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DAVE ALLISON
Dave Allison, MBA provides advisory support and fractional management to organizations through preemptive analysis, strategic planning, and tactical implementation. He has a breadth of engineering, supply chain management, and operational experience.

Dave has held a variety of engineering, management, and executive positions in large corporations such as Honda, Newell-Rubbermaid, and BF Goodrich, and Milacron. He also purchased, owned, and sold his own small business. Additionally, he coordinated a business incubator at Southern Illinois University

Dave’s expertise lies in several areas including management positions at all levels, small to large project management, process improvement, engineering, product design and patents, price reduction, and revenue generation. He is a proven leader and problem solver.

Dave has a passion for serving others, helping people, and volunteering in the community. He is an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America, coaches several youth teams, and regularly volunteers for several organizations such as the Miami County Park District, Habitat for Humanity, and Relay for Life, among others.

Contact Dave
Business Advisor/Coach


Phone:
(937) 272-2693

Linked In:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-allison-9772b82b/

Email:
Dave@AllisonLegacyConsulting.com




Michael Bevis

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Michael Bevis is a senior level marketing and sales, time shared executive. He has enjoyed increasing levels of management experience with Huffy Corporation, Paxar Corporation and Edict Systems. From National Sales Manager, Vice President Sales, President and General Manager, Mr. Bevis now provides unique outsourced services to small and medium size companies. In specific situations, born of real world pressures of time, management often lacks knowledge or experience base to address ongoing challenges. Situations like these reveal that a time shared executive of Mike’s caliber becomes a powerful ally. Mr. Bevis holds a BS in Business from Miami University and gained tremendous knowledge while serving as the Retail Sales Officer aboard the USS Enterprise in the US Navy.

Contact Mike

Strategic Sales & Marketing Partners LLC
+1.937.609.8457
mike@strategicsalesmp.com


Jane Boucher

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Jane received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from The Ohio State University.  She has done doctoral work at the University of South Florida and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, and Miami University Ohio.  She also served as the Associate Director of the Antioch University McGregor Organizational Institute.  She is currently an Affiliate of the Fowler School of Business & Executive Coaching.

The author of seven books, she uses both the podium and paper to promote personal and professional excellence.  Her best seller, How To Love the Job You Hate, has been profiled in Forbes, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, The National Enquirer, Guideposts, SELF Magazine, and on CNBC, CBN, CNN.  Jane is a recognized authority on workplace issues.  She is also a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist appearing in business journals throughout the country.

Jane worked with at-risk youth before beginning her professional speaking career.  This Fortune 500 Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Master Business Coach (MCB), Corporate Trainer, and Consultant has worked with organizations such as:  Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the United States Senate, Energy Transfer, American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM), Western CPE, Antioch University Midwest, Toyota, Prudential of Europe, Department of the Navy, United States Air Force, FDIC, and the International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals (IAHMP).  She has shared the platform with such notables as Senator Orrin Hatch, Bernard Siegel, M.D., former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn, Coach John Wooden, Elizabeth Edwards, "Life is Good" founders Bert and John Jacobs, and Attorney Tom Mesereau.

Jane is one of the most dynamic women on the speaking circuit today.  She was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation by The National Speakers Association.  Fewer than 8% of all professional speakers hold this distinction.  She has also earned the Master Business Coach (MBC) credential from the Fowler School of Business & Executive Coaching.  Only 5% of executive coaches worldwide hold this designation.

Contact Jane

Jane Boucher, MBC, CSP
Master Business Coach and Certified Speaking Professional
P.O. Box 7
Dayton, Ohio  45401
P +1.937.416.9881
jane@janeboucher.com
www.janeboucher.com


Bob bowman, cpa/cma

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Robert J. Bowman, CPA, CMA  is a mergers and acquisition specialist assisting clients buy/sell, or locate capital for a business. He has an extensive network of capital providers that are used to raise both debt and equity capital for clients.

 His background includes 17 years of operational experience as a CFO and General Manager, where he was instrumental in growing a business from start-up to twenty five million dollars in revenue. He planned a successful exit strategy and the company was sold to a major competitor in 1994. Bob has more than 15 years of transaction experience in the venture capital and mergers/acquisition industry where he served as Vice President at NCIC Capital Fund - a twenty million dollar venture capital fund providing startup and expansion capital to businesses. Bob also served as the Senior Vice President of Battelle Capital Advisors, LLC. 

