Meet Our Team // Who We Are

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John is unique in the training development space, having spent the majority of his career within industry. John worked for both global (Dow Chemical, Elf Atochem) and smaller (LCP Chemicals) firms. John’s experience within the industry includes:

• Profit and loss accountability
• Product rationalization and customer segmentation
• Supply chain management
• Negotiation of key power contracts
• Creation of business strategy
• Large account management
• Strategy Creation and Implementation

Within the learning and development industry he has built a reputation for providing client focused solutions, achieving recognition and awards for his sales performance. He has engaged in providing an outsource solution for an existing training department; creating and implementing a learning strategy for a major pharmaceutical company, as well as designing and delivering a value selling program for a global industrial sales organization.

John was most recently the Vice President of Sales of a global training and development organization. He has effectively worked across industries. Key client engagements that John has led include EY, DSM, SCA North America, Ryerson and HealthStream.

 Alex is a creative analytic with experience ranging from writing for architectural magazines to conducting ethnographic research for business solutions. At JMReid Group, she project manages and provides writing and editing help. She finds satisfaction in simplifying the complex and communicating new ideas. Her experience includes, 

• Organizing and managing data
• Solving problems to manage work flow
• Writing client facing copy and deliverables

Alex graduated Summa Cum Laude from DePaul University in 2016. At DePaul, she won an award for excellence in English as well as collaborated with her professors on multiple book writing projects.  Since her graduation, she has worn many hats including but not limited to Assistant Editor for a architectural industry magazine, social media manager for a subdivision of Cox Media Group, event coordinator for a non-profit, and a research associate for a ethnographic research firm. Her mixed bag of talents allows her to move through multiple types of industries and has given her the confidence to handle whatever is thrown at her. Alex is most excited to learn all she can from JMReid Group while contributing meaningful insights, problem solving, organizing, and having fun.

Christy started her career as an organizational development consultant at a large hospital group in 1994, and before co-founding ODScore®, was an EVP responsible for the consulting and measurement division of a global training and development institute.

Christy’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Toronto, including an accredited year of study at the University of Sydney, Australia. Christy has also earned both a Graduate Diploma in Management and a Masters in Business Administration, both from Athabasca University’s Centre for Innovative Management.

In her previous career as an actor, Corena’s job was to use the study of human behavior, communication and emotional intelligence to walk in other people’s shoes and make sure their views were convincingly conveyed to audiences. As a facilitator and coach her job is to make sure your views are convincingly conveyed to the audience of stakeholders, clients and colleagues that you need to influence and motivate on a daily basis.

This work includes:

• Executive presence and influencing others
• Public speaking
• Managing difficult conversations
• Developing effective ways to deliver feedback
• Recognizing and becoming deliberate about the behaviors that define you as a leader
• Relationship building
• Alignment with your company culture and managing your brand
• Time and energy management

Corena earned her coaching certification through The Columbia Executive Coaching Program and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. She has an MFA from Yale University, a BA in theater from Connecticut College and has done extensive coursework in psychology.

Learning programs under Matthew’s leadership have received external recognition by the Association of Professional Communication Consultants, Consulting.Com Magazine and Experience.com. Matthew has extensive international market experience, with a special knowledge of India, combining human capital program development with hands-on delivery and coaching. Matthew worked at The Executive Technique teaching executives best practices in oral delivery and gravitas with emphasis on coalition building, collaboration and leading cross-cultural teams.

Matthew is an executive coach for senior executives representing multiple industries and sectors. He is also an adjunct professor teaching courses in public speaking and critical thinking. He has an Ed.D. in Higher Education & Organizational Change from Benedictine University; M.A. in Higher Education Administration; B.A. in Communication from Washington State University (recipient of the W.S.U.  Edward R. Murrow Award for excellence in broadcasting).

Sharie’s personal aim is to create relevance and resonance for her clients. She believes that there is nothing more powerful than when working professionals have those “ah-ha” moments of discovery that lead them to better work experiences and improved personal performance.

Her facilitation style can be described as a fine blend of vitality and business savvy, and here’s what some of her clients have said about her: “Her energy was contagious. I really enjoyed working with her”; “Extremely concise and well spoken. She is one of the best communicators/instructors I have ever had through all 24 years of my educational experiences.”; “She is passionate about the learning event, and it is encouraging to see her just standing there. We all feel the energy”; “Sharie is extremely knowledgeable. [Our organization] can really benefit more from bringing her to the company. She is bright, personable, relatable and great!!”

