Our Leadership

Ronaldo Hardy
President and CEO
Ronaldo Hardy is a dynamic powerhouse of an executive with the personal mission “to change the world by building the people who will change the world.” Before joining…
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Jeannine Daly
Chief Growth and Impact Officer (CGIO)
Jeannine brings a deep-rooted passion for financial education and non-profit leadership to BALANCE. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the…
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Linda Davis-Demas
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Linda has dedicated nearly 20 years to serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the national community, with a rich background in grants management, regulatory compliance…
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Maria Layton, CPA
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Joining BALANCE in 2024, Maria serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and oversees our Accounting and Finance department. She provides a diversity of….
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Rick Seiler
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Since 2015, Rick has been the tech wizard behind BALANCE’s digital transformation, leading IT infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and security…
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Karina Galvan-Torres
Vice President of Growth and Development
Karina joined BALANCE in 2015 and has served our Financial Fitness Partners for the past ten years. She implemented new training resources for the…
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Denise Keiser, AFC®
Vice President of Empowerment
Denise leads organizational learning and development with a mission to cultivate confident, skilled, and empowered teams. She oversees training…
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Alfredo Zavala
Vice President of Human Resources
With over 20 years of experience in human resources, Alfredo is a results-driven HR leader passionate about fostering positive workplace cultures, optimizing organizational…
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Shellye Carpenter
Director of Partner Relations
She and her team manage over 300 partnerships across the financial, non-profit and healthcare industries. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services…
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Jeff Honaker
Sr Director of Marketing
Jeff’s love of design, art, and marketing started at the early age of six after winning a bicycle through a local supermarket coloring contest. In the decades that followed…
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Olivia Steele
Director, Chief of Staff
With 10 years of experience in HR, Olivia is a passionate, results-driven leader who has a heart for people. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Olivia blends down-to-earth….
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