The CMP/Lincolnshire staff:

KEITH O. NAVE, CMP President

Keith Nave is a widely respected career management leader.  For over 15 years, he has coached senior executives, managers and professionals in making successful career transitions.

His empathy for those going through the job/career change process has been heightened by Keith’s own experience with career change.  In his “first” career, he was an executive for major publishers in New York, Boston and Dallas.  During this time he was privileged to work closely with many world renowned researchers, teachers and consultants in developing pioneering books on subjects such as career dynamics, organizational design, pay for performance, work teams and women in management.

Keith has authored works on career management/career transition used throughout the United States, and has published articles in The National Business Employment Weekly.  He frequently is invited to speak about career issues.  He is certified in administering several assessment instruments including Myers-Briggs, Holland Self-Directed Search, Personal Profile System, Campbell Interest and Skill Survey.

Active professionally, Keith has been an involved member in several organizations including Menttium, The Café Brazil Group, Outweavers and The Association of Career Professionals International (ACP).  He served as President of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of ACP and as Officer of ACP’s National Board.  Keith was certified by the Institute of Career Certification in 1996 and subsequently attained the highest level of certification as a Career Management Fellow (CMF). He was honored to receive the Helen Harkness Professional of the Year Award in 2005.

Keith earned his B.A. from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut.  He served as a guest lecturer at University of Dallas and University of Houston Executive MBA programs.

He enjoys golf and grand-parenting!

DICK ULRICH, Senior Vice President

Based on his experience and background, Dick Ulrich brings a unique perspective to the human resources and career management field. Dick has had a distinguished thirty-five year career with major domestic companies including assignments in two international locations, Indonesia and Yemen.

Throughout his career, Dick has served as an advisor and counselor to Senior Management. His experience and training in many industry sectors as well as cultures have enabled him to frame his advice to complement and enhance company economics.

Most recently, Dick spent 17 years in the oil and gas industry where he held senior HR positions with Hunt Oil Company, Mobil Oil Company and the Superior Oil Company.

At Hunt Oil Company, Dick held domestic and international positions.  As Director of Human Resources and Administration for Yemen Hunt Oil Company, he was responsible for a diverse portfolio which included international staffing, labor relations, housing services, vehicle maintenance, medical care and government relations. 

At Mobil, Dick joined the company when it acquired the Superior Oil Company in Houston.  He moved through a number of HR positions in Denver and Dallas including an assignment with Mobil Oil Indonesia.

In his earlier career, Dick was selected by a blue ribbon panel of Pittsburgh industry leaders to install a private sector organizational design for human resource management for the 8200 employees of County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Dick has held HR positions with Corning Inc. and National Steel.

Holding an MA in Economics from Penn State, he also has a BA in Economics from the State University of New York.  He published an article in the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Press entitled “Public vs. Private Sector Personnel Management.”

Dick has been highly praised for his speaking engagements – recently at Southern Methodist University, Maguire Energy Institute and The Dallas Council of Petroleum Accountants.

Active in his church and community, he and his wife venture each year to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico as part of the Presbyterian Border Ministry.  He has also been a Volunteer Arbitrator for the Dallas Better Business Bureau.

RUTH GLOVER, Vice President

Ruth Glover brings to Career Management Partners a unique understanding of job search from both sides of the desk.  Ruth has been involved in outplacement and recruiting for many years.  Her experience in recruiting for clients such as Texas Instruments and Alcatel enables her to help candidates better understand what recruiters look for and how they work.

She takes pride in her ability to help move candidates to the next level in their careers.  Ruth is certified to use many assessment instruments, and is an expert trainer in the classroom.  She provides her clients in transition with the confidence and tools they need to be successful.

Her background includes teaching and curriculum development for career education.  She has a Masters in Counseling/Training from University of Wisconsin with an undergraduate degree from Ohio State University.  Additionally, Ruth has published many career related articles, including an article on cover letters for the The National Business Employment Weekly and wrote a regular column for a suburban newspaper.  She has given guest lectures at Southern Methodist University and University of North Texas.

