Mr. Nelson Rincon is the Chairman and CEO of Avzire Consulting, LLC. The firm has been recognized as the "Most insightful Management and M&A Consulting Firm for 2023 in the Southeastern USA” by Acquisition International Magazine, London, UK.
Mr. Rincon is an accomplished global and multilingual executive with more than 35 years of experience.
He was awarded the 2020 GCIF recognition as a member of the Top 100 Global Leaders in Finance and was recently invited to become a member of the South Florida Journal - Leadership Trust, a membership exclusive to recognized leaders. He has held partner and global/regional leadership roles in the big four global consulting firms for more than 35 years, along with C-Suite international positions in large multinationals.
He has been highly regarded as an outstanding senior professional in the global M&A advisory and International tax structuring services space.
He holds a B.Sc. in public accounting in Venezuela and a Master of Science in Taxation from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.
Mr. Jim McBride: Board Advisor – Operations, Sales, Growth Leader, Global Strategist
For almost 30 years, Mr. Jim McBride has been showing companies and investors the best strategies and inside secrets on how to preserve their assets, increase their profits, and reduce costs. Mr. McBride has advised and mentored thousands in sales, sales systems, and operations over his 40 years in business and management. Mr. McBride’s focus on details to help optimize, improve systems, and operations is his passion.
Some of Mr. McBride’s 40+ Year Career Accomplishments:
+ Served thousands in their businesses.
+ Support many with their sales and sales processes resulting in billions of dollars in revenues.
+ Implemented and directed more than one-thousand training and webinars helping organizations grow and thrive.
Mr. McBride, with his passion for effective and efficient processes, has made a career out of learning, showing organizations, and clients the best implementation strategies, and the most innovative and up to date ways to accomplish this. His diligence to help find individuals and organizations ways to better accomplish this is his strength.
For organizations, Mr. McBride believes AI is the future and the companies that do not embrace and activate AI into their marketing, sales, and growth efforts will be behind the curve. Helping organizations grow and thrive is always Mr. McBride’s priority. He also likes to share with people and organizations there is just as much opportunity in protecting what you have, while becoming efficient with what you have. Mr. McBride compares it to this: “It is hard to fill up a bucket when there are holes in the bottom. Plug up the holes and the bucket will fill up even with a trickle.”
Jim loves the outdoors, is an athlete, enjoying most sports. He is an accomplished Skier, Surfer which is something he has loved for over 45 years.
A dedicated family man, business leader, Mr. McBride is currently the COO of Above the Standard, residing in the San Diego area for almost 60 years, and an Alumni of the United States International University (B.A., 1991).
Roxanne Reid: Accomplished, Results-Driven Banking Professional and Finance Professional
Adept at leading high-performing teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering exceptional client service. Proven record in various banking sectors, including retail banking, wealth management, and corporate finance.
Mrs. Roxanne Reid is committed to driving growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing profitability for financial institutions. Demonstrated abilities in managing customer-centric banking operations, ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving delivery and service quality norms.
Integrity and trust are fundamental to her more than thirty-five global career – marked by a rich tapestry of experiences across various industries.
Key Competencies
+ Banking Expertise: In-depth knowledge of retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, and financial products, resulting in business growth.
+ Client Relationship Management: Client-centric approach fostering lasting relationships, trust, and loyalty.
+ Risk Management: Comprehensive understanding of risk management practices ensuring stability and security.
+ Strategic Planning: Excel in strategic planning, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective business strategies, achieving organizational goals.
+ Team Leadership: Strong leadership background, managing diverse teams and sizes, cultivating a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning.
+ Author.
Managerial Acclaim
Colleagues describe Mrs. Roxanne Reid as …
+ Irrepressibly dynamic.
+ Creative problem solver.
+ Master Connector of People.
Skills
+ Client Relationship Management.
+ Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment.
+ Mergers & Acquisitions.
+ Negotiation Mastery.
+ Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement.
+ Regulatory Compliance and Governance.
+ Strategic Planning and Implementation.
+ Team Leadership and Development.
Licenses & Certifications
+ Certified Financial Planner (CFP), FP Canada.
+ Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Advocis.
+ Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Canadian Securities Institute.
+ Mastery Negotiations, Harvard Business School.
+ Mergers & Acquisitions Professional, Columbia School of Business.
+ Personal Highlights.
