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Eliot Peter, Ra Capital

by SSIT | May 16, 2025

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying

Wayne Meyer

I joined CRT to provide assistance to businesses and young entrepreneurs by sharing experience and guidance. It’s a way of giving back!

Wayne Meyer

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Objective Software Solutions

I would recommend the CRT experience to any entrepreneur who is given the opportunity.

J. Douglas Winter

Objectiva Software Solutions

CEO

Reid Carr

I joined CRT because I have valued all my mentors and supporters in the past

Reid Carr

CRT / Red Door Interactive

Mentor / Former Client

Ginny Beneke

It is very rewarding to help San Diego CEOs become more successful. I also enjoy the interaction with, and learning from, our impressive clients and CRT members.

Ginny Beneke

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and Chair

Rod Bolton

I joined CRT because I enjoy coaching and seeing companies grow and succeed.

Rod Bolton

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Allele Biotechnology

Working with CRT is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an entrepreneur.

Lin Wang

Allele Biotechnology

Co-CEO

Andy Fichthorn

I value CRT for the diversity of our client base and the CRT eco-system of mentors, sponsors, partners, and supporters.

Andy Fichthorn

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

John Reardon

I joined CRT for Personal Growth – by surrounding myself with the best of the best, I am amazed at what I can learn.

John Reardon

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Alan Lerchbacker

I value working with other great professionals at CRT!

Alan Lerchbacker

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Andy Fichthorn

I joined CRT to give back to our great business community!

Andy Fichthorn

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Outsource Manufacturing

These guys are like angels that dropped down from above. We will look back 10 years from now and realize our success came from the direction and guidance that the CRT members provided us for free.

Ted Fogliani

Outsource Manufacturing

President

Dan Gatti

The experiences of mentoring companies and the satisfaction of being responsible for Client Acquisition has been wonderful.

Dan Gatti

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

TechFlow, Inc.

The Chairmen’s RoundTable is an incredible San Diego resource. Going through the mentoring process provided significant value and I feel very lucky to have been selected to be a part of it.

Robert Baum

TechFlow, Inc.

Chairman (former CEO)

John Riley

One of the values of CRT is the network of mentors is fantastic and I continue to learn from the group during every meeting and client engagement.

John Riley

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Christa Schott, Alliant Consulting, Inc.

Esther Rodriguez

CRT provides a constant learning experience about diverse businesses while applying proven business practices. It is very rewarding to help business owners realize their companies’ goals.

Esther Rodriguez

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

John Reardon

I enjoy CRT because of the magic of independent advice – nowhere else can you get the plain unvarnished truth that isn’t overshadowed by personal aspirations or the desire for money.

John Reardon

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Terry Bruggeman

The value of CRT to me are the wonderful talented colleagues.

Terry Bruggeman

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Chairman

Fish & Richardson

The Chairmen’s RoundTable provides an incredible service to local businesses.

Eddie Rodriguez

Fish & Richardson

Chair - Corporate Law Practice

JCI Metal Products

“The engagement with CRT provided a clear view of the metrics required to attain our goals – and it remains a beacon to guide us there. ”

Lorey Topham

JCI Metal Products

CEO

“Working with CRT was the best business decision I have ever made. These are not a bunch of retired ‘good old boys’. These are successful executives who have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. The advice they provide is relevant, curre”

Mac Clarke

Salient Networks

CEO & Co-Founder

Heather Moyer, HNM Systems, Inc.

Aqua Neering

I wanted to express my gratitude for all that CRT has done for Aquaneering. You have opened our thinking about how to run the company better in many ways, and have exposed us to some important resources, which have in turn exposed us to additional resources. We have a better understanding to scrutinize our financials, […]

Aqua Neering

Cal State University San Marcos

To me the value of CRT is that they assist companies in driving to success.

Jim Hamerly, Former Dean

CSU San Marcos

Shane Parkes

I joined CRT because I wanted the opportunity to give back to the San Diego business community and to help small business owners strive to achieve their goals. I also appreciate the opportunity to share the knowledge I have learned over the years in business and hopefully that knowledge can help other business owners to […]

Shane Parkes

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Terry Bruggeman

I joined CRT to give back to the community.

