Contributors & Columnists

We're grateful for the creative work contributed by the following individuals listed below in alphabetical order.

Michelle Ashby, President / CEO of Tipping Point Media, has over 15 years of advertising and sales management, promotional and event marketing experience. Michelle can be reached at 585-340-1119 or michelle@tippingpointmedia.com.

Pamela R. Bauer, E.A. is the President and CEO of Abacus & Co. of NY, Inc., a solutions provider for small businesses.  Having worked closely with the small business community since 1997, she understands the current challenges facing entrepreneurs. As a published writer, and regular contributor to business focused periodicals, Pamela shares her knowledge, experience and insight with small business owners across the country and globally.  She can reached at 585-787-3360 or email pbauer@abacusandco.com.

Wendy Brabon is founder and CEO of Ignite Worldwide, Inc, a Lean Six Sigma consulting company and Co-Founder of Brabon Justice International LLC, a creator of web-based software.  Wendy served as a past president of the eBusiness Association; marketing chair and board member of AIDS Community Health Center; education seminar leader of the Small Business Association; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; and guest lecturer at Rochester Institute of Technology. Contact Wendy at Wendy@igniteworldwide.com

Mike Cook is the Founding Partner of Vitalwork, a firm focused on delivering unprecedented results in business using the power of engaging workplaces and engaged workforces. He can be reached at mike@vitalwork.com.

Ben DeGeorge is a graduate from SUNY Geneseo’s School of Business and Vice President of Sales for St. Pauly Textile Inc. Contact him by email at BenDeGeorge@gmail.com.

Ron Gorden is owner of Gordon & Associates/TriFit and has been helping people create new health/fitness habits for over 20 years. Visit his website at www.trifitonline.com. He is available for presentartions and speaking engagements and can be reached at 585-377-7455 or enmail at rgordenjr@msn.com.

Terry Hogan is a freelance writer and the the Office & Communications Coordinator at the Greece Chamber of Commerce. Her educational background includes an Associates Degree in Information Technology from Bryant & Stratton College and a Bachelor’s Degree of Science, with a concentration in New Media, from SUNY Empire. Her other interests include marketing, web design and graphic arts. Contact Terry by email at thogan11@rochester.rr.com.

Leslie W. Kernan, Jr. is a partner in Davidson Fink LLP, a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1968. Les can be reached at 585-546-6448 or lkernan@davidsonfink.com.

David T. Memmel has been a Manufacturers’ Representative in Upstate NY since 1988 and has run his own firm since 2000.  He is currently the Chairman of the Upstate NY Chapter for Manufacturers’ Agents National Association, and also covers the Upstate NY market for Mantec, a firm located in Connecticut.  He received a degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin  and can be reached at 585.288.2844 or dmemmel@frontiernet.net.

Jennifer Sertl is President of Agiility3R an organizational effectiveness firm whose primary objective is aligning strategy and people to create customer value.  In her local community Jennifer supports Wilson Commencement Park and the Mental Health Association of Rochester. She has been on several training and development association boards. Follow her on twitter or go to her website www.agility3r.com.

Bruno A. Sniders is owner of Alexander Communications of Webster, a multi-faceted marketing and media consulting firm founded in 1982. In his former life, he was a columnist, editor and reporter for Gannett newspapers in Hartford and Rochester.  He can be reached at 585-671-1277 or by email bsniders@frontiernet.net.  

Greg Taylor is managing partner at Excelsior Search Partners and a life long Rochester resident. He is also a multi-faceted entrepreneur known as SirLinkedAlot for his LinkedIn training, connecting professionals and businesses, out of the box thinking and a catalyst for community. He can be reached at 585-785-8600 or email gtaylor@excelsiorsp.com. 

Steve Tylock is an information technology executive, speaker and author of  "The LinkedIn Personal Trainer” available as a paperback through online retailers and in e-book format on his blog at www.linkedinpersonaltrainer.com. He is also available to help your organization understand how to use LinkedIn for B2B sales opportunities and can be reached at stylock@linkedinpersonaltrainer.com or (585) 370-4632.

Erica Walther Schlaefer is a REALTOR and manager of Walther Realtors, est. 1971 (http://waltherrealtors.blogspot.com). She is a freelance writer and President and founder of the non-profit, Parenthood for Me, Inc. Visit her blog at http://parenthoodforme.blogspot.com or email her at erica@waltherrealtors.com.