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CEO Brian Brammeier Talks Management Styles And Staying Ahead Of The Competition

According to Brian Brammeier, CEO of HigherGround Managed Services, “the right people can make all the difference in a company.” HigherGround is a full-service IT and consulting firm that partners with owners, entrepreneurs and leaders of small to medium-sized organizations. As a leader, Brian prefers not to micromanage and is always seeking employees that are […]

Why Co-Founder Ryan Coon Relentlessly Focuses On The Customer Experience

Ryan Coon, Co-Founder of Avail, is always looking to improve his platform to better meet the needs of customers. Avail  is an online platform for DIY landlords and their tenants that provides everything they need in one place. As a leader, Ryan places a high value on his employees, which is why Avail has never […]

Brian Brammeier

Brian is Founder and CEO of HigherGround Managed Services, a full-service IT and consulting firm that partners with entrepreneurs and leaders of small to medium-sized organizations. Brian started his career designing and maintaining hospital computer systems for labor and delivery departments. At 20, he published and defended two security papers at the World Congress of […]

Bob Burke

Bob Burke brings to the firm a proven track record of building businesses, managing operations and investing in middle-market companies. He worked in private equity and merchant banking as an executive for TSI Holding Company (Director of Mergers and Acquisitions), River Road Capital Partners (Partner), and Goldman Sachs (Associate), overseeing financial management and industry research […]

Wi-Tronix, LLC

Wi-Tronix provides Internet of Things (IoT) based intelligent rail solutions that connect Rail companies in real time with critical information and insights about their trains, through smart remote monitoring, video intelligence, predictive diagnostics, and automation solutions.  Utilizing both edge computing and cloud-based SaaS services, Wi-Tronix provides data integration and analytics on an unprecedented scale for […]

Edovo

Every year, 12 million people in the U.S. will see the inside of a jail or prison cell. Although education and communication with loved ones are well-documented ways to keep people out of jail, most incarcerated individuals don’t have regular access to programming. Since launching in 2014, Edovo has been building technology solutions to support […]

Taylor Rhodes

Taylor Rhodes joined SMS Assist in 2017 as Chief Executive Officer, where he is responsible for the creation and implementation of the company’s vision, strategy and operations. Taylor focuses on the combination of an engaging company culture, technology innovation and a customer-first service orientation to differentiate SMS Assist from its competitors. Taylor joins SMS Assist […]

Rob Mueller

Rob Mueller is an experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Import, Freight, and Reverse Logistics. Strong business development professional with a BB focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Western Illinois University.

Bernard Layton

Bernard Layton has over 23 years of mid-level and senior-level executive search experience within the Consumer Products, Packaged Goods, and Industrial Products industries. Prior to joining Stanton Chase in 2008, Bernard began his career at a national firm and, as Partner and Division President, started the Chicago operation for the organization. In 1992, Bernard founded […]

CEO Brian Bannon On Building A Team That Values The Company’s Mission

Being the leader of a business that is over 140 years old is no easy task. Enter Brian Bannon, CEO and Commissioner of Chicago Public Library. Chicago Public Library encourages lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through innovative services and programs, as well as cutting-edge technology. […]