Jill Long , Facilitator
University of Rhode Island

After a successful 20 year career in sales and marketing—in consumer packaged goods and software, Jill co-founded a database marketing firm that was awarded the title of “Fastest Growing Company in Rhode Island” in its second year. As the firm continued to grow, she took on several roles including managing the marketing, accounting, operations and human resource departments.

In addition to her management experience, she has been actively involved in higher education, having taught undergraduate courses in marketing, management, international business, and entrepreneurship in the U.S. and Eastern Europe. She recently returned from a year-long teaching assignment at the American University in Kosovo (former Yugoslavia) and is currently an instructor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Rhode Island.

Louis Nazzaro, Facilitator
Sales and Management Performance Development Manager
D & B Corporation

Lou is an accomplished Human Resource Manager who has developed a series of performance modules and training guides for the world's leader in business data and marketing solutions. During his 34 year career, he has been instrumental in developing and mentoring entry level and mid term associates to achieve their goals, both corporate and individual. His hands on coaching technique and common sense approach to helping develop new hires into career employees has been the hallmark of his career.

Fred Strano, Facilitator
Principal
AFS Business Services
West Seneca, NY

Fred has served as instructor at American Institute of Banking, Bryant and Stratten Business School, Erie Community College and Canisius College. He has been guest speaker for the National Association of Purchasing Managers and the National Association of Credit Managers. Fred has 37 years of diverse experience in industries including banking, finance, manufacturing, service and distribution. Among other accomplishments, Fred spent 35 years at Dun & Bradstreet, the last 5 as Director of Supply Chain Solutions. He currently is an instructor with Receivables Management Services working on the development of training programs in the area of Collections, Credit, Financial Analysis, Marketing and Procurement.

John Schanck, Facilitator
President
JS Management, LLC

Business executive with more than 25 years of sales, sales management and marketing experience in Fortune 500 corporations. Significant accomplishments in the business to business arena with large global corporations. He has tremendous experience in strategic plan development, market segmentation, interactive marketing, training and professional development. John is an active member in the Society for Human Resource Management and he is also an active student mentor at Drew University.

Paul Nazzaro, Guest Facilitator
President
Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc.

Paul Nazzaro is founder and managing principal of Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc., with offices in North Reading, Massachusetts and Boca Raton, Florida.  Paul is both a performance additive professional and a leading biodiesel industry specialist.  His numerous successes span three decades.  He has successfully managed retail, commercial and wholesale marketing business units for several major oil companies before establishing AFS in 1995.

Greg Forsman
Senior Account Executive
Career Edge 101

Senior Sales Executive with more than 20 years of Sales, Sales Management and Training experience. Highly skilled in the area of consultative selling and relationship building with National accounts. Significant experience in the entire hiring process in industries including High Tech, Human Capital Management, Energy and Advertising .