Akina’s alliance partners have deep expertise in complementary areas and share our dedicated approach to serving clients.
For over 20 years, Suzanne Baker has served as a catalyst and leader of change for corporations, consultants, and executives. Her accomplishments have included being a pioneer in large scale transformation efforts and culture change within a Fortune 100 company, sales and strategic relationship management for a Big 4 consulting firm, and serving as a speaker and coach to many in the arena of work-life integration and purpose.
Sheldon brings a unique and highly diverse experience to the Akina team. He was a practicing attorney for over twenty-five years, concentrating on real estate and commercial transactions, and estate planning. He has extensive business, financial, management, sales and marketing experience as past owner of a direct mail advertising company and a business brokerage firm. He currently serves as president and attorney at law with Fast Forward Partners Ltd.
Jeff has spent the last 12 years teaching, conducting research, and leading organizational change efforts in the field of higher education. During his time in higher education, Jeff has been teaching about diversity issues and how people can better understand themselves in a diverse society. He has taught courses on cultural awareness, white privilege, GLBT issues, social/class privilege, public speaking, business communication, interviewing, and work/school/life balance.
Mike Stankus is a published author and frequent speaker on topics such as transforming sales organizations, sales management, and executive leadership. He has personally trained / coached thousands of sales managers and reps.
Paul Trout has eighteen years of experience in a range of businesses, all of which focus on his passion: communication. His thirst for variety and differentiated experience has led him to be a successful contributor in many environments including government, financial services, high tech, manufacturing, consulting and law firms.
