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IALL Education and Training Resource Directory

Albert Mensah, Speaker

Mensah Development Group

PO Box 94308

Seattle, WA 98124

Office: 253-639-1686 Fax: 253-639-1426

Home: 253-639-1426 Cell: 206-679-6414

Email: [email protected]

URL: http://www.albertmensah.com

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1. Sheila Kepler, Faculty & Staff Coordinator

Southeast Community College, 4771 W. Scott Rd., Beatrice, NE 68310-7042

402-228-3468

2. Jean Carpenter, Executive Director

Washington State PTA, 2003 65th Ave. W., Tacoma, WA 98466-6215

253-565-2153

3. Dennis Milliken, Director

Northshore School District, 18315 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011-1983

425-489-6321

Training Specialties/Titles:

Keynote, General Session, Breakouts, Workshops, Motivation, Inspiration, Change, Adversity,

Leadership

Education, Experience, and Other Data:

Five years speaking experience, over 600 presentations, B.A. English – 1983 – Western

Maryland College

Professional Recommendation(s):

“His stories and message appealed to “heart” and “head”. Our themes were “A Place for Everyone in PTA” and “Parents Supporting Student Learning.” His message touched our emotions, motivating us to do more, and touched our minds – giving us pragmatic strategies to achieve our goal of building a better world for all children.”

http://www.albertmensah.com/

mailto:[email protected]


Angela Cox-Weston, President

Midwest Speakers Bureau, Inc.

PO Box 36037

Des Moines, IA 50315

Office: 515-974-8305 Cell: 515-971-

5771


URL: http://www.speakernow.com

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1. Bill Burdick, Management & Professional Development Coordinator

North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401

641-422-4183

2. Hal Stuit, Committee Chair for Iowa State DECA Conference

Iowa State Education Department, Grimes State Building, Des Moines, IA 50319

515-267-8868

3. Heather Willard, Program Director in Continuing Education

Kirkwood Community College, PO Box 2068, Cedar Rapids IA 52406

319-398-1057


Midwest Speakers Bureau represents top of the line speakers, trainers and entertainers. They

have a wide selection of local, regional and national talent to select from.


Midwest Speakers Bureau has over 5 years of experience matching audiences with quality

speakers, trainers and entertainers.


“Although I have been exposed to many fine speakers bureaus in my position as Director of Training at AmerUs Life – none have measured up to the same quality of personal service offered by Midwest Speakers Bureau. To say that Angela Cox-Weston is a true professional understates the case. Her attention to detail and creative ideas are just two of the reasons that we

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keep going back to her.” Bill Sheridan, AmerUs Life Insurance, 515-242-4463.


Dale K. Mize, President

Advanced Quality Engineering, Inc.

4124 Quebec Ave, Suite 208

Minneapolis, MN 55427

Office: 800-752-9124 Home: 763-559-2957

Cell: 612-860-0613


URL: www.quality-inc.com

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1. Bill Smith, VP of Manufacturing, Waterous Company

125 Hardman Ave.; South St. Paul, MN 55075-2456 651-450-5229

2. Brad Matthies, Director of Six Sigma

Raven Industries, 205 E. 6th Street; Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-331-0318

3. Jody East, Professional Training Manager

North Iowa Area Community College; 500 College Drive; Mason City IA 50401

641-422-4112


Dale Mize has been providing training and consulting since 1988 in all aspects of quality

management including SPC, TQM, DOE, FMEA, Six Sigma and ISO9000.


Dale Mize has more than 14 years of experience training and consulting and 21 years of business

experience. He has consulted for more than 90 companies and trained more than 8000 people.


“Dale is probably the most interesting instructor I have ever had the opportunity to learn from.”

“My expectations were exceeded – the content and presentation were excellent.”

“Good session, near six sigma quality, obviously a subject matter expert, thanks I learned a lot.”

