become a respected leader in the running specialty industry and a driving force in his local community. 

Starting on the sales floor, he convinced the then-owners of Pacers Running Stores to sell and his parents to mortgage their house to purchase the single-door business in 2003.  Since then, Pacers Running Stores has grown to a six-door retailer in the greater Washington DC area and has expanded to include one of the largest race management companies in the mid-Atlantic, Pacers Events.

Community service is paramount to Farley and a core value of Pacers.  When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Pacers planned and executed a charity race in two weeks time. The event attracted over 4,000 runners, garnered national media coverage, and raised $125,000 for relief efforts.

Currently, Chris is the owner of Pacers Running Stores and part owner of Pacers Events and RunWashington DC based race management companies.

Patrick Friel is a Partner with Heidrick & Struggles and a member of the firm’s Washington, DC office.  He is a member of the firm’s Education and Social Enterprise Practice and has extensive experience conducting search assignments for executive positions including general management and  financial management. 

Patrick currently serves as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, DC office.  He is a past recipient of the firm’s Global Quality Award, which recognizes superior quality in search execution.

Patrick Friel is a Partner with Lochlin Partners and a member of the firm’s Washington, DC office.  He is a member of the firm’s Education and Social Enterprise Practice and has extensive experience conducting search assignments for executive positions including general management and  financial management. 

Patrick currently serves as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, DC office.  He is a past recipient of the firm’s Global Quality Award, which recognizes superior quality in search execution. 

Ricarda manages the operations and Local Market Initiative Program for the Metro Washington, DC Accenture office. Her work focuses on business development, local image, corporate citizenship and people engagement. She is also an Executive Coach who works with senior leaders to achieve high performance in their careers and lives. In Ricarda’s career at Accenture, she has managed teams to enable transformational change management with a variety of clients primarily in the resources industry. She earned a PhD in Educational Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University and Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Missouri                

Ricarda is a wellness enthusiast focusing on running, yoga, water and equestrian life.  She lives in Washington, DC with her husband, 3 children and bulldog.

Brian works at Brown Advisory as a Portfolio Analyst. Prior to joining Brown Advisory, he was a Sales Associate for FBR Private Wealth and a MarketWatch Analyst at the NASDAOMX Group. After attending the Kickoff Breakfast for the Washington chapter of BOMF, Brian knew that he had to become involved with this great organization. He went to his first educational meeting 3 days later and then began running with the Emery House the following Monday. After a knee injury sidelined his morning runs he still wanted to help the BOMF organization in any capacity he could fulfill. This is when he was approached about being on the Advisory Board. Brian couldn’t have been more exited to help this outstanding organization ever since.

Tom works for AT&T as the Director of Sales in the Washington/Baltimore/Virginia region.  In this role, Tom oversees the sales of AT&T products and services in the Indirect Distribution channel, including local dealers and national retailers. Tom first heard about "Back on My Feet" in Runner's World Magazine a few years ago.  When the opportunity presented itself to get involved, Tom jumped at the chance to help guide the organization in fulfilling its mission.

John works as a Wealth Advisor with BB&T.  John partners with high net worth clients and handles all aspects of their personal banking needs.  He has been in Baltimore for 16 years.  John and his wife Shannon have been regular runners with Team MCVET since 2009.