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“Having known Mike through work in both the for & non-profit side, it’s clear he is a man of vision, passion, and action. As a pastor and a business leader, he is committed to encouraging and equipping leaders to reach their full potential through the integration of faith and business. Mike combines the insight and experience of a strategic business leader with the heart of a pastor to deliver high value to the clients and all the organizations he engages with. Oh – and good luck in trying to out-serve him!”  – Jeff Rogers , Founder & Managing Partner, OneAccord

Brett is a seasoned professional who is able to quickly integrate all the complexities of a large software development program. Brett is able to build and lead the teams required to deliver complete solutions within the business constraints applied. Brett is a pleasure to work with and is truly a leader by example. He is as comfortable with the business executives as he is with the technologists and moves easily between the two camps. I would not hesitate to recommend Brett.”  – Bill Kilcullen, Mission Critical Solutions Manager, Microsoft

“Michael…did an outstanding job of bringing strategic clarity to our approach to the book publishing industry – specially the launch of a highly innovative software-as-a-service product and the approach to key relationships within the industry. He was also pivotal to the product development discipline and the follow-on execution our joint venture with Firebrand Technologies. Bottom-line, Michael brings significant executive acumen to driving corporate value for all key constituencies.” - Vince Caluori, CEO, Cordance – Director, Rosetta Solutions, Inc.

“Brett did a tremendous job of listening to us and two of our partner organizations describe the dreams we had for the future and then shape those conversations and clear visuals and specific objectives. We all felt greatly served by Brett in facilitating a process that has led to organizational improvement and increased partnership unity.” – Bill Robinson, Executive Director, Impact Basque

“Michaelis smart, result-oriented, easy to work with, and able to stay cool in very difficult circumstances. He really understands technology — what it can do and what humans have to do to deliver it. And in a very short time he got a handle on my business, the trade book business, which is often a tough one for a logical mind to get a handle on. He also navigates sensitive political situations very well. It was a pleasure working with him.”  – Mike Shatzkin, Founder & CEO, The Idea Logical Company, Inc.

“Brett is one of those rare techies that can translate for those who don’t speak tech. More importantly, he makes certain to understand what the goal is and if there is a good business reason to develop a technical solution. He creates and uses technology to make things easier, not just to prove that something can be done. He’s great to work with and his direct reports love him.” - John Kaminski, Partner, OneAccord

“Michael surprises me all the time with the vastness of his interests and his depth of knowledge about people and organization. No matter what business you practice, knowing and caring for people is a key to success and long term relationships. Michael came alongside me and a team of other professionals and helped us launch an effort that might have dwindled without his keen insights. Michael has a vibrant spirit and brings more than business expertise to the table. The ability to coach other business people to do what’s best for them is a rare skill. I’ve always been kind of a cowboy, a renegade in business, independent you might say. Michael gave my heart for business a soul and a mind in a business plan which was accepted by our client. We couldn’t have done it without him.” – KJ Lange , President, KJLange Real Estate, Windermere Real Estate

“Brett is a creative and deep thinker who quickly grasps the key elements of a business situation or a technological issue. In addition to his ability to drive excellence as a leader in software development, he is a master visualizer and communicator who uses these skills to help others gain insight and make informed choices. Brett brings people with diverse expertise and backgrounds to a common understanding and shared motivation, so they can effectively solve a problem or achieve their mission. That’s leadership.” – Peter Raulerson, Partner, PARA Marketing