Chris A. Davis, Chairman
From 2005 to 2012, Chris was a general partner at Forstmann Little & Co., where her primary focus was on its major investments in 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc., the world’s largest fitness center company, and ENK International, a leading tradeshow organization servicing the fashion marketplace. She served as chairman of the board of 24 Hour Fitness and chairman of the executive committee of the board of ENK International. From 2005 to 2010, she was actively involved with Forstmann Little’s investment in IMG Worldwide, the world’s premier sports, entertainment and media company, serving on its board of directors and as the company’s president.
From April 2002 through August 2005, Chris was chairman of the board of McLeodUSA, Incorporated, an independent telecommunications services provider. She joined McLeodUSA in 2001 as its chief operation and financial officer and served as its chief executive officer from April 2002 until August 2005. Prior to joining McLeodUSA, Chris was executive vice president, chief financial and administrative officer of ONI Systems, a leading manufacturer of optical networking equipment. From 1993 through 2000, Chris was executive vice president and chief financial and administrative officer, a member of the office of the chairman, and a member of the board of directors of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Prior to 1993, Chris spent 17 years in financial management holding executive level positions of increasing responsibility at the General Electric Company.
Ms. Davis has served on the board of directors of Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cytec Industries, Inc., Aviall, Inc, Compaq Computer Corp. and Wolverine Tube. She is a founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ANGARI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, private operating foundation that actively supports marine science research and education using its research vessel R/V ANGARI.
In April 2003 Chris was awarded the national “Stevie Award for Best Executive” in the inaugural ceremony for the American Business Awards. In 1999 CFO Magazine recognized Chris with its “Chief Financial Officer Excellence Award” in the Revenue Growth category for her successful leadership at Gulfstream Aerospace. In 1997 she was named one of the “Top 25 Managers of the Year” by Business Week magazine, and in 1996 she was selected as one of the “50 Most Wanted in Finance” by Global Finance magazine.
Chris holds a M.A. degree in Finance and Statistics and a B.S.B.A. degree in Finance from the University of Florida.
S. Lee Rosenberg, Director
From 1970 to 1994, Lee was the President of Victor/Sacks Furs, Inc., a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of fur and leather high-fashion garments. Victor/Sacks was recognized as a leader in the fur industry, using innovative advertising and marketing campaigns that drove unparalleled revenue growth for a company of its size throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s.
In 1979 Lee was elected as the youngest-ever President of the Master Furriers’ Guild of America, an organization that represented the retail segment of the American Fur Industry. He served in that role until 1981 at which time he was elected chairman of the board of directors. During his tenure, the Master Furriers’ Guild of America strengthened its relationships with international fur guilds and also initiated marketing campaigns to educate consumers in the conservation policies regarding endangered species. Lee spoke on behalf of the industry at university campuses and made appearances on both television and radio in this regard.
Lee was a member of the Master Furriers’ Guild of America, the Golden Guild, and World Wildlife Fund. He was also a member of Big Brothers of America where he supported several young men through the Big Brothers mentor program.
Lee holds a B.S.B.A. in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Findlay in Ohio. He is an avid yachtsman, holding a U.S.C.G. Merchant Mariner 100 ton license, and has logged over 50,000 miles of ocean travel. He has participated in scientific tagging research projects and sponsored oceanographic instrument deployments. He enjoys SCUBA diving, snorkeling, and golf.
Angela Rosenberg, President & Director
Angela serves as President of ANGARI Foundation and captains R/V ANGARI. Angela combined her love for the ocean, marine science and boating to create ANGARI Foundation and has a range of expertise in marine and environmental sciences.
Prior to ANGARI Foundation, she held the position of Director of Programs and Policies for the nonprofit organization The International SeaKeepers Society where she developed and implemented international programs relating to scientific expeditions, oceanographic instrument deployments, education and outreach. Before entering the nonprofit world, Angela worked as a marine geochemist and managed the Marine Trace Element Laboratory at the University of South Carolina. She has conducted extensive field and laboratory work in the marine science field in the U.S. and abroad. In total, Angela has more than twenty years of marine research experience. She has been involved in research projects on shallow and deep-water corals, aquaculture, marine fossils, paleoceanography, climate change, ocean acidification, trace metals in the ocean and seafloor mapping, among others. Additionally, Angela has several scientific publications and has made numerous presentations to industry groups and educational forums throughout her career.
Angela earned a M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina and a M.S. in Marine Geology and Geophysics and a B.S. in Marine Science and Biology from the University of Miami.
Angela has extensive knowledge and experience in boating and holds a U.S.C.G. Merchant Mariner 100 ton license and STCW and Marine Security credentials as well as several SCUBA certifications, including rescue and NITROX.
Kari Rosenberg, Vice President of Production & Director
Kari Rosenberg is Vice President of Production at ANGARI Foundation. She sets the strategic direction for video content and serves as executive producer on ANGARI’s film slate. Her lifelong passion and commitment to the ocean drives her creativity and dedication to ANGARI’s mission, as evidenced by the success of ANGARI’s 360 film GENERATION OCEAN: SHARKS, which has found recognition on the film festival circuit as well as in various awards competitions.
Kari has extensive experience in television and film and is known for delivering engaging and valuable storytelling. Currently, Kari is Vice President, Original Content, Action Brands at Hasbro Entertainment. There, she oversees kids and family live action and animation projects, managing creative teams across acquisitions, development and production. Previously, she was Vice President, Creative Affairs, Action Adventure at Entertainment One, a division of Hasbro. Her projects at Hasbro and e-One include action-adventure series for major brands such as TRANSFORMERS, POWER RANGERS and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Through August 2020, Kari was Director of Development at Marvel Animation Studios where she was supervising producer on MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN, overseeing the entire production pipeline from development through post-production while ensuring program continuity and successfully working with Marvel’s TV partners, brand management groups and consumer products teams. Kari also contributed to Marvel series projects including ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, MARVEL SUPERHERO ADVENTURES: FROST FIGHT and MARVEL’S HULK: WHERE MONSTERS DWELL. While at Marvel, Kari spearheaded the development and launch of Marvel HQ, the company’s first family-friendly YouTube channel. She launched many successful shows resulting in a robust content slate and building a 1 million+ subscriber base. Before Marvel, Kari was a member of the development team at DisneyToon Studios, the franchise animation house that created the TINKER BELL movies and the CARS spin-off franchise PLANES. She gained significant experience working with Disney directors, producers, and animators on many feature films including PIXIE HOLLOW GAMES, THE SECRET OF THE WINGS, PLANES, THE PIRATE FAIRY, PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE and THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST.
Through her experience working with exciting brands, Kari knows she thrives when focused on storytelling that draws from distinct and high concept worlds while relying on the emotional depth and comedic spirit of its characters. The rich histories and enduring creative visions from Kari’s work within the entertainment industry have provided her with an excellent education in storytelling and filmmaking. Kari puts this knowledge and passion into creating inspiring content for the ANGARI library – all with the goal of building awareness and compassion for our oceans.
Kari earned her B.S. in Communications with majors in Motion Pictures and Studio Art from the University of Miami. She holds a U.S.C.G. Merchant Mariner 100-ton license and SCUBA diving and rescue certifications.