Louise Anne Brown is an exhibiting photographer and artist from Ayrshire on the West coast of Scotland.
A graduate in Fine art and Art history from Glasgow University, Brown has to date exhibited in several Ayrshire venues along with partner Alex Boyd. To date her most significant work was also in collaboration with Alex Boyd on a UK Tour with Boston duo The Dresden Dolls. This tour required large installation pieces of 2x3m works featuring scenes which referenced Weimar Germany and were reminiscent of the work of Austrian photographer Gottfried Helnwein.
According to the website of Danae Press, an Ayrshire based arts publisher, she is preparing a work on the art of Japanese female artists.
A graduate in Fine art and Art history from Glasgow University, Brown has to date exhibited in several Ayrshire venues along with partner Alex Boyd. To date her most significant work was also in collaboration with Alex Boyd on a UK Tour with Boston duo The Dresden Dolls. This tour required large installation pieces of 2x3m works featuring scenes which referenced Weimar Germany and were reminiscent of the work of Austrian photographer Gottfried Helnwein.
According to the website of Danae Press, an Ayrshire based arts publisher, she is preparing a work on the art of Japanese female artists.
Peter Harckham (born 1959) is a communications professional and American Democratic politician from New York’s Hudson Valley. He currently represents Westchester County’s 2nd Legislative District, encompassing all of northeastern Westchester. The district includes Bedford, Lewisboro, Mt. Kisco, Pound Ridge, North Salem and Somers.
Harckham is also the President of Harckham Media Group, LLC, specializing in advertising, strategic communications and media production.
Political Career and Background
Harckham was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in November 2007, receiving almost 6,000 votes. He currently serves on the Budget & Appropriations, Legislation, Government Operations, Environment & Energy, Public Safety, and Security committees, as well as the Special Committee on Internal Controls and Procedures. He is also a member of the Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs, the Stimulus Task Force and the Subcommittee on Women & Minority Owned Businesses, and serves as the founding Chair of the Board of Legislators Septic Subcommittee of the Committee on Environment and Energy. The Septic Subcommittee is comprised of stakeholders in the formulation of septic policy that will protect fragile water supplies.
Harckham was reelected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in November 2009, increasing his vote total by 15% over his 2007 election.
Prior to his election to the Board of Legislators, Harckham served for four years as President of A-HOME, a northern Westchester-based non-profit organization that advocates for affordable housing within the community. Under his leadership, A-HOME’s fundraising, management systems and corporate communications were dramatically improved, and the group oversaw the construction of new affordable housing units in Croton Falls, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, and most recently, twelve units of senior housing in the Town of Pound Ridge. Harckham was also instrumental in securing the donation of a four-acre parcel of land for housing in Lewisboro for emergency first responders, such as police and firefighters.
Pete Harckham also served from 1992 to 2005 as vice chair of the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, a San Francisco-based private foundation that supports the sustainable management of natural resources, the reduction of harmful toxins from the environment, and promotion of the arts and environmental education.
Harckham began his career in 1983 as a Madison Avenue communications professional, working for major advertising agencies for 10 years before starting Harckham Media Group, LLC. He currently serves as the group’s president.
He and his wife, Janet, live in Katonah, New York, with their two daughters, Emma and Kate. Together, Peter and Janet own and manage K&E Farms, a small horse farm, and regularly raise funds and awareness for several area non-profits, including the Westchester Land Trust. His wife, Janet, serves on the Katonah-Lewisboro School District Board of Education.
Legislative Achievements
Since taking office in 2008, Harckham has quickly compiled an array of legislative victories across a broad policy spectrum, garnering particular recognition as a leader on water quality protection, environmental issues, and as an independent voice for fiscal discipline on the Board of Legislators.
Water & Environment
An ardent environmentalist, Pete Harckham has focused extensive energy on protecting the fragile drinking water supplies that service both northern Westchester and the New York City watershed. As the founding Chair of the Septic Subcommittee, he is leading critical negotiations between the county, municipalities, New York State and New York City regarding formulation and implementation of new MS4 Septic Requirements. By safeguarding the county water supply, he has helped protect property values in towns and municipalities throughout Westchester.
