Abby prides herself on her problem-solving and critical thinking skills. She also enjoys thinking outside the box to provide the best solutions and deliver valuable content.
Abby's leadership skills allow her to adapt to her environment and interact well with a team. In addition to leadership, she also focuses on constant personal improvement to better herself and those around her. Abby prioritizes furthering her knowledge and building connections both in and outside of the workplace.
Outside of work, you can find Abby at the gym or hanging out with friends and family!
Adam is a relentless problem solver with a detail-oriented mind geared towards analytical thinking and processes. For Adam, every challenge is either a question that can be answered or an opportunity to learn. His background is heavily quantitative with a skillset including statistical learning, data mining, and mathematical computing. Adam loves the teamwork environment and the ingenuity that can grow out of collaboration. Working in a team to solve problems and create solutions is what drives him.
Outside of work, you might find Adam watching any variety of sports, playing baseball, or playing video games with his friends.
Alex believes in the power of people, and how if given the correct resources and encouragement, can achieve any of their goals. Alex’s commitment to learning new things everyday has allowed him to grow as an individual, businessman, and leader.
His goal is to be able to positively impact someone every single day by the work that he does, and knows that he has that opportunity with AMEND. Outside of work, Alex enjoys cheering for his beloved Cleveland & Ohio State sports teams, playing basketball, baseball, or cooking.
Alex loves collaborating with others to create powerful solutions to solve complex problems. Alex is a certified Salesforce administrator with a background in engineering and manufacturing. Alex views problems he has not encountered before as a learning opportunity instead of a roadblock.
After work hours, you may find Alex playing sand volleyball, taking his two dogs on a walk around the neighborhood, or at home relaxing with his wife and daughter.
Allison loves to interpret and examine issues from all perspectives. With an English background and an interest in Business, Allison’s experience has led her to enjoy providing written communications and critical thinking in the workplace. She works well under pressure and has developed a close attention to detail.
Andy has worked in data analytics for 15 years with previous experience at 84.51, World Wildlife Fund, American Greetings and a small consulting company in Cleveland. His work in the last 10 or so years has been largely in the field of marketing analytics—maximizing ROI for marketing programs by predicting who will respond to marketing efforts. His experience ranges in CPG and companies in the retail, wholesale, automotive, gambling, and healthcare industries as well as non-profits.
Outside of work, Andy enjoys hanging out with his wife and daughter. They frequently go on hikes, or play with dolls, Legos, or whatever other game his daughter invents that day. When he's not spending time with his family, he is either walking his dog or watching sports and rooting for the Cleveland teams.
From a young age, Ashley has enjoyed putting together puzzles. This passion has formed her into an ambitious problem solver. With a background in mechanical engineering and passion for helping others, Ashley strives to understand each client’s unique challenges and find a solution that meets their needs.
Ashley thrives on creating a clear plan to achieve goals and working in team-based environments. She has a competitive spirit and believes that every goal can be achieved by thinking strategically and working hard. She enjoys connecting with others on a personal level. She is a lifelong learner and believes she can learn something from each person she meets.
Outside of work, you can find Ashley doing yoga, playing ping pong, or trying a new coffee or ice cream place in Cincinnati!
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Bobby is a builder of strong teams and an igniter of passions. He’s at his best when he’s helping companies turn their strategies into actions that drive results.
As a management consultant, Bobby has helped save companies from shutting their doors, return millions of dollars to bottom lines, and lead companies to record-setting product runs.
When he’s not helping manufacturing and service companies drive positive, lasting change, you can find him on the gridiron coaching tomorrow’s leaders, participating in Ohio State’s Industry Advisory Board, or supporting the two non-profit organizations he founded.
His latest thinking on Millennials in the workplace and today’s War for Talent can be explored by attending an event he’s leading, reading the recent feature story in the Cincinnati Business Courier, or in-person over a cup of coffee.
Bobby is a member of EO (entrepreneurs organization) Cincinnati Chapter, and a graduate of C-Change class 8.
Brandon is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and leaving a positive impact on those around him. He is able to do just that by working with the AMEND team and organizations in the Cincinnati community.
Brandon brings value by using data to make better business decisions. His exposure to manufacturing and installation environments gives him a well-rounded view of business. He enjoys analyzing data, finding a solution, and taking it through successful implementation.
