About

We want to use our collective years of professional experience to help your organization meet its vision and goals.

In our truest form we are working at a senior level with your organization, but without the associated expense of being a salaried employee. When we work with your organization we believe it is imperative to find savings in core operating expenses; we want to find the areas and things you are paying too much for and find affordable, competitive solutions.

We are passionate about what we can do for you. We are motivated because we believe we can make a difference and because we have seen and experienced firsthand the challenges that all organizations face. Ask yourself - if there is one thing you could improve about your business or one thing you wish you had more time to do, what would it be?

We work for you…we work with you…

Ultimately, we want to be involved in helping you succeed. We are more than just another consulting group. We become your "partner," your satellite department, and more than that, we develop programs that will work for you.

To us, working as a partner doesn’t mean delivering a notebook with recommendations, giving you some impressive numbers, or sending you some cool business templates that get filed away in a desk drawer never to be seen again. Our commitment is to deliver you ongoing solutions that will lead to the achievement of your goals!

Our Mission

To provide executive expertise and create a competitive edge for the business world through a collaborative partnership

Our Values

  • We’re Passionate about results - we care about your success, because “it’s all about you.”
  • We provide Innovative Solutions Through Service - by understanding your “Vision,” and helping you get there.
  • We Work Collaboratively - we work for you, and with you.
  • We’re Knowledgeable - we share our knowledge with our clients, and continually strive to gain new knowledge.
  • We’re Honest - we’ll tell you the truth, even though you may not like it.

 

Senior Partners

Jessica S. Richardson

With over 13 years of marketing experience, Jessica has a highly successful track record in brand management, market segment management, website management and corporate communications. Her approach is both highly creative and results driven, which has lead to significant portfolio growth, expense reduction, and successful new product launches for the organizations she has served. Jessica is a recipient of numerous marketing, website and retail merchandising awards. Also an accomplished speaker and trainer, she has spoken to groups around the world. Jessica earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Management from Saginaw Valley State University and has completed post-graduate coursework and ongoing education seminars in her field.

734.552.5192
Ellen R. Charlebois

With over 25 years experience across many industry sectors, Ellen has broad expertise in strategy development, project management and general administration. Her primary career focus has been managing all aspects of human resources. Ellen’s specialty is in orchestrating organizational harmony through aligned recruitment, training, and talent management strategies. She is also a great agent of organizational change who can assess organizational needs and create an effective change management strategy. She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from Northwood University and has completed education programs at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and the Center for Management Research. Ellen is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management.

989.737.8065
Catherine A. Roberts

With over 30 years of leadership experience in CEO roles, Catherine has specialized in turnaround opportunities and new business initiatives. She has a broad background that includes experience in CEO selection, building winning teams, strategic planning, public speaking and executive coaching. Catherine is also skilled with improving Board/CEO relations allowing them to achieve ultimate success. Catherine has received numerous awards for her leadership including being named one of Detroit’s Most Influential Women, receiving the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Michigan Business and Professional Association, being inducted into the Macomb County Hall of Fame and most recently she is the recipient of the Michigan Credit Union League's 2012 Distinguished Service Award. In addition to her many awards Catherine has achieved the designation of International Credit Union Development Educator and has also received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Detroit College of Business. Catherine serves on the board of directors for The American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division and Health Alliance Plan, she is also a board trustee for the Henry Ford Health System.

313.318.6349

Senior Consultants

Terri Collins

30 years of diverse business experience with a global fortune 50 company. Background includes program and project management for numerous functions and departments, including human resources, environmental health and safety, facility management and quality assurance. As a global service leader, Terri has led centralization, reorganization and integration activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Experience in supervisory, administrative and project leadership roles coupled with training in Six Sigma methodology, experience in business case development and budget management provide a solid base to help clients in achieving business objectives. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, and a Masters in Finance from Wayne State University. 

Karen K. Myers

With more than a decade of professional experience, Karen excels in marketing, communications and project management. Her background includes copywriting, campaign management and product development in the financial services industry, retail sales management, and internal communications and project management in the automotive industry. Karen has also worked to develop marketing and communication strategies for non-profits, new businesses, and social organizations. Strong presentation and facilitation skills have also paved an opportunity for Karen to speak at public functions and facilitate multiple training sessions. Karen holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Development from Oakland University and is concurrently pursuing a Graduate of Arts in Organizational Communication and Public Relations and a Graduate Certificate in New Media Communication from Wayne State University. Karen is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators.