WHO WE ARE

TO BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER,
YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO BE DIFFERENT

TO BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER, YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO BE DIFFERENT

ELAVAIRE IS THE ONLY C-LEVEL RELATIONSHIP & VALUE-DRIVEN NETWORK WITH A MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.
At Elavaire, our goals are exactly the same as yours. We guarantee it. Our members are successful and sophisticated business people who have seen and heard it all. That’s why instead of games and gimmicks, you’ll receive meaningful, time-saving connections and expert one-on-one guidance from a trusted Elavaire advisor. That’s not a pitch, it’s a promise.

MEET THE TEAM

Michael Gordon

ELAVAIRE CEO

Michael is a visionary entrepreneur and business leader with a remarkable track record of success. Michael’s journey in the business world has been marked by his exceptional abilities in fostering meaningful relationships and creating value for others. Over the past 17 years, Michael has consistently demonstrated his prowess in creating tangible value for CEOs and middle-market businesses, earning him a reputation as a trusted advisor and problem solver. Read more

Outside of Elavaire, you can find Michael playing catcher for his baseball team, on the golf course, or in his home auto-detail garage—his happy place. He lives in Loudoun County Virginia with his wife Jennifer. They have three daughters—Alexa, Alexandra, and Isabelle. Read less

Medley DeLeonibus

Elavaire Director

Medley has spent the last decade building deep, value-based relationships with C-level executives in dozens of industries between Baltimore and Washington DC. Naturally inquisitive, Medley is an exceptional listener, and she uses what she learns to identify connections and create value for everyone in her network. Prior to joining Elavaire, Medley was a rising star at Kaiser Permanente, where she was responsible for business development across the Mid-Atlantic. Before her time at Kaiser, Medley spent 6 years as the Regional Vice President of Partner Services for a national networking organization. In her role, she worked with over 60 industry-inclusive member companies to generate millions of dollars in new business. Read more

A proud graduate of Business Volunteer Maryland’s 2014 GIVE Fellowship, Medley remains active as a member of their Board and Advisory Board. Medley also serves as a Board Member for Change The Conversation.

Medley grew up in Baltimore County, attended McDonogh High School, and graduated from the University of Maryland in 2008. Medley, along with her husband, Dave, and their three children (Dawson, DJ, and Daisy) still call Baltimore County home. Read less

Tom Albero

advisory board member

Tom is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Alliance Material Handling Inc., a 100% employee-owned company in the forklift/warehousing solutions industry. A resident of Maryland for 45 years, Tom graduated from Bowie High School and earned a BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland. He was formerly the CFO of a national professional services organization—offering both technical consulting services and project-based, full-lifecycle solutions to rapidly growing organizations and Fortune 1000 Companies in the mid-tier market. Read more

Tom donates his time on several boards—supporting his passion for the material handling industry (as Chairman of the Board for MHEDA), and food security (as Board Member for the Maryland Food Bank). Previously, Tom served on the Advisory Board for Enterprise Holdings Fleet Management Division.

Tom has a true pay-it-forward mentality supported by his passion for helping others. He has a focus on providing financial and life security—demonstrated by his service at the Maryland Food Bank and the creation of the Alliance ESOP, which secures a better retirement for all of its employees. Read less

Nick damoulakis

advisory board member

As president of the Frederick, Maryland’s office of Orases, Nick has the privilege of leading a diverse, smart and talented group of individuals across a variety of disciplines and clients—ranging from NFL, MLB, Johns Hopkins University, Hershey and Walter Reed Hospital. A creative problem solver and strategic thinker, Nick has over 20 years of experience in the digital landscape. Nick has authored and created the Digital Framework, an interactive process of working with organizations to align values to their culture, leadership style, and strategic thinking. His enthusiasm for value-driven cultures has earned Orases several awards, including a “Great Place to Work” Certification for 2022 and 2023, A Forbes’ “Best Small Workplace” award, and a Frederick’s “Best Places to Work” award for three years running. Read more

Nick is known for creating one of the most disruptive trends in online sheet music, by launching the first ever internet-based community for learning to play the guitar. His product was covered in The New York Times and earned him a personal meeting with Harry Fox Agency, Sony, and BMG. He has positioned himself as a leader in the Frederick community; serving as past president and treasurer of his church and also participating in several volunteer activities and community programs—including the Forbes Tech Council, Rotary, Tech Frederick, Entrepreneurial Council, Vistage, Accelerent, Frederick Innovative Technology Center, and the new Tech Incubator program in Downtown Frederick.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts from Frostburg State University and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from RIT. He holds concentrations in User Interface Design, Software Development, and Project Management, and was fortunate enough to study under some of the most innovative minds in the industry.

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GET TO KNOW OUR ELAVAIRE MEMBERS IN AND AROUND WASHINGTON, DC; MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
GET TO KNOW OUR ELAVAIRE MEMBERS IN AND AROUND WASHINGTON, DC; MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
GET TO KNOW OUR ELAVAIRE MEMBERS IN AND AROUND WASHINGTON, DC; MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
Elavaire is the best investment I have made in my business. Michael Gordon and the Elavaire team have helped expand my network and increase my revenue to an all-time high. Most importantly, they have fostered a community of business leaders invested in giving back and helping each other succeed.
DANIEL SHAPIRO
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT • THE TENANT AGENCY
Michael teaches and coaches the art of business networking better than anyone I’ve ever met. As a client of his, Michael has made me better, much better. A significant portion of my clients have come as a result of working with him and Elavaire.
BILL HUETER
CERTIFIED EOS IMPLEMENTER
Elavaire has been a fantastic professional network! As the CEO of a non-profit organization, the incredible contacts and exposure to an amazing group of highly successful executives have been tremendous and inspirational. Michael Gordon is masterful at building connections and has helped connect me through Elavaire to a multitude of experts in many professional contexts. I am grateful for these partnerships which have provided extraordinary insights and collaboration and, as a result, have helped advance our efforts significantly.
TED PROBERT
PRESIDENT & CEO • MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
My experience with Elavaire has been nothing short of transformative. This exclusive business development organization has provided a unique platform for me to connect with a diverse group of entrepreneurs and business leaders in the Baltimore and Washington region. Elavaire's balance of structured environments and free-flowing conversations has fostered meaningful relationships. Additionally, the the emphasis on personalized attention ensures a tangible return on investment for every member. Elavaire goes beyond business—it's about building lasting friendships and creating something truly special.
Kevin Poland
PRESIDENT • AMERICAN PEST
“The conversations I have in Elavaire continue to help me grow as a person as well as a business and thought leader. “
Lynda Ellis
CEO, Capitol Concierge
Elavaire is the group I have been searching for my entire professional career. The right people, the right mission, and personalized support from the Elavaire team. I have realized incredible value as a direct result of my participation in Elavaire.
NICK DAMOULAKIS
CEO • ORASES
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BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Elavaire members are relationship-driven executives who share an abundance mindset. As a member of this group, you are guaranteed to expand your network with people who share your optimism, passion, and genuine desire to do good.

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FORM NEW ALLIANCES

Creating meaningful relationships and making connections are at the core of Elavaire’s foundation. As a member, you become a trusted resource for your fellow members to refer with confidence. Elavaire members become known as the people who know 'everyone’ and the ones to call when there is a need.

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GAIN GREATER EXPOSURE

Elavaire members represent dozens of industries. As a member, you get the benefit of insights and experiences from peers who have been there and done that. Elavaire’s informal structure allows you the flexibility to explore the knowledge and experience that YOU desire.