Harckham successfully led the effort to release $10 million of New York City DEP funds to the Town of North Salem for badly needed sewers for Peach Lake to replace failing septic systems threatening the New York City drinking water supply. He has also worked to establish Westchester County’s first countywide septic database, and passed groundbreaking legislation restricting phosphorus in lawn fertilizer.
Budget & Finance
As a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, he worked to help close a $46 million budget shortfall, while working to meet a 30% increase in the demand for county safety net services. He also cosponsored legislation granting property tax breaks to volunteer emergency first responders and veterans, and made important investments in foreclosure and eviction prevention while fighting to keep property taxes down.
Families & Quality of Life
Harckham introduced and secured passage of legislation to toughen DWI penalties in Westchester County, and fought to pass “Social Host” legislation to protect underaged teens from parties where alcohol is served. He also sponsored a bill authorizing emergency appropriations for mortgage foreclosure prevention, saving over 250 Westchester families from foreclosure.
Harckham is also the President of Harckham Media Group, LLC, specializing in advertising, strategic communications and media production.
Political Career and Background
Harckham was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in November 2007, receiving almost 6,000 votes. He currently serves on the Budget & Appropriations, Legislation, Government Operations, Environment & Energy, Public Safety, and Security committees, as well as the Special Committee on Internal Controls and Procedures. He is also a member of the Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs, the Stimulus Task Force and the Subcommittee on Women & Minority Owned Businesses, and serves as the founding Chair of the Board of Legislators Septic Subcommittee of the Committee on Environment and Energy. The Septic Subcommittee is comprised of stakeholders in the formulation of septic policy that will protect fragile water supplies.
Harckham was reelected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in November 2009, increasing his vote total by 15% over his 2007 election.
Prior to his election to the Board of Legislators, Harckham served for four years as President of A-HOME, a northern Westchester-based non-profit organization that advocates for affordable housing within the community. Under his leadership, A-HOME’s fundraising, management systems and corporate communications were dramatically improved, and the group oversaw the construction of new affordable housing units in Croton Falls, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, and most recently, twelve units of senior housing in the Town of Pound Ridge. Harckham was also instrumental in securing the donation of a four-acre parcel of land for housing in Lewisboro for emergency first responders, such as police and firefighters.
Pete Harckham also served from 1992 to 2005 as vice chair of the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, a San Francisco-based private foundation that supports the sustainable management of natural resources, the reduction of harmful toxins from the environment, and promotion of the arts and environmental education.
Harckham began his career in 1983 as a Madison Avenue communications professional, working for major advertising agencies for 10 years before starting Harckham Media Group, LLC. He currently serves as the group’s president.
He and his wife, Janet, live in Katonah, New York, with their two daughters, Emma and Kate. Together, Peter and Janet own and manage K&E Farms, a small horse farm, and regularly raise funds and awareness for several area non-profits, including the Westchester Land Trust. His wife, Janet, serves on the Katonah-Lewisboro School District Board of Education.
Legislative Achievements
Since taking office in 2008, Harckham has quickly compiled an array of legislative victories across a broad policy spectrum, garnering particular recognition as a leader on water quality protection, environmental issues, and as an independent voice for fiscal discipline on the Board of Legislators.
Water & Environment
An ardent environmentalist, Pete Harckham has focused extensive energy on protecting the fragile drinking water supplies that service both northern Westchester and the New York City watershed. As the founding Chair of the Septic Subcommittee, he is leading critical negotiations between the county, municipalities, New York State and New York City regarding formulation and implementation of new MS4 Septic Requirements. By safeguarding the county water supply, he has helped protect property values in towns and municipalities throughout Westchester.
Harckham successfully led the effort to release $10 million of New York City DEP funds to the Town of North Salem for badly needed sewers for Peach Lake to replace failing septic systems threatening the New York City drinking water supply. He has also worked to establish Westchester County’s first countywide septic database, and passed groundbreaking legislation restricting phosphorus in lawn fertilizer.
