The Kittle Group

Business Advisors - Sales and Business Development

Bob Kittle Bob’s career has taken him through multiple sales and leadership roles in several multi-billion dollar companies. Prior to forming The Kittle Group, he was Vice President of Sales for a $4 billion multinational automotive supplier where he was instrumental in forging that strategy and team that grew the company 16 percent compounded annually for 10 years. Bob’s big picture vision and instinctive team building has positioned him well to take those traits into other companies that seek to improve themselves. Bob’s outside perspective is a fresh approach to organizations, large and small, that struggle with longer term objectives due to shorter term issues. His ability to communicate with all levels in an organization makes him a great asset to any team. Bob has an AS in Industrial Management and a BA in Business. He has lived in southeast Michigan his entire life and currently resides in Auburn Hills with his wife Jan and daughter Claire. Contact: rck@kittlegroup.com

Cyndi Gave Cyndi is President of HR Advantage, a talent management consulting firm providing selection and development solutions since 1996. Raised outside of New York City, Cyndi holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and has attended Wayne State University for graduate work. As a student of human behavior, Cyndi's approaches are practical, effective, and designed to be implemented with relative ease. She has demonstrated her passion for aligning talent management strategies to business objectives for more than 25 years. A business leader at heart, Cyndi has found her niche to impact business results best through advising leaders in their quest for an effective employee selection process, and means by which to accelerate the performance of employees once hired. Contact: cyndi@hradvan.com

Pat Kittle Pat started PJK Services as a marketing network resource who bridges the gap between corporate objectives and functional implementation. Pat can easily roll his capabilities into virtually any sector. He is a 20-year veteran in the sales training space; has extensive experience in network meetings, shows and events; recognition programs; network development; creating new measurement protocols; program management; e-learning and more. Pat's "get it done!" attitude and enthusiasm rub off on everyone he engages during his projects. He is a vital part of the team. Contact: pjkittle@aol.com

Donna Shiner Donna spent 20 years with various interior suppliers in high level, high tech program management functions. She started her own company, DMS technical Services in May of 2000, and has worked with many clients to teach, coach or instill a solid Program Management function. She joined the TKG Affiliate Partner Team in September of 2007 and has worked on various internal programs, and is now ready to break out into customer program related activity. Donna is a true professional with a capital C in Credibility. Contact: dmstechservices@comcast.net

Buzz Brown Buzz joined the Affiliate Group ranks with TKG in April, 2007 and has added a level of sophistication that truly strengthens the offerings of the group. Buzz is a veteran Software Solutions developer. He began his career in 1979, and advanced through a series of leadership positions at a number of high-level automotive companies such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Volvo, where he specialized in designing, implementing and managing global database applications and systems. Buzz’s extensive background in Web-based system development and management has attracted an impressive list of clientele including Comerica Bank, General Motors Powertrain, Volvo AG Group of Sweden, Hewlett-Packard, and FGP-GM Powertrain in Italy. Contact: buzz@qlinc.com