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Catherine is passionately dedicated to helping leaders and organizations lean into the power of developing people to drive business success and meaningful social contribution.

Catherine brings over 25 years of experience working as an organizational and people skills development practitioner and executive coach working with business, government, and non-profit leaders to address strategic, systems and people challenges and opportunities. Catherine's coaching practice focuses on helping executive leaders and teams OWN + MODEL + DRIVE business and people development in their companies. She is known for being a trusted and strategic thought partner who listens well and creates a safe space for her clients to explore the heart of issues, what is possible, what is need from their leadership and what is holding them back. 

As AO's CEO, her focus is on guiding her team to build the full suite of capabilities to help leaders re-imagine and create the culture, structure, systems, and incentives that make investing in conscious people development a more integrated and holistic way to foster the capabilities people and business need to grow and thrive today and tomorrow. 

Catherine is co-author of a book with Ed Offterdinger titled, Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute: A Fable - How Employee Development Can Become the Highest Form of Social Contribution. 

Gene serves people with heart, passion, and purpose. Day in and day out, his servant leadership focuses on positively impacting the lives of clients, employees, and the community. He understands the power of building long-lasting, authentic relationships that lead to real change in business and the world around us. This is reflective in Tri-Star supporting over 150 non-profits and organizations every year throughout communities in the Great Lakes Bay Region and Lansing. 

Gene is currently serving his community by leading the movement of the Great Lakes Bay Conscious Capitalism Chapter whose mission is to "elevate humanity through business." Gene also serves on the Saginaw Valley State University College of Business Advisory Board, and was previously on Covenant Healthcare System's Board of Directors. He is a board member of the One Hundred Club, serves on Senior Leader Network Advisory team for Conscious Capitalism, Inc. and on the trust management committee for the Michigan Bankers Association. He was also the founder and co-chair of Saginaw's 1000 Leaders Initiative, a movement focused on building relationships throughout Saginaw County.

Gene has 30+ years' experience in banking and trusts and holds the Certified Financial Planning CFP designation.

Pavel Konecny is a proactive, analytical, collaborative, and team-oriented CFO. He is an observer of others' strengths and can draw out the best in his team. By intuitively seeing a way when others are convinced there is none, he leads them to success. Pavel comes to Tri-Star with 20+ years' experience in corporate treasury. He received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration from Northwood University and later earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst. He is and has been actively involved in both Saginaw and Midland communities in a variety of capacities and organizations including United Way, Midland Business Alliance, Saginaw Chamber, Arnold Center, Big Brothers Bis Sisters, and the Midland Country Club. 

Anthony Taylor defines professionalism. He is an expert multitasker and is exceptional at structuring his time. Anthony works tirelessly with his clients until he has come up with the perfect plan that is specific to their needs and goals. He has a passion for learning and growth, which makes him an ambitious and motivated lifelong learner. Anthony haws 10+ years' experience working in financial and administrative roles, focused on relationship, wealth, and contract management. He acquired a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, his bachelor's degree from Hope College, and graduated from the School for International Training and Leadership Saginaw. Anthony received the 2011 RUBY Award in the Great Lakes Bay Region which is an honor of the area's brightest professionals under the age of 40 who have made their mark in their professions and have an impact throughout the region. He is also the recipient of the 2014 Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce President's Award in recognition of  individual work and leadership. He is a member of the Dow-Dupont Community Advisory Panel and an executive board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region. He is a founding member and former chair of the Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network and has served in executive board positions with the Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity and Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he has been a board member at-large for Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and more recently  United Way of Saginaw County. He also chaired and led the successful passing of the Dow Event Center millage campaign for Saginaw County. 

Kristen Wuerfel is a passionate and generous business professional that makes decisions and takes action. She employs an ethical stance towards business practices while preserving strong attention to detail. Her role at Tri-Star is to enhance the client experience, fulfill sponsorship requests, implement communication strategies, and increase Tri-Star's presence in its respective markets. She brings 15+ years' experience in marketing, communications and public relations. She acquired her Master of Business administration from Northwood University as well as receiving the James Madison Social Relations Degree from Michigan State University. Kristen is a co-chair of the THRIVE Financial Stability committee, the president of the American Advertising Federation - Great Lakes Bay Region, an active volunteer at her children's school, a member of the Northwood Alumni Council, a member of Women in Leadership, a volunteer for the Midland Area Community Foundation, a ember of the Ingham County Bar Association - Probate/Trust Section, Donor with Ele's Place, Volunteer?Donor with the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

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