Vistage is the World's Largest CEO Organization. Founded in 1957, Vistage has 45,000+ members worldwide... 1,400+ in Chicagoland!As a Vistage Chair, I facilitate two Small Business CEO Peer Groups that allow my members to gain fresh perspectives and solutions to their most pressing challenges and opportunities.Are you a Small Business (5-50 employees) CEO or Owner that is:__ both driven and compassionate?__ a lifelong learner? __ looking to take your firm higher?__ seeking agenda-free input from like-minded peers?If you answered 'yes' to the above, contact me. My Vistage Group could literally change your life... both personally and professionally. It's doing that right now for my current Vistage Members.Vistage combines the best of the best: *Peer group meetings *Executive Coaching (private) *Ongoing professional development *Sharing of best practices (offline & online) *Ability to seek confidential help in critical situations *“Members only” conferences & workshops *Shared global network of 45,000+ CEOs in 35 countriesCEOs become better leaders, make better decisions, and get better results… while enhancing their lives. Vistage offers programs that enable members to rise above day-to-day operational issues and reap the benefits of other leaders' seasoned experience, insights, and knowledge.

Named the 2019 World Incubation Summit's ‘World's Top Private Business Incubator,' 1871 is a cutting-edge incubator for startups and surging entities. I provide mentoring to these entrepreneurial souls along the lines of growth strategies, marketing, sales, business development, finance, and key player development.

KCK Ventures creates and implements strategies for customer acquisition and retention successes. Whether for its own account, or for clients, KCK Ventures uses unique techniques to generate incremental revenues within existing business models.Our consulting entity designs and implements creative business development solutions... from start-ups to closely-held entities to medium-sized businesses. Utilizing both current-day and multi-year experience, KCK Ventures provides its clients with innovative, novel, and pragmatic solutions. Among many others, KCK Ventures' business development solutions frequently focus in these areas:*Multi-Channel Customer Acquisition (CRM, Email, Direct Mail, Promotions) *Digital Marketing (Pay Per Click | Keyword Optimization | SEM, SEO, Retargeting)*Marketing & Strategic Planning*Integrated Marketing (Google Analytics, Targeted Landing Pages)*Social Media Development (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+)*Systems Documentation*Business Plan CreationKevin has been accepted by the Court, for trial testimony purposes, as an Expert Witness in the field of Business Coaching and Consulting. Specializing in closely-held and family-owned businesses with less than $100M in revenues.

Ageless Innovators is the first inter-generational co-mentoring program in the Chicago region connecting innovators across businesses. At its heart are pairs of innovators—one older and one younger, each with something to teach the other. Each pair of participants are separated by at least one generation. These older and younger adults are matched based on their interests, goals and work history with the objective of learning about specific topics from one another.

DonorShare provided online fundraising marketing services via marketing partnerships for charities using integrated digital marketing techniques (SEM, SEO, Social Media, Display, etc.) in order to create consistent cash flow. New donors preferred the convenience of donating online via their electronic device(s).Launched as a start-up operation, DonorShare was an industry pioneer for local donors to provide support and solutions for local charities.

Since 1974, Modern Optical has operated as a high-quality, value-oriented optical products distributorship. Reporting directly to the Owner, my role "wore many hats"... marketing, sales, computer system development, organizational restructuring, and anything else that was focused on perpetuating Modern Optical's multiple decades of growth.My role began as a Consultant, and evolved into full-time employment. In 2010, I was presented with the inaugural "Game Changer" (Employee of the Year) Award. The Owner created the Award as direct recognition for my efforts and accomplishments.

Created first-ever Marketing Department for this 50+ Year-Old Homebuilder. Programmed online sales order execution & training for all 30+ Field Sales Reps. Designed & executed turnaround plan for distressed housing development (139 homes).Selling 800+ homes per year, Kimball Hill Homes was Chicagoland's 6th largest homebuilder.

Founded an entire industry, while running the USA's first nationwide reunion-planning company. In a six-year period, our company organized nearly 3,000 high school reunions in 13 major metropolitan areas.Our company was ranked #59 on INC Magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies List in 1991.