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Qualifications
Our experience and education can be the difference in your business
CEO Advisors are available in your area and across the U.S.
Our CEO advisors have experience with both major corporations and small entrepreneurial businesses. Past experience includes years at McGraw-Hill Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, eToys.com, Digital River, Thomson Corporation, Saban Entertainment/Fox and others. Education includes Masters Degrees in Business from top 10 business schools. Contact us today for more information or read our client testimonials below.
Principals
Mark Hartsell, MBA, CEO/President
Mark Hartsell has thirty years of experience with small businesses and Fortune 250 corporations. He was most recently the founder, Chairman and CEO of Infocon America Corp., a software company that he funded, grew and sold to a NASDAQ company with a $2 billion market capitalization.
His prior experience includes Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Vice President/General Manager, Group Director of Consumer Products, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Subscriptions Services with companies including McGraw-Hill, Film & Video, Thomson Corp., Saban Entertainment/Fox and Digital River.
Mark Hartsell attended the University of Maryland for undergraduate studies, has a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) from Loyola University, and a certification in Mergers & Acquisitions from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.
Mark Hartsell is accredited by the Institute for Independent Business, an international accreditation organization specializing in serving small business owners and CEOs. He is a Board member of the Tech Coast Venture Network and Donate For Education, Inc., and a member of the Orange County Venture Group and Tech Council.
Theresa Caruso, MBA, Vice President/Sr. Consultant
Theresa Caruso has a wide range of business experience with both small and Fortune 50 companies. Her experience includes Marketing Director, Account Director, Sr. Manager of Licensing and other positions with The Walt Disney Company, eToys.com, Sachs/Finley Advertising & Promotions and Thacher, Zades & Aubrey Advertising.
Theresa Caruso attended the University of Delaware for undergraduate studies and has a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) from the University of California, Los Angeles, a top ten business school.
CEO Advisors
Joseph P. Gordillo, MBA, CEO Advisor - San Diego, CA
Joseph Gordillo is a CEO Advisor and a member of the CEO Advisor NetworkTM (www.CEOAdvisorNetwork.com), located in the San Diego, CA metropolitan area.
Joe has twenty years of management experience, including management positions at Fortune 500 companies, as well as, CEO/President of small/mid-size companies.
Joe Gordillo has many accomplishments as a management consultant specializing in the growth of small and mid-size companies. Joe has a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University, a top 5 business school, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mexico.
Joe Gordillo is a member of the CEO Advisor Network, an integral part of CEO Advisor, Inc. (www.CEOAdvisor.com), specializing in servicing the needs of CEOs and small business owners.
John A. Hrastar, CEO Advisor - McLean, VA
John Hrastar is a CEO Advisor as a member of the CEO Advisor Network (www.CEOAdvisorNetwork.com), and the CEO/Founder of InterSource, which he founded in 1990. InterSource (www.InterSource.net) is a CEO advisory company that focuses on the growth and successful exit strategies of small to mid-size businesses.
John Hrastar has over 20 years of experience in positions of management, leadership and ownership. His background encompasses a variety of industries and growth companies. He is a frequent speaker to business leaders and hosts an hour-long radio show called Business Destiny on the local Clear Channel station.
John Hrastar has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the George Washington University and is currently a member of Mensa.
John is a member of the CEO Advisor Network, an integral part of the CEO Advisor, Inc. (www.CEOAdvisor.com). John is a specialist in small business CEOs and his clients range from small business owners to mid-size company CEOs.
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Client Testimonials
"Over a one year period, Mark helped me to understand what my role entailed as a CEO of a small company. Together, we segmented my numerous headaches into achievable goals. I learned to focus on specific issues and predict obstacles by looking at my business in monthly, quarterly and yearly tasks by priority. Mark prepared our Business Plan and Financial Forecast as the road map for the growth of our business, and taught me how to understand financial reports, as well as, the implication of budgets and spending. I now understand how to measure the performance of my company and profitably grow my business."
CEO, Web Services Company
"I want to start by telling you that I am very pleased with what we've accomplished over the last four months. It would probably be more accurate to say that I'm pleased with what YOU have accomplished. You have done what you said you would; actually DOING things instead of just telling me what I needed to do. This is always my big concern when working with consultants. So many times they offer sage advice but fail to actually do anything more than talk. You have produced a volume of tangible work that is very useful to me and my management team as we work hard to build the company in 2008 and beyond. Thanks for driving us forward."
CEO, Media Services Company
"Being a small business owner I do not have someone to discuss ideas, details on major decisions, projections, or forecasting. I have really enjoyed working with you these last few months. You are a very smart advisor with great ideas. Your clients are very fortunate to have you as a consultant. Thanks for everything."
President/CEO, Manufacturing Company
"I have been a client of Mark and CEO Advisors, Inc. for 2 years, and Mark has introduced many new ideas for us to improve our business. Once implemented we have seen very tangible increases in our sales that have added greatly to the value of the company. In addition, because of Mark's experience, he has advised us on many organizational changes, such as revamping our sales strategy and team that will have a big impact in the future as we raise additional funding and we ultimately sell the business. Mark has also helped us with our financials and coached us on using this information to make better management decisions. Mark has shown us how to increase the price of our products and services without impacting our customer acquisition, which has been a large boost to our revenues. I strongly recommend Mark and his company."
CEO/Founder, Software Company
"I am feeling more confident with everything now that you are involved. Furthermore, often times I feel like I am going at this all on my own. Getting you involved, Mark, has recharged me in many ways! Greatly appreciated on my side. I look forward to our future meetings."
CEO, Web Development Company
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