Business Manager
Erik is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of accounting and financial management experience. He serves as the Director of Business Operations for Calvary Church and The Center Consulting Group. Erik oversees the budgets, human resources, and insurance for both organizations. Erik graduated from Messiah College with a degree in accounting. Contact Erik.
TONI SCIALANCA, DSL
Senior Consultant
Toni holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Cairn University. With a background in church leadership and management, she serves as the Pastor of Strategic Alignment at Bethel Church. Toni’s previous work experience includes various areas of supply chain management, customer experience, and product deployment. She has also served as the VP and Board Chair for a global nonprofit encouraging leadership development in young girls. Her consulting expertise includes strategic planning, leadership coaching, team building, and customer experience. Contact Toni.
CHRIS SHADBOLT, B.A.
Consultant
Chris brings over 40 years of experience in leadership roles across the public sector, private sector, and large church organizations. His expertise includes developing and effectively managing large budgets and building strong, adaptable, and aligned staff teams. He also has extensive experience guiding church boards and teams through complex challenges. Chris serves on international boards that empower young people to grow and serve effectively in ministry and thoroughly enjoys encouraging and walking alongside emerging leaders. Chris and his wife live on the outskirts of Canada's capital, Ottawa when not spending time travelling around the globe. Contact Chris.
Read moreSANDRA SWIDER, PCC, CPCC
Senior Consultant
Sandra is a business leader with 30+ years of global experience. She has an extensive background in both organizational leadership roles and leadership development consulting and has contributed in the corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors. In her corporate career, Sandy held roles including Director of Brand Operations, Global Brand Leader, and Head of Global Citizenship. Since 2012, she has focused her experience, talents, and passion on coaching, facilitating, and strategic consulting. Sandy holds multiple advanced coaching certifications that include Professional Certified Coach Credential (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, CPCC through the Co-Active Training Institute, and certification in the Leadership Circle suite of offerings. Contact Sandra.
Read morePAT TANNOUS, M.A.
Consultant
Over the past 30 years, Pat has gained exceptional experience in leadership through roles in education, as the co-founder of a global nonprofit sports organization, and as a board member of his church. His expertise includes crisis management, organizational culture, and executive coaching. Pat is passionate about helping organizations and leadership teams thrive around their mission and core values. He holds a master’s degree in Secondary Education and a principal certification from Penn State University. Contact Pat.
Read moreW. DAVID WINNER, PH.D.
Senior Consultant
Dave has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with a major in Human Resource Development from Regent University and an M.Div. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his work at The Center, he is an associate professor with DeVry University and an adjunct professor at Regent University’s School of Business and Leadership. He is a former pastor with 20 years served in three churches in Pennsylvania. Dave brings experience in organizational culture, leadership development and coaching, personality assessments, adult learning, and ministry assessment. Contact Dave.
Read moreGRAY WIRTH, MBA, CEPA®
Senior Consultant
Gray has served more than 30 years as a leader in corporate, nonprofit, small business, and military contexts. He has successfully led organizations ranging from 100 to 3,100 employees. Gray has lived and worked in five different countries, been a CEO, and accumulated more than 25 years of experience on nonprofit and for-profit boards. He brings experience in executive coaching, strategic planning, and advising boards of directors and business owners. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Gray helps business owners plan in advance for future transitions to ensure that their business, personal, and financial objectives will be achieved. Gray is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.B.A. from Harvard University and an M.A.R. from Westminster Theological Seminary. Contact Gray.
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