Budget & Finance
As a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, he worked to help close a $46 million budget shortfall, while working to meet a 30% increase in the demand for county safety net services. He also cosponsored legislation granting property tax breaks to volunteer emergency first responders and veterans, and made important investments in foreclosure and eviction prevention while fighting to keep property taxes down.
Families & Quality of Life
Harckham introduced and secured passage of legislation to toughen DWI penalties in Westchester County, and fought to pass “Social Host” legislation to protect underaged teens from parties where alcohol is served. He also sponsored a bill authorizing emergency appropriations for mortgage foreclosure prevention, saving over 250 Westchester families from foreclosure.
Gene Brown AABCO San Antonio Transmissions is the oldest transmission and automotive repair chain in San Antonio, TX. Each location is individually owned and operated, including the original franchise location, Ayala Enterprises dba Gene Brown AABCO Transmissions.
Bert and Debby Ayala own and operated the original Gene Brown Transmissions franchise location and have been providing discounted automatic and standard transmission repairs to San Antonio for almost 20 Years.
Bert and Debby are very involved in the day to day operation of their repair facility and take pride in the work that is performed at the location and push for every single customer to have an incredible experience. They report that over half of the business volume is repeat customers or referral customers.
They have recently launched a website, www.brokentransmission.com that is specific to the operation of their repair facility in San Antonio.
Bert and Debby Ayala own and operated the original Gene Brown Transmissions franchise location and have been providing discounted automatic and standard transmission repairs to San Antonio for almost 20 Years.
Bert and Debby are very involved in the day to day operation of their repair facility and take pride in the work that is performed at the location and push for every single customer to have an incredible experience. They report that over half of the business volume is repeat customers or referral customers.
They have recently launched a website, www.brokentransmission.com that is specific to the operation of their repair facility in San Antonio.
Stroud Consulting Inc. is an operations management consulting firm that was recently ranked the #1 "Best Small Firm To Work For" by Consulting Magazine.
Stroud has offices in Boston, USA and London, England.
Awards
In 2008, Stroud was recognized by Consulting Magazine as the "Best Small Firm To Work For" in the world. Consulting Magazine reported that, of approximately 100 small consulting firms (those having fewer than 350 consultants) analyzed, Stroud was ranked:
* #1 in Morale (98%)
* #1 in Positive Impact on Clients (95%; the next highest firm had 79%)
* #2 in Formal Training Hours (86.5 hours annually)
* #2 in Meets Their Clients' Needs (88%; the highest firm had 89%).
In 2009, Consulting Magazine named Stroud the #1 "Best Small Firm To Work For" in the field of Operations Management Consulting, and the #2 best overall. Stroud was ranked:
* #1 in Compensation and Benefits
* #1 in Training per Year (76.8 hours annually; the next highest had 60.3 hours annually)
* #1 in Positive Impact on Clients (4.9/5)
* #1 in Meets Their Clients' Needs (4.9/5)
* #2 in Morale (4.8/5; the highest firm had 4.9/5)
* #2 in Career Development
* #3 in Leadership
Consultants
Stroud Consulting recruits a majority of their consultants directly after completing their undergraduate degrees. Stroud consultants will typically start their career as an associate before progressing through the following roles:
* Associate
* Consultant
* Senior Consultant
* Lead Consultant
* Principal
* Partner
Clients
Our clients range in size from small companies to Fortune 500's. They reach across a mix of business sectors including:
* Paper & Packaging
* Food & Beverage
* Healthcare
* Defense Services
* Chemicals
* Oil and Gas
* Consumer Goods
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Automotive and Transportation
Client Results
Stroud Consulting recognizes that their clients face an inherent risk in any consulting engagement. To help share this risk, Stroud puts their fees at risk in order to guarantee a substantial, real-time return on investment.
Stroud's engagements are typically structured to turn cash flow positive in weeks with little or no capital expenditures.
