Education:

Wright State University, Bachelor of Science in Production Management and Masters in Business Administration - Finance

Experience:

With more than two decades of experience in wireless, Jim has worked directly with leading minds from across industries to address the most critical and game changing issues mobile technologies pose to today’s business environment. From the design of a strategic wireless roadmap for publically-traded, multi-billion dollar companies, to identifying and implementing key success factors for mobile content delivery, to analyzing and recommending financial models in a highly constrained industry, Jim’s experiences further enable Revel to successfully lead its clients through the vital transition to mobile services.

What attracted me to Revel?

“No matter the industry, Revel’s approach is focused on innovation and continual progress – two factors that spoke directly to me. At Revel, I found a firm that wasn’t standing back and watching the mobile transformation, but rather leading the way with some of the most influential companies across the many markets touched by wireless technologies.”

Personal Time:

While Jim has maintained a busy career, he’s always made it a priority to stay connected to his community. Jim is an active volunteer having held board memberships with the United Way of King County, the Bellevue Art Museum, and Volunteers of America.

Education:

Boston University, Physics and Mathematics

What attracted you to Revel?

“I wanted to put my skills and experience to the test and work on a wide range of projects from standard project and program management to cutting-edge strategy development. I also wanted to work directly with companies who are breaking the mold in their respective industries – which our clients are.”

What does PURE consulting mean to me?

“PURE consulting fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, giving every associate at Revel the opportunity to climb as high and quickly as we want to. For our clients, it creates agility in a fast-paced world that requires increasingly shorter times between strategy and implementation.”

Experience:

Tim has a head for numbers. He brings Revel’s clients a slew of skills in mathematical modeling and forecasting, process engineering and optimization, strategy development and analysis, market research, and project management. Before coming to Revel, Tim had a diverse background as the Divisional Marketing Director for SunAmerica, Regional Marketing Specialist at AIG SunAmerica, and before that a Staff Scientist for Science Applications International Corporation.

Personal Time:

Off the clock, Tim spends his time roaming the Pacific Coast, running, lifting weights, and watching the Seattle Sounders FC dominate Major League Soccer.

Education:

University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Business

What attracted you to Revel?

“Revel caught my eye because I love working with highly talented, capable people on projects that have an impact. There is so much to do to support Revel as it continues to grow rapidly – the challenge of scaling Revel’s operations while still providing personal best-in-class support to Revel clients and Associates is truly an amazing opportunity.”

Experience:

Brett’s biggest strength is his uncanny ability to move programs and projects from ideation to reality. As a Manager at Arthur Andersen and Hitachi Consulting, he’s demonstrated this skill time and again and brings an important “big firm” perspective to Revel’s operations team.

Personal Time:

For Brett, when you love what you do, it’s sometimes impossible to separate work from play. One of his passions is real estate – so when he’s not at work at Revel, he’s often spending personal time on his real estate consulting business. Even so, Brett enjoys some true down time in the outdoors, camping with his wife and Labrador.

Education:

Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa

What attracted you to Revel?

“Many firms in this industry say they are different, but Revel’s PURE Consulting approach set’s the firm apart from others. The company is dead set on building something different than what many of us who have been in this industry for years are used to. The firm’s focus on people and quality has given me the opportunity to provide clients with quality Management Consulting expertise without having to sacrifice my time to excessive travel and reporting. It sounds cliché, but I get to do what I love to do – work with interesting, cutting-edge clients to provide them real and innovative solutions to their most important business challenges.”

Experience:

A true world businessman, John has more than 15 years experience working as a leader in management consulting, bringing a unique global perspective to Revel’s services. He has developed and delivered portfolio management, consultant training and development, as well as business process improvement to business clients in Africa, Europe and North America. John is able to apply his broad experience to provide Revel’s clients with best-in-class (even “best in world”) practices.

