Lawrence Griffith is an entrepreneur and technology leader with 20+ years of experience in digital marketing and enterprise technology and an ITIL Foundation v4 certification. He has led initiatives for global brands including Procter & Gamble, Hasbro, Unilever, PepsiCo, Nokia, and Ford. He developed the first mobile scannable coupon solution in the U.S. for grocery and convenience retail and helped pioneer early mobile payment software in partnership with Nokia. Griffith is the Founder and CEO of Digital Factory, Inc. (Chicago), leading product development and global partnerships and overseeing the company’s patented real-time location and behavioral intelligence platform, including Micro-Fencing™ and DWELL™. His early mobile technology work has been featured by major global and U.S. outlets, including Fierce Network (Europe), The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and NPR.
Krystal
Mitchell, MD, MBA
CEO - Human | humanforeveryone.com
Dr. Krystal Mitchell is CEO of Human, a subsidiary of Digital Factory Technologies, and serves as a strategic consultant to Digital Factory. A rising star in dermatology and cosmetic surgery, her multidisciplinary background includes work as a pharmaceutical microbiologist and founder of *The Queen’s Club*, a nonprofit empowering girls from low-income backgrounds. During her dermatology residency at Mount Sinai, she served on the Root Cause Analysis Committee and GME Diversity Council, led a grant-funded initiative on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA), and contributed to cosmetic clinical trials. Dr. Mitchell co-founded the Gloderm Trainee Committee to advance global dermatology education and serves on committees for the AAD, ASLMS, WDS, SOCS, and the National Black MBA Association. Her work has earned her numerous awards and publications in hair disorders, inflammatory conditions, skin cancer, and anti-aging research.
Erika
Broadwater
Chief Operating Officer
Erika Broadwater is a seasoned executive leader with more than 30 years of experience driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and talent strategy across global organizations. As Chief Operating Officer of Digital Factory, she oversees business operations, people strategy, and organizational effectiveness, helping scale the company’s growth and deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Prior to joining Digital Factory, Erika held senior leadership roles at BNP Paribas, The Horizons Group, BD (Becton Dickinson), and Essity, where she led enterprise talent, culture, and transformation initiatives. She is also the National President and CEO of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR), where she has expanded the organization’s reach through strategic partnerships, leadership development, and inclusion-focused programs.
Known for her people-first leadership style, Erika brings deep expertise in talent management, culture transformation, leadership development, and operational strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Tiffany
Summerville
Chief People & Culture Officer
Tiffany Summerville is an award-winning human capital executive with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations build high-performing teams, strengthen leadership, and create cultures that drive sustainable business growth. As Chief People & Culture Officer at Digital Factory Technologies, Tiffany leads the company's global people strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and culture.
Throughout her career, Tiffany has partnered with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and boards of directors to align workforce strategy with business objectives. Her expertise spans venture-backed startups, high-growth biotechnology companies, and global enterprises, where she has successfully led organizational transformation, executive succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and IPO readiness.
In addition to her executive leadership, Tiffany is the founder of Couture Leadership, where she advises leaders on navigating complexity with purpose, presence, and precision. She is also the Founder and President of Women of Color in Corporate America (WOCICA), serves as Diversity Chair for WHRMA, and is the National Chapter Operations Officer for NAAAHR, reflecting her commitment to advancing leadership opportunities and fostering inclusive workplaces.
Tiffany's contributions to the HR profession have earned her numerous honors, including 2025 New York State HR Professional of the Year, Influential Women 2026, Who's Who in America 2025, and the Global ERG Network DEI Executive Sponsor of the Year Award.
At Digital Factory, Tiffany is passionate about building a people-first culture where talent thrives, leaders grow, and innovation flourishes. She believes that exceptional organizations are built by investing in people, developing future leaders, and creating environments where every individual has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Walid
Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer
Walid Johnson is a visionary innovation leader who designs technology around how people actually work. With decades of experience across public sector, healthcare, and emerging tech, he’s known for turning complex systems into intuitive, accessible platforms that drive real adoption and impact at scale. His work blends human-centered design, platform thinking, and automation to help organizations gain clearer insight, move faster, and make better decisions. At the core of everything he builds is a belief that great technology should feel simple, inclusive, and genuinely useful.
Dane
Mcintosh
Chief Data Security Officer
Dane McIntosh serves as Data Security Officer at Digital Factory, where he provides leadership across data protection, technology operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance. In this role, he helps establish the policies, safeguards, and operating standards required to protect sensitive corporate, client, and consumer information.
Working at the intersection of technology, operations, and executive strategy, Dane is responsible for helping Digital Factory identify security risks, strengthen internal controls, and incorporate data protection into the company’s broader business practices. He collaborates with organizational leaders and operational teams to ensure that security requirements support innovation, responsible growth, and reliable service delivery.