“Excellent written materials and examples used in class helped my understanding.”

http://www.quality-inc.com/



Dave MooreSinger/Presenter

425 Davenport St. Iowa City IA 52245

Home: 319-351-6838


URL: www.dreamscape.com/alcove/moore.html

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1. Jeff Mitchell, Program Director, 319-398-5632


2. Dr. Bill Broz, Assistant Professor of English Education, 319-273-7053

University of Northern Iowa, 102 Baker Hall, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0502

3. Rachelle H. Saltzman Ph.d., Folklife Coordinator, 515-281-7471

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, 600 East Locust St., Des Moines Iowa 50319-0290


Dave Moore is a musician, songwriter, recording artist, and educator/presenter. Dave is a frequent performer

on American Public Radio’s "A Prairie Home Companion" and has been featured on NPR’s "All Things

Considered" and IPTV's "Living in Iowa". With music, song, and personal anecdotes, Moore’s presentation

is a moving and often humorous journey through his own education, and how lessons learned pertain to other

lifelong learners.


University of Iowa and Stanford University. Received the "Friends of Language Literacy Award" from the

Iowa Council of Teachers of English in 2002. Author of the song "Lifelong" written for the Iowa Adult

Education Summer Seminar. Presenter at the Iowa Association for Lifelong Learning fall conference, and

staff development activity at Kirkwood Community College.


"His illustrious career has spanned three decades, during which he has become an Iowa treasure.

His work as a musician, songwriter, folklorist, educator and mentor has had a significant impact on

the preservation and continuation of Iowa’s diverse cultural heritage"- James A. Leach,

Congressman

"Moore’s originals embrace blues, humor, and an unassuming personality. A guaranteed delight."

- Twin Cities Reader


Debra Atkinson, Personal and Business Coach/Speaker

Life Too Good To Be True

4917 Utah Drive

Ames, IA 50014

Office: 515-294-4812 Home: 515-296-2989

Cell: 515-290-6188

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

URL: www.lifetoogoodtobetrue.com

******************************************************************************References:

1. Aprile Peishel, IDEA Event Manager

IDEA, 6190 Cornerstone Ct., San Diego, CA 92121

858-535-8979, ext. 240

2. Jerry Thomas, Department Chair

Dept. of Health & Human Performance, ISU

Iowa State University, 235 Farker Building, Ames, Iowa 50011

515-294-8009

3. Dick Stoffer, President

Midwest Heritage Bank, 1025 Braden, Chariton, Iowa 50049

641-774-6200


Debra Atkinson is a personal and business coach, a published author and a natural speaker. She

is a lecturer in Health and Human Performances at Iowa State University and coaches students

interning in the “real world.”


M.S. in Sports-Exercise Psychology and a Coach U trained personal and business coach. Nearly

20 years experience in applied fitness in both the business and academic arenas.


“Excellent enthusiasm. You made us stop and think, outside the box. What action will I take?

Find my passion.”


Debra A. Salz

Trainer, Facilitator, Inspirational Speaker

Prevention Services & Strategies

3600 Terrace Hill Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

Office: 319-378-4640 Cell: 319-389-1114


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1. Ginny Kirschling, Program Director

Kirkwood Community College, PO Box 2068, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

319-398-4970

2. Doug Stahl, Health Promotion Coordinator

Mercy Hospital, 5000 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

319-339-3338

3. Stacie Osako, Human Resources

NCS Pearson Assessments & Testing, 2510 North Dodge, Iowa City, IA 52245

319-358-4420


Debra is the President of PS&S, providing customized solution-based initiatives. Utilizing her

“toolbox” methodology, she challenges and inspires participants-making a positive impact.

Expertise in the areas of training facilitation and keynote addresses to small and large audiences.


Debra Salz has over 10 years of training, facilitation, and keynote experience. Debra is a

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Prevention Specialist, level II. She received her degrees

from Buena Vista University and North Iowa Area Community College.


