Vernon J. Menard III

Vernon is an international entrepreneur and a global citizen. Born in Washington, DC, he has lived in the USA, Peru, Mexico, Haiti, France and Spain, and has done business around the world. He founded TravelingBrand after building the global brand analysis division of Choice Translating, a linguistics company he owns with his wife Michelle. Previously, he co-founded SATRA and Rack Technologies, both of which are data communications products manufacturers and exporters, and launched the international department of Leviton Manufacturing Company’s Telcom Unit. Always hungry to learn, Vernon devours information and asks lots of questions. He has a B.A. in international studies, economics, and Spanish from the University of St. Thomas, and completed the EO Entrepreneurial Masters Program at MIT. Passionate about making a positive difference in the world, Vernon supports international poverty-reduction projects focusing on education of girls and micro-finance.