Bob is President of the Miami Valley Venture Association; a member of the "Know How" network for The Entrepreneur Center in Dayton, Ohio; and is on the Board of Governors for the Leadership Dayton Program. He holds an MBA in Financial Administration from Wright State University and is a graduate of the prestigious National Venture Capital Institute. 

contact bob 

Bowman Capital Advisors, LLC
926 Goal Post Drive
Dayton, OH 45458
P +1.937.885.5548
F +1.937.885.4254
C +1.937.620.0859
www.bowmancapitaladvisors.com
bob.bowman@thesunrisealliance.com

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Nicholas S. Gantenberg, Ph.D.

Nicholas S. Gantenberg, Ph.D. is operating a WSI World digital strategy franchise, BraveWeb, LLC and Decision Point Solutions, LLC, an R&D consultancy. He has been a SMB Owner, Consultant, Corporate Product Developer and Technologist, as well as a Government and Academic Scientific Researcher.
Currently he is a Digital Marketing Consultant for SMBs providing diagnosis, design and delivery of digital marketing strategy to improve business growth. We Simplify the Internet (WSI) is a global franchise in 80 countries providing complete services for all business types. BraveWeb, LLC operates in OH, KY and IN.

Nicholas completed a successful career in R&D at the Procter & Gamble Company. His diverse work experience included multiple business units and global exposure fully focused on meeting the desired consumer experience armed with deep understanding of consumer knowledge and high performing product technology. Nicholas has created, developed or executed strategic innovation portfolios in Health Care (Upper Respiratory Viruses, Common Cold and Influenza), Baby Care (Pampers Diapers, Wipes, Skin Health, Clean up, Odor control) and Oral Care (Crest Dentifrices, Rinses, Sensitivity, Whitening, Dry Mouth) and other CPG categories. Throughout his career, Nicholas has created consumer-driven, often disruptive, innovation that enabled P&G to understand and win at the zero (we dream the product), first (they see the product) and second (they use the product) moments of truth with consumers. Nicholas delivered technical, consumer, and product knowledge seminal to the marketplace for leading billion dollar brands. He has experience collaborating on innovation from ‘ideas to the consumer’.

He has been a guest lecturer at the University of Cincinnati on the topic of Research Methodology and deploying the scientific method through the continuum of concept formation, product development, to launch and leverage. He has consulted many on driving product concepts through commercialization. Additionally, he enjoys career counselling to high school, undergraduate, and graduate level students. Nicholas graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with a Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics (Cardiovascular Disease) and from Thomas More College with a B.A. in Biology. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism studying effects of ethanol on the central nervous system control of the cardiovascular system.

Personally, he has been married for 31 years to Julie, a Biomedical Engineer and they reside in Liberty Township, Ohio. They have three children and were founding families for Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School where he served as volunteer through Board of Trustees Chairman for many years.

CONTACT NICHOLAS
Digital Marketing Consultant at BraveWeb, LLC
513.378.7244         
WSIBraveWeb.com 
ngantenberg@wsibraveweb.com

john t hogan, phd

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John Hogan works with clients on Strategic Planning, Capital Formation, and General Management challenges.

John is a versatile and intuitive Business Leader known for his focus on strategy, risk management, execution, and deal making to propel significant sales growth, profit increases, and operational performance improvements. His background is a unique blend of general management, operations, financial management, and corporate governance, along with a solid formal education consisting of BS, MBA, and Ph.D. degrees. He is currently a full-time College Professor in a Top 25 Business School and President of a Consulting Agency focusing on emerging growth companies up to $100,000,000 in sales revenues.

John grew up on his family owned farms, took over full management and P&L responsibility at age 20, and is currently owner of these agricultural operations. At age 21 he co-founded an aviation company which he profitably exited four years later. His work background includes Industrial Engineering for 8 years, 11 years as a Business Unit Executive in a Fortune 50 Corporation, and as a Venture Capitalist for 11 years co-managed two venture capital funds where he led or co-invested in 18 companies. John has performed multiple consulting assignments in various areas of business and has contributed his General Management and Governance expertise to 25 companies by sitting on their Boards



Contact John

Hogan Associates, LLC
11 Monteray Road
Dayton OH 45419

+1.937.424.4840 Landline
+1.937.974-0810 Cell
johnhogan@roadrunner.com

Michael Kalter

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Michael Kalter supports organizations with executive coaching , strategic planning, operational strategy, sales leadership, and rescue plans. His work is instrumental in driving cultural change to find a collaborative balance between accountability and empowerment.  

