nations may rise and fall
but an idea lives on
JFK
We create infinite possibilities now
alfa8 leverages source design and technology to generate new ideas and carve new pathways
VISION
STRATEGY
TACTICS
Committed Leadership that Delivers Dynamic Results
VISION STRATEGY TACTICS
Iliad Terra, AIA
CEO + Design Principal, alfa8
Mr. Terra is an award-winning architect, developer, and innovator who has worked internationally toward advancing technology integration and the stewardship of the built environment with a strong focus on safeguarding our shared natural resources while leveraging advances in technology to ultimately create a better today and tomorrow.
Michael Krause, Ph.D
Senior Adviser, alfa8
Dr. Michael D. Krause is a security specialist, leader, logistician, and former soldier. His background spans military service in two wars, on four continents, participating in five contingency operations. Dr. Krause is a seasoned business executive with focus on security, strategy, and supply chain. Dr. Krause serves as founder and President of KRI; and Chairman of SecureChain.
Myra Chung
Director of Operations, alfa8
Ms. Chung spearheads the operations for alfa8, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of projects from conception to delivery. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to efficiency and passion for fostering innovation. She focuses on streamlining processes and optimizing resource utilization to deliver high quality solutions to clients.
Linton Wells, Ph.D
Managing Partner, Wells Analytics
Dr. Lin Wells is a decorated Naval officer and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under President G.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Dr. Lin Wells brings significant strategic leadership and resilience response and readiness to alfa8. Dr. Wells is currently leading on the resilience front through his work at Star-Tides and C-RASC in collaboration with GMU.
Iliad Terra, AIA
CEO + Design Principal,
alfa8
Mr. Terra is an award-winning architect, developer, and innovator who has worked internationally toward advancing technology integration and the stewardship of the built environment with a strong focus on safeguarding our shared natural resources while leveraging advances in technology to ultimately create a better today and tomorrow.
Michael Krause, Ph.D
Senior Adviser,
alfa8
Dr. Michael D. Krause is a security specialist, leader, logistician, and former soldier. His background spans military service in two wars, on four continents, participating in five contingency operations. Dr. Krause is a seasoned business executive with focus on security, strategy, and supply chain. Dr. Krause serves as founder and President of KRI; and Chairman of SecureChain.
Myra Chung
Director of Operations,
alfa8
Ms. Chung spearheads the operations for alfa8, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of projects from conception to delivery. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to efficiency and passion for fostering innovation. She focuses on streamlining processes and optimizing resource utilization to deliver high quality solutions to clients.
Linton Wells, Ph.D
Managing Partner,
Wells Analytics
Dr. Lin Wells is a decorated Naval officer and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under President G.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Dr. Lin Wells brings significant strategic leadership and resilience response and readiness to alfa8. Dr. Wells is currently leading on the resilience front through his work at Star-Tides and C-RASC in collaboration with GMU.
Charles Ganz
CEO and Founder, CICL
Charles Ganz founded CICL in 2009 to accelerate the commercialization of innovation. Charles has visited over 1000 innovative companies in Israel since 2005, and is well connected to more than 100 Fortune 500 companies and many corporate VC’s. alfa8 works closely with CICL to source innovative technology to integrate into alfa8’s design and development projects throughout the United States and worldwide.
Rick Donnally, RA
Senior Architect, alfa8
Mr. Donnally is a seasoned architect with a wealth of experience in his approach to design. He specializes in sustainable and innovative designs and leads cross-functional teams through various phases of architectural projects, from concept development to construction oversight. He is passionate about shaping environments that inspire and push the boundaries of design.
Lara Ashton
Investment Analyst, alfa8
Ms. Ashton is a seasoned investment analyst and international market veteran with over 20 years of experience. She leads Alfa8’s investment strategies and brings to our team a unique set of expertise in sourcing high-performing real estate opportunities. Her results-driven approach in finance has established Lara as one of alfa8’s core team members and an indispensable asset for our clients worldwide.
Eugene Sullivan
Partner, Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan
The Honorable Judge Eugene Sullivan brings a stellar legacy of leadership to our team. He is currently a senior partner in the D.C. law firm where he works with Director Freeh. Judge Sullivan served under a number of US Presidents as a Federal Judge on Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He brings to our team keen legal counsel and support in a complex operation.
Charles Ganz
CEO and Founder,
CICL
Charles Ganz founded CICL in 2009 to accelerate the commercialization of innovation. Charles has visited over 1000 innovative companies in Israel since 2005, and is well connected to more than 100 Fortune 500 companies and many corporate VC’s. alfa8 works closely with CICL to source innovative technology to integrate into alfa8’s design and development projects throughout the United States and worldwide.
Rick Donnally, RA
Senior Architect,
alfa8
Mr. Donnally is a seasoned architect with a wealth of experience in his approach to design. He specializes in sustainable and innovative designs and leads cross-functional teams through various phases of architectural projects, from concept development to construction oversight. He is passionate about shaping environments that inspire and push the boundaries of design.
Lara Ashton
Investment Analyst,
alfa8
Ms. Ashton is a seasoned investment analyst and international market veteran with over 20 years of experience. She leads Alfa8’s investment strategies and brings to our team a unique set of expertise in sourcing high-performing real estate opportunities. Her results-driven approach in finance has established Lara as one of alfa8’s core team members and an indispensable asset for our clients worldwide.
