ABOUT

Troy is the founder of Rise Brands. Having a focused passion for branding, design and strategy, Troy excels at transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. He has extensive brand and creative development experience that can be seen across multiple industries. Prior to Rise, Troy founded ELEVATEthinking, a brand design and strategy agency focused on creating deep consumer engagements for its clients. Troy’s excitement for creating new and unique destinations can be seen throughout our development process – from the creation of a simple idea to our precise execution bringing that idea to life – his focus on every detail ensures each concept delivers an unparalleled experience.

Hana is Chief Executive Officer of Rise Brands. Hana previously served as CEO and President of Drive Shack, the group behind Puttery, and held senior roles at Topgolf, overseeing the opening of 23+ locations. She began her career at Live Nation Entertainment, managing multiple venues, before advancing to Topgolf to help revamp the labor model and lead new venue openings. At Rise Brands, Hana guides the company’s next chapter of growth and innovation. Outside work, Hana enjoys time with her husband and daughter, traveling, concerts, the outdoors, and exploring new restaurants.

Chris is an experienced financial executive with a focus on driving finance, accounting, strategy and operations with impactful data and analytics. Prior to Rise, Chris most recently worked with a leader in on-demand apparel fulfillment where they fulfilled for numerous marketplaces. He has diverse experience in a variety of high-growth retail environments during his career. When he is not at the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, sports, traveling, or finding another reason for the family to eat some ice cream.

Sarah leads our Project Management, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams. She sits at the intersection of strategy and operations to make sure we execute big initiatives on time, on budget, and seamlessly. With experience driving innovation and strategy in retail, food manufacturing, and utilities, she blends corporate expertise with a go-getter mindset. She loves tackling big problems with clarity, creativity, and collaboration. Outside of work, you'll find Sarah exploring Columbus with a cup of coffee, her husband, and their two daughters.