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Robert F Burkholder
Current City: FL
Chapter: Port Charlotte SCORE
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Retired Sr. Technical Executive with Fortune 500 companies.
Black & Decker, Pentair, Deere & Co., Lutron Lighting, Reliance Electric

39 years experience of design, development, manufacture, and innovation relating to consumer products. Special expertise with batteries, chargers, and motor technology. Advice on patent and trademark processes along with product planning.

Considerable experience with expense budgeting process, capital budgets, strategic planning and tracking processes. Broad experience with proven cost reduction techniques.

Can advise clients in regulatory and safety matters: UL, CPSC, EPA, CEE

Fluent user of MS Professional Office Software, wireless networks. Assistance with organizational development for technical staffs.

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BSEE Penn State

Edward A Leonard
Current City: Prescott, AZ
Chapter: Northern Arizona SCORE
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* Marketing Consultant/Guerrilla Marketing Trainer, 2003-2010
* Senior Vice-President, Brand Marketing, America Online, Inc. 1997-2003
* Vice-President, Marketing, Six Flags Theme Parks, 1987-1997
* Sports Marketing, Celebrity Mgmnt. & Public Relations Exec, Chicago, 1979-1987
* Owner, Stained Glass Manufacturing Co. 1970's

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Richard Matthew Pfohl PhD
Current City: Tolland, CT
Chapter: Greater Hartford SCORE
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I was born into a family of entrepreneurs. I have been an entrepreneur, coached entrepreneurs, worked as a turnaround specialist with entrepreneurs and worked for entrepreneurs for over 20 years. My focus and passion is on leadership where I have an advanced degree and have spent much time helping leaders maximize their potential. Here is my bio:

Richard M. Pfohl, D.S.L., is founder and principal of Navigos Consulting, LLC, a leadership, strategy and foresight consulting firm based in Connecticut. He has over twenty years coaching leaders in those organizations. He has experience in automotive, education, financial, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology and utilities organizations. In addition, he has written over thirty articles on leadership and is currently working on a book related to his area of expertise and a concept he developed termed "Anticipatory Leadership". His continued interest in advancing leadership has led him to begin a column on leadership, to develop a leadership TV program and a leadership radio program, and to help networking communities form leadership summits. He has presented at numerous conferences and earned his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership (D.S.L.) from Regent University with a focus on Strategic Foresight.

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*Doctor of Strategic Leadership [D.S.L.] - Regent University
*Master of Business Admin [MBA] in International Business - Liberty University
*Master's Certificate, Information Technology Project Management - The George Washington University
*Bachelor of Business Admin & Accounting - Gordon College

Jack O Pfister
Current City: Lodi, WI
Chapter: Madison SCORE
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Over 30 years as IT professional, Information Systems and Applications, Software development, Project management, Consulting, Led Staff or over 200, Established, Managed and Owned consulting practices, Operating Systems Software Development, Data Base product development, Consultant to Fortune 500 Companies, Project Management, Manager of Quality Assurance, Head of Computing Division managing Telecom, operations, software development. Owned operated own consulting firm specializing in Quality assurance and Computer security.

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BS Political Science. Numerous technical and management courses beyond University.
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Robert A Mittelstaedt
Current City: Columbia, SC
Chapter: Midlands SCORE
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University level teaching; consultant to retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and not-for-profit organizations; expert witness in franchising and trademark infringement cases. Written on franchising, intellectual property, marketing research and consumer behavior.

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BS, Economics; MA, Economics; PhD, Marketing

Dave W Miller
Current City: Scottsdale, AZ
Chapter: Greater Phoenix SCORE
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Expert in nonprofit and for profit organizations, specialty 501c3 tax exempt charities, very knowledgeable in entrepreneurship. 40 years of experience in large and small companies to assist owners in transitioning their business to higher performance levels. Mr. Miller's background consists of senior executive positions with premiere companies such as General Electric, Allen-Bradley (Subsidiary of Rockwell) and Honeywell Inc as well as smaller companies and start ups. In 2003 he founded Strategic Transitions, a development and advisory firm assisting companies that need expertise and tools for growth. Mr. Miller specializes in using the strategic planning process to effect change and his operational management and strong sales and marketing expertise to implement the required changes. He is strongly technical and a skillful, innovative problem solver. He brings a vast range of experience and tools to help companies realize measurable improvements and effectively manage growth.

