An expert in business process design and continuous improvement with a strong background in operations. Skilled in helping small business owners develop organizational structures which ensure change is managed so risks can be optimized as they experience growth and react to variations in their business situations. Between my business consulting experience and 10+ years in the food manufacturing and chemical processing industries and have helped save millions of dollars through projects focused on eliminating waste (practical application of lean management principles). My approach is to work with people who want to genuinely and effectively lead their organizations successfully and with conviction and help them develop their "plans for excellence". Through the practical organizational leadership model I developed, I teach individuals and teams how to set the conditions for success and create a continuous improvement culture by fulfilling leadership principles as they apply to each business' unique business needs and processes. I have a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Master Certificate in Executive Coaching (both earned in 2012 from Bellevue University). I served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer (officer) and in the Military Police (enlisted). It was during my time in the military that I recognized the concept of "practical leadership" which I have developed over the course of my business career and teach others to apply to create high-performance teams and organizations of excellence.

John spent 37 years with Caterpillar with the last 10 years as the Director of Research & Technology.  Areas of strength include strategic planning, mergers, acquisition, nonprofits and people development.

John has conducted strategic planning exercises with several nonprofits to help them establish goals and direction for the future.

John's goal is to use is experience to "give back" through SCORE and other involvements with nonprofits.

Spent 43 years in office equipment industry starting with Xerox in 1971. Joined a regional independent Dealer in October 1982 and grew the business through employee ownership until sale to Xerox in 2009. Experiences include leadership, management, sales/marketing, business planning, acquisition, employee development, and all general management senior executive roles.

Experience in:  Start up small business, marketing, growing and managing business in multiple locations in US, budgeting, strategic planning, hiring and managing staff off site, commercial real estate, reviewing leases, building and designing office spaces, analyzing financial statements from multiple locations, managing non profit organization.   Extremely knowledgeably in business strategy and planning.

Served as a mentor in Austin, Texas as well as thru SCORE cyber mentoring. Before retiring as Executive Vice President of Operations and Center Development for BusinesSuites, Celia was responsible for center-level operations and the transitions of newly developed or acquired centers. Over fourteen years of experience in the development, integration and management of business centers.  She successfully grew the business from 40 offices in one center in 1989 to 416 offices in five centers in 1997, including the integration of five acquired centers. Previous to her association with BusinesSuites, she was an officer at Bank One, Texas in Austin. She was also  the executive director of two not for profit organizations in Chicago, Ill. She is a retired businesswoman and one time user of SCORE.

Expert in Business Operations. Very knowledgeable in Business Management. 38 years in key management positions in food manufacturing and distribution business, involving: manufacturing and engineering, strategic planning, costing, finance, capital investment, logistics, organization development, mergers and acquisitions, product development, and MIS. Responsible for 4 production facilities. retired as VP of Operations and VP of Corporate Development. Holds 4 US patents. Post retirement had own management consulting business and have been a SCORE counselor for 13 years. Served on active and reserve duty in US Navy for 30 years – retired with rank of Captain.