MEET THE TEAM
ROSS PATERSON, PRESIDENT, CHIEF HACKER
Infantry Commander, Airborne Ranger, Leading Joint Ventures in GE, Ironman Triathlete. Ross knows about tough assignments. He is a serial entrepreneur who practices what he preaches at XM Performance as the owner of two businesses and founder of a non-profit. Ross’ passions: Strategic Focus, Leadership, Building the Right Team.
FANNI GAMBERO, CHIEF BUSINESS XCELERATOR
Originally from Hungary, Fanni has her Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration from the College of Szolnok. She speaks Hungarian, English, French, and some Korean. Fanni is driven, organized, and learns new things quickly. She helps us stay on task and keeps our performance high.
Carmela Herrera, Training and Operations Manager, Certified TTI Consultant
Carmela serves as the Training and Operations Manager at XM Performance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is a certified TTI Consultant. With diverse experience in corporate environments, commercial construction, a family-owned electrical contracting firm, and roles as a teacher, mentor, coach, and mother of six now-grown children, Carmela understands the intricacies of the small and medium-sized business (SMB) world. Her genuine passion for developing talent and tackling challenges enables her to deliver impactful training for leaders in various industries. Carmela is committed to building high-performing teams that people WANT to be a part of and CAN'T WAIT to bring their best to.
Ryan Mainey, Leadership Coach/Trainer
Ryan is a dynamic facilitator and trainer. With over 20 years in the medical industry, he brings business knowledge and a broad training skillset. From developing private medical practices, to pro bono work with people in career transition, he finds purpose in unlocking a leader’s full potential. He holds a B.S. in Marketing and is on the board of directors with the Irving/Las Colinas Rotary Club. When he isn’t educating and inspiring others, you can find him cheering on the Steelers or on the golf course.
Sarah Solinski, Small Business Xcelerator
Sarah is a compassionate and dedicated individual with eight years of experience in the medical field. She thrives in collaborative environments and finds joy in helping others, which is why she loves being part of the team at XM Performance so much. Beyond her professional pursuits, Sarah is a creative soul who enjoys crafting stunning wedding bouquets and exploring the culinary arts. She is a lifelong learner with a meticulous eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills.
LISA VALLE, Accounting Controller
With over 7 years of missionary work abroad and 9 years of administration and management in the hospitality and medical industry, Lisa is an expert in service and support. Lisa hails from Trinidad and Tobago, is happily married to a very skilled chef, and can often be found baking delicious goods with her husband.