An elite team of highly respected professionals!
William Grundstrom
Senior Partner, BP Innovation Group, LLC
William “Bill” Grundstrom leads this group of senior consultants to assist organizations in identifying and achieving business process improvement quickly and effectively. He has been responsible for several improvement programs at Dell, American Productivity & Quality Center, Motorola, and other well-known organizations. Bill’s specialties include Lean-Six Sigma, Hoshin Strategic Planning, Change Management, Re-engineering, Leadership/Supervisory & Organizational Development, Team Development, Benchmarking, Business Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Quality Systems and Organizations, and Organizational Change. www.Linkedin.com/in/WilliamGrundstrom
Lloyd Garcia, SME
Engineer – Inventor
Lloyd Garcia is co-Founder of “Plant Architects” and is a highly-regarded engineering consultant specializing in innovative engineering and equipment design for Cement, Aggregate, Oil Patch and Concrete Products industries. As an active part of Robert Ober and Associates, LLC and its team, Lloyd’s experience includes the design and sales of 5000 TPH Limestone Crushing Plant (world’s largest is located at San Antonio, TX), Steel Silos and Conveyors for several Cement Plants, Frac Sand Terminals, Fracsanders and Belt Conveyors of all types. His development expertise includes a pending-patented product that will minimize the necessity of large-scale operations, shorten mobilization times and reduce costs for Transloading in the Oil Patch/Cement Industry. www.RobertOber.com
Dr. Richard Mays Owen
Managing Partner,
Richard Owen International (ROI)
Richard Owen has over thirty years of business excellence, experience, and expertise working throughout multiple industries that have included both private and public sectors. His expertise consists of consulting, coaching, mentoring, and training in areas such as business development in general and leadership success in strategic planning. Richard has worked with businesses such as Shell Oil, CPS Energy, Houston Airport System, Tennessee Valley Authority, Visage Solutions LLC, and LogicaCMG. Richard’s key competencies include Information Technology Analysis and Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compliance Training, Project Management, and Team Building. www.LinkedIn.com/in/RichardMaysOwen
Dr. John Spencer Ellis
Founder, Spencer Enterprises
John Spencer Ellis is a world-renown fitness, personal development, and wellness expert. He is an endurance athlete, a philanthropist, an author, and his programs have been implemented within top resorts, spas and fitness centers where over one million people have participated in the programs. John has created programs used by Cirque du Soleil, U.S. Secret Service, Army, Navy, Air force, Marines and Coast Guard as well as having consulted with the UFC (Ultimate fighting championships.) He has been featured on all the major TV networks, and has been nominated for induction into the Fitness Hall of Fame. John’s foundation “Get America Fit Foundation” helps educate the public about living a healthy life and provides exercise equipment for schools. www.johnspencerellis.com
Noreen Ayres
Author and Writer
Noreen Ayres is a notable author of published novels, short stories, and poetry, and has had three teleplays produced and been the recipient of several awards for her writing. Noreen’s varied career includes technical writing and editing and publications management for engineering, petroleum, and aerospace companies. Noreen has been featured alongside notable figures including Paul Orfalea (founder of Kinko’s,) Millard and Linda Fuller (founders of Habitat for Humanity,) entertainer Joan Rivers, and many others. www.NoreenAyres.com
Ron Sanders
Founder, International Travel Institute
Ron Sanders established the very first state-approved travel education agency in 1974 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The premier travel agency has established an exemplary track record with clients, travel suppliers, and regulatory entities. Because of this, Ron’s agency is capable of providing the capability for corporate clientele to take control of their own booking travel process. This elite booking system allows for flexibility, competitive web fares, and control over company travel costs. www.internationaltravelinstitute.com/corporate-travel-training.html
Nick Ker
Owner, Ker Communications
Nick Ker is an internet marketing strategist, social media marketing specialist, and an expert in search engine optimization with over 20 years of experience in visual communications, web design and marketing. His innovative marketing firm was founded as a way to share his knowledge, talents and experience in a way that can help others achieve goals. www.KerCommunications.com