Erica Sorrell
Erica Bader Sorrell currently serves as the Executive Director of Management and Executive Education at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. In this role, Erica is responsible for conducting client leadership needs assessments, creating custom development programs and managing ongoing customer relationships. Formerly, Erica was a Human Resources Manager for Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, where she served as part of the opening team for both the Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort. Prior to joining Loews Hotels, Erica was responsible for the creation of the Human Resources Department for C3i, Inc., a customer relationship management software company located in Manhattan. She began her career with Hyatt Hotels in Orlando, Florida and San Antonio, Texas, holding various positions in Human Resources. Erica holds an A.B. from Rollins College and earned her M.B.A. from the Crummer Graduate School of Business. Additionally she holds the certification of Senior Professional in Human Resources from HRCI.
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Pat Brown
Pat Brown is a consultant to executives, managers, and professionals. He spent 32 years with IBM in management, consulting, executive and management development, education, business development, strategy, sales, and technical support. He managed and consulted in the IBM Relationship Alignment Solutions practice, which focused on improving business relationships between IBM and its clients in the Strategic Outsourcing environment. He was a senior faculty member at IBM’s Advanced Business Institute, located at the IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center, where he educated IBM customer senior executives on ideas on how to manage their business more effectively and how to more effectively leverage Information Technology in their businesses. He was an instructor at IBM Headquarters in Armonk. He managed and taught IBM managers and executives in New Managers School, Middle Managers School, and the Business Management Institute. He also led the development of the rewrite of New Managers School shortly after Lou Gerstner became CEO of IBM. Along with being the chief liaison to the chief executive of IBM’s largest sales sector, he led the efforts in the areas of Strategy and Business Development for the organization which achieved approximately $9B in annual revenue. Prior to those positions, he held several other positions in management, education, sales, and technical support. He holds a B.A. degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University, and an M.A. degree in Business with a concentration in Organizational Behavior from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He is a veteran of the United States Army.
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Linda Strobel
Linda is the Manager for Leadership Development for Children’s Home Society (CHS), Florida’s oldest and largest social service agency. Linda started in Human Resources at CHS and has a background in the staffing industry. Her current position was created less than two years ago and its responsibilities change as the organizations needs evolve. She is currently responsible for leadership development, succession planning, team building and the roll-out of behavioral interviewing. She has recently started a 10-month coaching certification program at the Hudson Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. Linda has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Barry University and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Rollins College.
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Calvon Lagueux
Calvon Y. Lagueux is the Senior Talent Executive for Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. She has worked for Goodwill for almost ten years. During her tenure at Goodwill she has been promoted twice within the Human Resources department. Calvon has her Bachelors’ degree in Management from the University of Central Florida and also has her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Sherry Graziano
Sherry Graziano brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a Mortgage Consultant for MetLife Home Loans. Sherry has helped many individuals throughout Central Florida achieve their dream of home ownership. In addition to finding the ideal home financing solution for her customers, she teaches first-time homebuyer seminars. She embraces a true mortgage planning mindset and always works to find the best possible solutions for her customers. Sherry is a graduate of Rollins College (Master of Human Resources) and the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Tourism). In her spare time, she plays an active role in her community by volunteering with the Kiwanis Club, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the Ronald McDonald House.
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Patrick Donnally
Patrick Donnally is currently the President of Patrick Donnally Associates, Inc. having recently completed a one year assignment as Managing Director of Harrington Middle East, an Organizational Excellence Consulting and Education firm located in Dubai, UAE. Pat has significant Executive Experience in small to medium size companies, as well as substantial experience and knowledge in the Quality Management / Performance Excellence profession with a specific focus on Strategic Planning and Process/Project Management. He has held positions from Quality Engineer to CEO, having held the CEO position in four different organizations in addition to Managing Director and Sr. Vice President in others. He has held the top Quality Management position in three major U.S. corporations (two in the Fortune 500). Donnally’s experience includes executive level Performance Excellence Consulting and Education experience working directly with/for worldwide leaders such as Dr. Armand V. Feigenbaum, Dr. H. James Harrington, and Mr. Philip B. Crosby, all recognized International Guru’s in the Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma field. Areas of specific competence include Corporate Leadership, Strategic Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management, Quality Driven Performance Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9000, Quality Cost Management, Systems Assessment, Quality Planning, and Supply Chain Management. In addition, Donnally is an experienced Examiner for both The Florida Governor’s Sterling Award and The Baldrige Performance Excellence Award. Pat is a frequent and respected speaker at professional conferences and meetings and is a member of the John Sperling School of Business Faculty at the University of Phoenix.
