Our Leadership Council

President

Sam Shea has been a dynamic force in the coworking and hybrid work industry since 2017, blending strategic expertise and operational excellence.

At JLL, Sam managed facilities operations for Google, overseeing P&Ls, optimizing facilities management processes, and leading teams to support Google's innovative hybrid work initiatives. With hands-on experience at coworking leaders like Workbar and WeWork, Sam has honed skills in managing and optimizing flexible workspaces.

Currently, as part of LiquidSpace, the world’s leading global marketplace of flexible workspace solutions for Enterprise companies, Sam leverages data-driven insights to consult top partners, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth across the platform. Sam's passion for community building and flexible work solutions continues to shape the future of coworking.

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Vice President

Blaize Randell is a dedicated leader in the coworking and flexible workspace industry, specializing in cultivating vibrant communities and exceptional member experiences. As the Community Manager at Fractal Workspace, Blaize plays a pivotal role in creating collaborative environments that empower professionals and foster connection.

With a strong background in real estate and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of hybrid workers, Blaize has contributed to positioning Fractal Workspace as a trusted destination for businesses seeking flexible and innovative work solutions.

Passionate about the future of work, Blaize is committed to redefining workspace experiences through community-driven leadership.

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Recruitment

Luke Wills is a proven leader in the coworking and flexible workspace industry, specializing in business development and community building. As the Business Development Director at Lucid Private Offices, Luke helps clients find tailored workspace solutions across 25+ locations.

Previously, as Director of Growth at THRIVE | Coworking, he drove expansion and fostered vibrant coworking communities while supporting local nonprofits.

With a passion for redefining workspaces and empowering professionals, Luke is dedicated to creating environments that inspire productivity and connection. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operating remotely, Luke combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to redefine workspaces and empower clients to achieve their goals while supporting local communities.

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Fundraising

DeShawn Brown is the visionary CEO and Founder of Coworks, a groundbreaking platform designed to empower coworking space owners and operators. With a mission to enhance the future of work, Coworks leverages automation, data analytics, and seamless communication tools to optimize business operations and foster vibrant, thriving coworking communities.

As Chief Innovator, DeShawn drives the company’s vision, leading a talented team dedicated to scaling Coworks and revolutionizing the coworking industry. He is deeply involved in managing the technology team, shaping the product roadmap, and executing strategic initiatives that propel the company towards its goals. DeShawn’s leadership is grounded in his passion for technology and its ability to transform the modern workspace, making Coworks a key player in shaping the future of work.

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Hector Kolonas has worked on over 850 strategic initiatives across media, advertising, non-profits, proptech, e-commerce, marketplaces, productized services, and more.

He is currently a co-founder of Syncaroo.com and curater of the This Week In Coworking newsletter. 

Previously he founded included.co and led the growth of the global perks network to 700+ communities, supporting over 133,000 members and businesses.

Check out Hector’s blog and on stage where he shares thoughts, observations, and undercurrent trends at the intersection of workspaces and technology. 

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Jamie Russo, is a passionate, coworking space entrepreneur who started, operated, and successfully sold two coworking companies.

She's taken her success to teach you how to start a coworking space with step-by-step courses that touch on everything coworking, from space selection and lease negotiations to training community managers and implementing the right tech stack.

Everything Coworking courses help young and seasoned entrepreneurs turn a space into a profitable business and create a coworking space community to support your income goals.

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Craig Baute is the Owner of Creative Density, Denswap and the runs the Denver Coworks Alliance.

Craig has been an owner of coworking spaces since 2010 and performing market feasibility and business modeling projections for commercial real estate developers and coworking entrepreneurs since 2014.

Craig started his coworking spaces to be a hub for the local community and believes that coworking spaces can be an economic driver for small to medium-sized cities, encouraging and empowering people to take remote jobs. His passion is in helping new spaces open successfully in order to help spread the coworking mission.

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