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Kim Essendrup

I help our customers because I’ve “been in their shoes,” and can share pragmatic advice about what works and what doesn’t in the world of Project & Portfolio management. I have 20+ years managing teams, projects, programs and PMO’s. I’m a certified PMP and PMI Registered Education Provider, and love to nerd out over PPM with my colleagues and clients. When not being a PPM nerd, I like to participate in endurance sports – I’ve participated in 8 Ironman triathlons and most recently completed the 50 kilometer Crown King Scramble. These events are long and occasionally challenging, but have a defined beginning, middle and end – much like managing a project 🙂

Matt Henderson

Versatile leader with experience in program and portfolio management, professional services, information technology, and business operations spanning startups to Fortune 500 companies. Competencies: Strategic Planning, Program/Portfolio Management, Change/Transition Management, People Development, P&L/Budgeting, M&A, Contract Negotiations, Conflict Management, Process Improvements, International Business, Business Development

Specialties: PMI (PMP), Prince2, Agile, ITIL, CISSP

Drew Middleton

As a project leader, I incorporate a business analysis perspective into my project management approach to ensure that all project stakeholders’ voices are heard. I’m a certified PMP and ScrumMaster with 25+ years’ experience leading projects, advising PMO leaders, and teaching project management practices. If I’m not fast-tracking and crashing my project schedule, it’s probably because I’m out on a trail somewhere, fast-tracking and crashing my mountain bike. I also enjoy road cycling and kayaking with my wife and kids.

Dr. Karl Adam

I strongly believe that project management is key in successfully bringing about change. With 15 years of project management experience I am passionate about delivering successful projects to our customers. As a certified PMP and having worked as project manager, program and project portfolio manager as well as Head of PMO, I have a strong sense for customer’s needs and requirements. Proper planning, scope definition and a thought through project initialization are the foundation for a smooth(er) ride through the ensuing changes. When I am not immersed in project work, I enjoy traveling, reading up on history and engrossing myself into e-sports.

Lauren Caughlan

Lukewarm doesn’t move the needle, regardless of whether you’re in marketing or leadership. I am very fortunate to work for such an amazing company like Kolme Group!

As the Marketing Director, I consider myself the torchbearer of creativity and culture in the organization. The marketing team don’t set the bar, we elevate it. I must juggle innovation with results, a constant balance of coloring outside the lines while illustrating a beautiful picture that sells.

I pragmatically build, plan, and strategize with other c-suite leaders while listening, empathizing, and collaborating with those on my marketing + sales team. I work hard everyday to develop strategy and a system for execution to define possibilities for Kolme’s bright future. When I am not working hard for our customers, you can usually find me hanging out with my beautiful daughter, on the golf course with my husband or enjoying a concert with friends.

Zac Drzayich

Over my 13+ years of project management and consulting experience, I have come to believe that trust-based relationships and interactions are the key to success when it comes to project execution. Much of my experience has been focused on less traditional methods of project implementation, such as Integrated Project Delivery and other Lean practices and culture. I’m a fan of over-communicating and believe that lots of thoughtful questions, as well as assumptions of ‘good intent’ can lead to stronger team relationships and more win-win-win outcomes. Outside of work, I enjoy music, spending time with the family (games, hiking, sports, etc.), reading a good page-turner, and being outside when possible, whether that is relaxing by a fire pit, or ruining a nice walk on a golf course.

Sofia Faumuina

I am a Project Management Technical Consultant who is responsible for the planning, configuration and management of a client’s project and portfolio management (PPM) systems at Kolme Group. This includes providing consultation on best practices, technical configuration of the PPM systems, providing training, and providing project management for the overall PPM implementation. After spending 12 years serving in the United States Air Force, I know what truly drives project success and customer satisfaction—and it’s not mastering the flavor of the week. It’s how well you connect with actual human beings you’re trying to help and communicate your understanding back to them. I am passionate about client management, Project Management consulting, and technical configuration of project management information systems. In addition to my extensive PM experience, I am also driven by an Agile and Continuous Process Improvement professional mindset.  

