Kristofer “Kriffy” Perez
Drawing on his years of experience in fintech product design and development, Kriffy provides expertise to various internal and external projects at Future Today Strategy Group. He is a co-founder and managing director at Global PayTech Ventures, where he leads strategic advisory. Previously as a Director of North American Product Innovation and Design at Visa, […]
Helina Andargie
Helina plays a critical role in supporting Future Today Strategy Group’s senior leadership, handling everything from scheduling and travel to behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps operations on track. Before coming to FTSG, Helina worked across a variety of industries, primarily focusing on event coordination and planning. These roles gave her valuable experience managing logistics, handling high-pressure […]
George Chamberlain
George serves as Chief Legal Officer at Future Today Strategy Group, where he leads the firm’s legal strategy. His work spans commercial transactions, intellectual property, and litigation management. Before joining FTSG, George was Associate General Counsel at Nations Lending Corporation. He previously served as an attorney for the U.S. Small Business Administration. George holds a […]
Erica Peterson
Erica ensures all of Future Today Strategy Group’s written products, including its signature annual trend report, are clear, compelling and free of typos and grammatical errors. Erica brings nearly two decades of experience as a journalist to FTSG. Her work as a reporter and editor has won national recognition, including a Peabody Award, an SPJ […]
Emily Caufield
Emily has been the creative force behind Future Today Strategy Group for the past 15 years. In her role as Creative Director, she imbues everything from data visualization to strategic frameworks with clarity, structure, and imagination. She offers a depth of experience in using design to communicate insights and help clients navigate uncertainty. Previously, Emily […]
Danny Schrage
Danny leads the finance and accounting functions within Future Today Strategy Group, helping to position the firm for sustained growth. As the Director of Finance, he ensures FTSG operates from a position of strength – grounded in a foundation that enables bold thinking and lasting impact for its clients. With financial planning and analysis experience […]
Candice Rhea
Candice brings extensive experience in branding to Future Today Strategy Group, where she partners with the creative director to develop a brand that reflects both the sophistication and complexity of FTSG’s work. Candice has spent more than a decade collaborating with e-commerce marketing agencies. She builds brands from the ground up, drawing on data insights […]
Brielle Saggese
As a consultant in Future Today Strategy Group’s built environment practice, Brielle focuses on the future of consumer behavior and attitudes. Her clients span a range of industries, reflecting the built environment’s role in shaping how we live, work, and interact with the world around us. Prior to joining FTSG, Brielle worked as a strategist […]
Andrew McDermott
Andrew is a seasoned IT leader who uses his expertise in agile transformation and process optimization to help Future Today Strategy Group deliver innovative, systems-driven solutions. His work spans internal systems design to client-facing strategy, always focused on turning big ideas into tangible outcomes. With more than a decade across the legal, energy, e-commerce, and […]
Andrew Hornstra
Andrew designs and builds system architectures focused on harnessing AI capabilities for Future Today Strategy Group. He brings an extensive background in software engineering and design, anti-money laundering, and fraud defense to his work at FTSG. Much of Andrew’s hands-on experience comes from co-founding two tech companies: pinplanet, a travel-focused scrapbooking and social media app, […]