Personal Time:

As founder and Board Member for Roses & Rosemary, John is dedicated to leading this Seattle-based charity that provides life-prolonging vaccinations to HIV orphans in South Africa. Having lived in South Africa during his business school years, he has seen first hand the impact quality healthcare solutions can have on the local community. Thanks to John’s deep connection with Roses & Rosemary, Revel has supported the organization through the Revel Sustainable Giving Program by providing marketing consulting and financial support.

Education:

Central Washington University, B.A. Accounting

What does PURE Consulting mean to me?

“PURE Consulting is about having authentic transparency between our clients and Revel’s associates. In the trusted relationships we build, clients are able to openly share the business challenges they’re facing and our associates utilize their experience and expertise to provide clear and effective solutions.”

Experience:

Angela’s young career has been spent primarily with the world’s largest software company and industry pioneer, Microsoft. Prior to joining the team at Revel, Angela spent five years in various roles with Microsoft including data analytics, project management, advertising and account management.

Personal Time:

Just as in her professional life, Angela isn’t afraid to take on a good challenge away from the office, enjoying rock climbing with her friends.

Education:

University of Oregon, B.S. Business-Accounting

What attracted me to Revel?

“As I was looking to make a professional transition, Revel had the whole package: a great management team, smart people, breadth and depth of client projects, and a unique business model that eliminates bureaucracy and actually provides work/life balance for its employees.”

How PURE Consulting impacts me – in both my professional and personal life?

Thanks to PURE Consulting, I feel more productive and accomplish a great deal in my professional life, while having flexibility to better manage my schedule and enjoy my personal life.

Experience:

David brings 17 years of experience at Microsoft in a variety of financial and business Management positions supporting divisions including MSN, Home & Entertainment, Retail Sales, and Small and Medium Business.

Personal Time:

Like most Pacific Northwesterners, David lives for the summer season, when his primary passion is boating - whether it be on Lake Washington, the Puget Sound or in the San Juan Islands. For the rest of the year he stays active jogging or walking, snow skiing, or simply getting away from it all by travelling to find sun or snow.

Education:

Central Washington University, MBA

Experience:

Colin has more than 10 years consulting experience in marketing, management and research, spanning a breadth of industries from technology, telecommunications, and consumer packaged goods to healthcare, retail, and real estate. He is a master of statistical techniques, statistical software, and return on investment analyses.

What attracted me to Revel?

“Revel’s culture is highly collaborative, which is refreshing in this industry. I enjoy working with clients and joining forces with other Revel associates to provide new ideas to solve their business challenges.”

What does PURE consulting mean to me?

“PURE Consulting removes all the unnecessary pieces of consulting to provide a cost and time efficient approach for my clients. I’m enabled to provide my clients with highly focused attention and specific solutions for to meet their requirements.”

Personal Time:

Just as he finds in his daily client work, Colin loves a good challenge in his personal time. While away from the office, you can find him cycling, climbing, hiking or mountaineering. He finished the 204 mile route of Seattle to Portland Classic in only one day and recently summited Mt. Rainier.

Education:

University of Washington - Electrical Engineering

Experience:

Having previously worked for some of the big players in consulting – Accenture and Deloitte – Jacques has big industry experience helping clients at Fortune 100 and 500 companies, as well as multi-billion dollar state government agencies.

What attracted me to Revel Consulting:

“I wanted to join a growing consulting firm whose values aligned with my own belief that clients deserve a very high level of service and value for their investment in us. I also saw the opportunity to be an integral part of building and growing Revel’s business to reach its full potential.”

What PURE Consulting means to me:

“Revel’s PURE Consulting model has completely changed my approach to consulting. Because I used to work on large projects at large firm, it was difficult to make that one-on-one connection with clients to truly drive the needed change in their business. With PURE Consulting, we have the opportunity to work farther up in the process with clients to help refine their strategy and execution plans, making a big impact in their business end-to-end. We become a trusted partner because of the relationships we build and the shared commitment to their goals and business.”