Sharie has a master’s degree in Speech Communication, and as a facilitator and business consultant, she has worked with a variety of clients, from supervisor to C-suite, in a wide range of industries. Her areas of expertise include Social and Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Teambuilding, Performance Improvement, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Leading Change and Diversity and Inclusion, and she is certified in Social Styles, Lean Six Sigma, Managing Personal Growth and Myers-Briggs (MBTI).

Outside of work, Sharie’s “joie de vivre” is her joy of “all things active.” She is a former competitive ice-skater and a former NCAA Division I school record holder for the triple jump. Since her days of intense competition are behind her, she enjoys such recreational activities as salsa dancing, hiking and biking. In addition to being physically active, Sharie is active in her community seeking to maintain and protect its ecological and natural resources.

His approach to experiential learning includes fusing relevant content with a people-first approach and being fully present. Areas of facilitation expertise include leadership, strategy deployment, change initiatives and diversity and inclusion. Prior to working with JMReid Group, Michael worked for two decades in operational and managerial roles developing keen insights for leading change through collaborative strategic alignment. He worked alongside executives to inspire transformation in organizational culture with focus on developing people and deliberately designed teams that earned national recognition. As an ardent advocate for quality, he helps leaders balance risk stemming from encouraging innovative behaviors with a measured approach to continuous improvement. It’s in this balance where learning needs often emerge.

As a life-long learner, Michael holds undergraduate degrees in education and psychology as well as master’s degrees in counseling and operations. Currently, he’s dedicated to integrating movement-based learning, applied neuroscience and vitality exercises into group experiences and coaching sessions to help participants better appreciate how core beliefs and behavior influence purpose.

Olivia has helped clients navigate career bumps and experience turnaround moments at work. She has a huge heart, a winning smile and an enormous desire to help each person reach their potential.

Her schooling, which continues, includes:

• BA, Saint Mary’s College
• British American Drama Academy at Oxford University – Summer Fellowship
• BA, Governors State University
• MHS, Governors State University – expected graduation date, 2016

Kevin has helped clients build strong business relationships in a technically complex world. He is an insightful, down-to-earth professional with a wealth of practical experience and a genuine desire to help everyone achieve their professional goals.

His education includes:

• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering; North Carolina A&T State University
• NASA Research Scholar: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Summer 1993
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Ohio State University

His philosophy is that “one cannot think his way into change,” but rather, one has to “act his way into it.” His workshops are known for their engaging energy, kinesthetic discovery and being learner-centered within the context of the clients’ organizational vision and objectives.

His recent clients include, Bridgestone, ExxonMobil, QBE, Sherwin Williams, Geodis, Interamerican Development Bank (IADB), Imerys and Roche.

Early in his career, Jorge conducted research on animal behavior for the University of Buenos Aires and was the co-founder of the Elpis Foundation, a group of professionals focused on educational transformation and social and ecological projects in Argentina.

Later, Jorge served as Executive Director of the Búzios Atlantic Forest Ecological Institute in the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, as a Manager of School Programs for the Conflict Center in Denver, CO, USA and as a faculty member in the University of Colorado’s Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program (CLSP) teaching Foundations of Leadership for the 21st Century.

One significant example of Jorge’s effectiveness is the work he did as the architect and facilitator of a series of leadership and communication trainings for frontline managers at Lojas Renner-Brazil. Yearly, these workshops impacted more than 3,000 employees nationwide and not only reduced turnover, but also increased internal and external client satisfaction.

Jorge is a certified virtual instructor, mediator and MBTI practitioner, he also holds a Master’s degree in Biology from the University of Buenos Aires

His education, training and extensive experience equip him with unique insights into a wide range of industries and educational settings in the US as well as the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world. After living in Brazil for seven years and the US for nine, Jorge returned to Buenos Aires in 2011, where he was born and raised.

Working with companies of various sizes and scope including: Aetna, Hubspot, Hasbro, Hubbard Hall, ITG, Laticrete, Progress Software, and Shire Pharmaceuticals, Katherine brings a tailored approach to each group, team and organization. She has successfully coached CEOs, business leaders and students to learn to live with more intention and focus, to promote healing, to wholly thrive.