Mrs. Roxanne Reid is known for hospitality, excelling at hosting memorable parties, and renowned for baking amazing New York style cheesecakes. Married for forty years to her high school sweetheart, a proud parent of two adult children and a Goldendoodle / rescue named Ginger.
Mr. Erwin Jack is a respected executive with more than 30 years of diverse relationship skills development and more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience.
Mr. Jack is exceptionally instrumental in bringing together people and partnerships for the mutual benefit of all parties involved. Mr. Jack’s desire to successfully develop people and grow business makes him an outstanding ATS contributor as he provides reliable support to people within and outside of the organization.
Mr. Jack empathizes with people and actively seeks to find solutions through collaboration. Being astute, he even finds himself mentoring people.
Mr. Jack’s background includes a degree in Mathematics Education With Distinction from the University of Calgary, with service in various roles from education, customer service, sales, marketing to strategy, and experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Mr. Jack is committed to integrity and trust; he genuinely inspires others to successfully achieve their potential.
Whether in professional or personal life, Mr. Jack’s beliefs drive him as a genuine leader. He is dedicated to his wife and three children and is a strong proponent of family life.
Ben Landgraf: Board Advisor – Marketing, Sales, Client Acquisition Solutions, Projects
Mr. Landgraf is a dedicated, highly motivated individual with more than 12 years of experience in marketing, sales management, social media, client acquisition and services, training, and project management.
Mr. Landgraf has accomplished many task objectives, projects, and developments, including the following:
+ Increased branding, sales, and marketplaces for ATS in the U.S., Europe, Southeast Asia, and many other regions.
+ Recruited marketing professionals, clients, and Franchise Owners for ATS.
+ Helped create, test, and implement a global funnel marketing and sales system for ATS.
+ Increased productivity, trained fulfillment teams in safety and fulfillment, conducted safety audits, improved productivity, and quality, and implemented process guidance.
+ Helped orphanages and nonprofit organizations throughout the island of Mauritius, Reunion, and South Africa.
Mr. Landgraf’s leads client acquisition and services, project management, and global social media marketing. The primary areas include marketing, support clients, partner recruitment, business development, social media, global communications, and administrative project management.
Mr. Landgraf’s education and training:
+ Central Washington University – Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management and Minor in Administrative Management.
+ Skagit Valley College – Associates in Arts.
Gaurav Mehta: Banking and Financial Services Professional | 20+ Years of Experience
Accomplished and results-driven Banking Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Adept at leading high-performing teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering exceptional client service. Proven track record in various banking sectors, including retail banking, wealth management, and corporate finance. Committed to driving growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing profitability for financial institutions.
Banking
Competent Banking and Financial Services Professional with more than 20 years of successful, rich, and comprehensive exposure to the entire gamut of commercial functions involved in the Financial Services Industry. Demonstrated abilities in managing customer centric banking operations as well as ensuring customer satisfaction by achieving delivery & service quality norms.
Trade Finance Specialist
Additionally, Mr. Gaurav Mehta serves as a Trade Finance Specialist at Euro Exim Bank, a Class A international banking license holder that supports international trade in established and emerging markets. I assist clients with various trade finance instruments, such as letters of credit, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, and performance bonds. Mission: To aspire towards customer delight and create value for my networks and partners across the globe.
Key Competencies
+ Banking Expertise: With two decades of experience, Mr. Mehta possesses in-depth knowledge of retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, and financial products, which has resulted in business growth.
+ Team Leadership: Strong leadership background, management of diverse teams and sizes, resulting in the cultivation of culture in collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning.
+ Client Relationship Management: Client-centric approach creates lasting relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty.
+ Risk Management: Comprehensive understanding of risk management practices ensures the stability and security of the institutions and people worked with.
+ Strategic Planning: Excel in strategic planning, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective business strategies, achieves organizational goals.
Skills
+ Strategic Planning and Implementation.
+ Team Leadership and Development.
+ Client Relationship Management.
+ Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment.
+ Regulatory Compliance and Governance.
+ Product Development and Innovation.
+ Market Research and Competitive Analysis.
+ Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement.
George Adongo: An international career coach who has appeared on Keynote Speaking, engaging Fortune 500 executives, has appeared on prominent USA TV and radio shows talking about social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, and Authentic career journeys.
In 2022, he featured among the world's influencers as a co-author of the book Vol. 2, "The 28 Credentials of Entrepreneur." Mr. Adongo made his debut as one of the world's top influencers in the celebrated journal "Brave Inspires Brave" with the article "Trailblazing Global Social Change through Vicarious Learning."
