AMG’s highly qualified consultants bring knowledge, experience, expertise and objectivity to each project. Key Consultants Dr. Paul W. Doerrer — Dr. Doerrer brings superior expertise to AMG through a diverse 42-year career in education, which has included all facets of school district operations including administration, finances and academics. As a former school district superintendent, Paul’s familiarity with issues and challenges facing school districts, especially in the areas of academic achievement, strategic planning, financial management and administrative matters, makes him a key AMG team member. Paul holds doctorate and master’s degrees from Saint Louis University, and a bachelor’s degree from Concordia Teachers College. As an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University, Paul teaches graduate courses on education administration. He is a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the American Educational Research Association, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Excellence in Missouri Foundation/Missouri Quality Award Program and Phi Delta Kappa. Paul’s accolades include being the recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Emeritus Educator Award and the 2005 Pearce Award for outstanding superintendent from the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA), the 2009 Award of Distinction from Cooperating School Districts of Greater Saint Louis, and the 2005 Outstanding Communicator Award by the National School Public Relations Association Dr. Brent Underwood — Dr. Underwood recently joined AMG with three decades of experience and expertise as a leader in public education, including superintendent searches for metropolitan and rural school districts in Missouri. Brent’s lifelong career as an educator reflects a consistent pattern of accomplishments as a teacher, coach, principal, central office administrator and superintendent. Since 1985, Brent has held numerous administrative positions in schools throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, with his most recent post as superintendent in the Webster Groves Public Schools, one of the nation’s most progressive and recognized school systems according to U.S. News and World Report and Time magazines. His recognitions and honors include being chosen by his fellow Missouri superintendents as a 2009 Pearce Award nominee for outstanding superintendency. He currently is an adjunct professor in Saint Louis University’s Department of Educational Leadership/Higher Education. Brent holds a doctorate in education from Saint Louis University, a master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University and a bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College. He is chairman of the Career and Technical Educational Advisory Board, and a member of the American Association of School Administrators, Missouri Association of School Administrators, the Midwest Suburban Superintendents, Suburban Schools Superintendents and a host of other professional associations. Mr. Dan Ehlenbeck — Mr. Ehlenbeck brings to the AMG Team a 30-year career with a heavy emphasis as a top administrator in career and technical education. As an assistant superintendent for technical education in a district with more than 25,000 students, Dan was responsible for all district support services and the hiring and supervision of senior-level staff including principals of three technical high schools, director of curriculum, director of pupil services and director of maintenance. His experience in school operations also includes assignments as director of pupil services, director of vocational education, assistant principal of a technical high school, athletic director, physical education teacher and coach. Since retiring, Dan has continued his commitment to public education by sharing his expertise as a key consultant for metropolitan districts by screening and recruiting seniorlevel candidates for positions that include director of human resources, principals, director of facilities, custodial supervisors and directors of transportation. Dan holds a bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College and a master’s degree in education administration from University of Missouri at St. Louis. He is certified as a vocational/technical education director, secondary education principal and K-12 physical education and health. Mr. Paul Fedchak — Mr. Fedchak has extensive experience in directing and managing the business operations of school districts. As a chief financial officer, his responsibilities included preparing and administering annual budgets of more than $50 million, financial projections, cash management, and directing business office operations that included payroll, accounting, benefits administration, workers compensation, property and casualty insurance and purchasing. He also has directed maintenance operations and the facilities planning department, and food services. Paul’s facilities experience includes the development of facility master plans, as well assisting in planning the passage of bond referenda and the sale of bonds as the means to finance improvements. Paul holds a master’s degree in business administration from Maryville University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. He is the former chief financial officer of the Clayton School District in St. Louis County, Missouri. Ms. Carole Fields – Ms. Fields brings to the AMG team a keen ability to quickly analyze complex issues and recommend insightful solutions, especially when it comes to recruiting highly qualified educators to meet the explicit and implicit needs of public school districts. With more than three decades of experience as an educator in positions ranging from teacher to assistant superintendent for personnel, Carole is well-versed in the challenges of recruiting candidates through progressive screening and interviewing processes. After officially retiring, she shared her personnel skills as the lead consultant in a successfully managed staff reorganization for a school district during a state takeover. Carole’s career also includes assignments as an assistant principal at a high school and a director of alternative education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in educational administration from University of Missouri at St. Louis and is currently working on her specialist degree. Mr. James Fischer – Mr. Fischer’s diverse background