Diana Garvis Purcel

Diana Garvis Purcel, MBA, NADC.DC, is an experienced board member and financial executive with a robust background in corporate governance and fiscal leadership. Currently serving as a Public Co Board member for both PetMeds® and Ocean Power Technologies, Diana holds chair positions on the Audit Committees of both companies while actively participating in additional committees focused on compensation, governance, and nominating processes. Diana co-founded the Private Directors Association® Mpls | St. Paul chapter and provides mentorship through Executive Springboard, LLC. Previous roles include executive leadership positions such as CFO at iMedia Brands, Inc. and Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants, alongside significant contributions at Famous Dave's. Diana holds an Executive MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Accounting from Tulane University.