- Howard Putnam
Howard Putnam is the former CEO of the highly successful Southwest Airlines headquartered in Dallas, TX. He believes that developing a culture that places "people and integrity" as their #1 priority pays big dividends for all stakeholders. Howard was later recruited to be the CEO and Chairman of financially failing Braniff International. He was the 1st CEOt to successfully restructure a major airline into, through and out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- Ryan Pollace
Ryan Pollace Vice President, Clients and Markets Ryan Pollace joined ETM in 2001 as Product Marketing Manager, responsible for ETM's Instrumentation product line. Ryan was shortly promoted to Director of Products, responsible for all of ETM's products and Client Management for Satellite Communication and Instrumentation product lines. Ryan is currently responsible for ETM's Marketing, Business Development and Sales functions.
- Harriet Edelman
Harriet Edelman Harriet Edelman is Senior Vice President, Business Transformation, and Chief Information Officer for Avon Products, Inc. She is responsible for Avon's information technology strategy and operations globally, delivering solutions and technology infrastructure serving over four million sales representatives and operations in over 143 countries.
- Frank Striefler
- Jan Griffioen
Results oriented strategic marketer with over 17 years of experience in technology, business development, marketing, and strategic planning. Solid background in B2B marketing for industrial firms, manufacturers and engineering firms. Strategic mindset, creative and innovative, outside-the-box thinker, proactive, pragmatic and results oriented, customer focused. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, team player.
- Peter J. Sposito
Peter Sposito has over 35 years in banking with an emphasis on sales management and depository institution market development. He is recognized both regionally and nationally for his diverse expertise within the correspondent banking arena. He has had extensive interaction with the CEOs and CFOs of banks, thrifts and credit unions throughout the Northeast.
- Michael Vannucci
- Shannon Smith
- Scott Kraun
Scott Kraun has directed Medical Science Liaison (MSL) programs for SOS since 2000, developing and implementing successful strategic plans for initiating and expanding the MSL role for a number of client companies. In his current role, Scott is responsible for management and oversight of existing business relationships, ensuring that productivity objectives are maximized.
- Kevin Gold
Kevin Gold Co-founder, Enhanced Concepts Kevin Gold is a managing partner and co-founder at Enhanced Concepts, Inc. which specializes in turning website visitors into leads and sales through conversion marketing. Kevin is a frequent contributing author to multiple trade publications and a frequent speaker. Kevin has extensive experience working with companies ranging from Fortune 1,000 to entrepreneurial start-ups.
- Suresh Subbiah
Suresh Subbiah Vice President, Global Operations Suresh Subbiah joined SSI as vice president, Global Operations, in May 2007. He brings a wealth of global operational, marketing, and sales experience to the company. Suresh, a member of the Executive Operating Board, reports directly to Jim Follett.
- Vivian Lines
Vivian Lines , President and Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific, vlines@hillandknowlton.com
- Blair Swedeen
Blair is responsible for 1020's marketing and business development activities with ISPs, web publishers, mobile application providers and other distribution partners. Prior to joining 1020, Blair founded Partenza Consulting, a strategy and business development consultancy advising leading players and investors in the Location-Based Services (LBS) industry.
- Joe McClure
Joe McClure President Joe McClure and his team have built a small mom and pop travel agency into a $100+ million national travel management company. After getting his BS from Northridge and his MBA in Marketing and Finance from USC, Joe worked in Finance for the Coca-Cola Company and in Product Management for the Dole Package Foods Company. Joe's wife Julie is the CFO of Montrose Travel.
- Sheryl M. Merritt
Sheryl M. Merritt '88 After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in Home Economics, Sheryl M. Merritt '88 joined Macy's Executive Training Program and worked for AT&T Network Systems in Engineering and Training. Desiring to be a part of Atlanta's burgeoning entertainment industry, Merritt switched gears and began working as Executive Assistant to the GM of Radio One of Atlanta's Hot 97.5 radio station.
- Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver Vice Chairman, Board of Directors Tom served as Chief Executive Officer of Game Ready from May 2000 to October 2007. Prior to joining Game Ready, he spent three years at PowerBar as VP of Operations and International. Earlier in his career, Tom served as President of Artco-Bell Corporation, a Texas-based school furniture manufacturing company, VP of Total Quality Management for Dole Food Company, and VP and General Manager of Dole Philippines.
- Becky Malkerson
Becky Malkerson , President and CEO Malkerson Becky Malkerson assumed leadership of the Minnesota Medical Foundation in August 2006. Prior to joining the foundation, she was senior vice president, corporate marketing and communications, at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, a primary company of Munich-based Allianz AG, one of the largest global insurance and financial services organizations in the world.
- Bo Bradbury
Bo Bradbury, vice president & account director, GSD&M Bo Bradbury leads the account team for SBC Communications, the country's second largest telecommunications company and GSD&M's largest client. Bradbury joined GSD&M in the agency's business development group where he played a key role in several noteworthy account wins including SBC Long Distance, Land Rover, Charles Schwab and the Dial Corporation.
- Terry Carlson
Terry Carlson joined Raymarine as President in 2002 and has since led the strong growth of the company. A seasoned executive, avid angler and advocate for the boating industry, Carlson joined Raymarine from the Polaroid Corporation where he was Vice President and General Manager for North America . Prior to his role at Polaroid, Carlson was the Senior Vice President for a joint venture between Bosch & Emerson.
- Milissa Rick
Milissa Rick has over 12 years experience in the field of marketing research, assisting manufacturers, technology businesses, and entrepreneurs with product and market development decisions. Milissa has worked with major companies including SC Johnson, Johnson Diversey, Kraft, Kimberly Clark, Capital One, Wachovia, and Potawatomi Bingo and Casino.
- Curtis Sojka
Curtis Sojka - Vice President, Marketing As Vice President of Marketing for OpenTech, Mr. Sojka has more than 15 years of high-tech marketing and product management experience. Prior to joining OpenTech, he held senior positions with GolfSwitch, Hyperion Solutions, Prism Solutions and Bank of America. His responsibilities have included marketing, product development, customer service, finance and operations.
- Jason Grey
Jason Grey Mr. Jason Grey (B.A., University of Georgia) has worked as a laboratory technician in the Atlanta office since 2004. He has lab and field work experience in the southern United States and New Zealand, and experience in Phase I, II, and III projects. Before joining Brockington, he served as an intern at the Georgia Museum of Natural History, and he has field school experience at the University of Georgia.
- Scott Shamberg
Scott Shamberg SVP Marketing & Media Scott Shamberg - SVP Marketing & Media Scott has nearly 15 years of experience in media and internet marketing. Formerly the VP eMarketing at Critical Mass, his team built digital marketing strategies for prominent clients including Dell, Mercedes-Benz, Rolex, Hyatt, and Albertsons.
- Kelli Lawrence
Kelli Lawrence , an Evening MBA student at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, is a development partner at Hearthview Residential, a privately-held, Indianapolis-based firm that manages several condominium developments in the greater Indianapolis area. Kelli started her career in the public sector; when she made the leap to the private sector, she was offered a position with a smaller, growing company – and networking has kept her with firms in this category.
- Jonathan Colehower
Jonathan directs Optiant's overall vision and business strategy, including expansion into new markets, high-level product innovation and operations. His vision for the supply chain management market and experience in building successful organizations based on outstanding customer results and rapid ROI shapes Optiant's strategy for aggressive market leadership.
- Vanessa Patrick
VANESSA PATRICK Assistant Professor of Marketing Vanessa Patrick is an Assistant Professor at the Terry School of Business at the University of Georgia. She has a PhD in Business from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. She has an MBA in Marketing and a BS degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry from Bombay University in India. Vanessa's research interests focus on future-oriented consumption behaviors, affect, and biases in information processing.
- Laura A. Garner
Laura A. Garner Partner , New York Laura Garner joined Grail partners LLC in September 2007. Laura's focus is on marketing and investor relations. Ms. Garner's career spans 25 years across alternative and traditional investments, capital markets, and banking. Before joining Grail, Laura served as a consultant at Clearbook Advisors, an alternative investment advisor, and Concept Capital where she raised assets for alternative investment managers.