Katherine has led seminars and retreats at Harvard Law School, Harvard Dental School, Wellesley College and Boston College. A regular contributor to the health and wellness platform MeQuilibrium, Katherine is the creator and voice of the MeQuilibrium Mindfulness Meditation Series. Collaborating with Hasbro, she produced mindfulness videos for children and teens as part of the Be Fearless Be Kind Initiative whose mission it is to nurture empathy, calm and compassion in youth globally. In addition, she was a consultant for Emindful, providing live on-line classes in mindfulness across the United States and Canada.

Katherine serves on the board of the New England Women’s Leadership Initiative and the Epiphany School in Boston.

In addition to being a Senior Consultant at JMReid Group, Ray is also the founder of The Ingersoll Group, a published author, frequent radio show guest and host, as well as a sought-after public speaker.

Ray began his career within the telecommunications industry, eventually becoming the Director for National and Global Accounts for MCI and leading a sales and support team responsible for over a quarter of a billion dollars in annual revenue.

Ray’s work within the performance improvement industry began in the late 1990’s and since that time Ray and his teams have worked directly with the sales professionals and executives of nearly half of the US Fortune 500, including five of the ten largest sales organizations in the world.

Ray has assisted organizations such as AT&T, Google, Delta, Mazda and Pfizer in the procurement and retention of over $3 billion of revenue. Ray currently works with clients with locations in over 20 countries and has recently expanded his own footprint with locations in Canada, Australia and the UK.

Ray has served on various boards of trustees and directors, including currently serving on the Board of Advisors for the College of Entrepreneurship at the University of Tampa. He is also the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Merit.

Ray resides in Atlanta with his wife Catherine and two children, Caitlin and William.

Before becoming a trainer and coach 22 years ago, Maureen worked as a salesperson and account manager in two multinational companies: A.C. Nielsen and American Express respectively. She therefore brings a tangible sales experience to her trainings, as well as the know-how that comes from having worked within large organizations with a focus on brand image and service excellence. In combining her sales and training expertise, Maureen focuses on linking learning objectives with business goals.

Clients she has worked with include: Accenture, Achieve Breakthrough, American Express, Amgen Biotech Co, Apple, Avaya, Arcadis, Balloon, Banca Mediolanum, Bausch & Lomb, Belmond Hotels, Boehringer Inghelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb, Carlson Wagon-Lit Travel, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Covidien, Deutsche Bank, DuPont-Lycra Div., Elanco (Lilly), Eurasia, ExxonMobil, Farnell, Ferragamo, Flextronics, Hp & HpE, Hilti, IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) Intel, Loro Piana, McAfee, Masterfoods, Merck, Microsoft, Nielsen, Nike, Pentair, Quest, Quintiles,  RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruises), Roche, Rubicon, Skype, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Skype, St. Jude Medical, Swarovski, Symantec, Talend, Tiscali Digital Advertising, ViiV (Pfizer), Western Union.

Maureen’s main competency areas are:

Leadership – developing high performing individuals, facilitating leadership within conflict, fostering motivation and change management, creating awareness for women in business.

Sales training and communication – helping salespeople share subject matter expertise with higher level players (clients and/or internal management) to influence high level decisions so that the best outcome is generated.

Coaching – supporting learning and change for executives and managers.

Maureen’s professional qualifications also include Psychological and Counseling Studies. She is a certified trainer by the Italian Association of Trainers (A.I.F.). She is a native English and Italian speaker and is fluent in conversational French.

In her spare time Maureen enjoys being immersed in the countryside where she lives north of Rome, close to the regions of Umbria and Tuscany. She is involved in community work in her town both with the Musical Association and helping young people to be ready for work interviews and opportunities.

• Diagnostics with Bayer and Abbott Laboratories (Austria and USA)
• Pharmaceuticals with Abbott Laboratories (Czech and Slovak Republic)
• Medical Devices with Guidant (Central & Eastern Europe and Germany)

Within the training and development industry his main topics are leadership (specifically the development and support of new leaders), sales and sales Management, use of tablet-computers in sales calls and sales management, customer service, product launches, creating and developing key opinion leader networks, team development and coaching. The immediate feedback is “… someone who walked in our shoes, understands our situation and actually experienced himself what he is talking about …”

Walter holds a master’s degree from the University of Vienna in management and IT and started in the financial sector before moving into the health care industry. Today he lives partly in Germany and in Austria and when time allows is passionate about teaching and coaching soft skills for medical doctors in hospitals.