Mr. Adongo has served as a project manager for a worldwide social impact program for eight years, managing resource mobilization, and planning and execution of projects. Mr. Adongo also discusses the influence of African community leaders on social impact programming with a major network.
Through his role as a liaison between investors and business owners, Mr. Adongo facilitates project review for their projects, for those looking for $100 million to $5 billion in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Western Europe.
Activities, Leadership
+ He serves as a liaison between donors and social impact initiatives in Africa, emphasizing support for research, funding due diligence, and sustainability.
+ Along with colleagues from the USA, he has served as a board member for a group that oversees non-governmental organizations.
+ He is also a board chair of two non-governmental organizations in Africa.
+ He reviews, writes, and edits content and materials, which is utilized with partners.
+ He specializes in mentoring young professionals, producing seasoned graduates who hold prominent positions as thought leaders worldwide in the fields of education, research, entrepreneurship, agriculture, media, and health.
+ He oversees numerous executive coaching colleagues while providing his own executive coaching business practice.
Author
Mr. George Adongo George is currently completing his book, which seeks to highlight the seminal value of global career liaisons (launching first quarter of 2024).
Education
He is pursuing a second master's degree in international community development at Northwest University, in Kirkland, Washington, United States. He graduated from Africa International University in Kenya with a master's degree in divinity with a focus on Biblical studies.
Miranda Li: Banking and Financial Services Professional | 20+ Years Global Experience
Accomplished Banking Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Ms. Miranda Li's experience includes but is not limited to retail banking, international banking, real estate, lending, securities and financial planning.
Ms. Li is committed to delivering excellent satisfaction to all her clients.
Key Competencies
+ Banking Expertise: With two decades of experience, Ms. Li possesses in-depth knowledge of retail banking, international banking, lending and financial planning, which has resulted in business growth.
+ Relationship Manager: Specializing in developing new customer relationships and retaining existing ones.
Skills
+ Strong financial background as a former SR 7, SR 66, Insurance, Mortgage Licenses and Real Estate Sales Agent holders.
+ Client Relationship Management.
+ Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment.
+ Regulatory Compliance and Governance.
+ Product Development and Innovation.
Anthonio Dixon: Global Technologist, Relationship Leader, VC, Investment Banking
Mr. Anthonio Dixon, a dynamic professional with roots in Jamaica and a current resident of Poland, is the driving force behind a successful consulting venture.
Track Record
Leveraging a wealth of experience gained at industry giants like Microsoft and Cisco, Mr. Dixon specializes in Account Growth, Revenue Optimization, and Digital Transformation.
Team Leadership
For the past 6 years, he has been a dedicated partner in the ATS community, contributing to its success with his expertise and enthusiasm.
Education, Experience
In parallel, Mr. Dixon is on the cusp of completing a BA in International Politics, with a forthcoming specialization in Venture Capital and Investment Banking.
His journey exemplifies a commitment to excellence in both the IT industry and the evolving landscape of international finance.
Agim Xhelilaj – Global Project Professional, Operations Expert, Local Contracts Professional, Procurement, and Negotiator.
Mr. Agim Xhelilaj is an accomplished senior procurement specialist, project professional, with more than 20 years’ experience and 6 years of procurement specialist at Central Procurement Department, Raiffeisen Bank, highly skilled in procurement process, negotiations and contracts.
Throughout Mr. Xhelilaj’s career, he has successfully proceeded in the procurement process starting from the beginning working in each team through to success. His excellent practice experience in requests for RFI, RFP, RFQ, developing effective performance objectives to companies for successful results, has resulted in success in each project, team, and procurement.
Mr. Xhelilaj holds a master’s degree in marketing and business International Management from the European University of Tirana, Albania.
Professional Competencies
+ Procurement (Procurement Process; RFI, RFP, RFQ).
+ Negotiation (Contracts; Global Partnership Development; Best Value Creation / Cost Reduction; Sourcing & Procurement; Supplier, Partner, Vendor Relations).
+ Training (Contracts; Negotiations; Online Procurement Systems).
+ Customer Order Fulfillment.
+ iSource use.
+ Local and Regional Logistics.
+ KPI Evaluation.
+ Logistics and Distribution.
+ Packaging Design & Execution.
