Meet Our Management Team

  • Chet Hurwitz

    Executive Director

    Chet is actively engaged on a daily basis to help Ventures ATL achieve its mission to provide career path opportunities for neurodiverse adults. In this role, he relies on more than 40 years of experience as a lawyer and strategic business advisor to several global companies. For the last decade he has been an active and visible leader of national initiatives to create meaningful career paths for individuals with autism and other developmental differences. Chet plays a lead role in the development of the commercial relationships with our corporate clients and the manner in which Ventures ATL delivers successful client engagements. Chet has lived in Atlanta for more than 30 years and he has an adult son on the autism spectrum.

  • Jordan Walsh

    Senior Operations Manager

    Originally from Memphis, TN, she earned a B.A. in Public Relations with a minor in Business from Auburn University. Before joining the Ventures ATL team, Jordan thrived in the IT staffing realm, skillfully aligning corporate demands with the talents of potential employees. Since becoming a valuable part of the Ventures ATL family, she has ignited her role by providing dynamic direction and coordination for successful client engagements led by our talented workforce.

    She brings an energetic spirit, innovative ideas, and adept leadership skills to the table. As the Senior Operations Manager, she oversees diverse responsibilities. Jordan adeptly navigates project management, bridges the gap between our clients and employees, and steers the pursuit of success on all fronts. Moreover, her dedication extends to managing business operations, HR and onboarding, as well as the intricacies of accounting and finance. With a relentless commitment to excellence, Jordan exemplifies the driving force behind Ventures ATL's achievements.

  • Josh Nelson

    Operations Manager

    Josh, a native of metro-Atlanta, graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Communication and a concentration in Business. Josh has experience in a variety of industries, but has primarily focused his attention on leadership development and ministry. Prior to joining the Ventures ATL team, he operated his own teaching ministry, facilitated golf retreats, and was an author and frequent guest speaker. At Ventures ATL, Josh assists our employees in their day-to-day activities and actively pursues business development and organizational growth. Josh brings a lot of wisdom, creativity, and leadership to the team at Ventures ATL.