Debbie has been active in ASTD since 1990. She has served on the Board as VP CTN, President-Elect, and now President.
Debbie serves as a consultant to corporations and organizations and supports clients in the area of instructional technology by mentoring them in the creation of technology-rich Web-based courses and production of digital assets using Rapid Development and Web 2.0 tools. She is a certified Adobe DreamWeaver expert and is an active blogger and tweeter who talks about emerging technologies and eLearning.
Kate has benefited from her association with the Houston Chapter of ASTD since 1994, serving as the VP-SIGs and VP of Conferences, and now as the chapter’s President-Elect. Through her affiliation with this exuberant organization of like-minded people she has been provided with specialized associates to meet her company’s business needs, new clients, internal positions and friends.
Kate Zeringer is the owner of Zeringer Training LLC, a performance improvement firm established in 1994 to proactively and creatively provide best practice solutions to organizations, teams and individuals. Kate’s company provides instructional design, continuous improvement, process design, project management, teambuilding, competency modeling and corporate event planning services.
Guillermo Mendoza is a business development specialist and keynote International speaker; he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with executive leaders and their teams to expand perspectives by creating consciousness, developing leadership and getting results.
Born in Mexico City and influenced by the work ethics and values from a strong and hard working grandfather and father, he had the amazing opportunity to work for Microsoft in the glory days from 1990 to 2000. Back then Microsoft claimed that one person in Microsoft did the work of 5 in any other company.
His career in Microsoft started in sales and after winning the rookie of the year award he was propelled to become the business developer expanding new operations with subsidiaries in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama before being named General Manager for the Caribbean and Central America region.
Guillermo has taken this once in a lifetime experience and crafted stories, strategies and life lessons that will engage, inspire, inform and influence your success by increasing performance, raising profitability and creating a career life balance. Opening Microsoft in Central America required him to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit that he learned years back from his father: "it doesn't matter if you work as the CEO or as the janitor always work as if you are the owner of the company" these words of wisdom were the foundation of his and Microsoft's success in the region and the beginning of some of his remarkable stories.
Jill Hickman Companies
Director of Sales and Marketing
Cara joined the firm in August 2011 after gaining 4 seasons of marketing, branding, graphic design, and community and public relations experience with The Houston Texans. As Community Relations Coordinator for the Houston Texans, Cara created dynamic events to benefit community partners. Ever grateful for her experience with the Texans, Cara returned back to the company she literally grew up with! In her current role, Cara takes on the responsibility for determining the company's marketing plans and sales processes. Cara, a native Houstonian, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
David Bell has over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in the area of sales, sales management and coaching. David obtained a BBA in General Business from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his financial services career in 1984 obtaining the following licenses including Series 7, 65, 24, Group I Life Insurance and Variable Annuity. David has extensive experience in delivering sales training and coaching to a wide variety of audiences including tellers, personal bankers, branch managers, financial consultants and other relationship managers within the financial services industry.
David joined Amegy Bank of Texas in January 2006. Today, David is the manager for the retail sales development and training team, which provides training and coaching for retail employees at Amegy Bank. Outside of work, David enjoys cycling, hiking, reading and volunteering.
Arquella has been active in ASTD for approximately two years. She served on the Communications Committee, VP Programs and now, VP Professional Development.
Arquella has 18+ years of corporate, consulting and non-profit experience as a Human Resources Practitioner, trainer and leadership development coach. Her results-oriented approach has led to the implementation of a number of successful HR initiatives/programs meeting business objectives.
Arquellaholds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management from Ottawa University and an Executive MBA from Texas Woman's University. Arquella received her certifications in Human Resources (PHR), Professional Coaching, Facilitating with Excellence, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace, DISC and Birkman Behavioral Personality Assessments.
Monica has been a member of ASTD for approximately three years. Monica is the President of Obsidian, a Houston based consultancy with a primary focus on developing custom training and communication for the oil and gas industry.
Monica has gained a structured yet flexible approach to efficient organization and successful management of complex processes and organizations. She gained most of her 15 years experience in Process and Quality Management, Process Improvement, Systems Implementation, Root Cause Analysis, and Teaching and Training within the chemical industry.
Her straightforward, collaborative approach to communication, both internally and with customers, and her creative problem solving abilities are fundamental to the delivery of out-of-the box learning programs.
Brian owns Duce Enterprises, where he is a technology consultant to small businesses and non-profits, helping them simplify, improve and perform. In addition, he founded Learning Ninjas, a learning technology co-op aimed at improving the quality of learning for everyone. He blogs at briandusablon.com and co-hosts a podcast called The ToolBar on the Emergent Radio network, which he also co-founded. In his spare time, Brian enjoys sports, coaching and volunteering.
Brian holds a BBA from Baylor University, with a major in Performance Improvement Technologies.
Bonnie Moore has over 35 years of experience in the fields of training and leadership, in a diverse set of industries including: corporate, educational, and non- profit. She has expertise in leadership development, public speaking, team building, and executive performance coaching. Bonnie's energy and passion for learning can translate into customized thinking, as well as professional and personal growth for all of her clients. Her expertise in communication and public relations delivers an outstanding experience for those she trains or coaches.
Bonnie has the keen ability to tune into client needs and create a high-energy seminar, program or training to fit unique objectives. Her positive outlook and initiative motivates her to go above and beyond for each group or individual with whom she works. She utilizes a myriad of talents and tools in various settings and applications to make the message come alive for her audience and leave them with a thirst for learning and a passion for leading. Creating a smarter and more positive approach to any project, meeting, or problem is always her goal, with the results being individual and group successes. Bonnie enthusiastically shares her love of leading, coaching, and speaking, inspiring others wherever she speaks, coaches or trains.
Margaret Morgan Maat has been active in ASTD since 1993. She is a past-president of the New York City chapter of ASTD. Her role on the ASTD Houston board this year will be as Special Projects Coordinator. She also leads the Leadership Community Training Network that meets in the Galleria area.
Margaret is a Managing Partner for Forward Focus, a change management firm established in 1999 to rekindle the soul of organizations. Imagine a world where every human relationship is equipped and motivated to respond to change in ways that promote integrity, growth and respect in service of individual aspirations and the well-being of the human community.
Forward Focus partners with our clients to build infrastructure, develop leadership and design breakthrough processes to create a culture of engagement and accountability to improve productivity and financial results. We offer coaching, organizational development, facilitation and leadership development.
Amy has been active in ASTD for over eight years. She has served on the Board as VP Membership, VP Marketing, President, and now Past President. Amy is the founder and owner of Hart Training Connection. She has over 20 years of experience in corporate, field office, and non-profit settings as a training developer and facilitator. She worked in the financial services and insurance industry for over 25 years prior to owning her own business.
Hart Training Connection specializes in developing strong multi-generational communication and teaching managers a simple results-focused training process using webinars, video-conferencing and in-person meetings. Amy Hart also provides training on presentation skills, leadership, and communication skills.
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