Business Acumen

Shane A. Yount is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and President of Competitive Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an international Business Transformation consulting firm that pioneered the acclaimed organizational development system known as Process Based Leadership® - A business transformation methodology designed to create a sustainable culture of clarity, connectivity, and consistency through the use of Non-Negotiable Business Processes. Since 1991 he has led the offices of CSI in becoming one of the nation’s most recognized Business Transformation consulting firms,  personally working with such organizations as Michelin, Genentech, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Defense, and many others.

As a measurement strategist, Whitney’s passion and expertise lies in the field of surveys and assessments. A self-professed “data nerd,” Whitney has a Master’s degree in the area of Human Resources Measurement and Evaluation and has conducted extensive research on the predictive validity of various hiring assessment strategies.

Whitney has been a highly rated speaker at several National HR Conferences and has authored articles on assessments for several books and publications, including Harvard Business Review. She is a member of the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and has two decades of experience working in the assessment industry.

Jessica Miller-Merrell is the Founder of Workology, a workplace resource for HR, recruiting professionals and business leaders, and host of the Workology Podcast. The site has been listed twice as a top 75 career resource by Forbes. Jessica is the president and CEO of Xceptional HR, a human capital strategy and consulting agency. Because of her industry expertise and knowledge, Jessica’s expertise is sought after and sourced by publications and media including: The Economist, Forbes, CIO Magazine, CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, and SHRM’s HR Magazine. Her new book, Digitizing Talent: Creative Strategies for the Digital Recruiting Age was published in 2023 by SHRM.

Marjorie Brody is one of the most sought-after speakers and executive coaches in America. Marjorie provides a hardcore reality check for all working professionals, helping them communicate like leaders.

With enough degrees, honors, awards, certifications, and rave reviews to fill a bookcase, Marjorie has become the go-to “sage” for organizations and leaders looking for what it truly takes to succeed in a highly competitive business world.

She is certified by the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). As an internationally recognized speaker, Marjorie also earned the designation of CSP – Certified Speaking Professional, designated by the National Speakers Association (NSA). She was also inducted into NSA’s Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Speaker Hall of Fame.

Marjorie has been described as experienced, wise, irreverent, remarkably insightful, honest, and classy. She delves into the vital characteristics, behaviors and strategies that lead to career success. Her message is real, relatable and actionable.

Through repeat business and referrals, Marjorie has built up an impressive client roster of Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

Marjorie’s content-rich presentations and keynotes all delve into the vital characteristics, behaviors and strategies that lead to personal and professional-growth and are centered around accountability … yours and others.

Carol Quinn is the world’s leading expert on interviewing and hiring effectiveness. She is the creator of motivation-based interviewing, an interviewing method specifically developed for hiring “High Performers.” She is the author of the #1 SHRM-published book on hiring – and it’s been their #1 best-seller on hiring for the past five years straight. She is passionate about making sure organizations and their interviewers know how to single out those job candidates who will go above and beyond from those merely pretending. But there is one thing that Carol is even more passionate about… and that’s sharing her wisdom with others.

As Senior Vice President of Marketing for Beyond, Joe Weinlick is focused on guiding the company’s brand positioning and overseeing marketing strategy and execution across all markets.
       
Joe's role in defining the Beyond brand began two years before he joined the company, while he was Chief Brand Strategist for the Brownstein Group advertising agency. After leading the team that helped evolve the Beyond brand direction while at Brownstein, Joe embraced the opportunity to join Beyond in 2012 in order to drive Beyond's brand identity in a permanent role. Known for his expertise in cultivating powerful brand relationships through traditional and emerging technology, Joe plays a principal role in defining customer experience and supporting Beyond’s continued, rapid growth.
    
With more than 20 years of business and consumer marketing experience, Joe has developed strategies for major organizations including Microsoft, Comcast, IKEA, W.L. Gore, Saint-Gobain, and Siemens. Prior to joining Beyond, he served as Vice President of Unified Marketing at Godfrey Advertising, the second largest B2B agency in the United States. He also founded and managed Iliad Interactive, a full service interactive firm that was acquired by Brownstein Group. At Brownstein, he served as the Chief Brand Strategist and Senior Vice President.
    
Other roles held include Vice President, Chief Creative and Marketing Officer at Earle Palmer Brown Digital and Direct, and Director of Marketing for Maritz McGettigan. Joe earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Pennsylvania.

Jeff began his career at Leo Burnett in Chicago where he became the youngest VP Account Director in the agency’s history, earning seven of the American Marketing Association’s EFFIE Awards for superior business results.  Before joining JB Training Solutions, Jeff was the Marketing and Creative Director for the Houston Rockets and Vice President of Marketing for Four Hands Imports, which was featured on Inc’s 500 Fastest Growing Company List three times. Currently, Jeff consults on business skills, sales, and marketing for companies in multiple industries including Marriott, Phillips 66, Leo Burnett, and the Major League Baseball Network. When Jeff isn’t traveling or training, he is spearheading content development and enhancement to keep JB programs at the peak of innovation.