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Dr. Charles R. (Chuck) Stoner Read profile

Dr. Chuck Stoner is a Professor of Management at Bradley University. A dynamic and engaging speaker and facilitator, Chuck works with a variety of businesses and organizations throughout the country, specializing in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational change. He has authored eight books and over 50 refereed articles and papers. His most recent books, A Life in Balance: Finding Meaning in a Chaotic World and The Adversity Challenge: How Successful Leaders Bounce Back from Setbacks are currently in bookstores.

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Jack Russell Read profile

Jack is the Executive Director of the Theresa S. Falcon Executive MBA in Leadership program at Bradley University. He is a "Certified Professional Co-Active Coach" specializing in executive and life coaching for EDC. Previously, he was founder and President of Ja-Bo, Inc., a multi-unit KFC franchise, and was also President of Philippi-Hagenbuch, a heavy equipment manufacturer. Past responsibilities have included overseas assignments with diverse experiences in management, training, personnel and consulting. Jack holds a B.S. from the University of Montana, a C.P.C.C. from The Coaches Training Institute and is a registered member of The International Coach Federation.

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Robert O. Farquhar Read profile

Robert O. Farquhar is the founder of Developing Church Leaders. From 1986-2006 he served as Executive Director of The Leadership Development Center, Foster College of Business Administration, Bradley University in Peoria, IL. Since his retirement from Bradley, he assists pastors and their leadership teams enhance their leadership effectiveness. He received his bachelor’s degree from Bradley University and a master’s degree in Organizational Communications from the University of Wisconsin. Bob began his career teaching junior high science. He worked for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals from 1967 to 1977. From 1977 to 1986 he managed employee training and education at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, WI. His area of interest and expertise includes executive leadership coaching, team building, and performance appraisal training. Bob and his wife Ginger have two adult children, Jeff and Susan, and eight grandchildren.

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Nancy M. Affolter Read profile

Nancy is Vice President, COO of Behavioral Health Advantages, Inc. (BHA) and BHA Poland, Z 00 as well as Assistant Administrator for Advantage Behavioral Health, (ABH) the EAP provider for OSF Healthcare System. She also serves as Senior Instructor and assists in the design and delivery of custom programs for the Executive Development Center at Bradley University, is an Adjunct Faculty Member and Feedback Specialist for the Center for Creative Leadership, and Adjunct Faculty for the Foster College of Business Administration at Bradley University.

Her consultation and training activities focus on the human factor at work—the development of highly effective leaders, teams and organizations. She has worked with a wide variety of organizations—including over 200 Fortune 500 companies—in fields ranging from heavy industry to consulting, banking, insurance, healthcare and religion, locally, throughout the United States, and in Eastern Europe and Russia. A graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a degree in Organizational Development, Nancy has received advanced training in Mediation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and holds multiple certifications in the use of organizational development tools from the Center for Creative Leadership, the Association for Psychological Type, the SYMLOG Institute, and the Management Development Institute at Eckerd College.

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Thomas Bower Read profile

Tom Bower holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. President of Bower Communications, he is an executive coach, facilitator and management consultant for businesses and individuals. Tom Bower consults with an emphasis on personal leadership, performance-based methods, and communications. Tom’s introspection and sense of humor come alive in his essays and speaking engagements. He served in the U.S. Air Force with assignments in Libya and France. Tom has participated in leadership, consultation and volunteer roles for numerous regional boards and civic organizations. He was board member and president of the National Spasmodic Torticollis Association.

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Valerie Arnett Read profile

Valerie Arnett received a B.S. in Social Services, and an M.A. in Counseling/Human Development from Bradley University. In addition to her work as a Feedback Coach, she has worked as an EAP (Employee Assistance Professional) in organizations such as CAT, Inc., conducting Wellness Programs.

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Dorene Burkhalter Read profile

Dorene is a highly regarded workplace consultant, educator, and leadership coach.  Her occupational and consulting experiences in a variety of industries, such as education, government, healthcare, finance/insurance, manufacturing, retail, and social services enable her to facilitate the advancement of individual and organizational capabilities for very diverse clients.  She has been successful in working with employees at all levels of the organization to develop the skills and structures necessary to move organizations forward.

Dorene has facilitated initiatives designed to improve organizational culture and employer of choice standing.  Consulting examples include process-improvement or employee-engagement analysis, change management strategies, competency-based performance management systems, leadership development, career, succession, and strategic planning processes, and corporate universities.

She has assisted organizations with attracting, selecting, on-boarding, and retaining high-potential candidates.  She’s lead processes for improving organizational notoriety, creating a candidate-to-job-match hiring process, identifying key performance competencies, designing behaviorally-based panel interviews, choosing applicant assessments, and training managers on selection and leadership techniques.                         