Before starting Michael Kalter, LLC he was President, COO, and owner of Behm Quartz Industries where he utilized lean techniques to grow the company from $8 million to $18 million annually.  In his roles as Vice President and General Manager at AMSEA Fineblanking LLC, Michael championed advanced lean-manufacturing principles to turn the organization into a world-class producer of fine blanked metal products. Michael also learned lean techniques working at NUMMI (a joint venture between Toyota and GM). He is a founding member of the Sunrise Alliance. Michael holds a BA and MA in Management from Antioch University 

Contact Michael

Michael Kalter, LLC
+1 937.776.7898
info@michaelkalter.com
www.michaelkalter.com


jeff matthews, CPA

Jeff Matthews
As a business owner whose professional focus has been in finance and accounting, I offer 40 years of experience in a variety of industries. My consulting practice includes firms in professional services, manufacturing, distribution, concrete and aggregate, design and fabrication, construction and automotive service. During my career, I worked for firms in construction related manufacturing and distribution, sporting goods, consumer products and service companies. I have served firms with revenue from $1M to $1B as a CFO, Treasurer, Controller and financial advisor. I took a company public and has twice managed the external financial reporting requirements of a publicly traded corporation.
Having spent 15 years in firms with private equity financing, I bring a strong understanding of cash management, fiscal control and creative process improvement. I steered firms through over 20 strategic acquisitions and divestitures with deals ranging from $250K to over $200M, handling due diligence, financial modeling, contract negotiation and post-acquisition integration.

I believe in partnering with the owner and business leaders as they strengthen and develop their organizations. My business skills have helped firms through evolutionary stages whether cyclical business swings, recessionary pressures, ownership transitions or periods of strong growth.
I bring a wealth of knowledge to your organization in the areas of:
  • Cash management and forecasting
  • Budgeting and strategic planning
  • Financial process improvement
  • Staff development and training
  • Benefit plan oversight
  • Advisory board oversight
  • Acquisition and integration support
  • Ownership transition services
I hold a BS in Accounting from Miami University and has maintained an active Ohio CPA license for over 30 years.

Contact Jeff 

+1.513.443.2360

Jeff@EvolutionBusinessAdvisors.com
www.evolutionbusinessadvisors.com



Chris meyer

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Chris Meyer provides advisory services to entrepreneurs, teachers, and business owners in the development and facilitation of green technology and energy efficiency. He supports their entry and expansion efforts by providing collaborative relationships and direction to maximize opportunities, particularly in the areas of public policy, economic incentives, and organizing and  executing green technology forums and conferences.

Chris successfully grew and exited a green technology (high performance insulation) family business developing a range of vacuum insulation products resulting in six patents. Chris was the Director of Business Development for DoubleDay Holdings, LLC and Director of Energy Programs at the Dayton Development Coalition. Chris studied Mandarin Chinese at Taiwan Normal University. He holds a MS in Education from the University of Southern California. 

Contact chris

GreenTech Advisors
+1.937.532.8358
cmeyerenergy@gmail.com


alan saliwanchik

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Alan Saliwanchik provides software services, including:

Software needs analysis

Process improvement services


Software design, selection, and implementation services


Custom software design and development


Dashboard creation services


Bridging between software systems.


He was VP, Director of Technology, and minority owner for Horizon Payroll Services; where he designed, developed, and supported all of the software used by Horizon for their clients. The software included Payroll and Tax Filing (extensive ACH electronic payment transactions), General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Inventory, Job Cost, Retail Point of Sale, Pharmaceutical, Wholesale/Distribution Management, including applications that run on hand-held devices.

Alan is a member of Ta-Wa-Si of Dayton (men’s networking group) as a Past President. He is an Information Technology volunteer at The Dakota Center, a local community center, and is a Board Member and a past Board President.


contact alan

Triple M Software
+1.937.478.1582
www.triplemsoftware.com
alan.saliwanchik@thesunrisealliance.com


TOM WEISSBROD

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Tom Weissbrod, leader of The Weissbrod Group, has extensive experience with small to large multi facility leaders. He has used his consulting skills, business degree, skills and experience to drive organizational successes. He is experienced in the strategic and tactical areas of human resources including employee/labor relations, policies, legal/regulatory issues, organizational development, talent acquisition/retention, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, OSHA/safety/workers compensation, security, HRIS, change management, metrics, performance improvements, mergers and acquisitions.

 He has extensive staffing experience and successfully addressed and prevented safety, health and hygiene issues for a variety of organizations. This required decisive actions to insure employee safety, organizational goals and insure reputations.

Tom has had PHR certification and OSHATI certified training, with 30 years of dedicated professional experience with various domestic and international businesses. He has driven state of the art human resources initiatives in manufacturing, printing, high tech, quality, cable, telecommunications, electronics, food, financial, air conditioning, automation, automotive, metal working, steel, defense and glass environments. He is a Compensation instructor at Edison College, SHRM member, Past President of the Miami Valley Human Resources Association and has state and federal lobbying experience.


CONTACT TOM

The Weissbrod Group, LLC
937-216-0075
tweissbrod@theweissbrodgroup.com

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