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Management

Wes Balakian

Founder & CEO

Mr. Balakian, PMP, founded TSI in 1999 and has successfully led the company to consistent, profitable growth, global expansion in five continents and the successful delivery of project management services to more than 1000 companies.

Mr. Balakian is a published author, accomplished speaker and successful instructor who has delivered training and consulting services to organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad. He holds an Advanced Master's Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University's School of Business and will complete the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) Leadership Institute Masters Class in 2007. Under Mr. Balakian's leadership TSI pioneered project management training delivery through worldwide podcasts with its "Lunchtime Lecture Series".

Prior to founding TSI, Mr. Balakian's has twenty years experience in program and project management. He served with EDS as a Senior Program Manager, in the Office of the CIO, Verizon as a Managing Consultant in the project management office and MCI as a Program Manager.

With a long history of volunteerism, and a true project management evangelist, Mr. Balakian has been instruamental in changing the way project management is delivered, perceived and globally received. He has been a member of PMI since 1999 and was a founding member of PMI's e-Business SIG. Mr. Balakian has held several board positions throughout his tenure at PMI and has conducted courses for PMI's Seminars World, eSeminars World and also serves as a senior instructor and course development contributor for ESI International, in advanced project management. He currently serves as PMI Component Mentor and has accepted a position on the Component Mentor Program Member Advisory Group (CMP-MAG).

Mr. Balakian is well versed in corporate culture and change management as it relates to organizational maturity and is well-known for his practical expertise as a successful mentor and facilitator. He participated in the development of PMI's Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) methodology, as a subject matter expert for process management. His experience includes development of critical business process improvement strategies along with short and long-term strategic planning for executive management teams. Mr. Balakian has extensive knowledge in implementation and management of complex, business-to-business solutions for Internet commerce, supply chain and client relationship management and workforce optimization and planning.

Lorie B. Gibbons

Chief Operating Officer

As True Solutions' Chief Operating Officer, Lorie Gibbons is responsible for the implementation of the company's overall vision, developing and marketing TSI's world class consulting and training products and services. Further responsibilities include financial oversight, securing and managing future mergers/acquisitions and strategic partnerships in support of the company's long-term growth. Her leadership skills will play a critical role in TSI's continued profitability and recognition in the ever-changing project management industry.

Her broad experience as a strong client advocate who has a deep understanding of the projectmanagement issues facing organizations today, positions her to provide leadership to TrueSolutions' senior management team in order to enhance the company's competitive advantage. Lorie believes that project management, once embraced by a company, truly affects change in an organization and is an enabler for organizations to be competitive and successful. She is committed to providing measurable solutions for TSI's clients that enable them to meettheir strategic plans and deliver business results.

Prior to becoming COO at True Solutions, Lorie was founder and CEO of PM ATLAS Business Group, a WBE project management service company, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Gibbons was responsible for articulating and directing the company's overall vision, developing and marketing products and services to a broad client base.

In her 20 years of implementing and delivering IT and business projects, she has primarily been focused on project management best practices, data management, business process re-engineering and training. She has managed and delivered various supply chain, IT and business projects to several Fortune 100 customers, including Radio Shack, Cash America, Fed Ex, Carter & Burgess, Transamerica and Alcon Labs.

Lorie, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 1999, also participates and supports local community organizations, such as Lena Pope Home and North Texas Boys and Girl Club. She also volunteers with local education providers such as Texas Christian University (TCU). She sits on the TCU Supply Value Chain Center (SVCC) Advisory Board, where she provides insight to higher education programs to promote project management with in the Supply Chain Industry. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through writing, speaking and mentoring young adults in graduate & master level supply chain and project management education programs.

Gary Griffith

Chief Financial Officer

Gary Griffith has played a key role in True Solutions' continued growth as he provides strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for all of TSI’s business groups.

Mr. Griffith's extensive experience includes more than 25 years of broad-based financial and operations experience focused on large national and entrepreneurial companies in high-tech, industrial, retail and educational corporations. His expertise also includes the management of early stage startup and Fortune 100 companies throughout a range of industries covering worldwide operations in manufacturing, professional services, as well as, sales and distribution. Gary has expertise in establishing company financial infrastructures, investor relations, cash management, financial reporting, forecasting and entity financing, business plan development and implementation, audit management and production planning.

Prior to joining True Solutions, Gary held various executive and management positions within Johnson Controls, Inc., The Arts Institute of Dallas, Shabang!, Inc., U.S. Filter Corporation, and Inter-Tel Inc.