Terry Bruggeman

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Chairman

Jim Hamerly

I joined CRT to assist early stage firms in driving to success.

Jim Hamerly, Former Dean

Cal State University San Marcos

CRT Partner

Red Door Interactive

Set your ego aside and open yourself up to the possibilities. Our problems and the corresponding solutions were right in front of us. We just needed an outside perspective to help us find them.

Reid Carr

Red Door Interactive

President

Claiborne Advisors, Inc.

Our firm’s clients value the opportunity at CRT to mine the best collection of experienced business people available for mentoring in all of San Diego.

David Duval

Claiborne Advisors, Inc.

Principal

Dan Gatti

I joined the CRT to help companies in San Diego realize their goals and connect with other companies to help them scale.

Dan Gatti

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

HK Plastics Engineeering

“This is an opportunity to engage some of the best business minds in the area. They have no hidden agenda but to help your company succeed. If given the chance, why would you hesitate? ”

Gerry Krippner

HK Plastics Engineering

CEO

Dave Kramer

I joined CRT because it’s by far the best advisory resource for growing, privately owned businesses in San Diego.

Dave Kramer

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Sponsor

Steve Mendell

There is great satisfaction in helping others to succeed.

Steve Mendell

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Salient Networks

It is great to know that these successful entrepreneurs are giving back to San Diego through the process of helping others for simply the satisfaction of having done so.

Mac Clarke

Salient Networks

CEO

Dennis Dillon

I joined CRT to help people.

Dennis Dillon

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Wayne Meyer

I value CRT for the networking and feeling of accomplishment on successful mentorships.

Wayne Meyer

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

ProfitLine

I have no doubt that working with CRT will be absolutely one of the best experiences you will have in your business life.

Rick Valencia

ProfitLine

CEO

MOGL

CRT has some of the smartest leaders in San Diego. It should cost a small fortune to get an hour of serious scrutiny and advice about your business from this group. Lucky for us entrepreneurs, they are willing to help for free. CRT is a no-brainer.

Mogl

Jerry Morris

I have enjoyed the cases I have worked on thus far and have been told that CRT mentor-ship is helpful. I have learned a lot in the process.

Jerry Morris

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Paul Thiel

The value of CRT to me is I have the opportunity to meet and work with lots of interesting and active professionals.

Paul Thiel

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Chairman

Alan Lerchbacker

I joined CRT to help companies grow!!

Alan Lerchbacker

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Scott Krawitz

At CRT I enjoy the diversity of engagements, mentor network, sense of community and the opportunity to support activated and coachable entrepreneurs in reaching the next level!

Scott Krawitz

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Michael Berthelot

I enjoy the sense of satisfaction in making a contribution to someone else’s success.

Michael Berthelot

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Next Level Business Coaching

I joined CRT to give back and contribute to the success of local companies. To network and be referred into companies who want to learn more about EOS.

Ray Adler, CEO

Next Level Business Coaching

CRT Sponsor

All Access Services

CRT took the time to learn our business and help us move forward at All Access Rentals to become a better company. They listened to our issues, found ways to solve them, and helped us become more profitable while continuing to grow and support our customers. The team CRT assigned to us at All Access Rentals […]

All Access Services

Paul Dijkstra

Now that I am retired, CRT is a great way to stay engaged, help businesses and people to succeed and meet interesting new people.

Paul Dijkstra

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Seaforth Boat Rentals

Being in business for many years, I have read many business books, listened to many motivational speakers, and gone to lots of business seminars. Oftentimes, I was energized and motivated, and ready to go after these exercises. Unfortunately, it always seems that the half-life of such benefits is very short. Old habits come back very […]

Seaforth Boat Rentals

Allele Biotechnology

The time I spent with my CRT mentors was very rewarding. Their advice was invaluable and covered everything from guidance on fundamental management issues to the detailed terms of a complex technology transfer deal. I was truly touched by the spirit

Lin Wang

Allele Biotechnology

Lin Wang

Dan Hughes

I joined CRT because I love helping small businesses.

Dan Hughes

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Endeavor Bank

The mission serves my clients, and fellow EO members well. I see it as a good resource for our business community and am happy to support it.

