THE TEAM
 |
INTREPID ENTREPRENEUR |
Elisabeth G. Hanley A business magician whose Midas touch and business skills turn people’s entrepreneurial dreams into geese with golden eggs. Liz’s visionary ability to see people’s talents helps her put together teams whose skills mesh flawlessly. This visionary ability is the same talent that has produced successful ventures in the design, development and construction industries. When companies want to reach a seemingly unreachable goal, Liz’s forward looking abilities can produce results that were previously thought unattainable. As a philanthropist, Liz has also created two non-profit organizations; one that was created to teach children learning through movement and the second that focuses on global, multi-cultural education. Liz’s specialty is image development, on both a corporate and individual level. Her background in fine arts has helped her develop her client’s images and to polish their rough edges to diamond like clarity. |
 |
CLARK KENT OF SOLUTIONS ARTICULATE INSIGHTFUL ACHIEVER |
William Bodnar With twenty seven years of experience directing scores of planning studies, developing hundreds of marketing plans, and implementing innumerable public affairs efforts, Bill Bodnar brings a senior level of intuition, experience and expertise to each client served. He has been vice president at several major hospitals and health systems, has led a charitable foundation and is a proven business entrepreneur and consultant. Karla Bodnar Karla is a self-starting entrepreneur with twenty-two years of experience in the communications industry, including seventeen years as a video producer and fifteen years as an arts program manager. She is an articulate individual with excellent presentation skills who is results oriented and can deal effectively at all levels of an organization. Karla’s extensive background and emphasis is in the following areas: -Video Production -Special Event Management -Media Relations -Fundraising -Marketing/Public Relations -Arts Education -Team Building -Volunteer Management -Television and Radio Anchoring -Sponsor Endorsement |
 |
INTERNATIONAL BOTTOM-LINER |
Kathy Williams While growing up in Latin America, Kathy learned the ins and outs of the import/export business and now works with Peru’s largest foreign employer. Her bi-lingual abilities, as well as her astute financial acumen, have assisted her in working in a number of different industries including commercial fishing, construction and furniture manufacturing. Her ability with numbers and organization also extends into marketing where she has found great success in coordinating promotional events for her clients. Currently Kathy’s client list also includes a non-profit organization who is exporting artwork created by indigenous people to create an awareness of culture and pride in handcrafted, traditional work while raising money to protect those people and the rainforest environment where they live. |
 |
MOTIVATIONALLY INSIGHTFUL BUSINESS BRAIN |
Margo K. Gale Margo's experience touches both the profit and non-profit arenas in business. As the initiator of the first learning disabled center in her area she wrote and received grants, raised funds, hired staff and worked on both the Board of Directors and later the advisory board. In business for the last 20 years, she has consistently executed successful marketing strategies for major US corporations specializing in the Pacific Rim.Her unique and insightful motivational capabilities, as well as her team building skills, have enabled her to raise sales and profits beyond all goals and expectations. |
 |
POLITICALLY CONNECTED MARKETING MASTERMIND |
Steve Silberman As one of five Commissioners of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Fund Steve interfaced with Wall Street, international financiers and Commissioners of funds for all other major cities.His appointment as a member of the Executive Committee for the Los Angeles Coliseum involved re-building of the structure after a major earthquake.By liaising with local, state and national governments the completion of rebuilding was achieved within seven months.He has been responsible for market research, product development, sales, marketing and promotion both domestically and abroad for many large corporations. Steve is a third generation Los Angeles native with a strong commitment to enhancing the community through public service.He is a successful leader and problem solver, known for creative and innovative solutions, with over twenty years experience in both the public and private sector. Steve is a team builder with experience coordinating marketing, sales and distribution.With experience in planning and hands-on implementation of a variety of projects he is uniquely qualified to serve as a conduit between business and government. |
 |
BRILLIANT CULTURAL BROKER |
Denise Lugo Denise is a cultural anthropologist who is extensively world traveled.She has a unique sensitivity to the nuances within cultures and communications that are not usually perceived by outsiders. Her familiarization with city, state, national and international politics makes her a priceless asset for multi-cultural businesses.Denise is a former museum director and curator. She is currently teaching at several California State Universities and lectures for the Smithsonian. |
 |
FABULOUS FASHION FORECASTER |
Cynthia Solomon In her ten years with one of the top clothing companies in the nation, Cyndi has held the positions of: ·Apparel Business Planner ·Apparel Production Manager ·Apparel Export Manager ·Apparel Export Sales ·Apparel Special Projects Manager (Design & implementation of Export/ Production/Distribution Systems) ·Apparel Inventory Control Manger ·Apparel Customer Service & Allocations Manager This depth of experience is available to any of our clients throughout every stage of their fashion product development |
 |
DYNAMIC INSPIRATIONAL MOTIVATOR |