in public education ranges from handling complex school district administration issues to dealing with human resources matters. Jim has implemented a model for guidance counselors, overseen professional development programs – all within a technical education setting – and is knowledgeable of school management information systems. Jim has been a successful administrator, principal, assistant principal, lead counselor and teacher. He is certified in secondary administration, counseling and social studies. Ms. Shirley Francis — Ms. Francis has a wide variety of experience working in the pupil transportation field—from school bus driver to Director of Transportation. She also has had the unique opportunity of working to provide transportation primarily for students with special needs. Shirley is a member of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), and serves on the NAPT Training Program Committee. She is a Missouri state certified school bus driver trainer. Shirley has been recognized as the Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation Administrator of the Year and in 2003 as that organization’s Distinguished Service Award Winner. Ms. Linda Hayes Holliday – Ms. Holliday brings 12 years of progressive human resource management and administrative experience to the AMG team. Her proven track record of successful placements, matching the needs of school districts with highly qualified candidates, brings a high level of expertise to the team. Linda’s professional experience includes tenures as an assistant superintendent for human resources, a key consultant for human resources and director of special education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the College for Women in Oxford, Ohio, and a master’s degree in special education from the University of Michigan. Linda is a member of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators, Missouri Association of School Administrators and the School Human Resources and Career Services Administrators. Ms. Ann Kallemeier – Ms. Kallemeier brings to the Project Team a wealth of knowledge in recruiting educational professionals. With more than 15 years of experience in both school district administration and human resources, Ann’s expertise in matching candidates to roles helped a St. Louis County school district twice earn “Best Places to Work” awards from the St. Louis Business Journal. Ann’s familiarity with the latest trends in recruitment and hiring practices combined with her leadership and organizational skills make her a high-performing consultant for clients. Her 26-year career in education includes serving as an assistant superintendent and director of human resources, a middle school assistant principal and instructional manager, and a vocational school job placement coordinator, instructional manager and math teacher. Since officially retiring, Ann has worked as a consultant to school districts for 14 years in her areas of expertise. Ann earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Lindenwood University and a master’s degree in education from University of Missouri at Columbia. Mr. Jeff Konkel – Mr. Konkel is a writer and public relations practitioner with 15 years of experience in the field. Throughout his career, Jeff has provided communications expertise to a broad array of organizations and institutions in the United States and abroad. Jeff began his career as a print reporter and editor with the Suburban Journals of St. Louis County before moving into the public relations sector. Since making that transition, he has worked for such organizations as Fleishman-Hillard, Saint Louis University, Special School District of St. Louis County and Morgan & Banks, Ltd. Jeff is a graduate of Saint Louis University. Mr. William Korte – Mr. Korte With more than four decades of experience in education, Bill Korte brings a wide range of expertise to the AMG team in areas including human resources management, district administration and pupil personnel services. After finishing a career that included being a senior administrator in special education and a high school principal, Bill has been a key consultant for school districts for his expertise in staff recruitment and facilities management. He also is an adjunct professor in education administration, business administration and school facilities at Lindenwood University. Bill has a master’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and a bachelor’s degree in education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Ms. Michelle Mueller — Ms. Mueller brings to the AMG team a strong background in school district public relations/communications and in print journalism. An accomplished writer, editor, researcher and communicator, Michelle’s school district publications, e-newsletters and promotional materials have earned state honors. Her strategic, detailed and progressive approach to communications ensures that key messages reach all stakeholder groups appropriately, accurately and efficiently. Over the last 23 years, Michelle has dedicated her career to education, working as both a communications/public relations specialist and consultant in metropolitan school districts and as an education reporter for a major market daily newspaper. Michelle’s experience with multi-media communications, crisis management, media training and ballot issue campaigns also make her a key consultant for Access Management Group. Michelle has earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University in Illinois. She is member of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA). Ms. Jessica Pupillo — Ms. Pupillo is an award-winning writer, editor and communications professional. Her experience includes creating and launching e-newsletters and establishing a process for monitoring and measuring media coverage, as well as playing an integral role in successful school district tax campaigns. She also has expertise in creating crisis/emergency communications plans and in researching and writing news articles. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia with an academic emphasis in magazine journalism, and is knowledgeable in the use of QuarkXpress, InDesign, PageMaker, Publisher, Photoshop and Microsoft Office software programs. Access Management Group, Inc. 200 South Hanley • Suite 504 • St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 932.5235 office • (314) 932.5239 fax • info@access-stlouis.com