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 12 years of professional marketing experience, Jessica has a highly successful track record in brand management, market segment management, website management and corporate communications. She has a proven ability to build and manage creative, highly energized, focused teams and to achieve peak productivity. With strong project management skills she is a program and brand champion who can align a proposed idea with key organizational goals and objectives, resulting in internal buy-in and visibility. Jessica is an effective strategist with experience in managing all core functions within an organization. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Management from Saginaw Valley State University, and has received numerous marketing, website and retail merchandising awards.

734.552.5192
Ellen R. Charlebois

With over 25 years experience across many industry sectors, Ellen has broad expertise in business, including strategy development, project management, and general administration. She has over 14 years effectively developing and managing all aspects of human resources with a record of significant achievements in the areas of recruitment, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee development, and labor relations. As a problem solver, Ellen loves a challenge and has a high level of commitment. She holds a BBA 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 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, and being inducted into the Macomb County Hall of Fame. 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.

313.318.6349
Gregory E. Timmons

With over 25 years of leadership experience in sales and marketing, Greg provides expertise to support leadership in achieving high performance and sustainable results. A key skill is navigating internal and external road blocks to effectively negotiate client contracts. He also has a strong background in business analytics and proven skills in the areas of strategic planning, product development, market development, and market research. Greg works collaboratively to meet an organization’s specific goals through coaching, team development, and group facilitation. Utilizing his combined experiences he successfully helps a client reach balanced, sustainable long-term growth solutions. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Florida A&M University and holds a M.S.S in Applied Communication from the University of Denver.

248.508.6599

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.