Dan Yates

Endeavor Bank

Salient Networks

Working with CRT was the best business decision I have ever made. These are not a bunch of retired ‘good old boys’. These are successful executives who have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. The advice they provide is relevant, current, a

Mac Clarke

Salient Networks

CEO & Co-Founder

Productive Learning & Leisure

There are a lot of people that need CRT’s mentorship, but they either don’t know it, let their egos stand in the way, or think they don’t have time for it. CRT helped us move through an important phase of growth more rapidly and less painfully than we e

Lindon Crow

Productive Learning & Leisure, LLC

President & Co-Founder

Ranch & Coast Magazine

“I’m not sure we’d be where we are today without their (CRT) guidance… ”

Collette Murphy

Ranch & Coast Magazine

Principal

Productive Learning & Leisure

The CRT input was extremely valuable, but more valuable was the process they put the team through. You are forced to think differently, while reexamining parts of your business and recognizing where change within the organization can make a big difference.

Lindon Crow

Productive Learning & Leisure, LLC

President & Co-Founder

Dave Kramer

I value the thrill of helping business owners grow and the friendship of other the members.

Dave Kramer

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Sponsor

Tom Dorosewicz

CRT is a room with the best of the best in San Diego.

Tom Dorosewicz

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

R.W. Smith & Company

Working with the CRT allowed us to clearly define and articulate our vision for the company in a living document that we can continue to use. I would recommend this process to any company that wants to challenge its direction and is looking for sound fee

Allan Keck

RW Smith & Company

President

Matthew Lehrer

CRT allows me to continue to learn, to continue to give and to continue to impact.

Matthew Lehrer

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Paul Abel of Elite Business

Hus Tigli

I joined CRT to give the benefit of my white hair to entrepreneurs.

Hus Tigli

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Intellitouch

I found my experience with CRT to be invaluable.

Jim Fallon

Intellitouch

President

Bill Lofft

CRT is a great team to win with!

Bill Lofft

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Outsource Manufacturing

Talk to CRT if you want advice from over-qualified, unbiased people. But be willing to listen. If you’re not going to listen, don’t waste your time. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I’m here to tell you that I couldn’t have hand picked better

Ted Fogliani

Outsource Manufacturing

CEO

Claiborne Advisors, Inc.

It’s a rare privilege to offer what CRT brings to our firm’s clients and others…insights from the most experienced collection of business people in San Diego.

David Duval

Claiborne Advisors, Inc.

Principal

Dan Hughes

The value of CRT is coaching and mentoring small business owners resulting in significant value creation.

Dan Hughes

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

REBL Marketing

I value what coaching and mentoring can do to help a business grow. I believe in the CRT mission.

Reb Risty

REBL Marketing

CRT Sponsor

Jack Kelly

I joined CRT to understand the needs of emerging businesses.

Jack Kelly

Optimum Comp Advantage, Inc.

CRT Sponsor

Shane Parkes

I am proud of the work we do as mentors, and I think Chairmen’s Roundtable is a worthy program that provides real value to business owners in San Diego.

Shane Parkes

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Insperity

CRT is the ultimate unbiased board of directors. I joined CRT to help Business Owners, CEOs, and executives minimize risk and maximize profitability in their businesses with an array of human resource services and technology to make their businesses run better, grow faster, and make more money.

Tom McCadden, Certified Business Performance Advisor

Insperity

CRT Sponsor

Fish & Richardson

Participating in the CRT allows its members to give back to the community, and supporting the CRT is a way for Fish & Richardson to do the same.

Eddie Rodriguez

Fish & Richardson

Chair - Corporate Law Practice

Jeff Campbell

I was invited to a meeting by David Duval in 2005. Was very impressed by what CRT did and joined at that time.

Jeff Campbell

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Chair

Steve Mendell

I joined CRT to help create opportunities for others that otherwise might not have existed

Steve Mendell

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Dennis Dillon

I value CRT because I really enjoy meeting different people and helping them solve whatever problems they may be having.

Dennis Dillon

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Tom Dorosewicz

I joined CRT because I loved the idea of using all the experience I had to “give back” to the next generation of CEO’s.

