Ronald Hickey - CEO - Principal/Chief Business & Public Policy Consultant
Ron is the consummate professional and has vast knowledge and experience in a variety of industries.
He exemplifies exceptionalism. His professional curriculum vitae reads as follows:
Ron is the consummate professional and has vast knowledge and experience in a variety of industries.
He exemplifies exceptionalism. His professional curriculum vitae reads as follows:
- Publisher & Founder at Hickey House, a book publishing firm
- Author, 12 INSIGHTS: An Uncompromising Examination of Life
- Author, The Hoola Hoop Paradigm: Are You Up for the Challenge?
- Founder, Chairman & CEO of CHELSEA, Inc., California Non-profit Corporation - Created to “Increase the quality in Public Health, Education, Employment and Socio-economic conditions for all Americans.”
- Created the Hoola Hoop Paradigm – Consult organizations and individuals in change management, peak performance, operations management, and team building.
- 30 Years of experiences in Electrical Power Production, Facilities Management and Business Operations
- Served 8 Years as a Nuclear Engineer – United States Department of Defense – Naval Reactors
- 20 Years of experience as a Public Speaker, Seminar Facilitator, Workshop Developer
- 20 Years of experience as a Peak Performance/Management/Leadership Consultant and Life Coach
Dr. Stan "Data" Dobbs - Chief Operations Officer/Chief Management & Education Consultant
California Public Schools - Superintendent, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Business Officer
Recognized at a White House ceremony for implementing effective, cutting-edge, student-centric programming in urban public education.
Nominated for Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents.
Closed a $92 Million deficit from the $2.0 Billion budget within the first 60-days employed averting layoffs for 1,600 teachers.
Developed and presented Board policies related to financial, operational, child nutrition and business functions; Introduced computerized systems for business, financial, planning and assessment programs.
Commander United States Navy - Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff
· Managed the command’s global $40 Billion budget, 6,800 aircraft, 11 nuclear aircraft carriers and 39 air stations.
· Developed algorithms to predict and forecast aircraft parts failure rates which averted unnecessary downtime for maintenance.
· Restructured operations empowering aircraft maintenance personnel to more effectively implement continuous process improvement practices and achieve efficiencies.
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Motivational Speaker
· More than 10,000 hours of classroom online, hybrid, and in-class experience in support of academic, professional, and social development throughout the US using BlackBoard or similar systems.
· Specialize in Management Discipline: Systems, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic, Logistics/Supply Chain, Business Development, Finance, Accounting, Operations Research, Information Technology/ Enterprise Resource Planning (IT/ERP), and Contracts.
· Possess more than 15-years of experience as an executive problem solver at the federal, state and local levels for public and private clients.
· A master instructor at removing the fear of learning Statistics from non-technical/engineering discipline students.
California Public Schools - Superintendent, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Business Officer
Recognized at a White House ceremony for implementing effective, cutting-edge, student-centric programming in urban public education.
Nominated for Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents.
Closed a $92 Million deficit from the $2.0 Billion budget within the first 60-days employed averting layoffs for 1,600 teachers.
Developed and presented Board policies related to financial, operational, child nutrition and business functions; Introduced computerized systems for business, financial, planning and assessment programs.
Commander United States Navy - Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff
· Managed the command’s global $40 Billion budget, 6,800 aircraft, 11 nuclear aircraft carriers and 39 air stations.
· Developed algorithms to predict and forecast aircraft parts failure rates which averted unnecessary downtime for maintenance.
· Restructured operations empowering aircraft maintenance personnel to more effectively implement continuous process improvement practices and achieve efficiencies.
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Motivational Speaker
· More than 10,000 hours of classroom online, hybrid, and in-class experience in support of academic, professional, and social development throughout the US using BlackBoard or similar systems.
· Specialize in Management Discipline: Systems, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic, Logistics/Supply Chain, Business Development, Finance, Accounting, Operations Research, Information Technology/ Enterprise Resource Planning (IT/ERP), and Contracts.
· Possess more than 15-years of experience as an executive problem solver at the federal, state and local levels for public and private clients.
· A master instructor at removing the fear of learning Statistics from non-technical/engineering discipline students.
Ted Williams - Chief Financial Officer/Chief Finance Consultant
Experienced in accounting and financial reporting in both the public and private sector.
Skilled at budgeting, planning and reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
Division Controller (Silicon Valley $1Billion Corporation)
· Managed company wide budgeting, planning and reporting.
· Presented to CEO and Executive Staff on a regular basis.
· Improved the Annual and Quarterly Financial Plan process for the corporation.
· Analyzed business results and advised Executive Staff.
Experienced as Division Controller
· Managed the financial planning, budgeting, and analysis of a $150M division.
· Led several cost reduction initiatives to reduce breakeven point by 50%.
· Served as the lead finance representative on several mergers and divestitures.
Experience as Financial Operations Manager
· Managed a team of seven analysts coordinating the budgeting, reporting, and cross- charging of a $170M facilities expense budget.
· Drove cost reduction initiatives saving the company approximately $5M annually, including negotiations with external suppliers.
· Co-chaired the 1998 United Way campaign for HP’s Corporate Headquarters.
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Masters of Science in Management, Finance Concentration
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies
Experienced in accounting and financial reporting in both the public and private sector.
Skilled at budgeting, planning and reporting. Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
Division Controller (Silicon Valley $1Billion Corporation)
· Managed company wide budgeting, planning and reporting.
· Presented to CEO and Executive Staff on a regular basis.
· Improved the Annual and Quarterly Financial Plan process for the corporation.