Michelle Lauren
Michelle Lauren is Founder and Development Consultant for Elegance Planning a non-revenue boutique-style consulting firm specializing in providing strategic counsel to non-profit businesses on how to develop strategies to reach identified goals via organizational structure and design; with emphasis on coming alongside leaders and empowering them to achieve their highest potential. Their current project is leveraging the power of social media for non-profits. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s in Human Resources Management and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership. Michelle has also served on the corporate staff of organizations such as Sara Lee Coffee & Tea and Oprah’s Angel Network. She has learned that good is the enemy of great (Jim Collins, Good to Great). That is why she believes OD professionals are not a luxury but a necessity!
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Bill Fowler
Bill Fowler is part of the HR team at Seminole State College where he manages employee training and development and performance management. Prior to joining SSC Bill was the Global Director of Instructional Systems and Performance for the Convergys Corp. Bill has held leadership positions with three Fortune 500 companies. Bill holds an MA in Education and will receive his MHR from Rollins this December. Bill is an active family man and volunteers with the Meals on Wheels Organization.
Denise Minch
Denise holds a diverse background with experience in Healthcare, Business, Cost Control, Continuous Improvement, Performance Management, and Employee Involvement. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003 with a B.S. in Health Service Administration, and in 2005 with a M.S. in Business Administration. She has worked at Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control in a variety of roles since 2004. Her current role as a Performance Management Team Coordinator entails acting as a change agent and liaison for two directors. Denise is excited about the new opportunity on the GOOD Network Leadership team, and looks forward to networking with new and old members throughout the year.
Carol Emmett
Carol Emmett has over twenty-five years of experience in training, consulting, coaching, and organization development. She is owner of Communication Applications, and provides executive coaching, training, team building, survey design, facilitation, and instructional design to clients in high tech, hospitality, financial services, and health care industries, and to government on all levels. More information is available on her two websites: http://www.carolemmett.com and http://www.click-print-train.com. Carol holds her MA from University of Maryland in Organizational Communication and is a certified executive coach. She has several certifications for various assessment tools and from William Bridges in Leading Organizational Transitions.
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Janina Abiles
Janina has experience managing restaurant and retail teams. She worked more than ten years with an international beauty brand in various roles in field operations, learning and development, and talent management. In her current position as head of training for a hospitality venue, Janina sets the strategic direction for the development and delivery of soft skills training and coordinates employee wellness seminars. Janina earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree.
Scot Lake
Scot Lake has spent his career creating and managing learning programs for diverse populations of learners around the world. He is an accomplished learning designer, facilitator, and writer, and he routinely provides consultation on instructional and non-instructional talent development solutions. Scot grew up in Michigan and has lived and worked in China, Peru, and Austria. He received a bachelors degree in Psychology from Hope College in Holland, Michigan and a Masters of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida.
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Patty Bedard
Patty is the Senior Manager for Leadership Development for Sales & Marketing for Hilton Grand Vacations, and supports her company globally, from NYC to Tokyo. Her team is responsible for the design, development and implementation of a selection and development system for sales and marketing front line and leadership positions. They also develop and implement leadership skills through competency based curriculum design, provide targeted learning support, coaching, reinforcement of skills and team building/interventions. She has an operations background with over 14 years of experience in management and made the transition to developing leaders 8 years ago at Darden Restaurants. Patty was born in El Salvador and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Mountain State University. .
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Kristin Chase
Kristin is the Senior Manager of the Management & Organization Development department for Universal Parks & Resorts. Kristin has contributed to Universal for over 7 years through project management, data analysis, coaching, and consulting on employee satisfaction surveys, 360º Feedback, performance management, leadership development & team effectiveness, succession planning, ad hoc employee surveys, and selection tool development and assessment. Kristin grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, and her Master of Science degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Kristin was VP Finance for the GOOD Network in 2004, President for 2005 and 2006, and VP Communication from 2007-2010.
