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Michael Abbott

CPA - (Licensed) Texas

MBA - University of Houston

BBA - Accounting, University of Houston

Michael is a senior executive with more than 25 years experience in accounting and financial management. He has strong management and leadership skills based upon high integrity, work ethic, and business acumen. Michael has a solid background in accounting and financial information systems and the systematic business workflows underlying those processes, with extensive technical expertise in computer hardware and software design. He has an entrepreneurial attitude and untiring determination toward project completion. Michael has a proven track record in bringing projects in ahead of schedule and under budget. He is recognized as a leader in industry and professional organizations.

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Gary Barlow

MBA - University of Phoenix

BS - Case Western Reserve University

Gary has over 30 years experience in the information technology area with extensive experience in risk management, process development, IT audit, and management controls. He has helped various organizations in the implementation of their Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs. His experience crosses a variety of industries including a mid-tier E&P company, consumer product goods, and the aerospace industry. In his corporate responsibilities he has been involved with various ERP and financial systems, as well as other industry focused applications.

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Bob Bobst

MA - University of Oklahoma

BS - West Virginia University

Bob is a senior manager with more than 16 years leadership experience in Information technology and program management.  His background is complemented by SPHR, FLMI, ASC designations and extensive training in current management theories and best practices. Specific areas of expertise include process design and implementation, system implementation including ERP, system integration with business processes, project management/integration, training management, strategic planning, operational management, and internal IT consulting. He has lead and/or sponsored major projects for capital expansion, reengineering of work processes and reorganizing in both expanding and contracting environments. Mr. Bobst also served as Director of Engineering for a joint technology development and licensing joint venture between Exxon and Union Carbide.

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Tom Carmean

BS - Southern Illinois University

Tom has more than 20 years of experience in business process redesign, change management, human resource management, and project management.  He has worked project management in both the private and public sectors.  Tom was Project Administrator for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) business relocation project, assisting them in relocating business operations.  He facilitated business process redesign workshops in the transformation of the USAF personnel system as the Business Process Redesign Team Leader.  Tom was a Business Process Reengineering Project Manager for the USAF Financial Management Reengineering Project.  He has extensive industrial engineering and human resource management experience in the United States Air Force, serving at all levels of manpower management.

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Clifton Conner

MS - University of Southern California

BA - Brigham Young University

Cliff has twenty-five years of process and project leadership in manufacturing and service industries Marketing, Operations and Information Technology Quality. He has internal consulting experience for strategy development of Baldrige-based processes. Cliff has extensive, hands-on experience in manufacturing quality and productivity analysis, process improvement, waste reduction, customer value increase, problem elimination, training development and delivery, team facilitation, communications and recognition. He is a senior Examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Board of Overseers Member for the Texas Award for Performance Excellence, Certified Quality Auditor and Senior Member of the American Society for Quality. He is also skilled in IT Project and Change Management, mainframe and distributed processing interface, new technology implementation. Cliff has strong communications, teamwork and interpersonal skills and is fluent in English and French.

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John D’Angelo

MBA - Tulane University

BS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

John is a highly experienced management consultant, program manager and project manager with particular expertise in large-scale, global IT projects within the oil & gas industry. He is adept at defining, developing and implementing policies, processes and project management tools for international programs. He has worked extensively with organizational change management and reengineering business processes projects. He is skilled in designing performance measurement systems to ensure accountability and develop business cases for action.

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Garret Davies

MBA - University of Pennsylvania

BS - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Garret is a senior-level operations and marketing executive with extensive experience managing global businesses. He has held profit and loss responsibility with revenues over $350 million annually. His xpertise includes leadership of cross-functional teams, strategic planning, business restructuring/ redesign, acquisitions/divestitures, and successful change management. Garret has extensive international experience with Middle East, Japanese, Australian, South American and European Cultures.

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Patti Dennis

BS - University of Nebraska at Omaha

Patti has over 20 years of IT experience on many projects, utilizing numerous technology platforms and tools, with hands-on experience in many industry sectors, particularly energy.  She specializes in change management, service support, service delivery, process improvement, program management, project management, policy development, security management, PMO support, and process improvement initiatives.  Patti is also experienced in proposal writing, outsourcing, conversions, and product upgrades.  Patti successfully defined, resolved, and documented organizational audit issues regarding work flow processing and security initiatives for several large oil and gas companies.  She has been actively involved in contingency planning, disaster recovery planning and testing, and business continuity efforts for multiple retail, automotive, and energy companies.

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John Dieltz

BS - South Dakota State University

MS - Iowa State University

John is a Senior Industrial Engineer with more than 18 years leadership experience in project management, manufacturing, distribution, material handling, process analysis, manpower analysis, and computer simulation. He has experience in software requirements specification, system Implementation including Project Management/ Integration, retail distribution automation, simulation of material handling systems. John also co authored “Order Fulfillment and Across the Dock Concepts, Design, and Operations Handbook,” St. Lucie Press, December 2003.

