Professional Resource Colleagues

Roger Addison is currently Director of Human Performance Technology resources and activities for the International Society for Performance Improvement, he is a past Chair of the Board of the International Federation of Training and Development Organisations. His Doctorate in Educational Psychology was earned at Baylor University..


Rogene Baxter earned a B.A. in Behavioral Science and an M. A. in Career Development at John F. Kennedy University. Her expertise with career planning, customer service, leadership, transition, and team work builds on practical experience which enables her to create client focused performance improvement designs.


Karen Belyan has extensive experience as a trainer/facilitator, public speaker, and designer of programs and processes to support continuous performance improvement in organizations. She earned an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Michigan State University and an Advanced Certificate as a Training Specialist, Georgetown University.

Bryant C. Blewett has experience as Vice President Taxes, a line manager, a Field Agent with the IRS, as an Accounting Manager, and as a CPA strengthens the business development skills of the team. Bryant earned a B. S. from Montana State University, an MBA from Golden Gate, and is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program.


Launa Craig managed a client facilitated mentoring processes and has collaborated on Coordinator development and mentoring process design. Her B. S. degree in Organizational Behavior was earned at the University of San Francisco.

Elsie Garshol  draws on her extensive experience as a line manager and trainer for new systems implementation in a public utility to consult on financial administration.


Michael McCrary has many years experience in civilian personnel and training positions with the US government. Mike earned a B. A. in Humanities at the New College of California, and has continued graduate work in Instructional Technology at the American University.

Walter Ratcliff brings extensive experience in financial services and high technology. Walter's special skills include retooling work processes and upgrading staff skills for technology change. His B. A. in Social Psychology was earned at the University of California and M.S. in Human Resources Management at the University of Utah.


William R. Rees was awarded Associate Emeritus in 1995.

Katherine E. Rickel offers skill as a project manager, trainer, analyst, designer, and writer. Kathe earned her Masters degree in English from California State University, Hayward. She is part time faculty at California State University, Hayward and Chabot College.


Kathleen Robinson is an experienced management and organizational development consultant with emphasis in helping companies develop customer focused solutions for sustainable business growth. Her MBA, is from St. Mary's College Executive MBA program, and she is a Guest Lecturer: UC Berkeley, John F. Kennedy University, and St. Mary's College.


JoAnn Siebe has over 20 years as a strategic planning, project management, and marketing professional. She has experience in developing, launching and managing highly effective product, service, and training programs. Her Master of Arts in Marketing Management, is from Sonoma State University, and BA in Sociology, from George Mason University.

Vincent W. Patton retired Master Chief Petty Officer Coast Guard, the top senior enlisted leader and ombudsman position, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Vince earned his Doctorate at American University, with his Dissertation based on the development and implementation of the Coast Guard Enlisted Evaluation System. His Masters is in Counseling Psychology, Loyola University.

Jeff Krasky has a degree in Network Systems Administration. He provides network and computer support and web site design and maintenance.

Daniel Swafford has experience as a production technician and residential care facility manager. His B.A. in Economics and Political Science was earned at U.C. Santa Barbara.