Gary holds a BS degree in Accounting, from the University of Delaware and is a licensed CPA in the State of Texas since 1992.

Tim Bergmann, PMP

Chief Learning Officer

As True Solution's Chief Learning Officer, Tim Bergmann, PMP, is a highly qualified project manager with three decades of experience managing a wide variety of information systems projects.

Prior to joining True Solutions, Mr. Bergmann’s experience included project management, operations management, infrastructure planning and implementation, business continuance planning, customer service, business development, corporate training and training development. He has created multiple project management certification and professional skills courses as well as co-authoring a best selling CISA Study Guide.

Mr. Bergmann credentials include Project Management Institute's Certified Project Management Professional PMP and Disaster Recovery Institute's Business Continuity Professional.

In partnership with Wes Balakian, one of Tim’s latest projects includes co-authoring the Ultimate PMP® Exam Prep Guide that is being produced by True Solutions Inc. to respond to the changes in the PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition. He is also working on other new books and new courses as part of the Ultimate Project Management Series™ that will be available in 2009.

Mr. Bergmann credentials include Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Disaster Recovery Institute's Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP).

Mr. Bergmann has seen a progressive management career with several local companies such as Compass Computer Service, Zale Corporation, Chief Auto Parts and B. R. Blackmarr/BrightStar Technology Group. As a consultant, he has worked multiple with Fortune 100 companies in a project management role.

Mr. Bergmann has performed premier projects for the world's largest auto manufacturer, a global insurance and investment provider, the world's largest jewelry retailer and a local transaction network and financial services provider.

Dianne La Fon - De La O

Director - Business Process Improvement (BPI)

As Director of Business Process Improvement (BPI) for True Solutions, Dianne De La O has been a driving force in the success, retention, and growth of the business and process management consulting arm of True Solutions Inc. (TSI). Dianne’s responsibilities include management and delivery for existing accounts, such as Sun Microsystems, IDEARC, and Crossmark, as well as, business and course development pertaining to the company’s business process department, which includes professional training, staffing, and consulting services.

Prior to joining True Solutions, Ms. De La O's impressive career includes a proven track record of success providing exemplary leadership and change management across various industries, such as transportation and logistics, finance, petroleum/chemical, pharmaceutical, information technology, and telecommunications. Dianne specializes in strategic analyses of internal business applications and processes, identifying key areas of process improvement, developing tools for automating and improving process procedures, as well as, knowledge transfer across an organization. In addition, Ms. De La O is recognized for her expertise in custom application development and success leading teams of project managers in large scale client BPI initiatives.

Ms. De La O has delivered project and process management solutions to a number of companies in her career, including Verizon, La Quinta Hotels, CITGO, Cap Gemini Energy, Crossmark, Horizon Lines, Sun Microsystems, BenefitMall, Thomson-Reuters, Engineers & Constructors International, Antares Computer Systems, Plumlee Associates, and Strategic Business Solutions.

Dianne De La O holds a B.S. in Quantitative Business Analysis/MIS from Louisiana State University and a M.B.A. in Information Technology from the University of Dallas. She also serves as Adjunct Instructor of Business Process Mapping and Management at the University of Dallas Graduate School of Business, in conjunction with developing and delivering profession skills seminars for companies and organizations in Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.

Fabio Medeiros

General Manager & Administrator - Brasil

As True Solutions Inc.’s (TSI) Branch Manager and Administrator for Sao Paulo, Brazil, Fabio Pereira Lopes de Medeiros is a highly qualified addition to the TSI international team. He has played a integral role in developing the strategic presence of True Solutions in the Brazilian marketplace.

With more than 20 years of experience in management consulting Mr. Medeiros is a successful instructor and an accomplished professional, who has delivered services to organizations around the world, such as - Security Dynamics (RSA), Cambridge Solutions USA, Rolta International, Silicon Graphics, Tenex Consulting, Mony International, and BrainOxygen.

Prior to joining True Solutions, Mr. Medeiros’ experience included project management, strategic solutions planning and implementation, business development, corporate training, and management consulting. He has participated in projects providing and implementing solutions for companies such as, Oral-B, Gillette, NEC do Brasil, British Telecom Brasil, Telesp, Banco Real, Unibanco, Klick Editora, Abigraf, The Mony Group, Petrobras, Telefonica, as well as, many others.

Mr. Medeiros holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, International Economics from Boston University, Finance from Fundacao Getulio Vargas, and Business from University of Brasilia.