How PURE Consulting impacts me – in both my professional and personal life:

“PURE Consulting makes me look at business challenges from a different lens. I used to put up barriers that said ‘this isn’t my job to recommend A vs. B’. But through our PURE approach, I’m one-on-one with my client and I have the liberty, and responsibility, to make those recommendations and help them take their business to the next level. Applying that same perspective to my personal life, it’s changed the value I add to my family and friends.”

Personal Time:

Jacques has two activities that keep him active outside of work: soccer and golf – however self-admittedly both games are “slowly deteriorating with age”. When not working on his game, he feeds his appetite for financial markets and technology by reading about new business models + strategy, finance and the stock market. Of course spending time with his wife, their dog Ahjee, and their family and friends always remains a top priority in midst of a busy, active life.

Education:

University of Washington, Foster School of Business (MBA)
New York University Center for Global Affairs
Whitman College

What attracted me to Revel?

Revel’s leadership is laser-focused on exceeding our clients’ expectations. I thrive in an environment where the bar is set high and we won’t settle for anything less than delighting our clients.

How PURE Consulting impacts my clients?

“PURE Consulting enables me to focus on the core elements required to help my clients succeed and it provides access to an incredible brain trust of knowledge and consulting experience.”

Experience:

15 years of Product and Marketing Management at Microsoft gives Kristin the insight and experience needed to help her clients establish, meet, and exceed goals and timelines.

Personal Time:

When she’s not heads down helping her clients, Kristin enjoys a diverse set of interests as a self-described “bookworm, foodie, and skier.” However her all-time favorite activity is exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two young children. With the Seattle areas eclectic mix of activities – beaches, mountains, breathtaking hikes, top- notch restaurants, farmers markets, local artisans, world-class wineries, she never quite knows what to do next!

Education:

Northeastern University, Marketing and Management Information

What attracted me to Revel?

“At Revel, I find myself in an enjoyable and challenging environment with smart, driven, and fun colleagues. I’m learning something every day - what else could I want?”

What does PURE consulting mean to me?

“PURE Consulting is entrepreneurial by nature, which opens my mind to a range of new ideas. I have the opportunity to think creatively to deliver results without being micromanaged.”

Experience:

Before joining Team Revel, Samantha was responsible for market research and analysis at American Science and Engineering, Inc. - a leading security systems engineering company. She brings this foundation in research to both her client work and efforts to identify and attract top talent to join Revel.

Personal Time:

A transplant to the Pacific Northwest, Samantha loves exploring the unique pockets of culture around Seattle. She finds running and eating are great ways to discover Seattle neighborhoods and new cooking adventures.

Education:

Seattle University, Albers School of Business (MBA)
University of Washington, B.A. Business Administration

What PURE Consulting means to me:

“To the great benefit of me as a professional, and therefore my clients, PURE Consulting has provided me with unrestricted access to industry leading resources and best practices. Thanks to the culture of sharing and teamwork we have here, I’m able to bring my clients new, but tested, best practices to solve their biggest business challenges. No client challenge is unsolvable because of this PURE mentality and the firm’s network of experienced associates.”

Experience:

Michael joined Revel’s team after interesting work with both the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and at the University of Washington. He finds himself at home on Revel’s team of diverse, hard working professionals, by providing Revel valuable skills and insight into research and university programs.

Personal Time:

A true Seattleite, Michael has a hobby or sport for every season of weather in the Pacific Northwest. In the winter and spring you can find him seeking out powder on his snowboard at local ski hills. Summer and fall weather drives him (and his ball) to the golf course, up and down the Burke-Gilman trail on his bike, and into the hills to go camping.

Education:

Pacific Lutheran University, B.A Economics

What is your biggest accomplishment at Revel?

“Working under Revel’s Retail Discipline, I was fortunate to lead a cross-functional team that implemented the development and roll-out of our client’s brand new “brick and mortar” retail channel. The grand opening was a huge event for the client and our team was proud to be an instrumental part of its success.”