“Debra Salz adds a vitality to her presentations that becomes quickly contagious. She easily draws in the audience and makes it a specific point to continue audience interaction throughout her programs. She is a pleasure to work with and very accommodating and flexible with her


schedule.” Nancy Olinger, Community Programs Specialist, Cedar Rapids Public Library


Gail Pursell Elliott

“The Dignity & Respect Lady”

Innovations “Training With A Can-Do Attitude” TM

PO Box 552, Roland, IA 50236-0552

Office: 515-388-9600 Cell: 515-231-8828


URL: www.innovations-training.com

******************************************************************************References:

1. Lora Shramek, Human Resources Administrator

Johnson County, IA

2. Susan McKinney, Director of Communications

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Springfield, IL

3. David Chu, VP Member Services

CT Association of Non Profit Providers for the Aging, Hartford, CT


Dignity and Respect based Communication, Motivation, Staff Retention, Reward and

Recognition, Stress Management, a see-it/stop-it/prevent-it approach to Mobbing in schools and

workplaces, programs for students. Conference, TV, Radio, Teleconference experience.


Over 20 years experience in administration, recruitment, training, and motivation. Member of

Mensa and ASTD. Author of School Mobbing and Emotional Abuse: See It – Stop It – Prevent

It with Dignity and Respect , the column Food for Thought, co-author Mobbing: Emotional

Abuse in the American Workplace,


The evaluations from the participants who attended Elliott's sessions were rave reviews. Participants found her presentations to be compelling, informative, and every bit worth the time away from their jobs. Many stated that they could not wait to return to their job and apply the

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information they received. – Susan McKinney, IARF


Jan M. Roelofs, President

Personal JAZ

329 10th Ave SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2347

Office: 319-862-0913


URL: http://www.personaljaz.com

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1. Kimm Harris, President

IPC of Iowa, Inc., 1652 42nd St. NE Suite C, Cedar Rapids IA 52402

319-743-9990

2. Steve Shriver, President

ECOLIPS, 329 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

319-364-2477

3. Kathi Harville, Education Department Manager

Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

319-398-6467


Jan is the President of Personal JAZ, a seminar/training business focusing on human relations

and confidence building. Jan coaches, holds retreats and is a keynote speaker.


Jan has taught in public schools for 12 years and currently teaches Human Relations at Kirkwood

Community College. She is also a professional member of the National Speakers Association.

Masters Student: Servant Leadership.


“Jan Roelofs has a particularly unique talent as a presentation coach…As a coach, she is able to encourage and help develop that inner being that is so necessary to share when doing public presentations.” Dr. Ralph Hillman, Voice Specialist, Nashville, TN.

http://www.personaljaz.com/



Karel Murray, President & Owner

Our Branch, Inc.

2731 Ragley Dr.

Waterloo, IA 50701

Office: 866-817-2986 toll free; or 319-296-9379

Cell: 319-239-1464 Fax: 319-296-9380

Email:

[email protected] URL: www.karel.com

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1. Lori Knapp, Manager

Heartland Midwest Management, 3136 Brockway Rd., Waterloo, IA 50701

319-235-1025

2. Lori McConville

The Mudd Group, 6919 Chancellor Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

319-277-2003

3. Steve Kruse

Community National Bank, 100 E. State Street, Mason City, IA 50402

641-423-2457


Management, Sales, Marketing


B.A. Human Resources, Ottowa University, Kansas. Karel Murray is a national and international

motivational humorist and sales trainer as well as author of “Straight Talk – Getting Off the

Curb”.


“Karel knows what works and what doesn’t work and is willing to share with her students. Karel shares this incredible wealth of knowledge with sincerity and humor – her classes are

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informative and fun. If you have an opportunity to hire Karel Murray – do so! You won’t be disappointed!” – Marie Callas, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage


Kathy Peterson [IALL Life Member], Founder & Excellence Coach

PeopleWorks, Inc.

