Consulting, Research and Business Services

John L Deuterman
Current City: Jamestown, NC
Chapter: Greensboro/Highpoint SCORE
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Area of Expertise: Marketing Research

Current - Corporate Research Center, Inc. (Marketing Research Services)

1978-1983 - Kayser Roth - Director of Marketing Research

1974-1978 - Texize Chemicals - Manager of Marketing Research

1972-1974 - Deuterman Research Services

1967-1972 - Container Corp. of Am. - Project Director, Design and Marketing Research Laboratories

1962-1967 - Interpublic Group of Companies (McCann-Erickson, Marplan Div.) 

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MS - Counseling Psychology, George Williams College

BA - Experimental Psychology, Northwestern University

Andrew Kazimierczuk
Current City: west chicago, IL
Chapter: Fox Valley SCORE
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45 years of successful international business experience in sales and management in the industrial sector in central Europe, United Kingdom and USA. in the eighties led joint venture entity as J.M.D. with Burmah Oil Group in England.In 1985 appointed marketing director for Elektrim SA -at that time publicly traded, largest industrial/trading conglomerate in Poland.In 1992 established in Illinois and led for 14 years Tele-Fonika Cable Americas Corp.- importer and wholesaler for industrial cables/wires.Sales from $ 2 M.- first year to $55 M.in 2005. Currently advises Tele-Fonika and owns consulting company- AmeriEuro Consultants Inc.

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MS in Law ( private international law);post graduate in international business - equivalent to MBA; financial management and accounting courses- local colleges in Illinois. internal management courses within Burmah Engineering part of Burmah Oil Group-UK.

Edward F McCormick
Current City: Westford, MA
Chapter: Merrimack Valley NH SCORE
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Over 20 years in commercial finance/banking and 12 years in private practice consulting companies in the areas of strategic positioning, value enhancement and exit strategies.

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Southeastern Massachusetts University Bentley University Framingham State University

Russell Ward
Current City: Orange Park, FL
Chapter: Jacksonville SCORE
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Industry Expertise Faith Based Organizations

Retail Trade Book and Gift Industry Real Estate Wholesale Land

Personal Experience Non-profit (Faith-Based Organizations) 8 years started non-denominational church in Sebring, FL  Founding board member and VP of counseling center in Tulsa, OK Gainesville Christian Store (Gainesville, FL)  8 years  Started and operated with 8 employees a Christian Bookstore

www.VacantLandGuide.com – 5 years (current)  Started and currently own a land investment firm  Professional real estate speaker

Interests in Counseling Start Ups Retail Trade People Counseling Workshop Presentations Education/Certificates

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Masters Divinity - Oral Roberts University Masters in Management - Regent University

Evans M Harrell
Current City: Marietta, GA
Chapter: SCORE Atlanta
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Banking; Real Estate (former broker); domestic grain, feed & flour business CEO; Credit Union (board); small business consulting.- Was CFO, COO, CEO grain, flour & feed business with operations in 7 states and exporting; bank director many yrs; Currently Director & former Supervisory Committee Chair LGE Community Credit Union; former GA real estate broker; second home land development exp; small business consulting;

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BA University of Pennsylvania

Allan N Shriber
Current City: Worcester, MA
Chapter: Worcester SCORE

I am a CPA who retired over 1 year ago. Most of my career was spent in public practice, advising clients who were small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. I was also CFO for several small-medium businesses, a business consultant, and Tax Manager for a large law firm. I have substantial experience in taxation, budgeting and planning, financial statements and systems and not-for-profit organizations.

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Harvard, BA

Columbia MBA

Bentley MST

Dr. Richard Matthew Pfohl
Current City: Tolland, CT
Chapter: Greater Hartford SCORE
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I was born into a family of entrepreneurs. I have been an entrepreneur, coached entrepreneurs, worked as a turnaround specialist with entrepreneurs and worked for entrepreneurs for over 20 years. My focus and passion is on leadership where I have an advanced degree and have spent much time helping leaders maximize their potential. Here is my bio: Richard M. Pfohl, D.S.L., is founder and principal of Navigos Consulting, LLC, a leadership, strategy and foresight consulting firm based in Connecticut. He has over twenty years coaching leaders in those organizations. He has experience in automotive, education, financial, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology and utilities organizations. In addition, he has written over thirty articles on leadership and is currently working on a book related to his area of expertise and a concept he developed termed "Anticipatory Leadership". His continued interest in advancing leadership has led him to begin a column on leadership, to develop a leadership TV program and a leadership radio program, and to help networking communities form leadership summits. He has presented at numerous conferences and earned his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership (D.S.L.) from Regent University with a focus on Strategic Foresight.

