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Allan R. Goldner, Founder and Chairman of Status Group International, envisioned a comprehensive advisory firm that would serve a client seamlessly in all areas of business via a big picture approach by a seasoned executive team. He believes that to effectively advise a client, you must research the business from every angle and then coordinate the strategies. Bringing a proven executive team and pre-approved services under one roof provides the client a previously unattainable opportunity. An accomplished Business Consultant, creative leader and columnist, Mr. Goldner possesses not only superb entrepreneurial and organizational skills, but also brings a depth of experience spanning three decades of corporate and entrepreneurial operations. |
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Cynthia Homis, Status Group International Vice Chairman, focusing on Client Development, a multi-licensed and seasoned financial professional. Cynthia's strategic abilities in financial planning and portfolio management have allowed her to recognize and seize new opportunities around the country. Throughout a multifaceted career, Cynthia has held key leadership roles and large responsibilities in diverse organizations. A pioneer and leader for the Professional women's movement, Cynthia maintains certification by Professional Women's Networking in Women's Issues. Cynthia's executive role with Status Group LLC., identifies her as the premier persona driving the development of our client base. |
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Randy A Innis, Status Group International's top export/import executive and President of Status Group International Trading Company, LLC, provides technical assistance and executive management to programs and their components on a global scale. Mr. Innis has deployed his skill sets and problem-solving expertise working with a variety of international donors, both as a long-term resident in developing countries as well as conducting shorter term consulting assignments. He served as Vice President of a Costa Rican consulting company with a multi-year USAID program, the Market Technology Access Program (MTAP) in Central America, Panama and Belize. He was Acting Chief of Party for the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) in Egypt, and most recently he was technical advisor for IESC's bid component in El Salvador on a Millennium Challenge Corporation economic development program. |
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Leo Bletnitsky, Status Group International Vice President of Information Technology Las Vegas Office, is an experienced veteran in the Information Technology and Security Management field, as well as a consultant, and an outsourced CIO and CTO. Leo's career includes running technology consulting practices as well as corporate technology departments. Leo holds numerous technology certifications including the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and the Comptia Security + designation. |
| Craig Sherman, Status Group Director of Insurance Services, Las Vegas Office, is a five year owner of his own agency in Las Vegas. Craig has developed keen insights as well as solid relationships in the insurance industry. These experiences with Farmers and other key brokerage firms allow for maximum options for every client. Undergoing a rigorous and continuing education to maintain licensing, Craig is always able to provide the most up to date consulting for Status Group clients | |
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Joseph V. Pignatiello, Jr., Status Group International's Director of Strategic Services, is an emerging leader with a broad set of skills. Mr. Pignatiello earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance from Florida Atlantic University. Recently, Joe has graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with an MBA (concentration: New Venture Management). Joe is recognized as a Microsoft Office User Specialist in Excel and is a member of the APICS Organization for Operations Management. He has displayed his commitment to the evolution of business ethics by being appointed to UNLV's Academic Integrity Board. Joe brings a “big picture” approach to Status Group without sacrificing attention to detail. |
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KEITH A. GULLEDGE, Status Group strategic services consultant, has spent over 30 years in business leadership and management, business operations, organizational change consulting, adult learning and instructional design, marketing, and large account sales. He is an accomplished public speaker, workshop facilitator, business writer and a published author. He has owned and operated his own firm twice, including commercial real estate and business consulting. During his 12 years with FranklinCovey Co., Keith served as Vice President and Managing Director of the Client Services Group, responsible for large account sales and consulting services. He was a founding member of the Organizational Change Consulting Practice. He has worked with dozens of organizational clients including senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies and smaller companies, the military, federal, state and local governments, to improve organizational performance, develop and implement core strategies, and build leadership effectiveness. As an C-suite level presenter, keynote speaker, facilitator, and consultant, he has traveled widely both in the US and internationally, designing and delivering courses and special presentations. He has written professionally, co-authoring numerous published articles with Dr. Stephen R. Covey as well as other materials, course workbooks, and technical articles. Keith received his MBA from Brigham Young University. He lived and worked in Europe for 30 months, learning to speak, read and write French. He lives in Orem, Utah. Keith's affiliations include executive roles with EagleMark Ventures, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas, a financial services firm, and SunVista Corporation, located in Lehi, Utah, which manages shopping centers. |
