PROFESSIONALS
LARRY
ALEXANDER, an innovative change management
leader with more than 30 years of professional experience
in strategic planning and driving operational excellence
through retail brands and business functions.
DAMON CAIAZZA, a successful project management and software development professional with strong analytical skills and experience as a start-up consultant.
PAUL
CURRY, an entrepreneur with more than 30 years
of experience as a small business owner and franchise consultant.
Has sold more than 1,500 franchises.
DAVE
DISQUE, a senior operations executive with
more than 25 years of experience building and managing strong
service-oriented store teams, field supervision structures,
and crporate support functions in both department and specialty
store retailers.
BRAD
DUNNINGTON, a proven executive in both start-up
businesses and major retail chains with expertise in strategic
alignment and planning & allocation.
TARIQ FARWANA, a respected entrepreneur and business strategy expert with multinational business affiliations who has helped develop, launch, fund, and grow successful companies.
KEVIN GADD, a successful information technology entrepreneur with substantial experience creating and directing leadership and mentoring programs for the military.
STU
GLASSER, a merchandising and retail management
leader who has served as President of two major retail chains
and as chief merchandising executive for several well-known
U.S. department store groups.
FRITZ
HOEFER, a senior brand marketing and sales
executive adept at building brands, sales strategies, and
organization structures for both retailers and manufacturers.
MARK
JEREMIAS, a gifted merchandising and retail
executive with more than 20 years of experience in domestic
and international retail, including merchandising leadership
with major European designers and retailers.
MIKE
KOULERMOS, an extremely creative retail advertising
and marketing executive who has developed numerous national
award-winning campaigns.
MIKE
LEVISON, a savvy marketing professional with
demonstrated success in establishing market presence, increasing
sales, and helping businesses move to the next level.
CHRISTINE
MYERS, an experienced writer and creative director
who specializes in creating the voice and philosophy for
new retail concepts, and in developing brand image campaigns
for personal care industry leaders.
TIM O’DELL, a former financial services CEO with over 25 years of leadership and strategic growth experience, adept at value creation and growth strategies, and with access to capital resources.
CHARLIE
RATH, a 30-year marketing and advertising veteran
who has created and managed some of the most memorable and
successful ad campaigns of all time.
DAN
REILLY, a proven business leader with over
30 years of experience as a logistics executive and consultant,
and an expert at leadership training and coaching.
JOHN
ROSSLER, an energetic retail leader with CEO
experience at both large and small businesses who has taken
a well-known retailer from start-up to a $1 billion IPO.
JOE
ROY, a sourcing, product flow, and quality
assurance expert with nearly 30 years of experience in developing
and managing supply chains for the most demanding companies
and industries.
RON
SEIFFERT, a banking and financial services
leader with access to financial markets based on his 25+
years of senior executive banking experience.
DAVE SHERER, a senior loss prevention executive experienced in building and managing teams to drive shortage control and safety awareness in retail stores and distribution facilities.
LEW
SHORE, an innovative financial planning advisor
with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals
and business owners build and protect their personal assets.
MARYLIN
SILVERMAN, a market research and strategic
planning expert with more than 25 years of experience helping
businesses develop sound marketplace strategies.
MIKE
SOSH, a proven financial executive with a strong
retail background and proven experience in guiding businesses
through crucial periods of transition and leading them back
to success.
DAVE
STANCHAK, a senior executive and real estate
expert who has driven strategic planning and site selection/negotiation
for more than 2,000 retail locations across North America.
TERRY
SUMMERS, a senior human resources leader with
more than 25 years of experience in developing and managing
HR functions for retail and consumer product companies.
JOHN
WILLEY, a proven retail operations executive
with more than 30 years of experience in building, training,
and managing strong service-oriented store and customer
support teams.