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.”
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Angela Cox-Weston, President
Midwest Speakers Bureau, Inc.
PO Box 36037
Des Moines, IA 50315
Office: 515-974-8305 Cell: 515-971-
5771
Email: [email protected]
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
Midwest Speakers Bureau has over 5 years of experience matching audiences with quality
speakers, trainers and entertainers.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
keep going back to her.” Bill Sheridan, AmerUs Life Insurance, 515-242-4463.
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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
Email: [email protected]
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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.”
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Dave MooreSinger/Presenter
425 Davenport St. Iowa City IA 52245
Home: 319-351-6838
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.dreamscape.com/alcove/moore.html
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1. Jeff Mitchell, Program Director, 319-398-5632
Kirkwood Community College, PO Box 2068, Cedar Rapids IA 52406
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
"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
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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
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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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.”
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“Excellent enthusiasm. You made us stop and think, outside the box. What action will I take?
Find my passion.”
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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
Email: [email protected]
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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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
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
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.innovations-training.com
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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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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,
Professional Recommendation(s):
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
information they received. – Susan McKinney, IARF
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Jan M. Roelofs, President
Personal JAZ
329 10th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2347
Office: 319-862-0913
Email: [email protected]
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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.
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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
Training Specialties/Titles:
Management, Sales, Marketing
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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”.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
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
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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
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.peopleworksinc.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. 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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
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
Kirkwood Community College, PO Box 2068, Cedar Rapids IA 52406
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
“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
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
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
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.CRGpros.com
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References:
1. Bill Burdick, Management & Professional Development Coordinator
North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-422-4183
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
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
Email: [email protected]
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
“Pushing Forward When Things Change” “Diversity – The Truth of the Matter”
“The Courage To Lead”
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
Sheree Clark, Managing Partner
Sayles Graphic Design
3701 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Office: 515-279-2922 Fax: 515-279-0212
Email: [email protected]
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
Self-promotion, Passion & Inspiration, Business Development, Organizational Development,
Training/Personal Development
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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
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.
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
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
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.CRGpros.com
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References:
1. Bill Burdick, Management & Professional Development Coordinator
North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401
641-422-4138
Training Specialties/Titles:
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.
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
IALL Education and Training Resource Directory
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
Training Specialties/Titles:
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
Education, Experience, and Other Data:
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.
Professional Recommendation(s):
“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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