Bianca Fazakas

South African native, who immigrated to Netherlands over 4 years ago to follow her dreams to make an impact.
From a young age I have always had the drive to organize and take lead within each group situation. This led to my current passion of Project Management and process improvement. My goal within in each project is to find solutions that will allow companies to work “SMARTER AND NOT HARDER” which in result will optimize all business processes to improve overall productivity and most important employee job satisfaction. I have BA degree in Industrial Psychology (HR) and Master degree in Business Administration (MBA) with numerous years of experience within South African Tertiary Market and International business market working with multiple employees, clients and vendors to streamline and improve processes within the Business. In my free time or as I call it “FUN TIME” I enjoy spending time with my Family, friends, Yoga, Nature walks and traveling to see all the historical, cultural and culinary wonders of the world.

Tyler Feil

In my career I have found, it is one thing to bring issues to business leaders and another thing to identify issues AND provide solutions to the business leaders. Having an entrepreneurial mindset, I look at challenges through a different perspective. I look at not only the issues at hand, but what is also being impacted and come up with creative solutions that best fit the organization I am helping. When I am not working, I love to travel and try different experiences.

Cortney Felix

I bring empathy and real-world insight to our customers that allows me to listen to what the customer believes they want and translate it into what they need to be successful. I have 20+ years in program development and implementation, team development, and portfolio and resource management that work in harmony to create the “best of album” provided to my clients. In my free time you can usually find me out on my back porch with a good book, playing with my dogs or exploring the amazing roads of the Carolinas on my motorcycle.

Trevor Gill

Passionate Project Coordinator with over 10 years of experience assisting clients and young professionals achieve their goals across the tech and higher-ed sectors. I have experience in team building, professional development, strategic implementation, and program training. I am a big believer in interpersonal communication, which helps me to build strong relationships with my clients. In my free time you can find me somewhere outside either on a golf course, a sporting event, biking, or most likely chasing my kids around at a park.

Silver Gudbrandsen

I am a PMP-certified project manager with program and project management experience in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, pharmaceuticals, marketing, and tech.  I have a passion for planning and process optimization that I take with me into every project.  While I graduated with my BA in Business Management and German years ago, I have not stopped taking classes.  I adore learning and am always excited to sign up for a wide range of classes—from AutoCAD to Entrepreneurship to Watercolor Painting.  Outside of my career, I love hiking, backpacking, sewing, and adventuring with my family.

Nathan Hare

I have always found a passion in project management since I first began in the Navy up until when I separated after 4 years. Watching the transformation from beginning to end and experiencing the teamwork needed to complete a project has been by far my favorite part of all the projects I have worked on and completed. I am currently finishing my BS in Business Management and look forward to starting work on my MBA. When I am not at work I enjoy hosting board game nights, hiking, and going over to the beach.

Marcine Higdon

My goal as a business manager is to provide top-notch support to my team. I take pride in mentoring new staff, facilitating a positive work environment, and above all, building the best high-performance team in the industry. I have spent the last 18 years working in a variety of industries, from international hi-tech corporations to privately owned law firms. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Management as well as a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. Outside of work, my life purpose is raising my two children and loving my dog. I spend my extra time reading, traveling, and kayaking. I also have a healthy obsession with antique books and an ever-growing fabric collection.

Quinton Hiini

I have extensive global experience managing agile transformations, setting up PMOs, and leading digital delivery teams in almost every corner of the globe. I am a Certified Agile Coach, Scaled Agile Leader, and an overall agile enthusiast, but I can also do old school. Outside of the office, as a New Zealander currently located between Australia and Spain, I love to spend my time traveling (50+ countries and counting) with an equal passion for eclectic cities and beautiful landscapes.

