Ryan is Managing Director at Infinite Equity, where he helps companies design, value, account for, and track their equity programs. Ryan specializes in the valuation of complex awards requiring Monte Carlo simulation and assisting companies to navigate stock-based compensation accounting. Ryan most recently worked in an equity compensation consulting role from 2014 to 2023, where he served as an Associate Partner and the Western US Practice Leader. Ryan frequently speaks on a wide variety of equity compensation topics across the US. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with specialization in Financial Markets from Washington State University and is a Certified Equity Professional. Ryan is based in Denver.

I currently manage the administration of Executive Compensation and Benefits at AT&T, overseeing a broad portfolio of programs and processes - including the equity program and non-qualified deferred compensation. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, I have held roles at leading organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Stryker. My background includes administering equity programs both in-house and with third-party administrators, as well as contributing to multiple share plan administrator implementations, HR system rollouts, and process improvements.

Inna Garafola, CEP, is a Senior Stock Administrator at McKesson, where she manages and administers the company’s global equity programs, including Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Performance Stock Units, and Restricted Stock Units. With over eighteen years of experience in equity administration including prior roles at Texas Instruments and Maxim Integrated, she is passionate about helping employees understand and maximize the value of their equity awards. Inna earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business and finance from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Experienced Equity, Executive and Incentive Compensation Plan Administrator with a demonstrated history of longevity and agility working in the Telecommunications, Software Manufacturing and Energy industries. Exceptional skillset includes: Analytical Skills, written and verbal Communication, Team Building, Training, Administration, Process Documentation, Process Improvement, Data Reconciliation, Project Management and Public Speaking. Strong Total Rewards professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in English w/Emphasis on Professional Writing from Baylor University.

Jesus is a senior manager in the Equity Business Solutions and Technology group, specializing in software development and equity compensation. Since 2015, he has been involved in equity compensation operations, accounting, and software quality assurance.

Jesus has extensive experience in various equity compensation instruments including options, restricted stock, performance, and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). He has worked in software development teams in both Scrum Master and quality assurance roles and has experience in, SQL, Selenium, and C#. Before joining the firm, he worked for an equity compensation software solutions company in California.

Jesus earned his Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation in 2017 and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Data Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with an expected completion in 2026.

Brooke is an equity professional with 24 years of experience in equity compensation. 

She has been with Charles Schwab for 2 years and is a Client Service Manager in Stock Plan Services. One of her responsibilities is serving as an extension of Schwab Stock Plan Services client companies’ equity administration teams. Within this role she provides guidance on various aspects of equity plan administration and assisting with transactions, planning, and reporting. 

Prior to joining Schwab, Brooke served as an Implementation Manager and later a Senior Client Service Manager at Certent, collaborating with many outsourced company’s equity plans. She is a Certified Equity Professional, having earned her designation in 2019.

Sara Shoaf is a Director of Strategic Accounts with Stock Plan Services at Charles Schwab & Co. For nearly two decades, Sara has grown in the equity compensation space, with experience serving both large and small companies. Her primary focus has been equity compensation administration and accounting, and her most recent initiatives revolve around equity education and thought leadership.

She has worked with both public and private companies at Solium and Charles Schwab, and served as a Client Service Manager at Equity Methods before that. Her background includes stock price and financial statement analysis, as well as the auditing of credit unions. Sara is a member of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) and the Global Equity Organization; and she is a Certified Equity Professional. Sara served on the board of the Phoenix NASPP Chapter from 2011 - 2024. Sara earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Policy, Analysis and Management from Cornell University.

Josh has over 11 years of experience in the equity compensation industry. He began as a broker at E*TRADE specializing in participant education and executing transactions for plan participants. And then transitioned into a Service Manager role working with issuers for 4 years. Josh then spent 5 years as a Client Service Manager at Charles Schwab. He is currently the Director of Equity Operations at Unity 3D, managing equity compensation programs including RSU’s and ESPP for a multi-national company. Josh earned his CEP in 2015.

Kela Shang is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Palo Alto office and a member of the Employment & Compensation Law Group. He regularly assists public and private companies in offering their employee equity plans around the world. Kela advises multinational companies on the implementation and ongoing compliance of their equity compensation plans, dealing with issues such as securities law compliance, local and cross-border tax obligations, data privacy, exchange control and labor law compliance. He also advises companies on the effects of mergers, reorganizations, spin-offs and other corporate adjustments on their equity programs.

Mike Browning is the Stock Services Director at Equinix, Inc., where he leads the global administration of equity compensation programs for over 14,000 employees across 34 countries. With more than 20 years of experience in equity plan management, Mike is recognized for his strategic leadership in RSU and ESPP administration, Section 16 compliance, and executive equity support. He plays a pivotal role in preparing proxy statement disclosures, managing dividend operations, and overseeing REIT compliance and shareholder reporting.

Mike has successfully led the expansion of equity programs into new international markets, including the deployment of ESPP offerings across EMEA, South America, and Asia Pacific. He is a key contributor to cross-functional initiatives involving Legal, HR, and Finance, and has driven enhancements in SOX controls, mobile employee tax apportionment, and global audit processes. His work has streamlined equity reporting cycles and improved operational efficiency across departments.

Known for his calm leadership style and collaborative approach, Mike is a trusted advisor across the organization and a frequent speaker on equity compensation topics.