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Anisa Ali
Anisa is the Human Resource Representative in the Management & Organization Development department at Universal Orlando. Anisa’s primary projects at Universal Orlando are various feedback survey processes, including a yearly, large scale employee satisfaction survey, 360 Feedback, and ad hoc surveys for clients, as well as support with our extensive succession planning process. Anisa was born in Trinidad & Tobago. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2003, and a Master’s of Science degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2006. She has been working for Universal Orlando since 2003, transitioning from Management and Organizational Development Intern, to Tech Writer for Management Training, to Operational Staffing Interviewer, and finally into her current HR Representative role.
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Jerry Salsburg
Jerry Salsburg is a Program Manager and Principle Designer/Developer of employee and management development initiatives for an Information Technology division of Lockheed Martin. Jerry oversees the implementation of enterprise-wide professional development programs, is an accomplished facilitator, and provides consultation on performance improvement issues. Jerry was born in Philadelphia, PA. He received his BA in Psychology from La Salle University in Philadelphia, and his MS in Human Resource Development/OD from Villanova University in Villanova, PA.
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Nina Alexa
Nina is a knowledgeable Management and Organizational Development professional with 6 years of OD experience. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2003) and Bachelor of Business, minor in Finance (2003) from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. Nina has served as the GOOD Network VP, Finance for 5 years. Nina began her career with Universal Orlando as a Training Coordinator and has progressed within the company to her current position of Sr. Human Resources Representative, Management and Organizational Development.
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Simon Lia
Simon Lia is the President and co-founder of GEMS Consulting Inc., which specializes in discovering and creating human excellence in individuals, teams and organizations via effective communication, relationships, and “real-time” leadership. Simon has a formal education in Ecology, Human Geography, Outdoor Recreation, Counseling, Human Resources and Change Management. He is a Master Trainer and has coached and trained with many organizations including Johnson and Johnson, NASA, United Space Alliance, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and Marriott using world-class material like Crucial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, INFLUENCER: The Power to Change Anything and The Speed of Trust. He has learned what you know instinctively: that is, training on its own, rarely if ever changes people, and even less often improves organizations! This is why OD professionals are essential.
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Erin Casey
Erin Casey is an HR Business Partner with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, a global education leader and the world's largest publisher of educational materials for pre-K–12 schools. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. Erin’s professional experience spans varied industries such as retail, publishing, telecommunications/call center, manufacturing, and restaurant/hospitality. Erin earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida in 1998. She earned a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management in 2004. Erin has been certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2004 and is certified in DiSC. A strong proponent of individuals taking ownership of their development/careers, Erin is also a “ life-long learner” herself!
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Kathryn Farynowski
Kathryn Farynowski is the Director of Information Technology and Quality for the Orange County Clerk of Courts. Her responsibilities include Information Systems and Technology, Process Improvement, Quality Management, and Forecasting. Kathryn began her career with Whirlpool Corporation, moving through increasingly responsible positions in Engineering, Information Technology, and Supply Chain. In 1995 she moved to Haworth, Inc, a $1.5 billion manufacturer of commercial office furniture, as Vice President of Global Order Fulfillment, with responsibility for Customer Service, Transportation and Distribution Operations, and Quality Management. Kathryn introduced and led the deployment of Six Sigma and Lean at Haworth. In 2002 Kathryn moved to MasterBrand Cabinets, a $2.5 billion manufacturer of kitchen and bath products and the largest division of Fortune Brands, as Vice President of Global Supply Chain. In that position she was responsible for Procurement, Materials Management, and Logistics, and led the development and implementation of a global supply strategy. She joined the Clerk of Courts in 2007. Kathryn received a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toledo, and a BS in Music from Ohio University. She is a Registered Professional Engineer and holds certification as an ASQ Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.
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Martin Tier
Martin has a Master’s in Psychology and over 20 years’ experience in health and social service organizations. He is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Techniques. Through NLP Coaching, he provides support in one-on-one sessions and group workshops and to help those seeking methods of meaningful transformation in everyday life.