MARY THRASH, Senior Consultant

Mary has over twenty years experience in training and consulting - encouraging dialogue and designing communication for individual and business growth. She has worked in various industries and with a variety of companies including:  Texas Instruments, Dr. Pepper, Texas Utilities, New York Life Insurance, Central and Southwest Utilities, Nissan, Verizon, EDS, AT&T, and many more.

With experience as a tenured Assistant Professor at the university level and serving in roles as a Senior Consultant and Vice President of Professional Services for two leading outplacement firms, Mary is a widely respected coach to executives and management teams.

Distinguished as a Fellow in the Institute of Career Management Professionals, Mary has participated in all aspects of job search training and career consulting including assessment, stress management, job development, and organizational change. She has worked individually with over 2,000 candidates (senior executives, exempt, and non-exempt).

She has also consulted with corporate clients, facilitated Executive Action Teams, directed outplacement projects, and managed a career center. Mary has developed and delivered programs on Effective Writing, Diversity Training, Change Management, Life Planning/Retirement Options, Team Leadership, Communications Skills, Overcoming Age Discrimination, Behavioral Interviewing, and Train-the-Trainer.

KEVIN KARLSON, Senior Consultant

Dr. Kevin Karlson is truly a Renaissance man in a business suit. He brings his wide-ranging education and experience to bear on business challenges ranging from leadership to technology development.

Trained as a professional in both law and psychology, Kevin has worked with executives and professionals in both business and litigation to improve their strategic thinking and communication skills. He served as a senior consultant in executive and business development at Texas Instruments, and has been an executive coach and consultant for executives and teams from Blockbuster, Nokia, and Mattel.  At Blockbuster, he collaborated in the design and implementation of a store manager mentoring program which reduced turnover by 75%. Dr. Karlson developed and implemented a rapid on boarding program for a new COO at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, and delivered a strategic organizational assessment and leadership development plan as well.

Since he first worked in the Career Counseling Center at TCU, Dr. Karlson has been frequently invited by both business and professional groups to speak on topics ranging from life-work balance to effective communication. He has been appointed to the adjunct faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas (psychology), SMU’s Dedman School of Law (law), and UT at Dallas Graduate School of Management (business communications), receiving consistently outstanding ratings for his presentations. He has co-authored two books and one assessment system, along with numerous articles and presentations.

Kevin has been invited to lead numerous professional and community boards and committees.  He is a member of the Texas Collaborative Law Institute and the International Consultants Association.

Kevin received his PhD in psychology from UT Southwestern in Dallas in 1983 and his JD from SMU’s Dedman School of Law in 1984. He also has Master’s degree from TCU in counseling psychology and a BS in psychology with honor from South Dakota State University.

Kevin lives in Dallas with his wife Kim and daughter Madeline, who graciously tolerate his passions for music, wine, and golf!

Claudette Ward, Senior Consultant

Claudette is a corporate coach and organization consultant with extensive professional experience and executive leadership in Fortune 500 companies.

Claudette believes one of the most important components in any organization is having inspired people guided by effective management and servant leadership.  An acknowledged expert in the areas of corporate coaching, employee relations, and culture transformation, she has been quoted as having some of the best skills in her field.  Her insightful approach coupled with her genuine concern for people escalate her effectiveness as a coach and consultant.

Claudette has experience in the design and orchestration of major company restructures and workforce reduction.  She has been praised by senior level executives who have profited from her coaching and ability to deliver feedback and difficult messages while ensuring the utmost respect for the individuals.

Claudette is a graduate of Corporate Coach University, a certified facilitator of The Coaching Clinic and a continuing student of the Graduate School of Coaching at Coachville. She earned a BBA in Management and a Masters in Human Relations and Business, from Amber University in Garland, Texas.  She has a SPHR designation (Senior Professional in Human Resources) and holds several other professional certifications.  She is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) a Founding Member of International Associations of Coaches (IAC), a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Organization Development Network (ODN).

