Alan Ortiz - President

Mr. Ortiz is a consulting project manager, trainer, business analyst and coach who draws from over 10 years experience in a wide array of fields to support individuals and organizations in expanding
awareness, purpose, and effectiveness.

His formal education consists of a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an M.B.A. in Strategy and Information Management. In addition, he has taken coaching and facilitation training through Coaches Training Institute, New Ventures West, and the Institute of Cultural Affairs.

He is a PMP-certified project manager through the Project Management Institute and served on the board of the Chicago chapter from 2000-2002. He is also a certified coach through New Ventures West. Additional affiliations include the Institute of Industrial Engineers, APICS - The Organization for Operations
Management, the World Future Society, the Chicago Council of Foreign Affairs, and the International Coach Federation.

Former certification include the APICS CPIM, Maynard MOST work measurement, and UNIX/C++ Systems Administration. Two years of his undergraduate work were in Computer and Electrical Engineering courses.