Kornelia Homewood

I have a natural curiosity and innate perseverance that fuels my passion to help teams accomplish the seemingly unobtainable. I have led many project teams through the “messy-middle” as we set our sights on true transformational goals for their organizations. With my PMP, Masters in Project Management, Change Management and Agile certifications – coupled with 15 years of professional service – I have both the formal training along with first-hand experience to help deliver projects in a manner that fits best for the client. When not at work, I channel my creative energy into fiber arts and have the mantra of “if I am sitting then I am knitting!”

Kevin Jacobs

Project managers change the world – one project at a time, and I love being a part of it. I’m such a project nerd that my doctoral degree was in making projects more successful, and I’m still constantly learning more about the concepts. With 20 years experience in the field, I find value in both traditional and agile approaches, having created and taught a PMP certification course for 5 years, and been involved with multiple agile transformations. When I’m not learning or working on projects, I’m home with my three boys and wonderful wife who help keep everything balanced.

Leann Johnson

My ability to capitalize on individual talents and identify weakness within small teams and global organizations has made me realize that strength management is key to successfully accomplishing goals.  Combining 20 years of Air Force leadership and project management experience has prepared me to understand the common obstacles within businesses large or small and ensures I can enable transformation at every stage.  In my free time, I enjoy travelling and experiencing new cultures with my spouse and three children.

Nick Lyle

I have participated in multiple organizations over a 22-year career managing various program disciplines, projects, and teams. I completed a career in the United States Air Force, worked as a civil servant for several government agencies, and have project experience in both the nuclear power as well as datacenter mission critical industries. Regardless of the position, one value that has always stuck with me is to follow through on your promises because results matter! Also, to ensure you communicate effectively. Communicate expectations from the start, communicate with frequent updates, and communicate changes within a timely manner so all team members (and stakeholders) can adjust accordingly. In my free time, I enjoy time with family and friends, traveling to explore new places, landscape Photography, new dining experiences, and being grateful for all of life’s blessings. 

John Mallory

I enjoy helping transform business requirements into game changing solutions! I have been a PMP-certified project manager since 2007 and have worked both as an internal resource and an external consultant. I have experience in a diverse collection of industries including the music business, construction, grant-funded research, healthcare, and software development so I am accustomed to jumping into a new domain and learning the ropes. In my personal life, I enjoy traveling with my wife, grilling on the Big Green Egg, and playing my guitar (or whatever other instrument I find lying around!).

Tanya Mancuso

Having faced many of the same challenges our clients face, I have walked in their shoes and use my skills and experience to guide them through the process to a successful close. I have 20+ years of experience in project management, implementation and management. I thrive on turning chaos and complex issues into simplified and clear processes. I am a PMP, Lean and Agile Project Management certified professional.

My passions include traveling to new places with my husband or friends. I love exploring new cities, concert road trips, home improvement projects and good food & wine. On a regular day, I’m content to kick back at home with my husband and dogs outside Montreal, Quebec, Canada and plan our next adventure!

Mikayla Martin

Growing up, my family (lovingly) called me the “Agenda Manager” because of my innate capacity for time management and problem solving. Now as a professional, I have used these capacities in program development, project management, and team management. Most notably, I developed an internship program to hold more interns each session and streamlined their application-to-onboarding process. I am passionate about supporting my team and reaching our goals.

I have a BA in Sustainability and served 6 years in the United States Army Reserve in the Military Police Corps. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family, cooking new meals, reading, and playing video games.

Grant McAllister

I love to dive in and experiment with different technical solutions to solve business requirements. I’m a certified PMP with over 10 years project management and business analysis experience. I enjoy a well-crafted formula and its ability to uncover and solve diverse problems. I recently moved to North Carolina and spend a lot of my free time exploring the east coast with my family.

Logan Miller

My career path thus far has given me extensive experience in being the classic jack-of-all-trades. While I can put out almost any fire…or fires, my passion lies with providing exceptional customer service and in training users in something new. There is nothing better or more gratifying that watching someone’s light bulb – that AHA! moment! In my spare time, you will find me with a book or feeding my secret solitaire addiction. My husband and I love to try new restaurants and after our first vacation in 22 years, we have discovered we like to travel and are looking forward to seeing new places!

