Jerry Rushing is Founder and President of NorthStar Consulting Group. Jerry received his formal education in Tennessee where he earned his Bachelor of Science from Lee University and his Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In 1992 he was selected to be the Covey Leadership Center affiliate consultant for the state of Ohio. His expertise has enabled him to work throughout the United States and Canada with a variety of corporate, civic, medical, and educational organizations. Jerry is particularly in demand working with leadership teams in the areas of corporate culture and strategic focus, problem solving and issue resolution, and organizational alignment.

Sarah Rosebraugh Brown, Director of Training & Development, has a Master's degree in Education with over a decade in organizational development, specializing in leadership, team development, training and coaching. Her role as the training manager at Juvenile Court Detention Facility and an organizational development consultant with The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati has allowed her to lead human capital development. "Training into action" shows an astounding 96% transfer rate to job application at the 90 day mark with her hands on, energizing approach. Sarah was ranked as one of the "Top 10 Women in Executive Coaching," a reader's choice award from Women's Business Cincinnati Magazine. Sarah is a Certified Experiential Facilitator, MBTI Qualified, Achieve Global Management and Leadership Certified and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Eric Barrett received his Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Political Science from Gettysburg College. He continued his studies by attending the Masters program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Xavier University. Eric has a multi-faceted role at NorthStar, where he is responsible for their survey consultation and development, as well as the various assessment programs they offer. He brings an understanding of the science behind survey development as well as a belief that surveys are a very effective way of learning about both the individual and the organization. Eric is also a member of the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychologists.

Kim Chiodi has over 15 years of experience in designing and facilitating corporate training programs. She has trained over 10,000 people, receiving exceptional reviews at all levels, ranging from senior executives to front line workers. Other areas of expertise are performance management, problem solving and organizational development. Kim earned her undergraduate degree from Xavier University and her Masters Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron. Kim is certified in DDI, Franklin-Covey and DeBono programs. She is a member of ASTD and Toastmasters International. Before joining NorthStar, Kim was Manager of Employee Development with Makino, Inc.

Gary Rivoli, has been with NorthStar since 1995 and specializes in the area of Partnering and Group Facilitation. He has traveled nationally conducting seminars and facilitating roundtable discussions with groups of Vice Presidents of Engineering from companies such as B.F. Goodrich, Timex Company, Air Products, Crayola and Uniroyal. Gary is a member of Who's Who in the South and Southeast and is the former Director of the Kentuckiana Construction Users Council. Gary graduated from University of Louisville Speed Scientific School and received his Masters Degree from the Institute of Community Development at the University.

Betty Rushing presently serves as Vice President/Treasurer for NorthStar. After attending the University of Georgia, she began her professional banking career with C&S/Nations Bank in Atlanta. As one of the first female officers of the company, she became a Branch Manager and Commercial Loan Officer. Betty's areas of expertise are in organizational management and financial accountability.

Jim Van Buren graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and from New York University with an MBA in Management. Jim has 36 years professional experience in Manufacturing and Finance with Procter & Gamble. He has experience in many plants and in corporate headquarters across most P&G product categories. Jim's significant expertise is in strategy development, profit improvement and systemic change efforts.