Mike Calhoun, Founder of BA, is stepping up and, boldly, stepping forward.

After more than a decade of building Board of Advisors (BA) into one of the world’s most exclusive and impactful entrepreneur communities, Calhoun is proudly launching the next powerful phase of BA’s evolution.

This new chapter focuses on strengthening and expanding the foundation he has built, enhancing operational prowess, scaling member impact, and unlocking unprecedented opportunities across the BA community. To drive this momentum, Calhoun has unveiled a high-powered executive team, ready to accelerate BA’s growth and redefine the future of entrepreneurial collaboration.

With the leadership team driving operational excellence, Calhoun is shifting his focus toward mentorship, culture, and strategic relationship-building, the same pillars that have been key to BA’s enduring success. This marks a celebration of resilience, an expansion of vision, and a fearless move to multiply the impact BA was always destined to achieve.

Board of Advisors at 10 Years: Declaring Market Dominance

Crossing the 10-year milestone is not a pause for reflection. It is a full-throated declaration of dominance. As Mike says, 

“Board of Advisors has taken 10 years to write its culture code.”

BA knows exactly who it is, what it stands for, and what ground it owns.

The marketplace didn’t hand BA its authority. It earned it through relentless deal flow, a network of high-caliber members, and a system built on alignment, contribution, and shared wisdom.

At BA, you don’t simply join. You commit.
You don’t consume. You contribute.
Every member is a builder, not a bystander.

The New Executive Force: Advancing the Mission

Mike has forged the “World’s Greatest Board of Advisors,” strengthening it with a powerhouse executive team and a founding member stepping into the CEO seat.

As Mike declares, “Our next decade will completely out VALUE the competition.“

To drive this bold new era, Mike has assembled a leadership force built to amplify progress:

• Jimmy Ralph, CEO of BA:
  A founding member, proven operator, and growth strategist, Jimmy brings unmatched excellence and leadership horsepower.

“Board of Advisors will be the aspiration of every American entrepreneur,” Jimmy affirms.

• Chris DiPasquale, CFO of BA:
  A financial strategist with elite expertise in modeling, monetization, and momentum-building, Chris fortifies BA’s financial core with a focus on maximizing value creation.

“Board of Advisors is the future of community ROI,” Chris states.

• Kevin Killoran, COO of BA:
  A specialist in scaling brands, teams, and communities, Kevin drives BA’s national expansion with precision and operational strength.

“Board of Advisors culture is the new formula for winning CEOs,” Kevin emphasizes.

This team is not replacing BA’s DNA. They are reinforcing it, scaling it, and igniting its impact to levels competitors cannot match.

Mike puts it simply: “To lead this into the next decade, you have to choose the one who’s done it.” And that’s exactly what BA has done.

Scaling With Precision, Not Dilution

BA’s expansion is not about chasing noise. It is about multiplying impact with deliberate precision.

Through initiatives like BA Magazine and an expanding media platform, BA is elevating member stories, broadcasting insights, and expanding its reach while maintaining its authenticity.

As Mike says,

“We’ve drawn the black-and-white picture. Now this leadership team is going to color it in and bring it to life.”

The culture remains intact.
The mission stays sharp.
And the footprint is growing faster than ever.

The BA Fabric: Built to Accelerate Builders at Every Stage

Board of Advisors was engineered to fuel every stage of the entrepreneurial journey — from early-stage founders seeking speed and alignment, to mid-stage builders scaling through complexity, to seasoned entrepreneurs optimizing for exit and legacy.

At BA, entrepreneurship demands more than ideas. It demands execution across every dimension: brands that command attention, systems that scale, platforms that deliver, and cultures that attract the right people. Mike Calhoun built BA for high-stakes entrepreneurs who perform under pressure, sharpen each other through real alliances, and operate with precision in the real world of business, not theory.

That’s why BA is not a seminar, a networking group, or a feel-good mastermind. It is a proving ground for builders—entrepreneurs who don’t wait for permission but step forward and shape the future. Calhoun’s philosophy, “If you ever want to master something, go teach it,” is deeply woven into the culture, encouraging members to lead through action and insight. In this environment, growth comes from contribution, not consumption. It’s a place where impact is created, legacies are built, and serious entrepreneurs discover the force that propels them further than they ever could on their own.

The Legacy Moves Forward

The introduction of Jimmy, Kevin, and Chris is not a handoff; it’s the expansion of a vision that has been over a decade in the making. This bold move is designed to scale influence, elevate impact, and reinforce BA’s position as the undisputed standard in the marketplace.

This chapter builds on the past but reaches higher—it’s an elevation of everything BA represents: Contribution, Mastery, Execution, and the undeniable truth that the spirit of BA is VALUE. It all began with Mike Calhoun’s relentless commitment to building something the world could never ignore.