| Jalene Greer, CMA, Status Group Director (VP) of Management Accounting, has enhanced the value of dozens of small to mid-sized companies throughout her career as Consultant, Controller and CFO. As a Certified Management Accountant, she uses financial tools to teach management how to recognize opportunities, achieve efficiencies and gain confidence and enthusiasm as leaders of their organizations. With over 20 years of accounting experience, Jalene has worked within many industries, including construction, manufacturing and retail and brings a solid and practical foundation to every Status Group client. | |
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Randy Urgola, Director of Public Relations and Brand Development, has a diverse background in Public Relation, Promotions, Publications, Marketing, Entertainment Production. Randy has worked in The Entertainment and Public Relations field in Las Vegas with Bruce Merrin's P.R and Advertising Agency as V.P. of Marketing for 12 years in town. Randy also has produced and promoted many Shows and Entertainment Publications around the Country including the Callback Entertainment News and The Butterfly Entertainment Agency. Randy is now managing partner of his own Agency's "Mix Media Group" and JITE Entertainment Group. He has also created the Neighborhood News and Certificate Book this year that reaches out to the Business Community. Mix Media is one of the top Design and Print Agency's in Las Vegas and with their entertainment background, they create The Celebrity Image for our clients. |
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Paola Crow, Status Group Director of Client Services, Las Vegas Office, is a seasoned entrepreneur and an acknowledged leader within the hospitality industry. With multiple awards for concierge duties with 4 and 5 star/diamond hotels, Paola has been recognized and promoted to personally oversee Las Vegas most prestigious clients. As a director for Status Group, Paola will interview potential clients while guaranteeing all of our existing clients are completely satisfied and thoroughly appreciated. |
| Kitty Hearst, Grant Writer - Status Group Associate, has over 25 years writing grants and working with non-profit 501(C) organizations. As founder and CEO of Contractors Choice, Construction Management and Grants Divisions, based in Californian and Nevada this business is a certified Small Business with excellent Dunn & Bradstreet ratings, having 26 years as successful business entity. Kitty holds a BSEE in electrical engineering, a California Post Secondary Teaching Certificate and is POST certified in law enforcement. As the founder and director of a non-profit entertainment group Kitty managed this organization and presented these entertainers for various Nashville television and entertainment organizations. Kitty's years of experience enables her to provide many different facets to the new business entrepreneur in both grant writing and development of a new business enterprise. | |
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Eric Harding, Status Group International's Business Consultant & Managing Director Envoy Europe Limited - Eric Harding's expansive career has included experience in the chemical sector with Unilever; the motor industry with, first, Chrysler then British Leyland. In these companies he had responsibility for Market Analysis and Planning, as well as International Sales and (in the Far East & Australasia), Franchise Development (in Africa), Sales & Marketing Management (Ireland). He joined the industrial services sector working for CHEP UK in December 1982 and, through a number of increasingly senior sales roles during the 80s, he led the team that built CHEP's market share in the UK and Ireland which became the platform for European expansion. In 1989, he spent several months in the USA with the project group that undertook the investigations that led to market entry the following year. In 1990, Eric was appointed Sales & Marketing Director of CHEP UK, with responsibilities that included Sales, Customer Relations, Asset Management, Marketing, General Management of the Fish Box Pool and CHEP's business in Ireland. Through his leadership CHEP made significant improvements with respect to customer satisfaction, shareholder return and overall market image. In 1996/7 he led the team that established the CHEP business in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. In September 1997, he was promoted to Vice President, International Accounts and pioneered customer segmentation that resulted in the launch of a European Key Account organization. During this period Eric negotiated a number of strategically important pan-European contracts, with companies such as Nestle and Procter & Gamble, and established the processes through which they are managed. In his 24 years with CHEP, Eric made a significant contribution to the development of business in Europe. In July 2006 he left CHEP to set up his consultancy business (EGH Consultancy) that has worked on a number of client projects which have led to the formation of Envoy Europe Limited, specifically established to help companies to enter the European market. Eric's firm establishes a Status Group LLC reciprocal footprint for client expansion to and from European markets. |
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Victor Udin, PhD, Status Group International's Business Consultant, brings a multi cultural and seasoned resource to our clients with International projects and financial opportunities. Dr. Udin has been recognized for extraordinary dedication and service to education by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa and as a USA member of the executive committee on Russia and the countries in transition, NAFSA, 1999-2002. Dr. Udin regularly brings clients and international investors together to promote business here and abroad. |











