Our team blends platform strategy, operational execution, and hands-on support so schools, collectives, athletes, and brand partners can launch faster and scale with confidence.
Work with our teamOur leadership and delivery team brings together expertise across strategy, engineering, sales, and operations.
Robert Helmer is the CEO of Commerce Science Corporation (CSC), the owner of eComNow technology. eComNow is a global ecommerce PaaS technology provider delivering automated online storefronts to customers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Mr. Helmer has been the Managing Director of eComNowTeams since its inception and brings 25 years of experience in the ecommerce industry.
Steve Vacendak is a former Duke University basketball standout, ACC Player of the Year, and three-time hall of fame inductee whose career included professional basketball in the American Basketball Association and a role in the Pittsburgh Pipers' first ABA championship.
He later served in athletics leadership at Duke University and Winthrop University, was instrumental in the hiring of Coach Mike Krzyzewski, and has continued his leadership through nonprofit and board service, including NC Beautiful and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
A.C. Green is a three-time NBA champion and former forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, best known for his record-setting 1,192 consecutive games played, earning him the nickname “Iron Man.” A standout at Oregon State University, he was a key part of the Lakers’ championship era alongside Magic Johnson.
Off the court, Green is a respected speaker and founder of the A.C. Green Youth Foundation, dedicated to mentoring youth and promoting character, leadership, and strong values.
Steve Aust is Co-Founder and President of Verdant (VRDT), where he helps lead total energy solutions and distribution grid management through a technology aggregation and systems integration model.
He has raised more than $100 million in venture capital for multiple direct sales companies and has supported numerous IT startups, including Video Home Shopping Network, Vision Quest, and 2Extreme Sports, helping guide the latter through a successful IPO.
Results-driven technology and business leader with 25+ years of experience driving growth at the intersection of people, process, and technology. Having worked at IBM and Lenovo, and as an independent consultant for over a decade, Vince brings deep expertise in eCommerce, data analytics, and sales operations, helping organizations scale and generate millions in revenue.
With a strong background in IT leadership and global team management, he has built and delivered automated, high-performance platforms that improve efficiency and accelerate business outcomes.
Results-driven leader focused on scaling partner programs and launching high-performing eCommerce storefronts. Works at the intersection of technology, sales strategy, and partner enablement, leading integrations and vendor relationships that drive efficient growth.
Trey holds a B.S. in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and brings experience across enterprise identity, integrations, and commerce systems. Known for translating technical complexity into clear business outcomes, aligning teams, and helping organizations scale with confidence.
Eric McCarthey is an experienced board and business leader with deep expertise across public, private, family, and nonprofit organizations. He is a former private equity CEO, venture capital managing partner, and former President and Senior VP at The Coca-Cola Company in Global Commercial and Customer Strategic Planning, bringing more than 30 years of global leadership experience.
He is a NACD Board Leadership Fellow, Past Chair with Vistage International, published author, and public speaker on leadership, sales, and board engagement. His experience spans governance, strategy, audit leadership, and industries including retail, distribution, energy, e-commerce, agriculture, healthcare, and business services.
Greg Taylor is an entrepreneur whose work spans finance, faith, and film. As a pastor to Hollywood, founder of GOLDOM Bank, and independent producer, he has spent more than 35 years leading through public ministry, business development, and creative storytelling.
His background includes private banking and wealth management at JP Morgan Chase Bank, founding a mission-driven financial institution, and producing family-friendly and faith-based entertainment projects. He is also a frequent speaker on leadership, wellness, and purpose-driven living.
Don Fish is a seasoned executive and respected leader in sports, marketing, and organizational growth, best known for his transformative tenure as Executive Director of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Over more than a decade in the role, he helped revitalize the organization by increasing awareness, engagement, and nominee participation while expanding programs that celebrate and support student-athletes across the state.
With a career spanning leadership roles in marketing and brand development, Fish brings deep expertise in building partnerships, elevating brand visibility, and driving mission-focused initiatives. His ability to connect communities through storytelling and shared purpose has been a defining part of his leadership.
Bill Hayes is a legendary football coach and administrator whose career has made a lasting impact across collegiate athletics, particularly within HBCUs. A standout student-athlete at North Carolina Central University, he earned All-America honors before building an exceptional coaching career that produced nearly 200 wins, multiple conference championships, and national titles at Winston-Salem State University and North Carolina A&T State University.
Hayes also broke barriers as the first Black head football coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference during his time at Wake Forest University. He later served as Athletic Director at several institutions, including NCCU, and is widely recognized for his leadership and contributions to the growth and visibility of HBCU sports.
We work as an extension of each organization, shaping stores, campaigns, and workflows around real operational needs.
Our team uses automation to reduce manual overhead, improve consistency, and keep revenue channels active without adding complexity.
Every role on the team is aligned around launch speed, customer experience, and sustainable fundraising performance.
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