Tom Dorosewicz

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Chairman

J Mark Waxman

I value CRT for the other mentors and the companies we have the opportunity to mentor.

J Mark Waxman

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Dave Watt

I joined CRT because I enjoyed the experience of founding, growing and selling a small business and is looking to give back in order to help other small business owners achieve their long term goals.

Dave Watt

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Scott Krawitz

Having enjoyed a rich and diverse professional journey including both small business ownership and large corporate leadership I am excited to give back by providing a healthy combination of ask and tell in my role as CRT mentor.

Scott Krawitz

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Michael Berthelot

I joined CRT to use my experience to help other companies and to learn new industries and technologies.

Michael Berthelot

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Dave Watt

The value of CRT is the ability to have a positive impact on small businesses to help small business owners and their employees. It is a pleasure to be part of such a diverse and high level professionals that I can continue to learn from.

Dave Watt

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Bill Lofft

I joined CRT to support the local business community.

Bill Lofft

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Ranch & Coast Magazine

“Working with the CRT gave us the focus we needed for continued success. ”

Collette Murphy

Ranch & Coast Magazine

Principal

Jerry Morris

I joined CRT to help the community and be involved with entrepreneurs looking for help. To learn, and to engage with other CRT members, mentors, and mentees.

Jerry Morris

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Salient Networks

By working with the CRT members, our company received priceless information. This kind of information would have cost us thousands of dollars if we had hired consultants.

Mac Clarke

Salient Networks

CEO

John Riley

I joined CRT to give back to the community by helping businesses succeed

John Riley

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Jeff Campbell

Most of the jobs in the U.S. are created by small to mid-sized businesses. CRT helps those businesses thrive and grow. So this is important work for the country. It is also stimulating and highly rewarding.

Jeff Campbell

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and former Chairman

Jackie Mazur, Guide My Finances

Rod Bolton

Love challenge and accomplishment. Can accomplish this through the companies I have mentored.

Rod Bolton

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Ted Fogliani

The process the CRT members put us through opened our eyes enabling us to see an end result and then gave us the management skills to make the hard decisions that changed the direction of the company and is the reason we are still in business and thriving.

Ted Fogliani

Outsource Manufacturing

President

Vektrex

You should take the opportunity to learn whenever it’s offered. This whole experience has been an incredibly valuable gift to our company.

Melissa Ford

Vektrex

CEO

J. Mark Waxman

I joined CRT to provide my experience to businesses seeking to succeed in their goals.

J. Mark Waxman

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Reid Carr

The breadth of business challenges is always interesting.

Reid Carr

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Eliot Peter, Ra Capital

Paul Dijkstra

The value of CRT to me are new assignments, meeting new people and business challenges, connect with other mentors and sponsors, see results of mentoring process.

Paul Dijkstra

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Paul Thiel

Ginny Beneke

I joined CRT as a way to give back to the San Diego community.

Ginny Beneke

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor and Chair

Esther Rodriguez

I joined CRT to stay engaged in San Diego business activities after retiring from corporate life, and contribute to private businesses in the community.

Esther Rodriguez

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Hus Tigli

I value CRT because I love entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs. I love to share my experience with entrepreneurs.

Hus Tigli

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Allele Biotechnology

I have grown both professionally and personally from my CRT experience.

Lin Wang

Allele Biotechnology

Co-CEO

Chuck Dunning

The value of CRT is the depth of involvement with clients and the exchange of ideas with such a talented and diversified group of mentors.

Chuck Dunning

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Chuck Dunning

I joined CRT because in retirement I wanted to keep active in the business community with both new relationships and challenging projects. I taught in the College of Extended Studies at SDSU for 16 years and found teaching kept me current on the business world, and taught me as much as I was teaching. I […]

Chuck Dunning

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor

Reb Risty of REBL Marketing

Matt Lehrer

I joined CRT because I have discovered over the years that one of my unique abilities (a combination of skills, passion and creation of positive energy) is to mentor. CRT is another avenue that allow me to use that ability while giving back to the San Diego business community.

Matt Lehrer

Chairmen's RoundTable

Mentor