Outside of work, Brandon spends a lot of time with friends and family. He also enjoys being active by playing sports, working out, and hiking. One item on his bucket list is to visit every national park in the US.
Craig is an activator who gets his energy from helping people see new possibilities.
As a leadership consultant, Craig has helped hundreds of clients drive double-digit growth. He’s been honored as a Pillar Award for Community Service recipient, celebrated as a Best Places To Work Finalist, and recognized as a Small Business of the Year recipient.
When he’s not helping manufacturing and service companies drive positive, lasting change, you can find him mentoring future leaders or building into others and his community through his volunteer efforts. He spends every remaining minute making memories with his family.
His latest thinking on leadership and effective ways to drive results to your bottom line can be explored in-person at many networking events around town, or individually over coffee.
David gets his energy from empowering others to achieve the amazing.
When he’s not helping manufacturing and service companies drive positive, lasting change, you can find him mentoring future leaders or building into others and his community through his volunteer efforts. He spends every remaining minute making memories with his family.
His latest thinking on recruiting and leading Millennials, and effective ways to drive results to your bottom line can be explored in-person at one of his speaking events, or individually over coffee.
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Dylan is following his passion at AMEND by using Data and Analytics to help solve complex problems in all types of businesses.
He is energized by helping the community to improve as well as working to improve businesses to perform their best and grow within their industry.
After moving to Cincinnati from Bay Village (Cleveland) to attend UC, he feels a strong connection to the city and the people in it. Outside of work, Dylan enjoys being active by hiking, running or playing just about any sport out there.
Eric is focused on continuous improvement through personal development and life-long learning. He doesn’t view obstacles as problems, but rather opportunities for growth. He believes the success behind every company starts with the people; therefore, he strives to develop strong relationships and a deeper understanding of his clients’ aspirations.
Eric’s past experience in the appliance and auto industries has given him the ability to understand the importance of communication, project management, and efficiencies through lean manufacturing principals. The fast-paced nature of these industries has taught him to welcome change, and to practice strong collaboration so alternative thinking can be enhanced when it comes to challenging opportunities.
Outside of work, you will find Eric golfing, traveling and rooting for all Cleveland and Bearcat sports.
Geoff has a willingness and passion to succeed while becoming a resource to those around him. He compliments seven years of industry experience with a finance background and deep understanding of core ERP systems in order to drive solutions and results.
Geoff has demonstrated competence in leadership, decision making, client delivery, business analysis, and prides himself on being the bridge between data and decisions.
When he’s not working, he can be found on the soccer pitch, golf course, or involved in a number of outdoor activities with friends.
Jack entered the field of consulting because of his passion for building strong relationships and driving fast-paced, meaningful change.
Through his various leadership positions in the community and experiences in the field, he has created meaningful value for countless projects and initiatives by understanding root causes of dilemmas and developing problem-solving skills that positively impact organizations.
An avid learner and listener, Jack succeeds by developing relationships first with clients to best understand their needs. From there, he applies his leadership skills to turn problems into growth opportunities.
Outside of work, Jack finds plenty of time on weekends to spend with his four siblings and parents. He enjoys golfing, playing piano, and cheering on the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Joe is an active and driven young professional who believes in using the power of data analytics to generate solutions for complex problems.
Joe’s ambitious and investigative spirit, coupled with his extensive training in analytics, drive his ability to tackle arduous problems head-on. Joe’s leadership and desire to generate custom, long-lasting results provide a detail-oriented approach to projects of any scope.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys rooting for the Cincinnati Bearcats and can often be found preparing meals for friends and family on his beloved charcoal grill.
I am passionate about improving people’s lives at work. Whether it is redefining a process, identifying training needs, or providing actionable data that can be used for decision-making, it’s my goal to identify opportunities that will help individuals be more successful in their job, which will, in turn, benefit the business overall. People spend about 1/3rd of their life at work, so making that time more satisfying and empowering is my motivation. My work background has primarily focused on people (HR) and customer analytics where I engage with business leaders to identify areas of opportunity, conduct research/interviews, analyze data, and provide insights through data visualization.
Outside of work, you will likely find me doing something outdoors with my husband and dog. The warmer months are typically packed with camping, hiking, kayaking, etc. while the colder months are spent planning and longing for next year’s trips.