Kyle Moynihan

As an entrepreneur at heart, I love the feeling of rolling up my sleeves and solving real business challenges. I have been a project manager in all kinds of organizations over the last 10 years, from small companies to multi-national corporations, and in many different countries. There’s a universal language of driving successful projects that starts with keen emotional intelligence and understanding the end-user’s perspective; that’s one thing I really enjoy about project management and strive to always deliver to my clients and colleagues. Culturally adaptable and highly social, I can usually be found on my time off traveling to new places, learning new languages, and making new and diverse friends.

Jacqui Myslinski

I am a recovering perfectionist, retired entrepreneur, and productivity junkie – and am passionate about making your work simpler and more efficient. I’m a CAPM certified jack-of-all-trades, with 15 years of experience across industries like research science, maintenance and repair supply, marketing and advertising, and alcoholic beverages. I love to make and build things, with avid sewing, crafting, and woodworking hobbies. I also enjoy music and playing piano, snowboarding, cycling, and baking.

Jenny Nand

I have 17 years of professional experience spanning project management, human resources, business support and executive assistant support up to CEO level. I am a people person who is task-driven whilst building and maintaining strong working relationships. Outside of work, I am passionate about spending quality time with family and friends, sewing and riding dirt bikes.

Max O.

Self-taught and driven by my never-ending love of learning – I deliver solutions to any problems thrown at me. Multiple years within every facet of the IT world has provided an incredibly large skillset I love using to assist our clients. Outside of work, I am an avid tech-lover and self-hosting fanatic!

Lien Perk

Communication & Connecting people is what I bring to our customers. Communicating is such an important part of managing your projects successfully and most of the time it also proves to be the hardest. By connecting your people and facilitating your project management processes I aim to contribute to growing your business success. With a Bachelor in Communication and CAPM, Prince2 and Scrum certificates on my wall, I have been working in various coordinator, manager and consultant roles in the field of Project Management & PMO. 10 years down that road and still having too much fun to want to leave it behind! When not chatting with people on a work related basis, I like to socialize with close friends and family. There is always food involved when doing that, preferably homemade food. When ‘retrospective’ hours are required, I like to go to the stables riding my horse or to take a long, quiet walk in nature.

Bradley Rigney

I am a military intelligence veteran that excels at solving even the most complex technical challenges. My experience with various federal agencies and private defense contractors has exposed me to a wide variety of projects with real-world problems, consequences, solutions, and lasting global impacts. I deliver the same scope and success to all my clients. In my free time, I enjoy testing out the latest technology, gaming, and traveling.

Dimitri Rupp

After my exams in business administration and organization, I switched to IT. During my time as a freelancer, network administrator and ICT supporter for small and medium-sized companies, I was (and still am) convinced of the advantages of cloud computing and SaaS applications. As a confessed follower of the Steve Jobs mentality and the pursuit of simplicity, I usually found in my more than 25 years of work in various industries the complete opposite of it. Today, as a Project Management Technical Consultant at Kolme Group, I can use my experience and knowledge to optimize your processes and contribute to the great success of your projects inside ClickUp. I maintain good health with regular training, I like being in nature, riding my bike and I love animals. Archaeology, history and science fascinate me.

Michele Schiff

As a professional educator, I enjoy engaging with learners to help them successfully maximize their knowledge and retention. I believe that everyone can learn and develop their skills given a proven instructional design and engaging courses. I am a certified educator, qualified to teach International Baccalaureate classes, hold a master’s degree in education, and have 25 years of experience. Along with classroom instruction, I have worked on curriculum development and aligning instruction to state, national, and international standards where appropriate. Outside of education, I have enjoyed developing a yoga practice that has kept me grounded and centered for the last 12 years. I also enjoy life with rescue dogs and gardening.  