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Steve Ferguson

PhD - University of Washington

MS - Central Texas University

BA - The Citadel

Steve Ferguson, managing director with Holland & Davis, has over 24 years experience with both public and private sector organizations including both executive management and board of director experience. He is also owner of a twelve year old company that provides business to business services to companies across the United States. Steve focuses on strategy development, revenue and profitability growth, performance management, and customer service initiatives. Steve is editor and frequent contributor to the newsletter, Financial Interests.

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Louis D. Jones

MA - Troy State University

BA - Saint Leo College

Lou has numerous years of experience in project/program management, change management, process engineering, human resource management and operations, and data analysis.  He has worked both in the public and private sectors. His most recent work was as a Project Manager for a Major Not-For-Profit Institution’s relocation from NY/NJ to NC. His past work includes working as Program Manager for an International National Energy Company during implementing an Electronic Document and Records Management System.  He performed as the Project Control Officer for a large Metropolitan Utility for an ERP Project, which implemented an integrated SAP computer system for the City of San Antonio combining Work Management, Customer Service, Material Management, Business Warehouse, Financial Information Systems, and a myriad of Legacy systems into an integrated package for more than 4000 employees and 650,000 customers. His previous experience includes work as a Six Sigma Black Belt, performing process re-engineering and project management for a major Financial Services Company’s Information Technology and Financial arms, leading worldwide projects in the retail sector and for the Department of Defense. He also has extensive experience developing cutting edge project and analysis tools using discreet event simulation models and Commercial off the Shelf business applications. 

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Joe Kazen

BS – Texas A&M University

Joe is an executive level management consultant with 30+ years of operations, planning and project management experience in directing operating organizations. He has completed assignments integrate business planning, regulatory and customer needs into a repeatable cost effective work process. Joe has a proven results-oriented capability to develop and implement pragmatic solutions under pressure. He leads clients through hands-on examples on how to scale and adapt fundamental management principles to fit their particular business needs.

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Bob Laza

PhD - Michigan State University

MS - Michigan State University

BS - Michigan State University

Bob has almost 30 years of diverse experience with a wide range of commercial enterprises. Bob’s experience includes corporate line management, as well as management consulting and full life cycle systems implementation (planning through implementation) over a broad spectrum of applications including both operations and business systems. He has been directly responsible for the development of several business entities, providing the vision, client/services strategy, marketing leadership, and operations management. He also teaches Organizational Change Management in the Keller Graduate Business School.

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Alan Markert

MBA - University of Texas at Austin

BBA - University of Texas at Austin

Alan has over 30-years experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to the areas of corporate finance, change management and information technology. As Vice President of accounting and finance for a $5+ billion company, he was responsible for all accounting, finance and treasury functions. Alan is adept at synthesizing complex issues into clear action plans and relating these to core business strategies. He has substantial experience communicating with senior leaders and team members to help them understand and embrace new programs and to reassess existing ones. Alan’s superior organization skills and multi-tasking abilities enhance his leadership and effectiveness on all projects, including e-commerce initiatives and business process improvements.

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G. F. “Mat” Matecko

MA - Webster University

BS - Pennsylvania State University

Mat Matecko is a specialist in workflow, process, and productivity analysis with over 25 years leading and planning studies in organizations with geographically dispersed operating locations. Studies he has lead range from establishing continuous improvement programs to large scale organizational development proposals. Some of his most significant studies have involved creating staffing models to predict future personnel needs under differing workload and process assumptions. Mat’s recent work has included the development of process simulation models which allow senior leaders to assess the effects of proposed changes on key outcomes.

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Dan Murphy

MA - Central Michigan University,

BBA - Wichita State University,

Dan has more than 30 years of experience in management consulting, change management, business process redesign, system implementation, strategic planning, human resources and project management.  He has worked project management for the public and private sectors. Dan has facilitated transformation of the USAF personnel system as the Senior Team Lead for Business Process Redesign. He led the Change Management Team for the SAP ERP Project for City Public Service in San Antonio, TX and for the State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA.  Dan was Director of Resident Services for a full service Continuing Care Retirement Center and a Career Counselor and Instructor at St. Mary’s University. He was also a career management consultant for a national outplacement firm. He has extensive human resources experience in the United States Air Force from which he retired as a Colonel after serving at all levels.

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Andrea “AB” Nichols

AB is a multifaceted professional with 23 years of experience in executive support and office management.  She has a consistent track record and proven results in supporting business objectives through leadership, effective communication, administration, and problem solving. She also has strong leadership abilities in managing people and resources to exceed service expectations and goals.

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Susie Nies

MBA - University of Texas

BS - University of Texas

Susie is a strong leader with 20 years experience in operations, including full P&L responsibility. She has special expertise in improving operations, and building and motivating high performance teams. She is adept at analyzing difficult business situations, and developing action plans for resolution. Susie has been recognized for effective interpersonal skills, development of people, and ability to draw out viable strategic and operational solutions to complex problems in diverse groups. She has been a key manager with Mobil in the gas liquids, chemicals and plastics divisions. In addition, she was in various supervisory positions in manufacturing and quality assurance for Bethlehem Steel.