Burt Gershater Burt Gershater is nationally recognized speaker and trainer. He has spoken to and worked with thousands of people across the country. Burt’s clients consistently report a more intense focus and greater productivity after his programs. His programs range from one hour keynote talks to three day intensive Leadership/Team Building sessions.You will laugh. You will learn. You may even cry. No one leaves untouched! TEAM BUILDING * KEYNOTE TALKS * COACHING "Burt has been a major influence in moving the program from mediocrity into national prominence.” Ron Mann, Head Coach Cross-Country and Track & Field Northern Arizona University "(Burt's) knowledge of team building and his ability to understand the needs of each team member is truly remarkable"..."If you are looking for a dynamic, skilled, dedicated team builder who will help your team excel beyond presupposed limits, Burt is the man for the job." Charles Smith III, President/CEO Feature V Los Angeles, California |
 |
OUTRAGEOUS, OUTGOING AND ON THE MOVE |
Holly Harding Holly is a well traveled, outspoken business consultant with over 20 years of experience in consumer based customer service. Her experienced observations and recommendations give companies new ideas that are easy to implement and that have immediate results. While Holly’s personality and her sense of humor make her a favorite with our clients, her insights and ideas make their products a favorite of the consumer. |
 |
MYSTERIOUS MUSIC MAN |
Josh Kelly Josh has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and has access to the highest levels of literary and musical artists. He has played on numerous scores for motion pictures, has toured with major recording artists and has recently done public service for the USO including a tour to Iraq to play for our troops there. He has been instrumental in connecting people and players in the music industry for commercial ventures and promotional events. His ability to find the right celebrity endorsements for products and organizations is invaluable. His most recent non-profit work has been with America Scores, an inner city youth soccer program, with authors such as Stephen King, Dave Barry, Amy Tan and Mitch Albom. |
 |
ENVIRO/TAINMENT PIED PIPER |
Mat Gershater Mathew Gershater & Mg Productions specialize in filming, editing &producing motion pictures of corporate meetings, family reunions and special events of any nature to be viewed just hours after the event! Capture the memory, re-laugh the moment, shed a tear of joy, time and time again. Mathew Gershateris also the founder and president of Mountain Adventure Tours “Enviro-tainment” program which works with children 5-18 years old in a combination of outdoor education, service learning and small group communication. Among thousands of children, partnered with over ten non-profit organizations, covering over ten states and three countries, people are learning about “Enviro-tainment”. |
 |
100% +/VISIONARY |
Patrick Jeannette Patrick Jeannette is bi-coastal, CA & NYC. He develops websites and does marketing for sports and the performing arts. Patrick arranges bookings and artistic venues for foreign artists and is an integral part of a corporation that arranges work visa’s for artists, performers and business people. He also owns a sound and recording studio for doing voice-overs, re-mixes, composition, making noise, (Latin percussion) and recording it. Patrick is a visionary and operates from the mindset of being continual ie: constant, ceaseless, perpetual, eternal, perennial. (Our world does not exist with anything less then a 100% + COMMITMENT !!! ) |
 |
PLAYS TO WIN |
Nicole Perkins Nicole has an extensive background in all forms of sales and marketing, her specialty is creating sales tools and marketing programs that project a fresh and exciting corporate/product image. Her verbal and written creativity, as well as her experience in businesses ranging from the dental industry to the ski industry, helps her relate to a number of different clients. Nicole’s experience as a salesperson gives her the ability to create sales tools that are functional and educational, while her experience in advertising allows her to advise clients on the best avenues to pursue to reach their goals. Nicole is also an avid ice hockey player and Level 3 Coach which gives her many innovative team building skills. |
 |
CREATIVE GENIUS |
Vickey Hanson Vickey was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and attended the University of Oregon with majors in Art and Business. One of Vickey’s early successes came when she recognized a void in the market and started a business called PropArt to produce props for the visual merchandising industry. This venture went from a $3000 investment to over a million dollars in sales in four years. Customers included J.C. Penney’s, Pier 1 Imports, Sears, Nordstrom’s, Standard Shoes and hundreds of small retail shops all over the world. PropArt mannequins even appeared animated in a McDonalds television commercial.After selling PropArt in 1991, Vickey continued herartistic and business endeavors in the electronic world as owner of Mountain Dreamworks, producers of print, the Biz-nez brochure as an example, and electronic media for local and national clients. Lately Vickey has moved into fine art print making using the latest digital printing technologies and she has a line of watercolor prints of recreated historic Sun Valley photos. She is most recently developing a line of pillows and silks scarves from her designs and experimentations with printing directly on fabrics. |
 |
CHARISMATIC MUSICAL MARKETER |
Chris Covella As our Gen-X consultant, Chris is on the cutting edge of fashion, music and entertainment. He is creativity personified and has talents in writing lyrics for music, creating artistic marketing strategies and developing fashion collections. He accurately predicts upcoming trends that are popular with his generation. His many talents and this expertise make him a valuable member of our marketing team. |
 |
TECHNO GURU |
Michael C. Hanley As a computer programmer familiar with the most recent technological advances, Michael is able to give fast and accurate advice regarding software/hardware purchasing and implementation. His ability to “cut-to-the-chase” means he is able to explain personal or corporate technology needs to the average individual and his ability to communicate with graphic artists and his quick and accurate programming makes building a web-site a breeze. |