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BSIE Industrial Enineering from Bradly University

Paul Barsley
Current City: Palo Alto, CA
Chapter: Silicon Valley SCORE
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Paul Barsley. Paul has over 35 years of leadership and general management experience in product design and development, design consulting and business operations in telecommunications, healthcare and computer industries. These range from start-up companies to large providers of technology services. He has held Vice President or COO roles at a number of companies most recently at Celestica, Vocera Communications and IDEO. Paul enjoys helping to grow companies through the involvement in business strategy, business planning, product design and financing. He is currently an advisor and consultant to several hi-tech companies. Paul has an engineering degree from Brighton University, England.

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Richard A Jenkins
Current City: Knoxville, TN
Chapter: Greater Knoxville SCORE
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25 years experience in Business to Business (B to B) Product Management and Marketing with various Document Communication Systems providers including Moore Business Forms Corporation and Standard Register. Primary skills include market identification, market and strategic planning, product development, introduction, and management. Other skills include creating Business and Marketing plans, trending and projection, creation and design of collaterals, direct mail campaigns, and trade show design and management. Also have general knowledge of intellectual property issues.

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BS, Carson-Newman College
MS, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville

Melvin J DeGeeter
Current City: Champaign, IL
Chapter: ECI SCORE
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BS, MS - IA State U.; Ph.D - U of KY; 16 years Upjohn (Pfizer) & Monsanto R&D mgnt; 11 yr Technology Commercialization, TX A&M, IN Univ, U of IL; founder/owner of Med-Launch Inc. (pharmaceutical, medical devices and medical sftw consulting); 7 yr as independent crop adjuster; visiting prof in IL school of business teaching technology commercialization (TC); author and publisher of TC book;

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BS, MS - IA State U.; Ph.D - U of KY; VP of Assoc of Univ Technology Managers (AUTM), President of Access Technology Across Indiana (ATAIN), President of Comstock Lions International, Board of Directors member for 3 companies (2 FPO & 1 NPO)

Donald (Ed) E Jones
Current City: Jupiter, FL
Chapter: Treasure Coast SCORE
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37 year career in both small business and large multi-national public companies. Currently a director of Research and Development for a Tyco International (TYC) strategic business unit. I have been professionally engaged in the information technology (IT) industry since 1971.

Tyco International (TYC) – 2001 to Present
Senior Director – Engineering 2009 – 2010 Global Enterprise and System Software – Tyco Retail Solutions
Director Engineering 2007 – 2009 Global Enterprise and System Software – Sensormatic – Tyco Safety Products
Director Engineering 2002 - 2007 Radio Frequency Identification SBU – Sensormatic – Tyco Safety Products
Manager Product Assurance 2001 – 2002 Sensormatic
Crossmatch Technologies Inc. (fingerprint scanning, analysis and identification)Director – Software Development 2000-2001
Quadramed Corporation (QDHC)Vice President, Technology 1998-2000
Marquette Medical Systems (MEI) – GE
Director – Information Interchange / Interoperability 1996-1998
Vice President - Engineering & Manufacturing 1994-1996
Project Lead – Software 1991-1994
Sabattical (self funded) 1990 -1991
Health Care Office Systems Inc. President - Owner 1985-1990
Cyberstar Corporation President 1980-1985
Microspect Partner 1973-1980
Minnesota Growth Exchange Inc. Partner 1973-1978

Small business experience includes organization development and management consultation, document duplication systems, computer software (Value Added Reseller), motels and property management.

Large business experience has included senior management roles in research and development, product support, mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing, offshore capabilities development, intellectual property management, product development process. software product life cycle management, product management.

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Education

1970 BA Philosophy / Lingusitics
1971-1973 Research Director - Rural Crime and Justice Institute

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