With over 20 years of corporate and legal experience and transactional experience as well as 10 years of innovation and new venture experience, Max is committed to contributing to entrepreneurial ecosystems and building collaborative platforms. He is an Associate Professor who currently directs and teaches the Entrepreneurial Studies Program at Washington & Jefferson College and directs the Ignite Business Incubator and Co-Working Space. Professor Miller has been with the college for 8 years. He also owns and operates his own experiential engagement firm – Raise Your Spirits – that integrates spirits tastings into sales engagement platforms across the United States and Canada. Professor Miller holds a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania, a JD from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Christie Johnson is an accomplished professional with vast experience in various roles, currently serving as an Operations Manager at Ignite. She has a robust background in operations management, employer relations, and social services. Her career journey includes significant roles such as Employer Relations Coordinator, Service Coordinator, and Director of Social Services. Christie holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from PennWestCalifornia and is actively involved in community service as a Board Member at Harmony Life Center and serves on the Board of Directors for the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. As a resident of Washington, she is vested in the transformation of Washington County’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.