CEO

Ann has more than forty years of talent management, organizational development, strategic planning, human resources, operations and training experience. Her work includes a broad range of technical functions such as human resources, employee training and development, management and supervisory training, executive coaching, strategic planning, public speaking and communications. Her company has worked with national and international companies. Nicholson is recognized as a professional who has the unique ability to develop partnerships with clients to obtain maximum results for individuals and the organization.

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Managing Partner

For almost three decades Tim has refined his techniques as a speaker, trainer, executive coach, and strategic partner to create maximum results for individuals and organizations committed to excellence in the hyper-accelerated era of modern business culture. A nationally recognized speaker Tim spends over 200 days on the road delivering high impact sessions around succession planning, executive development, presentation skills, teambuilding, sales training, organizational communication, coaching, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

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Director of Operations

Since her arrival at the Simmons Group in 2016, Brittney has quickly emerged as a key member of the team. Her knowledge and ability to adapt to the situational needs of an organization allows her to have significant impact our clients by focusing on their specific challenges and identifying sustainable solutions. Brittney has an uncanny instinct to navigate through the external noise and zero in on what truly matters. Armed with a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, she quickly and efficiently evaluates and assesses the priorities of a client in order to deliver high impact results. Her ability to process and utilize large volumes of data, yet convey that information in a meaningful way, truly creates value for our clients.

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Accountant

Christine brings over 30 years of experience in commodity and small business accounting as well as office management. For 27 of those years, she worked in her family commodity grain business in Colorado, where she accumulated several continuing education hours in accounting and business management as well as many specialty certifications. Buying and selling commodities around the world kept Christine on her toes, in addition to keeping financial records for the family farming business and investment properties. 

Master Trainer

Maggie has more than 15 years of experience developing individuals and teams. As a former partner at an advertising agency, she is familiar with fast-paced, demanding organizations that thrive when individuals and teams are performing at their peak. Maggie is a strong believer that the most productive workplaces are made up of people who are able to do what they do best every day and environments that embrace differences. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach, Maggie works with her clients to identify talents and advance strengths.

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Consultant

A proven Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience, Michele possesses a broad wealth of knowledge in a variety of industries throughout the globe, including both public and private and profit and not-for-profit companies. Her strengths include outstanding strategic, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills, which have been key in her demonstrated consistent strong leadership and sound judgment.

One of Michele’s greatest strengths is the fact that she is consistently viewed as being a trusted business partner to all levels within an organization. Whether it be senior management or staff, Michele is known by all as being fair, honest, and the person who will ensure that the job gets done, correctly and on time.

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Advisor

Skye has more than a decade of experience in Human Resources leadership roles, specializing in organizational development, strategic planning, acquisition and conversion, leadership development, workplace investigations and legal compliance.

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Consultant

Rowe is an accomplished human resources executive with experience delivering exceptional HR service across a diverse range of functions and to a broad spectrum of departments. Specific proficiencies include benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, HRIS/payroll, training, investigations and labor management & negotiations. Rowe has developed her skills in a variety of industries. She began her HR career in Human Resources in the construction industry, moving onto education as an Employee Relations Specialist in education and local government HR departments, most recently as the Director of Human Resources. Rowe has also worked in the BPO industry and started her HR consulting in 2019 working with a variety of clients in industries ranging from advertising to special districts to law firms.

Master Trainer

DeRosa has worked in the area of leadership training and human resources for 25 years. Gaining management experience in the gaming and hospitality industry early in her career, she quickly connected with her passion for developing people. With vast experience in design and development, Karyn brings energy and enthusiasm to each training session designed to achieve organization results. Her ability to convey complex topics in a relatable way is one of the reasons she is highly sought after by organizations. DeRosa speaks and delivers a message that resonates with the participant long after the training has ended. She is Master Certified in Emotional Intelligence.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS and an MBA in HR Management from the University of Phoenix.