· Analyzed business results and advised Executive Staff.
Experienced as Division Controller
· Managed the financial planning, budgeting, and analysis of a $150M division.
· Led several cost reduction initiatives to reduce breakeven point by 50%.
· Served as the lead finance representative on several mergers and divestitures.
Experience as Financial Operations Manager
· Managed a team of seven analysts coordinating the budgeting, reporting, and cross- charging of a $170M facilities expense budget.
· Drove cost reduction initiatives saving the company approximately $5M annually, including negotiations with external suppliers.
· Co-chaired the 1998 United Way campaign for HP’s Corporate Headquarters.
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Masters of Science in Management, Finance Concentration
University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies
Linn Chinnapongse-Chief Development Officer, Director of Leadership 2100 Leadership Conferences
Linn Chinnapongse is a remarkably passionate individual that strives to give it her best in everything she does and goes well above and beyond. She is a catalyst to any project and endeavor she participates in and is an effective contributor either as an individual or leader. With over 20+ years of experience in the banking and lending industry, Linn served as the Cultural Diversity Director of for a major Home Mortgage Group and was responsible for developing and implementing cultural awareness and diversity programs within the company.
Linn continues to be actively involved in various ethnic and cultural events, symposiums, and organizations throughout Greater Sacramento. Linn is a well respected contributor and leader to the various communities and was a major influence in creating the first Cultural Awareness and Etiquette Seminar in 2016 that was held at the Sacramento Association of Realtors. Linn is also one of the founding members of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Linn is also a serial entrepreneur with expertise in team building and creating winning workplace environments. She has more the 30 years of experience in organizational management.
While being a success career woman. Linn is also a dedicated wife and mother of two boys. For recreation, she enjoys golfing and is a member of Empire Ranch Women’s Golf Club (where she served as co-captain). Linn also operates her own golf club, where she introduces others to the great game of golf.
Linn also holds a degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her broad and extensive educational background allows her to work on a variety of levels with different individuals and organizations.
· 20 Years in Business Development
· 15 Years as a Prolific Fund Developer
· 15 Years in Leadership Development
· 10 Years in Workforce Diversity Development
· 20 Years of experience in Community-based Organizing
Linn Chinnapongse is a remarkably passionate individual that strives to give it her best in everything she does and goes well above and beyond. She is a catalyst to any project and endeavor she participates in and is an effective contributor either as an individual or leader. With over 20+ years of experience in the banking and lending industry, Linn served as the Cultural Diversity Director of for a major Home Mortgage Group and was responsible for developing and implementing cultural awareness and diversity programs within the company.
Linn continues to be actively involved in various ethnic and cultural events, symposiums, and organizations throughout Greater Sacramento. Linn is a well respected contributor and leader to the various communities and was a major influence in creating the first Cultural Awareness and Etiquette Seminar in 2016 that was held at the Sacramento Association of Realtors. Linn is also one of the founding members of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Linn is also a serial entrepreneur with expertise in team building and creating winning workplace environments. She has more the 30 years of experience in organizational management.
While being a success career woman. Linn is also a dedicated wife and mother of two boys. For recreation, she enjoys golfing and is a member of Empire Ranch Women’s Golf Club (where she served as co-captain). Linn also operates her own golf club, where she introduces others to the great game of golf.
Linn also holds a degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her broad and extensive educational background allows her to work on a variety of levels with different individuals and organizations.
· 20 Years in Business Development
· 15 Years as a Prolific Fund Developer
· 15 Years in Leadership Development
· 10 Years in Workforce Diversity Development
· 20 Years of experience in Community-based Organizing
Myesha Lucarotti- Senior VP of Human Resources/Chief Fund Development Consultant
Myesha is an organizational development professional of the highest order and is an expert in fund/donor development, event planning and fundraising. She is an expert organizer and an exceptional thought leader. Her professional curriculum vitae reads as follows:
Myesha is an organizational development professional of the highest order and is an expert in fund/donor development, event planning and fundraising. She is an expert organizer and an exceptional thought leader. Her professional curriculum vitae reads as follows:
- 12 Years as a Professional Life Coach
- 10 Years in Non-profit Organizational Development
- Coming Book: The Better Half - 10 Choices Every Woman Has to Make
- Corporate Secretary, CHELSEA, Inc.
- Past Board Member, Reach Back Give Back, Inc.
- 10 Years of experience as a Youth Mentor and Youth Program Developer
- 5 Years of experience in Organizational Development and Change Management
- 10 Years of experience in Event Planning, Network Development, Database Management
- Seasoned Fundraiser and Donor Developer
Dr. Jo' Vel Prejean-Hickey - President - Principal/Chief Healthcare Consultant
Jo' Vel is a medical professional of the highest order and is an expert in drug education counseling and health care adherence. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and is a phenomenal leader. Her professional curriculum vitae reads as follows:
Jo' Vel is a medical professional of the highest order and is an expert in drug education counseling and health care adherence. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and is a phenomenal leader. Her professional curriculum vitae reads as follows:
- 25 Years in the Medical/Pharmacy Industry
- 5 Years in Drug Education Counseling and Healthcare Adherence
- Editor-in-Chief at Hickey House, a book publishing firm
- Member, Jack-and-Jill of America, Inc.
- Member, National Charity League, Inc.
- Past Board Member, Sacramento Children's Chorus
- 20 Years of experience as a Public Speaker, Seminar/Workshop Facilitator
- 20 Years of experience in Organizational Development and Change Management
- 15 Years of experience in Event Planning and Fundraising