Meet the team!

"To me, genusConnect represents the perfect combination of passions and experiences of the co-founding team. genusConnect provides caregivers with the resources and tools they need to work together to deliver the best possible care."

We see genusConnect growing into something our team and our community can be proud of for generations to come.

• Built one of the largest educational software design & distribution companies.
• Founded a web hosting service for 100,000+ small-business sites.
• Created a tribute service that predated social media memorial pages.
• Produced video tribute services reaching millions with inspirational stories.

Pat partnered with Joe while navigating his own family's care journey, bringing system design and Fortune 500 marketing experience.

"As we began developing genusConnect, it became clear this wasn't just a project. Overseeing the brand and knowing that millions could benefit has been a rewarding journey."

Pat is a UI designer with a Master's in Architecture and national certifications.

With 30+ years in medicine, Karen helps clinicians improve care quality and performance through technology and workflow optimization. She is a past president of Michigan MGMA and an active national member.

Sara has led organizations overseeing $850M+ in assets, optimizing operations, strategic initiatives, and execution for growth and sustainability.

Paul is chairman and a founding board member of Utopia Foundation and founder of STEPi, its education initiative. He previously founded and led Financial & Investment Management Group (FIM Group), a values-based investment advisory firm later acquired by Mercer Advisors.

Paul is passionate about love, empathy, curiosity, literacy, and strong relationships as foundations for healthy, equitable communities. The genusConnect ecosystem is building the core tools that help communities turn those values into coordinated, lasting change.