Certified as an executive coach, she has coached leaders at all levels of the organization.  Ms. Burkhalter received her B.S. in Secondary Education and her M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University.  Dorene has specialized over the past twenty years in employer of choice consulting throughout North and South America.

CERTIFICATIONS
ADKAR Change Management, College of Executive Coaching, American Psychological Association, Baron EQ-i, CCL assessments, DDI:Taking Action, DISC, Profiles International Partner.

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Cynthia Fleming Read profile

Cindy Fleming holds an MBA degree from Bradley University. President and founder of VisionShift, she is a management consultant, executive coach, and trainer for businesses and individuals. Cindy specializes in sales consulting, communication, conflict resolution and personal leadership. She has over twenty years of experience in sales, procurement and management and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. With her unique style, outgoing personality, and blunt edginess, Cindy is one to inspire dramatic change in individuals and corporations.

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Ken Harding Read profile

Ken Harding has been with Bradley University since 1994. As the Director of Campus and Community Testing, he provides services to students, individuals and employers in the areas of career assessment and planning, and employment testing. He has extensive experience in measuring and understanding individuals’ personal characteristics that affect job performance. With a wide range of clients, he has assessed candidates for positions ranging from accountant to zookeeper. Ken has graduate degrees from Illinois State University (I/O Psychology) and Purdue University (Human Resources Management). He is an elected trustee of Tremont, Illinois, which he feels is one of the outstanding small towns in Illinois. As chair of the finance committee, he has primary responsibilities for developing the community’s budget and property tax levy. Ken and his wife Lori have three daughters in primary and middle school.

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Sandra Helms Bury Read profile

Sandy has provided feedback coaching services for the Executive Development Center since 2003. She is the Executive Director of Computing Services at Bradley University, having served in a variety of technical and managerial roles in that department for nearly two decades. Prior to coming to Bradley, Sandy worked as a Systems Consultant for AT&T on a national account team. Sandy holds degrees in Business Administration, Psychology, and Leadership in Human Service Administration.

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Ginny Kich Read profile

Ginny serves as the Manager of Behavioral Health. A graduate of Bradley University with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in education and counseling, Ginny holds certification through the National Board of Certified Counselors and is a Senior Certified Addictions Counselor. In addition Ginny has completed the training to provide Mediation and Arbitration services through the University of Wisconsin. In addition to over 25 years of clinical experience, she has held administrative positions for the past 23 years and serves as the Clinical Supervisor for senior level professional staff. She provides consultation and training services for corporations through the state focusing on the human factor at work including the development of highly effective leaders, teams and organizations. Ginny also provides services as a feedback specialist for the Executive Development Center at Bradley University and for Center for Creative Leadership and has certifications for the use of specialized instruments in the organizational development field. Ginny serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association and is the past Chairman of the Drug Free Workplace Committee for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce.

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Claire Maquet Read profile

Claire has a bachelor’s degree in political science/ education from the University of Colorado and a master’s degree in counseling from Illinois State University. For many years she helped run a small business, and for the past l5 years she has been working at Behavioral Health Advantages in Peoria as a counselor, trainer, and divorce mediator. Claire has been a feedback specialist for the past 10 years with the Executive Development Center at Bradley University.

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Dr. Tony Parisi Read profile

Dr. Parisi has been a Certified Feedback Coach since 2005. He had been the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria since 1988, retiring in 2004. He was responsible for oversight of all academic and student programs, and was active in faculty and curriculum development. He earned a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from Syracuse University in 1976 and has taken additional coursework in counseling and psychology. He enjoys teaching interpersonal skills, counseling, conflict resolution, and working with students as they develop and refine career plans.

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Pat Poertner Read profile

Patricia A. Poertner completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Master of Arts Degree in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Additionally, she is a certified leadership feedback specialist for the Executive Development Center at Bradley University. Prior to joining the mental health profession, Ms. Poertner was a Corporate Human Resources Manager at Caterpillar, Inc. where she oversaw world-wide human resources operations, developed and implemented validated employee selection and assessment functions, served on advisory boards for Education to Employment, and presented at conferences throughout the Midwest. Her research studies have been published by the American Psychological Association, the Midwestern Psychological Association, and the Illinois Counseling Association.

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Jill Wachholz Read profile

Jill Wachholz is a seasoned executive coach and facilitator who guides leaders and teams toward greater awareness, focus and effectiveness. Jill specializes in working with driven leaders who want to grow. They may be transitioning or expanding their role, seeking to build more productive or collaborative relationships, determined to improve leadership presence and presentation skills, or motivated to lead innovation or change more effectively.

Jill has worked with mid to senior-level leaders in the US and abroad spanning a wide range of industries including hospitality, health care, media and professional services. She was a manager, coach and facilitator at the Center for Creative Leadership and adjunct faculty at Northwestern University. Prior, Jill produced communication programs (PR, live events, video, advertising) for clients including CBS and Walt Disney Studios.