Chairman & CEO, Washington, DC Tri-State Chapter
Shankar Rachakonda has over 30 years of experience in Management Consulting, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Software Development and related areas. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Radiant Digital, a Washington DC Metro based provider of digital transformation delivery services. In his role he is responsible for setting the company’s strategy and growth agenda in key delivery areas of digital transformation to both commercial and federal customers. He also focuses on expanding the company’s operations in North America, India, and the Caribbean, both organically and through acquisitions.
Vice Chair, Virginia State Chapter
Dr. Nandini Selvam is Vice President and General Manager at IQVIA, a Fortune 500, multinational healthcare services company, where she is responsible for all aspects of business and scientific strategy. She has a background in Science and Business, and has over 18 years of experience in healthcare, research, strategy, portfolio management, profit and loss, business development, and personnel management in consulting, pharma, government, and academic settings.
Nagaraj Reddy
Director
Regional Chair & Acting President
Ravishankar “Ravi” Bhooplapur, a tireless Philanthropist & World Traveler. He initially served in the financial industry as an Insurance agent, manager and funded a successful insurance brokerage company Vision Financial Services in 1997. In 2009, he decided to expand into Education and start a Medical University in Aruba. Today, the institution is known as Xavier University School of Medicine. Xavier’s mission is to fill the shortage of physicians in North America. “Ravi” currently serves as the President of Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba and is responsible for Pre Medical programs in Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, India, and in Turkey.
Regional Vice Chair
Mr. Ven Parameswaran was born in Koyilandy, Kerala, India in 1930. He came to the U.S.A. in 1954 on the Vijayalakshmi Pandit Scholarship awarded by Fairleigh Dickinson U, N.J. for undergraduate studies. After that, he obtained M.B.A. from Columbia University School of Business.
N. Neelagaru, MD is an eminent physician and a very successful Indian American businessman.
Dr. Neelagaru is a board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He practiced Cardiology in Neillsville, Wisconsin from 1978 to 1988 and in Commerce, Georgia from 1998 to 2019. He held the position of Chief of Staff at both Neillsville Hospital in Wisconsin and BJC Medical Center in Georgia.
Kumar Allady is an Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO. Smart-Infrastructure Group is comprised of RADISE International, a geotechnical engineering and materials testing services firm; Smart Structures, a sensor-based IoT (Internet of Things) firm; AFT, Applied Foundation Testing a deep foundation specialty testing firm. Smart- Infrastructure Group Employs 130+ people and has 7 locations in the state of Florida, 1 location in North Carolina, Texas, Hawaii and Hyderabad (INDIA).
Mr. Narendra Shah is a visionary leader. He is the CIO – Chief Information Officer / EVP – Executive Vice President [Global] of LD Capital LLC and LD Capital Bridge to USA. LD Capital provides business loans in the USA and mega business loans in India. It also facilitates EB-5 investor green cards working with business investors and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services / Department of Homeland Security’s approved Regional Centers and their approved Projects. He has over 35 years of IT, Finance, Analytical, Consulting, Management, Marketing, Educator and Business Development experience.
Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat M.D., is a Pulmonologist, practicing in Stockridge, GA. A compassionate doctor with 30+ years of experience as a Pulmonologist, Critical Care and lnternal Medicine Specialist licensed to serve in the States of Georgia, New York and Florida, and a Philanthropist known for his commitment dedication for his community service through multiple organizations.
Dr. Subra Bhat is a graduate of Calicut Medical College India, a gold medalist, did his residency in Internal Medicine at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, State University of New York and Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Health Science Center of New York, Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Annapurna Bhat. M.D., known as Anu Bhat is a physician with super specialty in Rheumatology. She is a graduate of KMC, Manipal India, with Internal medicine from Downstate Med NY and Rheumatology fellowship from Emory University, Atlanta GA, practicing in Stockbridge, GA. She was awarded Top Georgia Rheumatologist in 2018.