Dane’s approach extends beyond technical security. He focuses on building a culture of accountability in which employees, systems, processes, and business partners share responsibility for protecting information. His areas of emphasis include risk assessment, security governance, access management, operational resilience, incident preparedness, compliance oversight, and the continuous improvement of organizational controls.
As Digital Factory expands its technology capabilities and strategic partnerships, Dane helps leadership evaluate risk, make informed decisions, and maintain the trust of clients and stakeholders. His leadership supports the company’s commitment to operating securely, responsibly, and with the discipline necessary for sustainable growth.
Vaughn
Hurst
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Vaughn Hurst is a senior operating executive with more than 20 years of experience scaling complex organizations, building high-performing distribution channels, and driving sustained revenue growth. He is recognized for translating strategy into execution—designing operating models, aligning incentives, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. Across senior leadership roles in healthcare and enterprise environments, Vaughn has built and expanded national partner and broker networks, generated more than $400 million in new revenue, and delivered meaningful cost containment through risk-based, performance-driven strategies. His experience spans go-to-market and distribution design, vendor and partner contracting, compensation and incentive architecture, and operational setup that enables growth at scale.
A Six Sigma Black Belt, Vaughn holds a Master of Health Services Administration and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan.
Arul
Raja
Senior Android Developer
Arul Michael Antony Felix Raja is an Android developer and M.S. Computer Science candidate at DePaul University. Previously an Assistant System Engineer, he supported backend services and quality practices. He has delivered end-to-end mobile features and built projects such as BorBuddy, a Parking Finder app, and several UX-focused prototypes. He is expanding into full-stack development and thoughtfully applies AI from his academic work when it improves user experience. He has been active in IEEE and Design Thinking clubs, leading student teams and mentoring peers. Outside work, he unwinds with pencil-shade sketching and street photography, and he’s a devoted movie buff who loves story-driven cinema.
Justin
Arrington
Assistant General Counsel
Arrington, J.D., serves as Assistant General Counsel, bringing a strong background in public interest law, advocacy, and legal leadership. In this role, he provides strategic legal counsel, supports organizational governance and compliance initiatives, and advises on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.
Mr. Arrington earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Morgan State University and a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law. Following law school, he began his legal career through two highly respected fellowships: the Personal Care Home Legal Fellowship with Disability Rights Mississippi and the John Lewis Fellowship with Legal Services Alabama. In these positions, he represented underserved communities and vulnerable populations across some of the nation's most economically challenged regions, advocating for equitable access to justice and legal protections.
Prior to his current leadership role, Mr. Arrington served as a Staff Attorney with Legal Counsel for the Elderly in Washington, D.C., where he represented senior citizens facing housing insecurity and eviction. His work focused on protecting the rights of older adults and ensuring access to safe and stable housing.
Throughout his career, Mr. Arrington has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service, legal excellence, and community advocacy. His experience spans litigation, housing law, civil rights advocacy, regulatory compliance, and organizational counsel. He is recognized for his ability to navigate complex legal issues while advancing mission-driven objectives and serving diverse communities.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Arrington enjoys following sports, exploring developments in financial law, and reading classic literature. His favorite authors include James Baldwin and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Whether leading initiatives, exploring new markets, or collaborating across industries, Daniel approaches every challenge with curiosity, confidence, and a commitment to delivering meaningful results.
Veenayagam
Sellamuthu
Senior Technical Business Analyst
Veenayagam is from Malaysia, a country known for its rich multicultural cuisine, which he deeply appreciates as a food lover. Combining his passion for strategy games such as chess and video games with a curious mindset, he brings strong analytical thinking, AI-driven reasoning, and strategic problem-solving into his professional life.
With over four years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst and IT professional, and currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, he has driven operational excellence by resolving system issues, optimizing workflows using cutting-edge technologies, and applying AI and data-driven approaches to improve system performance. Throughout his career, he has delivered over 30 system enhancements and achieved the highest client project record in his department.
Recognized five times as Employee of the Month, Veenayagam is skilled in developing strategies, leveraging data analytics and AI insights, and providing leadership through mentorship and process improvement.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
At Digital Factory, we believe that all people have untapped gifts of talent that only need a helping hand to unlock. Training and education are keys to growing future leaders of the community, regardless of race, color, or creed. To this end, we are committed to working with local, underserved communities, colleges, and universities to lift up those individuals who have the work ethic, the drive, the heart, and the big dream. We hire local for a reason -- We Believe.
60
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of combined tech expertise in creating and managing multimillion-dollar, mission-critical projects.
75
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of combined marketing and advertising experience ranging from fortune 100 clients to tech startups.
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of combined analytic experience managing, developing design and procedures for metric reports and market analysis.