Experience:

Chris has built his consulting skills in a career at several globally recognized, and locally admired companies including Russell Investments, Microsoft and Expedia. Working for these major brands has provided him with more than 10 years of domestic and international experience, spanning financial services, institutional investment management, and technology consulting.

Personal Time:

Chris cherishes his down time with his family and friends. His wife and he love to occasionally hop on a plane and get away for a weekend, but most of all they enjoy relaxing at home with their dog.

Education:

USC Marshall School of Business, MBA
University of Colorado

What attracted me to Revel?

“Given the growing importance of online retail sites, but also the explosion of innovative technology- savvy brick and mortar stores, Revel’s new retail discipline was of great interest to me. They have worked with leading brands to develop engaging retail stores, so I wanted to utilize my experience in this space to help clients balance online and on the ground retail.”

Experience:

With industry and consulting experience, Bruce has provided marketing solutions to leading companies in the technology industry including Microsoft and Intel. He also brings agency experience at Cascade Natural Gas, Avaya, Quinton Instruments and Ernst & Young.

Personal Time:

Bruce has one of the most diverse sets of interests and activities outside of anyone on the Revel team. In his free time, he teaches management, quality and marketing classes at Seattle University and the University of Phoenix. But also he enjoys working on his house, volunteering at church, reading, and improving his 8-ball game.

Education:

The George Washington University, MBA
University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts - History

What attracted me to Revel?

“I was initially drawn to work at Revel because of the firm’s leadership. Strong leaders are critical to business success and Brett and Vikas bring a true passion and clear vision to the company. Secondly, Revel has the ingredients of a great brand, which makes my job of building and growing the company’s internal and external communications a fun one. Revel’s commitment to community was another big draw for me. I whole-heartedly believe in our Sustainable Giving program which provides financial resources and consulting support to help local non-profits achieve their goals.”

Experience:

Russ has worked to develop marketing strategies and campaigns in software, telecommunications and consulting industries for more than 25 years. His background includes a tenure with industry leader Microsoft and was part of the initial surge of wireless phone companies in the Pacific Northwest with AT&T Wireless and McCaw Cellular Communications.

Personal Time:

Russ enjoys life and time-off with his wife Nicole and kids, although keeping up with four kids can sometimes be a challenge. He stays happy and healthy by working-out, traveling, skiing and boating.

Education:

University of Washington, Mechanical Engineering

What attracted me to Revel?

“Although I had great experiences working for larger companies, I saw Revel as providing a real opportunity to grow my career quickly. Revel’s commitment to its employees and an aggressive, but clear vision to enable career growth showed me it was the right place for me to take my career to the next level.”

What PURE Consulting means to me:

“In my past consulting experiences, the approach to client support was very cookie cutter with consultants following a set formula. PURE Consulting provides a different approach which empowers our associates with the tools and very unique business opportunities to break the mold, driving new ideas and true value for our clients.”

What do you like about Seattle and the Puget Sound Area?

“There are only a few places in our country where after a long day at work you can drive home to such an amazing view provided by Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains - regardless how much it rains! Seattle has great food, has a unique combination of scenic, recreational activities with challenging professional opportunities.”

Experience:

Prior to joining Revel, Arif worked in consulting and management roles in the finance (Primatics Financial), aerospace (The Boeing Company) and consulting (Accenture) industries. Arif’s background has equipped him to work within large client organizations identifying areas for process improvement and providing project and program management expertise.

How does PURE Consulting impact your clients and the manner in which you deliver solutions?

“PURE Consulting turns the traditional consultant-client relationship upside down. Rather than simply a project manager, this approach allows Revel to provide consultants who understand the ins and outs of each client’s business and can serve as an advocate for our client’s business interests.”

Personal Time:

If you catch Arif onsite with clients or in the halls at Revel HQ, he’s likely to bend your ear with the latest scores from his favorite Seattle sports teams. An avid supporter of the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks and the University of Washington Huskies, year round there is a sport he’s up to date on.