Public Interviews with Stroud
* Consulting Magazine Interview with Nathaniel Greene, Managing Partner, on growth in a down economy
* MBA Podcaster Interview with Taylor Milner, Principal, on whether an MBA is necessary for career growth and business success
Publications
Stroud Consultants regularly publish articles in the field of operations and management strategy, with the intention of sharing new perspectives and novel ways of thinking. A collection of internally published articles is available on Stroud's Website. A summary of the most recent articles is included below.
* The road to failure is paved with averages. Neil Heffernan, July 2009.
* Solving problems from first principles. Taylor Milner, June 2009.
* The importance of the right incentives. Gaurav Gupta, May 2009.
* Do you have the 'fire-fighting' culture? Scott Whitbread, April 2009.
* Prioritisation means agreeing what not to do, yet. Ryan Hale, 2009.
* Accumulation: output boost or wasted capital Ryan Hale, 2009.
Offices
Boston, Massachusetts (Founded in 2001)
London, United Kingdom (Founded in 2001)
Stroud has offices in Boston, USA and London, England.
Awards
In 2008, Stroud was recognized by Consulting Magazine as the "Best Small Firm To Work For" in the world. Consulting Magazine reported that, of approximately 100 small consulting firms (those having fewer than 350 consultants) analyzed, Stroud was ranked:
* #1 in Morale (98%)
* #1 in Positive Impact on Clients (95%; the next highest firm had 79%)
* #2 in Formal Training Hours (86.5 hours annually)
* #2 in Meets Their Clients' Needs (88%; the highest firm had 89%).
In 2009, Consulting Magazine named Stroud the #1 "Best Small Firm To Work For" in the field of Operations Management Consulting, and the #2 best overall. Stroud was ranked:
* #1 in Compensation and Benefits
* #1 in Training per Year (76.8 hours annually; the next highest had 60.3 hours annually)
* #1 in Positive Impact on Clients (4.9/5)
* #1 in Meets Their Clients' Needs (4.9/5)
* #2 in Morale (4.8/5; the highest firm had 4.9/5)
* #2 in Career Development
* #3 in Leadership
Consultants
Stroud Consulting recruits a majority of their consultants directly after completing their undergraduate degrees. Stroud consultants will typically start their career as an associate before progressing through the following roles:
* Associate
* Consultant
* Senior Consultant
* Lead Consultant
* Principal
* Partner
Clients
Our clients range in size from small companies to Fortune 500's. They reach across a mix of business sectors including:
* Paper & Packaging
* Food & Beverage
* Healthcare
* Defense Services
* Chemicals
* Oil and Gas
* Consumer Goods
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Automotive and Transportation
Client Results
Stroud Consulting recognizes that their clients face an inherent risk in any consulting engagement. To help share this risk, Stroud puts their fees at risk in order to guarantee a substantial, real-time return on investment.
Stroud's engagements are typically structured to turn cash flow positive in weeks with little or no capital expenditures.
Public Interviews with Stroud
* Consulting Magazine Interview with Nathaniel Greene, Managing Partner, on growth in a down economy
* MBA Podcaster Interview with Taylor Milner, Principal, on whether an MBA is necessary for career growth and business success
Publications
Stroud Consultants regularly publish articles in the field of operations and management strategy, with the intention of sharing new perspectives and novel ways of thinking. A collection of internally published articles is available on Stroud's Website. A summary of the most recent articles is included below.
* The road to failure is paved with averages. Neil Heffernan, July 2009.
* Solving problems from first principles. Taylor Milner, June 2009.
* The importance of the right incentives. Gaurav Gupta, May 2009.
* Do you have the 'fire-fighting' culture? Scott Whitbread, April 2009.
* Prioritisation means agreeing what not to do, yet. Ryan Hale, 2009.
* Accumulation: output boost or wasted capital Ryan Hale, 2009.
Offices
Boston, Massachusetts (Founded in 2001)
London, United Kingdom (Founded in 2001)