Grant Bordner

PRESIDENT | Co-Founder

Grant was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He has studied the piano, drums and guitar. Grant is a 2020 graduate of Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2024 with a double major in Honors Molecular Biology and Genetics with a minor in Bioethics. He is working and preparing for law school. Grant also enjoys spending time with his dogs and downhill skiing.

Ellie Bordner

Vice President | STUDENT AT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Ellen was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She has studied the piano, flute and voice. Ellie is a 2023 Graduate of Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School. She is currently a student at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business. Ellie enjoys working out, spending time with her dogs as well as baking.

Amy Hale

TreasureR | CPA | FINANCE MANAGER AT SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY

Amy Hale serves as our Treasurer and is a Certified Public Accountant. Amy resides in Upper Arlington Ohio with her husband Adam, daughter Hattie and son JD. When she isn't busy crunching numbers she enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends. Amy is in awe of Grant and Ellie's passion to help others and could not be more proud of them!

Tom Bordner

ADVISOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF IA

Tom provides strategic advice and practical assistance in all aspects of patent and other forms of intellectual property (trade secret, trademark, and copyright) acquisition, global portfolio development, and management. Tom’s practice involves creating worldwide patent portfolios, licensing, and creating enforcement strategies in the fields of bio technology as well as the arts. Additionally, Tom specializes in providing legal opinions related to validity and enforceability, patentability, freedom to operate, patent portfolio evaluations, due diligence investigations, copyrights and trademarks. He is an avid Ohio State Football fan.

Dr. Naomi La

ADVISOR

Dr. Naomi was born in South Korea and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Naomi earned her Bachelor of Science at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. The dental school brought her to Boston University, where she became a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. With her deep passion for working with kids, she completed her postgraduate pediatric residency at NYU Langone Hospitals in Massachusetts, where she received training in partnership with Holyoke Health Center, Baystate Medical Center, and Shriners Hospital for Children in western Massachusetts. She is the owner and founder of Cedar Brook Pediatric Dentistry. Outside the office, you can find Dr. Naomi treasuring quality time with her husband and daughter. She also loves to draw, paint, and play the piano!

Renee Bordner

CLERK

Renee created Note-worthy Experiences Music Studio in 2007. Renee holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education. Renee's passion is teaching music and helping students explore their talents. When Renee is not teaching or leading the Note-worthy Teaching Team, she can be found walking the family dogs, gardening, or spending time with her family.