Dr. Anu Bhat has been involved in multitude charitable organizations as donor, sponsor of causes impacting education, women, orphans, and abused children and women, in addition to promoting cultural activities. Some examples of organizations that she has contributed in Atlanta, include Heaven house, A Friends house Inc, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Clayton State University, Kennesaw state University, The Raksha Foundation. Ekal Vidyalaya, Habitat for humanity, AIM for Seva, Nrupathunga Kannada Koota , Arts Clayton, Hands of Hope , Good Shepherd clinic and others. Her contributions to multiple cultural and charitable activities in GA, FL and India, have positively impacted and influenced lives and hopes of thousands of people. She received numerous awards including Shakti Award,2019.
Madhu Sheth was born in Kutch-Gujarat, India. When Madhu was five years old, her family moved to Madras in South India, which is now known as Chennai. After finishing her education, Madhu began teaching in high school. While teaching, she joined a literature association. In this literature association, Madhu met her husband, Jagdish Sheth, who came to U.S.A for higher education in 1961.
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Mr. Vasudev Patel a medical professional from India is passionate to work for community in India as well as in USA. He is also an entrepreneur and involved in diversified business in USA. His more than three decade of residency in USA he has worked in the field of clinical trial, clinical laboratories and Forensic Toxicology field as a Scientist. He is deeply associated with various nonprofit organizations in USA and an Overseas Indian political organization.
David Pratt is a Partner at the lobbying firm, The Southern Group. David joined the Southern Group’s Atlanta office in 2009 after holding a myriad ofroles in the political arena. Nearly two decades as a lobbyist, David has developed expertise in numerous policy areas, including business development, appropriations, health care, medical marijuana, energy, local government, public safety, public-private partnerships, and economic development.
Mr. Niraj (Nick) Sheth, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sheth is the Co-Founder of The Loan Depot Lending Company, Inc (now LD Capital), a Wall Street mortgage conduit. Since the inception of LD Capital in 1996, he has worked in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and President. Before the formation of LD Capital, he was an independent consultant for various Wall Street firms in New York and Chicago.
Mr. Milton Chambliss, CEcD is a certified Economic Developer by the International Economic Development Council. He presently serves as the Executive Director for the Clairborne County Economic Development District where he has successfully managed development resulting in over 100 million dollars in new business development and the creation of over 2,000 new jobs in Mississippi.
P.R. Subramanian (P.R.S.) is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director of NIIT (USA) Inc., a multinational company globally recognized for its learning management and training delivery solutions. He began his career with NIIT in 1990 at their Delhi offices, rising in ranks to manage the finance and accounts of NIIT’s first global operations in the United States.
Professor Jagdish Sheth is a renowned scholar and internationally recognized thought leader. He has published more than 300 research papers and more than 30 books on various disciplines and topics. His insights on global competition, strategic thinking, geopolitics, and emerging markets are considered revolutionary.
Dr. Girish Kumar Panicker, an authority on C-factor (cover and management) research and an internationally renowned agricultural scientist, is a professor and director of Conservation Research at Alcorn State University, Mississippi. A native of India, Dr. Panicker holds B.S. in Agriculture, M.S. in agronomy and Ph.D. in horticulture. He has worked largely in conservation field on three continents, Asia, Africa and North America. His federally funded research center has the world’s largest C-factor (cover and management) databank on horticultural crops, with work done on 40 crops at an investment of more than $6.5 million.
Kumar Allady is an Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO. Smart-Infrastructure Group is comprised of RADISE International, a geotechnical engineering and materials testing services firm; Smart Structures, a sensor-based IoT (Internet of Things) firm; AFT, Applied Foundation Testing a deep foundation specialty testing firm. Smart- Infrastructure Group Employs 130+ people and has 7 locations in the state of Florida, 1 location in North Carolina, Texas, Hawaii and Hyderabad (INDIA).
Felix I. Rodriguez
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Chairman, Brigade 2506 Museum, Miami, FL
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Bhavna Vasudeva
President
Chairman of Western Regional Office.
Founder/President of the Indian American Friendship Council, which has served as a forum for promoting stronger ties between India and the U.S.A., and has bi-partisan support from over 200 members of Congress.
Dr. Reddy has served in various civic organizations including the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of which he was the Chairman. Served and participated with over 74 organizations including Lions Club. Served as Board of Directors in the Red Cross. Dr. Reddy served as President of Gandhi Peace Foundation in California.