Laura Senff

I have been where our clients are, so I understand how daunting it can be to select and implement a PPM solution. That’s why my goal is to ensure my solutions work for my clients, not vice versa (as is too often the case). I have 14 years of project and program management experience and currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, as well as a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. In my off hours I love to read, write, play games, and hike. Most often though, I am discovering something new and exciting with my son or we are playing with our five wolfdogs.

Jonathan Smith

I love to help our customers because I enjoy solving technical challenges and finding creative solutions that simplify day to day tasks. I have 20+ years managing and implementing technical deployments, migrations, and automation. I’m a certified MCSE (Productivity), MCSA (O365/Azure), and MCSE (Messaging). Outside of the office I enjoy testing my mental resolve and physical endurance in Spartan and Ragnar Trail races. On the more relaxing side of life I enjoy cooking, home improvement projects, traveling the country side in the family RV, and training my three dogs.

Eric Spero

After commissioning as a naval officer, Eric embarked on an eight-month deployment where he visited four continents. Throughout his experiences, he had the opportunity to engage with global navies, address real-world challenges, and serve in a fast-paced working environment. Today, Eric is participating in an internship through the DoD SkillBridge program at Kolme Group, a project and program management consulting firm. In his free time, Eric enjoys camping, hiking, and creative writing.

Macaulay Szymanski

Every project is like a puzzle; discovering the skills and techniques that can be used to complete that puzzle is what I strive to learn in order to lift our clients up and to gain some new knowledge in return. A musical educator on the side and a lover of languages, I look to each project as a way to bring partners and client ease of service, seeing the possible adversities as an opportunity to better myself beyond the scope of each project.

Kelci Vo

I’ve had the opportunity to work with people from many different cultures throughout my 9-year Air Force career. My experience was rewarding and encouraging because I gained skills focused on leadership and empathetic communication. Empathetic communication, my passion for organization, and my drive for thoroughness allow me to conceptualize and understand customers’ goals, visions, and values. During my free time, I enjoy hiking, criminalistics, and exploring Alaska with my husband and two children.

Shalom Whitford

My passion is brand-building through digital marketing. I have five years of digital marketing experience in various strategic roles. I acquired a wealth of knowledge implementing SEO principles, paid digital advertising tactics, inbound marketing best practices, and strategic influencer marketing know-how. I have experience growing brand assets by creating demand, nurturing interest, and converting user interest into paid customers. In my free time, you can find me enjoying many outdoor activities that allow me to relax and commune with nature, such as; kayaking, camping, or fishing any given weekend.

Kimberly Winter

I value communication and transparency as key deliverables of any project, so I am passionate about implementing and training clients on best-in-class project management software.  Working together as a project team should increase overall productivity—and be fun! 

Balancing a liberal arts degree with agile certifications and experience, I love to dive into the details of a project while always keeping in mind that there’s a human who deserves function, connection, and value at the end of the process.   My goal is to help teams not only celebrate the wins but strategize over challenges and resolve conflict. 

My personal backlog is full of tasks supporting an energetic active-duty military family, focusing on championing respect, growth, play, and the conservation of our beautiful planet. 

Joe Zamora

For twenty years, I have been helping clients get the most out of their software investments through my expertise with extensibility technologies. I’ve been a member of dozens of teams and have tens of thousands of lines of code running in production across the globe. I love living in Colorado for the climate, natural wonders, people, snow sports, and craft beer.

Martina Zhelezarova

Born and raised in Eastern Europe and moved to the United States at the age of 11 with my family for a better life and unlimited opportunities.

In terms of my professional background, I come from the healthcare industry, with years of experience in the health insurance field and business project implementation/management.  I graduated with a BA from MCLA in Psychology and pursued my MBA from FSU.  I am an individual that is driven to change, innovation, learning – I love to be a part of a strong and diverse team that wants to create the best project management solutions- my goal is to find a solution that works best for all and that brings the most efficiency for my audience. When I am not working, I love to travel(visit my family abroad), dance(started Salsa recently!) and I am a foodie!