Education:

Seattle Pacific University, B.A. Business Administration (Accounting)
CPA - Inactive

What attracted me to Revel?

“As a young, growing company, Revel provides me an opportunity to apply best practices from my career to help establish financial processes and controls enabling rapid and responsible company growth. On top of that, the people of Revel are amazingly talented and just plain fun!”

Experience:

Revel benefits from Rhonda’s broad set of skills and experience developed in her 25 years within the accounting and finance field. During her career she has served in diverse roles including working as a CPA in accounting and auditing at the premier accounting and tax firm BDO Seidman, and in operations and finance for commercial property development and management company, Fischer Properties.

Personal Time:

Soccer runs deep in the Sekyra household. Rhonda is a big fan of her daughter’s youth soccer team as well as a fan of the Seattle Pacific University Women’s Soccer Team which is coached by her husband. When she’s not cheering on her favorite athletes, she gets into the game herself by boating, kayaking, playing tennis and running.

Education:

Seattle University, Albers School of Business (MBA)

What PURE Consulting means to me:

“One of the main ways Revel pulled me in was through PURE Consulting’s gravitas. I was attracted to the company because I can focus on what I do well, without worrying about the organizational red-tape found in traditional consulting companies. PURE Consulting also creates a true work/life balance that was important to me as I was looking at job opportunities, but not always evident in this industry.”

Experience:

Steven’s core strengths include program/project management, product management, and marketing research – which he has developed working for some of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic brands. For eight years, he refined his skills at Microsoft and later continued to distinguish himself at Vulcan. More recently, Steven interned at Starbucks as a Project Manager and consulted for a set of small businesses on the side.

Personal Time:

Like many Revels, Steven maximizes his professional and personal time, rarely wasting a minute. He loves working out - playing tennis, softball, golf, or snowboarding – as well as reading about capital investments and travelling. Amidst all of this activity, he makes room for plenty of family time too.

Education:

Seattle University, MBA
University of Washington, B.A. Business Administration
Senior Professional Human Resources Certification
Global Professional Human Resources Certification

What attracted me to Revel?

“Revel provides me the opportunity to build company-wide programs based on industry best practices and to make a significant impact on individual’s lives on a daily basis. This has been an exciting opportunity and rewarding challenge for me in my career, and it’s fun to work with the bright, talented Associates we have on our team.”

Experience:

Our HR guru, Tara, arrived at Revel with key skills in program development and management, project management, and coaching. Previously she honed her human resources expertise while working in HR Project Management at the leading online retailer Amazon.com and Teague, a research, design and strategy Consultancy. In both of these roles she learned the importance of employees’ intellectual capital – a value she continues to implement at Revel.

Personal Time:

Tara and her husband love to travel (next stop – Greece!). She spends most of her personal time working on their new home. Even with so much to do and so little time, Tara enjoys taking time to try new restaurants around the city.

Education:

Reading University, United Kingdom

What attracted me to Revel?

“To have a successful firm, I believe you have to have dynamic leadership and a desire to be the best – both of which I saw immediately at Revel. Once here I realized the huge benefits of a warm and open team dynamic, with the ability to be flexible to meet the needs of our diverse team.”

What PURE Consulting means to me:

For me PURE Consulting is all about resources. Revel’s resources allow me to access traditional consulting frameworks, but then tailor them with my industry best practices to give my clients the best possible experience when working with Revel.

Experience:

Debbie brings a wide (and fun!) set of experiences to Revel. She has worked for Hallmark Cards and Tonka Toys, and then moved into IT where she started with Bull Information Systems before joining Microsoft. She spent 17 years working for Microsoft in the UK office, European headquarters, and finally in Redmond at global headquarters.

Personal Time:

Realizing the value of balance in all aspects of her life, Debbie enjoys running and cycling, but also eating good food and drinking “good red wine.” With roots in Europe, Debbie enjoys travelling the world afar, but also visiting her family home in Portland, Oregon.