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*Doctor of Strategic Leadership [D.S.L.] - Regent University *Master of Business Admin [MBA] in International Business - Liberty University *Master's Certificate, Information Technology Project Management - The George Washington University *Bachelor of Business Admin & Accounting - Gordon College

Larry B Goldsmith
Current City: Gilbert, AZ
Chapter: Greater Phoenix SCORE
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Over 35 years experience in the Food Industry both in Foodservice and Consumer package goods. Extensive New product development, sales and marketing experience. 6 years in my own consulting business.

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Bachelor of Arts in Business and Industrial Management from Johns Hopkins University 1969

David Miller
Current City: Ironton, MN
Chapter: CENTRAL MINNESOTA SCORE
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21 years, senior leadership positions as Executive Director for 501c3 Tax Exempt Regional and County Economic Development Organizations and Director, Municipal and County Economic Development; Instructor, six years, on three Technical College campuses in WI- "How to Start A Business"; Serial Entrepreneur over 15 years, owning businesses in the Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Promotions and Light Manufacturing industries; 11 years as an International Photo-Journalist in the Travel and Entertainment Industry; Weekly Newspaper Columnist for eight years and Publisher/Editor/Writer/ Photographer for a monthly Online Newsletter for six years; Web Site Design for non-profit and for-profit sector industries for 12 years; Various leadership positions with 14 Boards of Directors and Regional Business and Economic Development Industries and Non-Profit Organizations; Retail Electronics Store Manager for three stores in Southern California; US Air Force veteran; Rock band member over six years in the mid to late sixties-when music was music that one could understand, dance to and listen to for hours! on end!

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Graduate of California State University at the Dominguez Hills, CA campus, with a Bachelor or Arts Degree in Communications. "Certified Master Consultant", Business Retention and Expansion. Post-Graduate work in Behavioral Science and Advanced Post Graduate Work in Communications. Created and taught a "How to Start a Business" Course with the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) System across three Campuses,for a period of 6 years. 

Jack A RIBBENS
Current City: Fennville, MI
Chapter: Holland SCORE 686

 

I. Personal Information

 

          A. Address, E-mail & Phone Numbers

 

                   1. 1638 66th St. Fennville, MI 49408-8913

 

                   2. H: (269) 227-3507, C: (847) 347-1357

 

                   3. E-mail: ribbensjack@earthlink.net

 

          B. Education

 

                   1. B.S.E. (Aerospace), U. of Michigan, 1965

 

                   2. M.B. A. U. of Michigan, 1979 

 

II. Work History

 

          A. 2009-Present - Executive Director, Great Lakes Alliance for                    Manufacturing, LLC, (www.glafm.com, jribbens@glafm.com)

 

                   1. A cellular coalition of small-mid size companies                               providing new product development services

 

                   2. Duties include marketing & project management

 

          B. 2007-Present - Partner, SMO Group, LLC

 

                   1. Engineering consulting company

 

2. Duties: market development & product planning 

 

          C. 2005-Present - SCORE Association, (Chapter 686)

 

                   1. Volunteer mentor: business plan development

 

                   2. Consultant: Fast-Trac entrepreneurial classes

 

          C. 1986-Present - President, NPD Consulting Services

 

                   1. Wrote the book: Simultaneous Engineering for New                       Product Development: Manufacturing Applications,                                 published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2000.

 

          D. 1980-2004 - Tech-Cor, LLC, (subsidiary, Allstate Corp.)

 

                   1. Engineering Manager, Applied Research Dept.

 

2. Duties: Analysis of risk factors for vehicle insurability including development of criteria to reduce damageability and improve repairability of automobiles & light trucks.  

 

          E. 1966-1980- Aerospace & Automotive Industries

 

                   1. Chrysler Corporation: Product Development Engineer

 

                   2. McDonnell-Douglas Corporation: Aerodynamics Engr. 

 

                   3. Lear-Siegler Inc. Instr. Div.: Product Dev. Engineer

 

 

 

III. Associations, Accomplishments & References

 

          A. SAE International (www.sae.org)

 

1. Authored original version of SAE Rec. Practice J1555, Design for Damageability Improvement.

 

2. Obtained acceptance of J1555 by the auto industry for damageability as a product design parameter.

 

          B. Research Committee on Automobile Repairs, (www.rcar.org)

 

                   1. Participating Member, 1981-2004

 

2. Presentations to global auto manufacturers, insurers and media on research results of low speed crash testing, damageability and reparability analyses & recommendations for improving future models.

 

C. References

 

1. W. G. Paterson, Retired Vice President, Textron Fuel Systems Div., (616) 403-9745

 

2. G. R. Cook, West Michigan Plastics, Inc., (616) 394-9269

 

3. Richard Starbuck, Starbuck Machining, Inc, (616) 399-9720

 

4. Ron Fredricks, Consultant, (616) 608-5992

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

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