Meet The Team
Meet the team that makes The Commons at Phase all that it is! Our executives and feet on the ground have answered a few questions to help you get to know the faces you see in the office each day. Now that you’ve met us, be sure to say hello next time and tell us your go to coffee order, or favorite adventure.
– Sincerely,
Your Phase Family
Frank Bealer
CEO - Phase
Go-to Coffee Order: Tall Blonde Vanilla Flat White
A Fun Fact About Me : I used to be in a punk rock band
Last Book I Read: Think Again by Adam Grant
Next place I want to travel: Bali
Jeff Williams
COO – Phase
Go-to Coffee Order: Iced coffee (only before mixed doubles tennis so I don’t let my wife down)
Last Book I Read: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Favorite Part About Working at Phase: Seeing us grow up (just like our students)
Favorite Adventure: Biked 200 miles with my family through France, ending at Omaha Beach
I was Born In: West Virginia (almost heaven)
Ayanna Hawkins
Marketing Director and General Manager – Phase
Go-to Coffee Order: Vanilla Chai Tea Latte XHot
Favorite Adventure: Climbing the Great Wall of China
I was Born In… NYC
Devaun Walker
Project Manager – Phase
Go-to Coffee Order: Grande, Black
A Fun Fact About Me: I can play 7 different instruments
Next Place I Want to Travel: England
Johna Castro
Marketing Consultant – Phase
Go-to Coffee Order: Lavender Latte
Next Place I Want to Travel: The Philippines
Favorite Instagram Account: @bradmontague
Francesca Connolly
Sales and Events Manager – Phase Events
Go-to Coffee Order: Double short americano.
Last Book I Read: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Next Place I Want to Travel: Croatia
Favorite Adventure: Spending time with the Bedouins of Egypt.
Favorite Thing About Working at Phase: Getting the chance to work with people of all different backgrounds, industries, and culture through hosting events.
Jackson Speed
Community Manager – The Commons
Go-to Coffee Order: Vanilla Soy Latte
Last Book I Read: Love is a Mixtape by Robert Sheffield
Next Place I Want to Travel: London
Favorite Adventure: Tuna Fishing in Costa Rica, and making sushi on the boat, fresh from the ocean!