Positions and Titles
Some of the positions Mr. Xhelilaj has had are as follows:
+ Monitor and Logistic Officer, Catholic Relief Service;
+ Logistic Officer, Partnerships in Health;
+ Field Coordinator, UNHCR;
+ Field Manager, Institute of Public Opinion Studies;
+ Senior Procurement Officer, Raiffeisen Bank of Albania;
+ Relationship Development Director;
+ Vice President, Client Acquisition.
Major Accomplishments
Mr. Xhelilaj has accomplished many things for organizations, including the oversight, project management, and implementation of all the non-IT requests, goods/services of “Raiffeisen Bank Albania,” “CRS” and “Partnerships in Health.”
Certifications
+ Raiffeisen Bank International-Procurement Academy - Sourcer Community, Post-Contract (2014).
+ Raiffeisen Bank International-Procurement Academy -Sourcer Community - Pre-Contract Workshop (2013).
+ Raiffeisen Bank International-Procurement Newcomer Training (2008).
+ DE’IGNIS Albania Foundation - Time Management (2002).
Gary W. Rodgers: Certified Public Account, Corporate Executive, and Entrepreneur
Mr. Gary Rodgers has more than forty years’ experience with Major National Accounting Firms and Multinational Corporations.
Mr. Rodgers attained national recognition for expertise in Banking, Insurance, and Not for Profit Organizations by the AICPA, and other Accrediting Organizations. Mr. Rodgers served as a trusted advisor to clients in areas of taxation, attestation, M&A transactions, and other advisory services, including peer reviews for CPA firms.
As a corporate executive, Mr. Rodgers has been extensively involved in Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-Ups, and Turnaround engagements for major corporations, and for his own ventures.
Executive Profile
+ Engineered the successful turnaround of troubled corporations in both service and manufacturing industries, and led start-up organizations which includes not-for-profit organizations.
+ Heavily Involved with all phases of M&A activities, including valuation, negotiation, due diligence, closing activities, integration and post-acquisition analysis.
+ Led by a see the end in the beginning approach to all personal and business activities. Endeavored to be honest, act with integrity, and be considerate of the feelings and needs of others.
+ Thoroughly engaged in income tax analysis, planning and compliance, including experience with multi states taxation across all 48 contiguous states, and consolidated planning and compliance issues with complex vertically and horizontally integrated corporate structures.
Family and Personal Life
Mr. Rodgers is a loving family man, devoted to his wife of fifty-two years, Sherrell Franks Rodgers, who is an artist and the absolute love in his life. Sherrell and he have five grandsons, three granddaughters and one precious great grandson.
An avid hunter and fisherman for more than forty years in the natural paradise which is Arkansas. A baseball and football player for many years. A lover of the game of baseball, and a catcher for fourteen years including two years on semi-pro baseball teams in Arkansas. A little league baseball and women’s softball coach for many years in multiple locations in Arkansas.
Mr. Rodger’s is also a writer with published stories, with his stories primarily about experiences as a child and young adult in a small town in Northeast Arkansas.
Mr. Landgraf is an experienced global leader empowering, motivating, and producing the lasting change for individuals and organizations. His international experience empowering and changing the lives of many executives, leaders, and organizations in more than 150 nations has increased profits, improved capital, and reduced costs in the tens of billions of dollars with sustainable outcomes.
Mr. Landgraf is a committed and an initiative-taking executivewith more than 30 years of global business, training, strategic, procurement, finance / funding, and leadership experience in many different industries, from minor to Fortune MNCs.
Global Leadership and Executive Profile
+ Growth Leader: Experienced in capital improvement, revenue profit increase, and bottom line cost and efficiencies for many small to large clients in many nations.
+ Global Experience: Many industries (private, public, small, large, non-profit, local, and national government).
+ Organizational Systems: Streamlined entire procurement, finance, and management systems in many organizations increasing profits, improving capital, and reducing costs ($1 Million to more than $100 Billion+ gross revenues).
+ Best Practice: Creation and implementation of best practices, standard operating procedures, governance, compliance, turnkey systems, contracts, and training for efficient maximization of teams and profits, capital improvement, and cost reduction.
+ Knowledge Management: Developed a comprehensive, in-depth set of intellectual property in business processes, leadership, management, business development, procurement, capital, cost, and other core business areas.
+ Local, Regional, National, and Global Strategist: Developed and implemented many business and finance plans for optimum outcomes in many organizational KPI areas.
+ Developer: Many businesses and individuals throughout Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.
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