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LaVerne Council
Chairman at
CONMED CORPORATION
Net worth: 659 735 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
LaVerne H.
Council is Chief Executive Officer at Emerald One LLC since 2019.
Independent Chairman at CONMED Corp.
starting 2025.
Director at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Mathematica, Inc., GirlUp, and Thomson Reuters Holdings, Inc. Independent Director at Thomson Reuters Corp.
since 2022 and Concentrix Corp.
since 2020.
Trustee at March of Dimes Foundation since 2019.
Formerly Chief Executive Officer at Council Advisory Services LLC from 2012 to 2015.
Chairman at March of Dimes Foundation from 2011 to 2015.
Independent Director at Genesis Care Pty Ltd. Global Vice President-Information Technology at Dell, Inc. from 2000 to 2006.
Chief Information Officer & Vice President at Johnson & Johnson from 2006 to 2011.
Managing Principal at Grant Thornton LLP from 2017 to 2019.
Senior Vice President & General Manager at The MITRE Corp.
in 2017.
Chief Information Officer & Assistant Secretary at US Department of Veterans Affairs (District of Columbia) from 2015 to 2017.
Education includes an MBA from Illinois State University and undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | 17,704 ( 0.03% ) | 441 715 $ | 2026-09-29 | |
CONMED CORPORATION 0.02% | 2026-06-01 | 4,716 ( 0.02% ) | 218 021 $ | 2026-09-29 |
| 2026-09-14 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-09-29 |
LaVerne Council active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CONMED CORPORATION | Chairman | 2025-05-20 |
| CONCENTRIX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-30 |
| THOMSON REUTERS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2022-01-11 |
Thomson Reuters Holdings, Inc.
 Thomson Reuters Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides news and information-based tools to professionals | Director/Board Member | - |
GirlUp
 GirlUp Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services | Director/Board Member | - |
Mathematica, Inc.
 Mathematica, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and consulting services | Director/Board Member | - |
Emerald One LLC
 Emerald One LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Emerald One LLC is an IT consulting firm specializing in bridging the gap between strategy and execution to drive organizational success through digital transformation, asset alignment, and resource value maximization. The private company is based in Altamonte Springs, FL. The company partners with executive leaders across private and public sectors to develop customized strategies that integrate new technologies, optimize people, processes, and culture, and enable effective adoption and change management. Its proprietary methodologies support leadership engagement, strategic communication, and workforce modernization. Emerald One’s services include IT strategic planning, portfolio evaluation, project recovery, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and brand strategy. The company has demonstrated expertise with healthcare organizations, government contractors, and nonprofits, delivering outcomes such as streamlined IT investment governance, enhanced leadership alignment, and revitalized corporate identity. Emerald One also supports community initiatives like SmileAssociate, promoting charitable giving through retail transactions. LaVerne H. Council has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-10-31 |
March of Dimes Foundation
 March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides pregnancy & baby health programs | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-11 |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization for educated women | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of LaVerne Council
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Education of LaVerne Council
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
|---|---|
CONMED Corp.
 CONMED Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a medical technology company, which provides surgical devices and equipment for minimally invasive procedures and monitoring | Health Technology |
Dell, Inc.
 Dell, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Manufactures, sells and repairs computers, monitors and technology products | Electronic Technology |
Johnson & Johnson
 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an investment holding company with interests in health care products | Health Technology |
Grant Thornton LLP
 Grant Thornton LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting, assurance, tax and advisory services | Commercial Services |
The MITRE Corp.
 The MITRE Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides systems engineering, research and development and information technology support to the government | Industrial Services |
Illinois State University
 Illinois State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Western Illinois University
 Western Illinois University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
March of Dimes Foundation
March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides pregnancy & baby health programs | Commercial Services |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization for educated women | Commercial Services |
Thomson Reuters Corp.
 Thomson Reuters Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a content-driven technology company that provides professionals to navigate legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media environments | Technology Services |
Mathematica, Inc.
Mathematica, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and consulting services | Commercial Services |
Genesis Care Pty Ltd.
 Genesis Care Pty Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides cancer care services | Health Services |
Concentrix Corp.
 Concentrix Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology and consumer electronics, retail, travel and e-commerce, communications and media, banking, financial and insurance and healthcare services | Technology Services |
US Department of Veterans Affairs (District of Columbia)
 US Department of Veterans Affairs (District of Columbia) General GovernmentGovernment Provides broad range of programs and services to the veterans | Government |
Emerald One LLC
Emerald One LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Emerald One LLC is an IT consulting firm specializing in bridging the gap between strategy and execution to drive organizational success through digital transformation, asset alignment, and resource value maximization. The private company is based in Altamonte Springs, FL. The company partners with executive leaders across private and public sectors to develop customized strategies that integrate new technologies, optimize people, processes, and culture, and enable effective adoption and change management. Its proprietary methodologies support leadership engagement, strategic communication, and workforce modernization. Emerald One’s services include IT strategic planning, portfolio evaluation, project recovery, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and brand strategy. The company has demonstrated expertise with healthcare organizations, government contractors, and nonprofits, delivering outcomes such as streamlined IT investment governance, enhanced leadership alignment, and revitalized corporate identity. Emerald One also supports community initiatives like SmileAssociate, promoting charitable giving through retail transactions. LaVerne H. Council has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Commercial Services |
GirlUp
GirlUp Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides grant making services | Miscellaneous |
Council Advisory Services LLC
 Council Advisory Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2012, Council Advisory Services LLC is a leadership advisory and consulting firm that partners with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to drive business transformation and improve organizational performance. The private company is based in NJ. The American company operates through three specialized practices: SSA & Company, which focuses on strategy execution and business transformation; The Miles Group, which provides strategic leadership development, executive succession, and team effectiveness; and High Lantern Group, which specializes in strategic priority setting, complex communication, and coalition building. Council Advisors helps clients address challenges such as rapid technological change, including AI and generative AI, heightened stakeholder expectations, and talent management. The firm’s services include leadership development, succession planning, change management in the AI era, and enhancing organizational design and learning velocity. | Finance |
Thomson Reuters Holdings, Inc.
Thomson Reuters Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides news and information-based tools to professionals | Technology Services |
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