ConsumerDirect Inc., an industry leader in helping consumers manage their credit, money and privacy, has expanded its board of directors with the appointments of three new members: Mark Marinko, Quy Nguyen and Jake Stickel. The company said each appointee brings deep expertise in finance, operations and technology that will strengthen ConsumerDirect’s strategic direction and growth. The additions come in a market where credit reports and scores remain central to how U.S. consumers access loans, credit cards, housing and other financial services — the consumer need that ConsumerDirect’s credit, money and privacy tools are built to address.

Mark Marinko: three decades in finance and business systems

Marinko brings more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, finance and business systems. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SunCoke Energy, Inc., a publicly traded producer of coke for the steel industry, where he oversaw all accounting, financial operations and information technology. Prior to that role, he spent seven years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, a major provider of dredging services in the United States, where he managed public company financial reporting, investor relations, audit, taxes, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and internal controls. Earlier in his career, he served as President of the consumer services division at TransUnion, LLC, a global provider of information and decision-processing services. TransUnion is one of the three major nationwide consumer credit bureaus in the United States, alongside Equifax and Experian, giving Marinko direct background in the consumer-credit data industry that ConsumerDirect serves. Mr. Marinko holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

“What drew me to ConsumerDirect is a business with a clear sense of who it serves,” said Marinko. “I’ve spent three decades on the finance side of companies working through growth, and I’ve seen firsthand how much a strong financial foundation can do for a company that has already proven what it does well. I am thrilled to join the company and contribute to its continued success and growth.”

Quy Nguyen: technology strategy and community impact

Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of Allyance Communications Inc., where for more than 25 years he has helped Fortune 100 and enterprise organizations optimize their IT, connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and data center strategies. He is also the Founder and CEO of Extraordinary Heroes, a private family foundation dedicated to expanding opportunities for underserved youth through education, health, workforce development, and community initiatives.

An active investor and passionate philanthropist, Nguyen has held leadership roles with GTIA (formerly CompTIA), a major technology industry association; Wescom Credit Union; The Channel Company; Level 3 Communications, the telecommunications carrier later acquired by CenturyLink (now Lumen Technologies); USC Marshall Partners; and other corporate and nonprofit boards, reflecting a lifelong commitment to creating both business success and lasting community impact. As a member of the ConsumerDirect board, he will join the Audit and Compensation Committees.

“I joined ConsumerDirect because I believe technology should empower people to make smarter decisions and create better outcomes. ConsumerDirect is building a platform that gives consumers greater visibility and control over their financial lives, and I see tremendous opportunity ahead,” said Nguyen. “As an entrepreneur, I’ve spent more than two decades building and scaling technology businesses by focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships, and delivering real value to customers. I’m excited to work alongside the Board and management team to help accelerate growth, strengthen the company’s long-term strategy, and create lasting value for our shareholders while advancing ConsumerDirect’s mission of helping consumers achieve greater financial confidence.”

Jake Stickel: commercial real estate advisory at CBRE

Stickel joined CBRE, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms, in 2001 and has become a leading commercial real estate advisor, with 25 years of experience advising leading companies on complex real estate and business decisions across the U.S. and globally. Based in Orange County, he has also advised on many of the region’s most significant office transactions. Mr. Stickel works closely with senior executives to develop and execute real estate strategies aligned with their broader business objectives. His approach combines strategic advisory, transaction expertise and the resources of CBRE’s integrated global platform to help clients navigate critical decisions and achieve long-term business objectives.

“After 25 years of advising companies through strategic decisions that can shape their growth and performance, I’ve learned the importance of having a clear and compelling value proposition,” said Stickel. “ConsumerDirect has that at its core. I’m honored to join the board and look forward to bringing my experience and perspective to the company as it enters its next stage of growth.”

CEO: new directors share the company’s founding drive

“Quy, Mark and Jake share the drive and commitment that has guided this company since the beginning,” said David B. Coulter, CEO and Founder of ConsumerDirect. “We’re a business founded on the belief that everyone deserves better and more accessible tools to understand and protect their financial lives. Their combined experience and passion will be instrumental in helping ConsumerDirect expand that vision. I could not be more pleased to have all three new members sit on our board and help grow our success, define our mission, and grow the company.”