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David Patrick

MA - Troy University

BBA - Michigan Technological University

Davis has 30 years in leadership positions includes extensive executive experience leading national associations in a team-building, high communications, customer focused, continuous improvement and staff empowered business environment.  His association management background includes leading organizational change and revitalizing organizations by emphasizing the core business values, instituting financial practices, focusing on services to the members, building relationships and partnerships, stressing continuous improvement and the need for exceeding expectations. He has extensive credentials in leading major work teams and overseeing multi-faceted membership service processes and activities.  His association management credentials reflect a collaborative leadership style and reputation for getting things done in a work environment marked by change.

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Don Riemensnider

MA - Webster University

BBA - University of Oklahoma

Don Riemensnider brings over 30 years experience in workflow, process, and productivity analysis and the leading and planning of studies for a top Fortune 500 company and DOD organizations with geographically dispersed operating locations. Studies he has lead range from establishing continuous improvement programs, developing performance measures to a complete reengineering of the organization. Some of his most significant studies have involved creating new workflow designs and the supporting organizational structures, to include development of the performance metrics linked to the new organizations strategic goals. Mr. Riemensnider’s recent work has included the development of a team-based organization, which significantly reduced overhead expenses and increased profitability of a major Texas based bank.

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Victor Rodriguez

BS - Wayland Baptist University

Associates Degree - Wayland Baptist University

Associate Degree - Community College of the Air Force

Vic is an experienced management professional with a solid record of achievement and a broad range of proven skills that include education & training management, human resource management, customer service, training, curriculum development, team development, problem solving, and strategic planning. His principal personal strengths include loyalty, integrity, and a commitment to organizational and personal goals. Vic is a team leader and team player who consistently attains better than expected results.

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Robert Samuelson

BS - Texas A&M University

Robert has 18 years of leadership experience in program and project environments of all types – both in the public and private sectors, large corporations and small business and both as an internal and external consultant. His principle areas of focus have included operations engineering within NASA’s Space Shuttle Program and significant experience in managing custom software development projects for commercial sector clients in a variety of industries. Specific areas of expertise and skill include project management, project portfolio management, business analysis, operations engineering, software development management, configuration control, change management, communication, and mentoring. Robert is a motivational leader, and at the same time, a champion for new thought, analysis and attention to detail. Above all, Robert is passionate about the tenets of project management and the value that it brings to an organization.

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Gay Sickles

BA - University of the Incarnate Word

Gay is a dynamic and results-focused business development specialist with professional qualifications in organizational development, business needs analysis, intervention design, change management, multi-level training development and delivery, systems evaluation and process improvement, strategic planning, project management, and 360-feedback and coaching.  She is experienced in working in a high-stress, time sensitive, high profile Fortune 500 environment, as well as small to medium businesses. 

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Denise Stevens

MBA - The University of Texas

BBA - The University of Texas

Denise specializes in organizational analysis, process improvement and staffing models with over 12 years leading and planning studies for Department of Defense and financial services organizations, with her most recent engagement on the staff of HQ USAF/XOF providing manpower expertise and support. Studies she has led range from establishing continuous improvement programs to developing staffing standards for large, geographically dispersed units. Denise’s recent civilian sector work has involved the implementation of Six Sigma methodology at a financial services company enabling the organization to move to a more customer-focused, process-oriented, and data-driven style of management.

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Jim Vinci

MA - Webster University

BS - University of Houston

Jim brings over 35 years of progressive experience in health care systems, and patient administration problem solving to the clients of Holland & Davis. Jim’s diverse medical knowledge was honed as a graduate level instructor with the Baylor University Health Care Program, and was challenged as the chief of patient administration for an 11-hospital group. His experience has focused in the federal medical arena, encompassing the military and VA, and numerous profit and non-profit Hospitals and Medical Practices. His areas of expertise include quality assurance, health care operations, patient administration, healthcare leadership, ambulatory services management, project management, executive team creation and facilitation, executive level instruction, strategic planning process and process improvement.

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Linda Wilson

MA - Pasadena College

BS - Butler University

Linda has over 25 years of experience in business management in the areas of marketing, communications (internal and external), sales management, sales promotions, media relations and university-based management programs. She developed and managed programs and business development efforts at the CalTech Industrial Relations Center and the University of Houston Management Development Center. Linda has managed marketing and sales groups for two national hospitality developers/operators and has been a partner in a hospitality business and software development consultancy. She is the author of 10 Steps to Improving Hospitality Sales and has conducted workshops at national hospitality conventions. As an organizational communications specialist, Linda has worked with CEOs and executive teams to develop and communicate company vision and strategy … and orchestrate corporate events to support new vision launches. She is a three-time merger and acquisition “survivor” and has experienced first-hand the big do’s and don’ts of managing change. As leader of the firm’s corporate governance practice, she has published articles on reengineering the boardroom in The Corporate Board and authored the Top 15 Trends in Corporate Governance, The Future CEO: A Transition Handbook and The Future CEO: Spouse Handbook and various communication toolkits.

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