Director, IAICC Western Regional Office
Tanuja Bandari is an eminent Radiation Oncologist, practicing in Southern California, at the St. Joseph Hospital of Orange. She is American Board of Radiology, Clinical Oncology, Physics and Radiobiology in California. Dr. Bhandari obtained her medical degree from University of California and did her specialized radiation oncology in Johns Hopkins University Hospital< Baltimore, MD and Drexel-Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Bhandari is an active member of the Indian American Community in California She has Healthcare MBA from University of California.
President
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur Chawla is a successful entrepreneur based in the heart of Silicon Valley, USA, with a track record of over 28 years, working in the field of public diplomacy and the corporate world, involved with articulating messages of the Heads of State in different languages. She has had the unique honor of working with 7 Prime Ministers of India, 3 Presidents of the US, and 2 Prime Ministers of Canada. She is widely traveled across the globe, working at international forums such as the UN, WHO, World Bank, G20 Summit, G-7 Summit, the Conference on Climate Change, the ASEAN, and the US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue.
Clinical Pharmacist
Basavaraj Banapur is presently working as Clinical Pharmacist for State Hospital in Patton CA 93216. Patton State Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Opened in 893 as the Southern California State Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates, it was renamed Patton State Hospital after Harry Patton, a member of the first Board of Managers, in 1927.
President & CEO
Venkat Kommineni works as an IT Executive at a Multinational Corporation and serves a member of SIM (Society of Information Management) and IEEE. Being a small business owner, Venkat identified the value of bringing IT Professionals together and founded AZITNET (AriZona Innovation and Technology NETworking) organization. Venkat also leads India’s State and Country level non-profit organizations in Arizona as an Executive.
Vice Chairman
Dr. Nagappa Prakash is a well-known Cardiologist in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Prakash hails from Mysore, Karnataka where he did his earlier education and completed his medical degree from CMC Vellore. After training in New Jersey, he moved to Phoenix and has been serving as Interventional Cardiologist since 1981.
Vice Chairman
Mr. John Philippi is a very successful businessman in the Phoenix, AZ area. He has a strong background with startups, mergers, and buying and selling of companies. With over three decades of experience in starting multiple businesses, primarily in the manufacturing sector, Mr. Philippi has held equity positions in over 25 businesses. Mr. Philippi has also been involved in strategies with the real estate sector, lease option opportunities, and has ownership in a mobile dealer/broker business.
Ms. Mary Jane Trunzo
Director
President
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur Chawla is a successful entrepreneur based in the heart of Silicon Valley, USA, with a track record of over 28 years, working in the field of public diplomacy and the corporate world, involved with articulating messages of the Heads of State in different languages. She has had the unique honor of working with 7 Prime Ministers of India, 3 Presidents of the US, and 2 Prime Ministers of Canada. She is widely traveled across the globe, working at international forums such as the UN, WHO, World Bank, G20 Summit, G-7 Summit, the Conference on Climate Change, the ASEAN, and the US-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue.
Chairman
However, I have also been focused on community involvement during the last 25+ years and have truly found my passion in doing so. I am moved to action by the overwhelming need around me, driven to lend a hand and make a difference. I am here to make that difference for the Indian American Chamber of Commerce Mississippi Chapter in its next expansion phase in our state.
Vice Chair
President
Dr. Sumesh Arora is the director of the Energy & Natural Resources Division of the Mississippi Development Authority which is the state energy office. The division’s mission is to strengthen Mississippi’s energy economy by promoting it natural resources, energy efficiency, workforce development and security.
Mr. Milton Chambliss, CEcD is a certified Economic Developer by the International Economic Development Council. He presently serves as the Executive Director for the Clairborne County Economic Development District where he has successfully managed development resulting in over 100 million dollars in new business development and the creation of over 2,000 new jobs in Mississippi.
Mr. Larry Harvey graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Business Management. Larry has over 30 years of experience in the political arena on local, state, and federal levels as well as many years working with members of Congress both on the House and Senate along with many different governments’ agencies. He worked on many political campaigns from the grass roots level through the planning and development stages. Larry serves as an event planning coordinator for the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute located in Washington D.C.
Chairman
Dr. Basu-Ray is a staff Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist & the Director of Cardiovascular Research at the Memphis Veterans Medical Center in Memphis, TN, USA. Concurrently he is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA. He is the Chairman of the interdepartmental Cardiac Resuscitation Council that determines policies and does education and research on cardiac resuscitation for all physicians.
President & CEO
Venkat Kommineni works as an IT Executive at a Multinational Corporation and serves a member of SIM (Society of Information Management) and IEEE. Being a small business owner, Venkat identified the value of bringing IT Professionals together and founded AZITNET (AriZona Innovation and Technology NETworking) organization. Venkat also leads India’s State and Country level non-profit organizations in Arizona as an Executive.
Vice Chairman
Dr. Nagappa Prakash is a well-known Cardiologist in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Prakash hails from Mysore, Karnataka where he did his earlier education and completed his medical degree from CMC Vellore. After training in New Jersey, he moved to Phoenix and has been serving as Interventional Cardiologist since 1981.
Vice Chairman
Mr. John Philippi is a very successful businessman in the Phoenix, AZ area. He has a strong background with startups, mergers, and buying and selling of companies. With over three decades of experience in starting multiple businesses, primarily in the manufacturing sector, Mr. Philippi has held equity positions in over 25 businesses. Mr. Philippi has also been involved in strategies with the real estate sector, lease option opportunities, and has ownership in a mobile dealer/broker business.
Ms. Mary Jane Trunzo
Director
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Mr. Kanchan Banerjee is the Founder and CEO of Indo-US Health Initiatives ( www.indoushealth.com) and Co-founder and Managing Director of the Boston Center of Excellence for Health and Human Development (www.theboce.org). He has worked for companies such as Thompson Reuters, Verizon, EMC, Fidelity Investments and Raytheon in various management capacities, He is also is the founder of many organizations in the USA and is involved in promoting Indian heritage and culture. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Barddhaman University and a master’s degree in computer science from Boston University.
Vice Chair
Rajat is based in Boston and is a leader in building broad strategic alliances. He helps startups through a Launchpad venture across industries leverages technology and digital capabilities to evolve their operating models and transform their businesses to effectively serve their customers, while scaling operations efficiently.
Chair
Mr. Kanchan Banerjee is the Founder and CEO of Indo-US Health Initiatives ( www.indoushealth.com) and Co-founder and Managing Director of the Boston Center of Excellence for Health and Human Development (www.theboce.org). He has worked for companies such as Thompson Reuters, Verizon, EMC, Fidelity Investments and Raytheon in various management capacities, He is also is the founder of many organizations in the USA and is involved in promoting Indian heritage and culture. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Barddhaman University and a master’s degree in computer science from Boston University.
Vijay Konda
Vice Chair & President
VIjay Konda is an experienced Entrepreneur and Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. He has strong experience in designing Foreign Exchange Trading systems. He founded several companies and one of his startups TheFoyer.com, LLC. was acquired by Cyberbills, Inc. He is one of the founders of UnyTalk, Inc. which provides collaboration solutions for media and healthcare industries. Vijay Konda has expertise in both IT and business sectors. Vijay also has business relationships with several companies in India and Middle East.
Chair
Rajat is based in Boston and is a leader in building broad strategic alliances. He helps startups through a Launchpad venture across industries leverages technology and digital capabilities to evolve their operating models and transform their businesses to effectively serve their customers, while scaling operations efficiently.
Chair
Sanjeev P. Yadav is the founder of The Inno Hub, which is an innovation growth platform and venture development firm with offices in Boston, London, and Delhi. We drive innovation and scale-up with companiesboth small and large by making business sense out of your future and providing the fuel needed for next levelinternational growth. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Banyan Tree Capital, a boutiquemulti-family office investment advisory firm. He is also an active early stage and growth stage investor inprivate companies.
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Deepak Tiwari
Chair
Co Chairman
Manuel “Manny “A. Rosales is a small businessman and entrepreneur, an effective manager and a results-oriented executive. A longtime community leader with 40 years of experience in building businesses, opening domestic and international markets, and actively supporting community initiatives, in all communities and in particularly in the Small Business sector. My experience in trade, finance, small business development, government, and working with local communities have provided me the valued skills necessary to assist in reforming government and implementing transformative initiatives