Locally owned and managed, we have a vested interest in the effectiveness of program delivery. This professional commitment and personal involvement assures corporate client satisfaction.

All counselors have extensive Human Resource, Outplacement and/or Business Coaching counseling background, with “real world” experiences. Having been through the Outplacement/Career Transition process themselves, they can relate effectively to the needs and emotions of program participants.

Our staff has in depth knowledge of Southeast Michigan’s current demographic and unique economic conditions. Long established business and community relationships have proven invaluable with regard to outplacement networking assistance. A brief biographical sketch of each Associate follows:


Ray Blush, Jr.
President and Owner
Over 25 years of top corporate, divisional, and plant-level general management and human resources experience in high tech medical devices, machine tool, and cutting tool industries. M.B.A. in Industrial Relations from the University of Detroit, and B.A. from Xavier University. Holds a Certificate in Tool & Die from Macomb County Community College, and has taught Small Business Management Continuing Education courses.

Kathleen Babcock
Senior Consultant
J.D. with experience in both the public and private sectors in healthcare, education, real estate, small business and legal fields. Has designed and developed seminars, counseled privately and in groups, and written articles and a workbook on career management.

Deborah Keller
Senior Consultant
Over 20 years experience in all phases of Human Resource Management, primarily for the consumer electronics and automobile industries. Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University. Extensive experience in developing and presenting training seminars. Former small business owner of a recruitment firm and resume writing service. Has taught numerous courses in Management and Human Resources.

Bob Trudell
Senior Consultant
Over 28 years experience in Finance and Human Resources in the Manufacturing Food Industry. Held several Management level positions at the plant, divisional, and corporate level including Vice President Human Resources. Holds a B.S. degree in Commerce and Economics. Has taught management and finance courses at the local community college level. Serves as a board member on many community programs.

Michael Cortese, Ph.D.
Consultant
Graduate of the University of Detroit and a licensed psychologist. Over 25 years experience working in healthcare, consulting, and the career transition industry. Extensive experience in outplacement, business coaching, and administering/interpreting assessment instruments.

Peter Ford
Consultant
Over 25 years of human resource management experience in healthcare, computer systems, metal working, and paper industries. Ten years as Vice President for Human Resources at 2800 employee healthcare system. B.S. in Management from Syracuse University with major in Personnel and Industrial Relations.

Gerald Hepburn
Consultant
M.B.A. in Management from San Diego State University and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University. Over 30 years plus experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Management and Professional Staffing. Responsible for the successful start and operation of 2 staffing companies concentrating on the placement of professionals. Retired Naval Reserve Captain with 30 of combined active duty and reserve service in the Civil Engineering and Nuclear Operations arenas.

Katy Pek
Consultant
Over 20 years of human resources management experience, in large and small manufacturing, high tech start ups, publishing and financial services industries. She has a Bachelors of Business Administration degree and has done graduate work in Human Resource Management. She is active in the community as a member of the Ann Arbor Art Center Board of Directors and currently serves as its Chair of the HR committee.