Eugene Sullivan
Partner,
Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan
The Honorable Judge Eugene Sullivan brings a stellar legacy of leadership to our team. He is currently a senior partner in the D.C. law firm where he works with Director Freeh. Judge Sullivan served under a number of US Presidents as a Federal Judge on Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He brings to our team keen legal counsel and support in a complex operation.
Mary Petrino, ASID
Senior Interior Designer, alfa8
Ms. Petrino brings over forty years of commercial interior design experience to the alfa8 team. She has been responsible for the design of more than 20 million sq ft of public and private sector space. Her past professional endeavors include local, national, and international projects. As a Dame of Malta, she is active in leadership roles throughout the world.
Peter Samton, FAIA
Senior Adviser, alfa8
Peter Samton graduated from M.I.T. and a Fullbright scholarship to France. He brings to our team a deep legacy of experience through is a noteworthy collaboration with Hugh Stubbins in Cambridge and Marcel Breuer in NYC, where he became a Partner in 1967. Peter continues his work in NYC, serving on Community Planning Board, and on the Board of numerous nonprofits, including the National Institute for Social Services, A.I.A., and others.
Enver Atik
International Development, alfa8
Mr. Atik brings a deep bench of experience in international partnerships, and Turkish strategic alignment for alfa8’s core mission. He is also the founder and general manager of Sea Defense Consultancy, a key partner of alfa8 in defining new road maps in key regions and markets. Mr. Enver is a Knight of the Order of St. George and assists in alfa8’s mission worldwide in that capacity.
Pimphan Sarobon
Cybersecurity, alfa8
Ms. Pimphan brings a wealth of experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking. She focuses on blending cybersecurity and GRC principles with customer service, operations support, and regulatory experience to strengthen business infrastructure security. She brings a multidisciplinary approach to IT, networking, and modern information security principles.
Mary Petrino, ASID
Senior Interior Designer,
alfa8
Peter Samton, FAIA
Senior Adviser,
alfa8
Enver Atik
International Development,
alfa8
Mr. Atik brings a deep bench of experience in international partnerships, and Turkish strategic alignment for alfa8’s core mission. He is also the founder and general manager of Sea Defense Consultancy, a key partner of alfa8 in defining new road maps in key regions and markets. Mr. Enver is a Knight of the Order of St. George and assists in alfa8’s mission worldwide in that capacity.
Pimphan Sarobon
Cybersecurity,
alfa8
Ms. Pimphan brings a wealth of experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking. She focuses on blending cybersecurity and GRC principles with customer service, operations support, and regulatory experience to strengthen business infrastructure security. She brings a multidisciplinary approach to IT, networking, and modern information security principles.
Karim Wasfi
Investment Liason, alfa8
Mr. Wasfi is alfa8’s International Investment Liason. He brings a wide, global network and fosters relationships with investors, governmental bodies, and key stakeholders on a global scale. he is committed to staying abreast of international market trends and regulations, making him a valuable asset to alfa8. He is passionate about connecting opportunities with capital.
Alara Atik
Operations Liason, Sea Defense
Alara Atik is a passionate Operations Liaison of Sea Defense focused on bridging communication between organizations while streamlining operational processes. Alara’s dedication to efficiency and her ability to navigate complex logistical challenges make her an invaluable asset to the team. She represents Sea Defense Consultancy and works closely with alfa8’s team in Turkiye.
Karim Wasfi
Investment Liason,
alfa8
Mr. Wasfi is alfa8’s International Investment Liason. He brings a wide, global network and fosters relationships with investors, governmental bodies, and key stakeholders on a global scale. he is committed to staying abreast of international market trends and regulations, making him a valuable asset to alfa8. He is passionate about connecting opportunities with capital.
Alara Atik
Operations Liason,
alfa8
Alara Atik is a passionate Operations Liaison for alfa8’s international mission. In addition to her work supporting alfa8’s interior design projects, she assists in bridging communication between organizations while streamlining operational processes. She represents Sea Defense Consultancy and works closely with alfa8’s team in Turkiye. Ms. Alara is a Dame of the Order of St. George.
SOURCE DESIGN
/of the sign/
To draw from the source sign in nature, and manifest form with resonant signature
At alfa8 we are passionate about creating designs that empower humans…
We are a unique design and development firm that leverages integrated strategies inspired by source design principles. What is source design?
The fabric of the world we live in, the universe that is our home, the blood that courses through our veins, and fires pathways across our neurons, is woven by threads that run deep in the heart of everything that ever was. The signature, or sign-of-nature, is a universal, or uni-versal source that we boldly draw upon to ink the vision, strategy, and designs we bring to you.
Source design is integrated and holistic. Our approach understands that a reductionist and compartmentalized approach creates broken solutions.
We are committed to integrating deeply resonant designs with intelligent capital, advanced technology, and effective leadership, to deliver projects that create light on this Earth’s plane.
We strongly believe designs created on source foundation will stand to create a better world, for today and tomorrow. Engage with us and let us show you how.
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