Kelsey brings passion and enthusiasm to everything she does. She believes there is a solution to every problem and enjoys the satisfaction of analytical and critical thinking to find it.
She enjoys working to unite teams and strongly believes in the impact that can be made by empowering others. Her experience in helping those with differing perspectives reach a common goal plus her ‘let’s work together’ attitude make her a genuine team player.
Outside of work, you might find Kelsey with her friends exploring Cincinnati, reading a good book, or hanging out at her favorite local Skyline. She loves being able to do her favorite things while developing her relationships with others.
Maggie joined AMEND to help make a positive impact on businesses in Cincinnati and beyond. From her previous project management experience, she brings highest level of dedicated support to her clients to achieve results together.
In her most recent role, she completed a 12-month project in half the time through streamlining processes and creating team efficiencies. Simultaneously, she led an initiative to increase profitability by double-digit growth by developing and implementing an action plan for her team.
Before starting her career, she graduated from UC as the Student of the Year in Operations Management and in the top 10% of Marketing students.
Outside the office, you can find her volunteering as the head coach of a grade school basketball team, or on UC’s campus mentoring business students in career development.
Mark is built to serve. His commitment to service runs deep – having completed numerous community service projects and a tour of duty as a United States Marine, during which he received almost a dozen awards and honors.
Mark likes to use his number skills to make sense of the world. He enjoys helping business leaders find answers to important questions, identify vulnerabilities, and discover powerful perspectives. Modeling, forecasting, performance assessments… if it can help you see new solutions, Mark will find a way to make it happen.
When Mark isn’t locked away crunching numbers for AMEND, you’ll find him exploring the local parks with his wife and daughter.
Matt believes igniting passionate leaders is a key to success.
Matt is a passionate young professional who uses the power of data analytics to help leaders lead better.
With an optimistic and enthusiastic attitude, he brings a fresh perspective and ability to drive change to any project while his technical training in analytics and project management allows him to tackle a wide variety of challenges within an organization.
Away from work, Matt can be found outdoors or cheering for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
I am passionate about driving top-line revenue and bottom-line growth from the intersection of human insights and data analytics. Having personally led a variety of projects from new product research to CRM implementation, I come to AMEND with over a decade of experience in a Fortune 500 company along with stops in Financial Services and Healthcare.
What drives me is using my natural curiosity to be a fresh set of eyes to come alongside business leaders as they make strategic decisions. I believe in the exponential impact of diversity of thought. My lifetime goal is to propel those I am privileged to work with to the next level of their personal and professional growth.
In short, I like to do Cool Stuff that Matters.
Nicholas is an ambitious individual with a passion for solving problems. Nick’s math and analytics educations combine to create a skillset that allows him to contribute high level analysis and develop solutions to complex problems. He is driven by the challenge of interpreting and analyzing large amounts of data. His previous work experiences have exposed him to a variety of people and projects, and made clear the exceptional impact clear data analysis can have on the world.
Away from work, Nicholas will likely be following some sport. It may be a popular one like baseball or college basketball, or less popular like swimming or Formula One and IndyCar racing. He also can be found at his parent’s house spending time with Pebbles and Riley.
Paul is committed to one thing – unleashing the power of teams to achieve outstanding results.
Paul believes strongly in the power of people and helping them realize capability they didn’t know existed.
Paul was born and raised in South Africa which gives him a unique perspective as he approaches different situations. Away from work, you will find Paul outside, either on the ski slopes, playing golf, or backpacking.
Ricky is passionate about building things that help people. With a background in software development, he enjoys building software that improves the lives of his coworkers and clients. Not only does he enjoy learning new things, but Ricky also loves the challenge and impact of teaching concepts to others, which is what led him to be a part time teacher in the past. Ricky believes you don’t know something well enough until you can explain it someone else. Outside of work, Ricky enjoys reading nonfiction books, being outside, and attending local theater and sports events.
Tom is a results-driven leader who believes anything can be accomplished with teamwork and dedication. His practical mindset and desire to learn enables him to thrive in situations involving problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
Tom is at his best when he’s working to resolve complex issues. His ability to work independently and as part of a team makes it easy for him to join any environment and drive results quickly. No matter if he’s is deriving a complicated equation or building lasting relationships, Tom finds satisfaction in developing successful solutions and helping others reach their goals.
Outside of work you can find Tom socializing with friends, hitting the links, or cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes.
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