Pam Venné, Senior Adjunct Counselor

Pam Venné is a career transition consultant, licensed professional counselor and proven management coach.  She draws upon more than 30 years of corporate experience, professional training and personal learning to provide valuable insights and guidance to clients during difficult transitions.  Her ability to quickly establish credibility and comprehend challenges helps expedite the process and identifies new avenues for career success and satisfaction for managers to top executives from a wide range of professions and industries.  

Pam’s human resources career began in a specialty chocolate manufacturing company, the Ziegler Candy Co. in Milwaukee.  She subsequently led senior HR management functions at several national organizations, including Foodservice Management, Kelly Services, and at The Southland Corporation (7-Eleven).

In 1990, she left the corporate world and launched her successful consulting career. She became a Vice President for a regional outplacement and coaching boutique specializing in senior executive support.  In 2002, Pam was recruited to another entrepreneurial consulting firm, to help build their executive coaching practice.  In 2004, she followed her entrepreneurial drives and established her own practice, focusing on three areas: Leadership Skills Development, Retirement Lifestyle Planning, and Career Transition Coaching

Pam has been an active leader at both the local and national board levels of the Society of Human Resource Managers and Association of Career Professionals International (ACP International).  For two years she was President of the Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter and currently leads the Affinity Program for the national board of ACP International.  Also, she has served on the board of Love for Kids, a non-profit organization.

TOM ENGLANDER, CMF Senior Consultant

Tom is a skilled coach and facilitator with over 30 years experience in helping organizations successfully handle change and adults learn new skills.  Having worked in both large and small companies, he easily communicates with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.  He is as comfortable on the shop floor as he is in the boardroom.

In addition to extensive expertise in consulting and training, Tom’s background includes corporate position in General Management, Finance, Data Processing, Human Resources and Organizational Development.  His combination of work and consulting experience in several manufacturing and service sectors has provided a broad perspective which he brings to all consulting, coaching and training situations.

He is active in numerous professional and community organizations.  He is a certified Career Management Fellow as conferred by the International Board of Career Management Certification.  Tom has presented at conferences locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, including several presentations to the Association of Career Professionals, International

ELLEN GEPNER, ADJUNCT SENIOR CONSULTANT

Ellen brings a strong background in organizational effectiveness to CMP/Lincolnshire, with over twenty years experience in training, coaching, career consulting and international marketing.   Ellen has a passion for helping individuals and groups search for and find new employment opportunities.  Their success is attributable to the high level of communication that is achieved as she encourages dialogue and the exchange of valuable information.

Ellen has served in senior consultant roles for two leading outplacement firms, and is widely respected for her ability to coach executives, and support individuals in the transition process.  She has consulted with corporate clients on change management, diversity, team building, managing conflict, behavioral interviewing, leadership and performance management. She is a DDI certified trainer, and is certified by the Center for Creative Leadership in Conflict Dynamics Profile.  She has custom designed programs for clients in the telecommunications, financial services, health care, energy, information technology, transportation, agricultural, and manufacturing industries.

She has worked with EDS as a Recruitment Manager, and as a Marketing Advisor supporting business units in Asia – Pacific and Canada.  She worked as a Regional Director, Business Development for FGI, a company that provides expatriate administration, where she gained an in-depth understanding of the complexities of doing business cross-culturally. 

KATHY JOHNSON, Director of Client Services

Kathy Johnson has over 20 years experience in working with clients/customers in various industries.  Throughout her career, she has been known for her professional, courteous and friendly manner in working with clients and staff.  In addition to her many administrative duties at CMP/Lincolnshire, Kathy prepares internal and external reports, handles AP/AR and other accounting activities, assists with event planning and, most importantly, provides excellent customer service. 

Kathy has worked in a variety of industries including medical, government, R&D and career transition.  In her career, she has worked with CEO’s, CFO’s, high level management and her peers.  Kathy attended Tyler Jr. College and University of Texas at Arlington where she took classes in Business Administration.