Executive Team

• William Scott, President/CEO  

Will is a 20-year business veteran and accomplished leader with comprehensive experience in financial services, sales and marketing. As Fortress' President, he has used his sales and financial acumen to build strong relationships with allied partners and investors as well as the company's burgeoning client base.

Prior to Fortress, Will served successfully in several management positions: High Net Worth Financial Consultant, Sales Manager, and Regional Manager with companies like Merrill Lynch, Prudential and Nissan. He also served an adjunct instructor at Merrill Lynch’s Training Facility. Will earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and certificate from the Wharton School of Business. He holds a Masters Degree in Taekwondo and is an accomplished race-car driver for Grand Am Cup, SCCA National, and BMW Club Racing.


• Michael Connelly, Senior Vice-President  

Michael brings more than 30 years of business experience with four Fortune 500 corporations to Fortress. He served in several management positions, first as Division Buyer with P&G, Purchasing Manager with Revlon, Inc., Division Sales Manager with Avon and most recently Regional Sales Manager with Ashland, Inc. (The Valvoline Co.).

Having managed 19 District Managers and having received numerous recognitions from (3) Sales Representative of the Year to (4) Regional Manager of the Year awards, Mr. Connelly is a proven sales/marketing leader. These experiences and an entrepreneurial spirit have a direct correlation to our company’s continued success.
He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a B.B.A. in Management.