Entrepreneur. Visionary. Force Multiplier.

Jimmy Ralph has always built where others merely imagined. Founder and CEO of SalesMakers Inc. and Talk More Wireless (TMW), he scaled two category-defining companies into national powerhouses, disrupting industries and setting new standards along the way. Now, as the newly appointed CEO of Board of Advisors (BA), Jimmy is stepping into a role he was born for — ready to drive BA into a new era of bold growth, strategic dominance, and member-first value creation. 

This isn’t an evolution. It’s a revolution. 

A Powerhouse Joins A Power Platform: Jimmy Ralph and BA Unite

Long before joining BA, Jimmy Ralph had already earned a reputation as a dynamic builder of companies and cultures. When he joined BA as a founding member, it wasn’t to find success—it was to expand the impact he was already making. His journey reflects the perfect synergy between a visionary leader and a platform designed to amplify greatness. 

“I’ve always believed leadership is about growing people and impact,” Jimmy says. “Board of Advisors gave me the runway to think bigger. Now, it’s time to return that energy tenfold”

Jimmy Ralph Named CEO to Ignite BA’s Future

In a decisive move, founder Mike Calhoun announced Jimmy Ralph as CEO — a leadership decision signaling a major acceleration in BA’s growth trajectory.

“Jimmy’s elevation is about who he’s become and the future he’s capable of building,” Mike says

This isn’t a transitional phase. Jimmy steps fully into command, leading BA into its most ambitious phase yet: expanding nationally, deepening member value, and setting a new gold standard in entrepreneurial communities. 

BA isn’t preserving its momentum. It’s elevating it to an entirely new level.

BA 2.0: The Expansion ERA Begins Now

Under Jimmy’s leadership, BA is entering “The Expansion Era,” with a focus on scalable impact and strategic dominance.

New National Markets: Launching BA’s presence in major cities through local satellite events and cross-sector X-Intersection Meetings. 

Distributed Leadership Model: Empowering regional leaders to activate BA’s mission on the ground. 

Next-Gen Media Strategy: Positioning BA among the world’s premier business networks alongside YPO, EO, and Tiger 21. 

Modular Storytelling: Showcasing how BA accelerates entrepreneurial success and leadership growth. 

“We’re not just growing. We’re building the most trusted, high-integrity business ecosystem in America,” Jimmy says.

Not Just Bigger — Better: BA’s Culture-First Expansion

Jimmy’s leadership philosophy aligns seamlessly with BA’s guiding principle: growth without greed. New members are chosen with care, ensuring every addition strengthens the culture of collaboration, generosity, and high-impact contribution. 

“We’re not chasing numbers; we’re curating excellence, and every new member must elevate the whole,” Jimmy explains.

This commitment preserves BA’s identity as the elite network for leaders who invest in others as much as themselves — ensuring that expansion never comes at the cost of culture. 

Even as he scales operations nationally, Jimmy stays grounded in BA’s most important asset: its people. 

“The real catalyst is the culture. We want serious players who show up ready to give, grow, and build lasting success together,” Jimmy says.

Powering the Movement: The Leadership Fueling BA’s Rise

Jimmy Ralph isn’t leading alone. An elite executive team stands beside him, aligned to execute this bold new vision and drive Board of Advisors into its most ambitious chapter yet:

Kevin Killoran (COO): Operational systems architect, driving scalable excellence. 

Chris DiPasquale (CFO): Financial strategist, ensuring bold growth built on rock-solid fundamentals. 

Mike Calhoun (Chairman and Founder): Relational catalyst, dedicating his full energy to member success and strategic matchmaking. 

Together, they form a leadership core built not just to sustain BA’s momentum, but to accelerate it at a national scale — transforming vision into unstoppable execution.

The next great business community isn’t coming. 

It’s here. 

And Jimmy Ralph is leading the charge.