- Joe Sticca
Joe Sticca SVP, Product Development As Senior Vice President, Product Development, Joe oversees the conceptualization, design and development of new products that meet client business needs. For the past 15 years, Joe has been involved in systems designs, development and process re-engineering in a variety of industries, primarily focused in Healthcare and Advertising Media. Prior to WorldNow, Joe served as the CIO/Product Director for Talent Partners.
- Jackie Lorch
Jackie Lorch, eSample product manager, says: "Project managers have in-depth knowledge of our SurveySpot product and software capabilities. Many of them have technical backgrounds. They work closely with our account executives and clients to make sure projects are completed successfully and on time. With this additional staff strength, our clients will have faster access to SSI sampling expertise and the most efficient management of their projects."
- Terry Carlson
Terry Carlson joined Raymarine as President in 2002 and has since led the strong growth of the company. A seasoned executive, avid angler and advocate for the boating industry, Carlson joined Raymarine from the Polaroid Corporation where he was Vice President and General Manager for North America . Prior to his role at Polaroid, Carlson was the Senior Vice President for a joint venture between Bosch & Emerson.
- Joel P. Robinson
JOEL P. ROBINSON Vice President, North America Retail Lending Operations Joel Robinson is responsible for the product development and delivery of CNH Capital’s Retail Loan, Credit Card, Insurance and Remarketing products and services. He joined CNH Capital in July, 2006. Prior to joining CNH Capital in 2006, Joel served 19 years at Komatsu Financial leading all areas of their business.
- Erich Stolz
Erich Stolz has been awarded the designation of a CTP - Certified Turnaround Professional. The CTP is the most difficult in the industry to achieve and is based on the results of an extensive interdisciplinary written exam, proof of practical experience, and letters of recommendations from satisfied clients. It is a tough designation to achieve: only about 350 individuals in the world hold the coveted CTP designation.
- Jared Blank
Jared Blank Senior Director, E-Commerce Marketing
- Paula Steinway
Paula Steinway , MBA Chief Information Officer Paula Steinway is responsible for information technology (IT) strategy and technical direction of Lumetra and its subsidiaries, supporting business goals and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. Additionally, she oversees IT systems, database development, application and Web development/implementation.
- Paul Shoemaker
Paul Shoemaker Board Member Paul Shoemaker is Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Seattle; a Seattle non-profit focused on children, education, and the environment in the fulfillment of two missions � helping non-profits build their organizational capacity and catalyzing individual, engaged philanthropy. He is also the Founding President of SVP International, a North American federation of SVP's in 23 cities.
- Frank Wood
- Ben Eisner
Ben Eisner , President of CosmoCom Americas, has more than 25 years of experience as an executive in the telecom product industry and has focused exclusively on the call center space for the past ten years in his two most recent positions. Immediately before joining CosmoCom, Mr. Eisner was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Telephony at Work. Prior to that, he was responsible for Strategic Alliances and Channel Development at Comverse Infosys, now known as Verint.
- William Ferreira
William Ferreira Bill Ferreira has been a Rotarian since 1994 and is a Charter member of the Rotary Club of Long Grove. He has served his club as President, Vice President, Club Service Chair, Membership Chair, Foundation Chair and a Board Member for 12 years.. In 2004, under Bill’s Leadership, the Club achieved 100% Paul Harris Fellow status and has continued to maintain this level every year.
- Dale Reed
Dale Reed Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing Mr. Reed has combined a strong technology aptitude and a passion for the customer to successfully lead business expansion over the long-term. Prior to joining Trompeter in 1996, Mr. Reed spent six years as General Manager of a microwave frequency printed circuit board design/fabrication shop, leading that business' transition from a narrow defense segment to a broader industrial customer base.
- Mike Mercier
MIKE WORLS Mike Worls has been an Acquisitions Editor for the Economics discipline with the Marketing, Economics, Finance and Management Team at South-Western since July 1, 2000. Mike helped The Economics team exceed both their signing and sales goal in his first year as AE. Prior to his promotion to Acquisitions Editor, he had noteworthy success in his three years as the Marketing Manager for West Legal Studies in Business.