WHO WE ARE

Mary Beth’s background experience of 25+ years includes United Way Executive Director, Non-profit Executive Director of various Human Services, Marketing and Communications Officer, CEO of two foundations that were created and managed by her and Development Officer of multiple organizations.

Mary Beth is an executive and business coach who has a passion for supporting and collaborating with entrepreneurs, professionals, executives, and couples in business. She partners with CEOs, executive directors, development directors, professionals, and business owners. Mary Beth combines her 24+ years in the non-profit environment to create the momentum and structure that enable clients to quickly reach their objectives and their next level of growth in their philanthropic career.

Mary Beth specializes in working with professionals in career transitions or career realignments. Mary Beth also works with executives and their teams in Non-Profit Organizations, Foundations, Real Estate, Business Start-ups, Health Industries, and the Medical, Legal, and Accounting professions. She has facilitated Planning Retreats, Strategic Planning & Development, Team Development, Leadership Development, and has spoken to numerous groups on multiple subjects in human resource and talent development.

The MBJ Group is a human resources talent management company that is a provider of an employee, group, and individual talent management solutions using innovative tools such as pre-employment and post-employment assessments, benchmarking of positions, onboarding, succession planning evaluation, team, and individual performance enhancement, and career transition planning.

Mary Beth earned a BS degree in Sociology and Organizational Communications from the University of Wisconsin. She is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and she has served in leadership positions on numerous community boards. She is also a graduate of Corporate Coach U and a member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF).

Jim’s leadership background includes 35 years of experience in executive management in banking; insurance and now a business and corporate talent management practice.

His marketing experience includes operational management, sales, executive-level presentations, corporate communication, advertising, media spokesperson, and community relations. He has also done group facilitation and strategic planning retreats for more than 16 years.
Jim is a graduate of Corporate Coach U and was a Teleclass Instructor for CCU. He is a member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF). His initial practice, Coaching Vision was established to coach executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Coaching continues as part of the service offerings of the MBJ Group.

The MBJ Group is a human resources talent management company that is a provider of an employee, group, and individual talent management solutions using innovative tools such as pre-employment and post-employment assessments, benchmarking of positions, onboarding, succession planning evaluation, team, and individual performance enhancement, and career transition planning.

Jim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has attended graduate schools at Western Michigan University and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. He holds a designation as a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and is a licensed commercial lines insurance agent in the State of Florida.

With over 30 years of leadership experience, Karen Russell has a formidable foundation in sales management, marketing, communications, event coordination, fundraising, board insight, and business development. Karen is a knowledgeable facilitator supporting clients and team members to meet their specific needs. She can envision multiple creative options for tactical solutions. A strategic expediter, Karen, will work to solve problems and remove obstacles, enabling organizational processes to flow easier, and engage high motivation for an enjoyable work climate.