P.O. Box 1093

Storm Lake IA 50588

Office: 888-404-3646 Fax: 712-284-2881 Cell: 712-299-0137


URL: http://www.peopleworksinc.com/

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641-422-4183

2. DeeAnn Bates, Continuing Education Programmer

Iowa Lakes Community College, 620 1st Avenue South, Estherville, IA 51334

712-362-0462

3. Martha Gleason, Vice President of Human Resources

First American Bank, 1530 S. Duff, Ames, IA 50010 W: 515-956-2452


PeopleWorks provides clients with a quality speaker for employees, managers, teams, schools,

organizations, and community groups. We speak on a variety of topics: communication, difficult

people, customer service, attitudes, leadership and management.


Kathy Peterson, Founder, is known for her enthusiastic presentations and interactive workshops.

Prior to starting PeopleWorks, Kathy was a member of the management training team at

Gateway. She holds a BA and MS and has a certification as a Senior Professional in Human

Resources.


http://www.peopleworksinc.com/

“I cannot tell you how many compliments I had on your workshop. There’s an excitement in the air and camaraderie that we haven’t seen for a long, long time. Everyone keeps commenting about how much fun they had AND that they learned so much!” – Gina Myers, Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa


Learning Resources Network (LERN)

Contact: Julie Coates, Vice President for

Information Services

PO Box 9

River Falls, WI 54022

Office: 800-678-5376

Home: 715-426-9777 Fax: 888-234-8633

Email: [email protected] URL: www.lern.org

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Dee Baird, Vice President of Continuing Education, 319-398-5886



A variety of consultants and experts available in: marketing, pricing, needs assessment,

management, new programs, marketing on the Internet, online courses and much more. Check

out our software, Your Virtual Office, and make money promoting online courses.


LERN does consulting for thousands of organizations in 20 countries and is the world’s leading

provider of practical, how-to information on lifelong learning programming. LERN has

information not available anywhere else. Do not settle for less than the best.


“Just when you think you know what you are doing, LERN shows you what you ought to be

doing.” Dee Baird, Vice President for Continuing Education, Kirkwood Community College

http://www.lern.org/


“I relied on LERN information to build a program that now generates annual revenues of well

over a million dollars!” Arne Arnesen, Division of Continuing Education, University of

Colorado, Boulder

“We cut our deficit by $100,000. Thank you LERN.” Dan Poepard, Forest Lake, MN


L.T. Smith, Partner/Senior Consultant

Career Resources Group

2700 Westown Parkway – Suite 200

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Office: 515-453-9590 Fax: 515-222-0565 Cell: 515-

554- 4014


URL: http://www.CRGpros.com

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References:



641-422-4183


Partner and Senior Consultant for Career Resources Group, a career management consulting

company engaged in helping customers effectively manage change and achieve greater results

through Leadership Development, Employee Training and Customized Organizational Design.


Twenty-five years experience in business management and employee leadership. Most recent five years engaged in career management consulting, leadership development and employee training. MBA – University of Iowa.

http://www.CRGpros.com/



Randy Snow, President

NO XQs, Inc.

PO Box 266

Terrell, TX 75160

Office: 512-791-9000 Home: 972-524-6791

Cell: 512-791-9000 Fax: 972-524-6791


URL: http://www.RandySnow.com

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1. Ed Madden, President, 847-577-5000

Sterling International, 611 N. Elmhurst Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070

2. Richard Schelp, President, 901-754-9404

Executive Speakers, 8470 Deerfield Lane, Germantown, TN 38183

3. Lee Moshzgymba, 512-346-4177

American Training, 11405 Santa Cruz Drive, Austin, TX 78759


“Pushing Forward When Things Change” “Diversity – The Truth of the Matter”

“The Courage To Lead”


Randy Snow delivers a powerful message of accountability. Drawing from his personal business

experiences, Olympic competitions and the principles he learned while embracing his spinal cord

injury, his programs provide practical information in dealing with change. His audiences will find

themselves laughing one moment and holding back a tear the next. They will leave with the

necessary attitude it takes to initiate, manage and thrive in today’s world. They will want to make

change a way of life. Randy Snow is a published author, past national MVP in sales, holds a BBA

http://www.RandySnow.com/


from the University of Texas at Arlington, sits on many committees and advisory boards and is the

president of NO*XQs, Inc., an achievement company.


