Our team is your team.
Meet the people who create a seamless experience throughout our partnership.
Staff
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Janet Blum
Director of Affiliate Recruitment & Development
Expertise
Janet oversees recruiting and onboarding of all ECC Affiliate Coaches, as well as providing ongoing affiliate support to ensure consistency of coaching using ECC's proven framework/model.Experience
Janet has provided executive coaching and consulting to clients for over 20 years. Her experience spans all organizational levels, and her multi-industry knowledge includes both corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Janet has a keen understanding of the coaching process and the critical skills that help build and strengthen the coach/client relationship. -
Katie Daigle
Client Account Manager
Expertise
Katie supports ECC's clients through seamless, fully-integrated account service to ensure an optimal client experience.Experience
Katie’s background is in training and development as well as talent assessment. She previously worked for a $4 billion athletic apparel retailer focusing on sales, visual merchandising, training protocol development, and policy implementation and was also an entrepreneur, owning a boutique salon in Chicago's Lakeview community. Katie has a B.A. in Business Management with a focus on Human Resources from DePaul University. She enjoys being active in fundraising for various charities on the North Shore. -
Kathleen Dewey
VP of Operations & Strategic Accounts
Expertise
Kathleen oversees all business operations at our Corporate offices and manages the operations team. She works closely with clients and consultants to ensure an optimal experience.Experience
Kathleen was formerly with cable network American Movie Classics for ten years. There, she held many leadership positions, including Vice President-Central Region in which she was responsible for all sales and marketing for the 16-state Midwest region, and excelled in client and affiliate relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from DePauw University. -
Jessica Henry
Executive Services Administrator
Expertise
Administrative support for the ECC Partners and office operationsExperience
Jessica’s background is in team and executive support, working with outside sales, marketing and customer service teams. She has led process improvement initiatives and cost-savings projects for multiple companies, including Cintas, Morton Manufacturing, Luxor and Scotsman Ice Systems. She is committed to creating environments that foster team success through support, cross-training and streamlining operations. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, grilling and the arts. -
Mirela Hukic
Accounts Payable Specialist
Expertise
Mirela manages payables for ECC finances.Experience
Mirela has broad experience supporting financial functions for a variety of businesses including not-for-profit organizations. She is a graduate of DePaul University and holds a B.S. from the Driehaus College of Business. -
Dianna Kingery
Director of Marketing & Communications
Expertise
Dianna oversees the ECC brand to ensure marketing optimization and alignment with all stakeholders including ECC clients, coaches, consultants, partners, and team members.Experience
Dianna brings over 30 years of diversified business and marketing experience. Working at General Foods and Kraft Foods, she managed a wide variety of businesses with direct responsibility for business revitalization, brand identity, and new product development - with full P&L and alternate channel oversight. Dianna has also served on advisory boards and as chairperson for numerous community and education-based events with focus on strategic direction, revenue & profit growth, advertising & publicity, and sponsorships & fundraising. Dianna has a MBA in Financial Management and a BBA in Corporate Finance. -
Joanne Straughn
Finance Manager
Expertise
Managing all financial processes and initiatives.Experience
Joanne has been with ECC for over ten years and manages the financial operations. Her entire career has been in project and office management, including ten years of fundraising for the Variety Club of Illinois Children's Charities. -
Jessie Vassallo
Client Services Coordinator
Expertise
Jessie supports ECC's day-to-day activities including those of ECC clients, affiliate coaches, and the ECC office.Experience
Jessie brings deep expertise in client services including scheduling, interviewing and training, and team management/support. Prior to ECC, she worked for a company that provided therapy services to children diagnosed with Autism. Jessie holds a dual Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Administrative Business, both from Roosevelt University.