“Randy was AWESOME! I think everyone enjoyed his presentation. I would highly recommend him to ANY group. His message of Attitude, Accountability and Action sends a strong message to all. I was personally very impressed. Thank you again for everything. I will pass on your information to the 2004 Program Chair for SWACE.” --Best wishes, Lisa


Sheree Clark, Managing Partner

Sayles Graphic Design

3701 Beaver Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

Office: 515-279-2922 Fax: 515-279-0212


URL: http://www.saylesdesign.com

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1. Elizabeth Murphy, Senior Partner, 402-398-9448

Emspace Design Group, 7634 Pierce Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124

2. Lisa Bertholf, Senior Marketing Consultant, 515-247-5021

Principal Financial Group, 711 High Street T-004, Des Moines, Iowa 50392

3. Kathie Swift, Marketing Director, 515-262-3111 x 204

Iowa State Fair, PO Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50311-0003


Self-promotion, Passion & Inspiration, Business Development, Organizational Development,

Training/Personal Development


Sheree Clark holds a bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a master’s

degree from the University of Vermont. She’s the author of several books, contributing author

for design trade publications, a frequent conference speaker and competition judge.


“Sheree Clark has been in the trenches of day-to-day life at a creative company. She is uniquely qualified to help managers move away from the details that can consume them and move toward

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the rewards of effectively managing their work, nourishing their staff, refining their client base and growing their business. Sheree designs her programs specifically for each client. It’s very personal and it’s a lot of fun. My team delights in Sheree’s energetic and no-nonsense approach to goal setting and follow-through. Best of all, the Art/Smart approach works.” Elizebeth Murphy, President, Emspace Design Group.


Sherry Barrett, Senior Consultant

Career Resources Group

2700 Westown Parkway – Suite 200

West Des Moines, IA 50266

Office: 515-453-9590 Fax: 515-222-0565

Cell: 515-778-4499


URL: http://www.CRGpros.com

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References:



641-422-4138


Senior Consultant for Career Resources Group, a career management consulting company

engaged in helping customers effectively manage change and achieve greater results through

Leadership Development, Employee Training and Customized Organizational Design.


Experienced consultant, facilitator, trainer, coach and past president of Barrett Consulting, a human resource consulting group in West Des Moines, Iowa. Author of Keep Them Calling! Superior Service on the Telephone. Degrees in English, Education and Leadership.

http://www.CRGpros.com/



Zonya Foco, RD, Nutrition Expert/Author

Zonya Health International, Inc.

PO Box 275

Walled Lake, MI 48390

Office: 248-960-0907 Fax: 248-960-8157

Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.zonya.com

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1. Celeste Kukla, President

EdenFoods, Inc., 701 Tecumseh, Clinton, MI 49236 517-456-7424

2. Joanie Werle, Manager

Mercy Hospital, 500 East Market St., Iowa City, IA 52245 319-339-3555

3. Janice Steffen, Iowa Dietetic Association

68384 660th St., Cumberland, IA 50843 515-281-7095


Eating Right on the Run; Fad Diets for Professionals/Gen. Public; Heart Health; Obesity/Weight

Loss; Stress; Topics for Dietitians/Health Profs; Vitamins/Minerals & Supplements Cancer;

Childhood Obesity for Health Professionals & Parents; Cooking Demonstrations; Diabetes


Prof. Speaker; Bachelor Degree, Dietetics, Eastern Michigan University; Registered Dietitian,

American Dietetics Association; Certified Health & Fitness Instructor, American College of

Sports Medicine; Member, Meeting Profs. International; Member, Michigan Society of

Associate Executives.


http://www.zonya.com/


“As a nurse in health promotion, my biggest challenge is teaching people not to fall for all the diet scams. Your presentation put the diet myths into such an understandable and humorous form! People just don’t get it unless you argue the points like you did. Thanks for presenting at the National Wellness Conference.”

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