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 Executive Development Associates (EDA) Names New Strategy Officer to Oversee Strategic Planning Services Division For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Development Associates has been a leader in custom executive, leadership and organizational development, helping organizations build the capabilities needed to achieve their strategic objectives for over 25 years. www.executivedevelopment.com About Richard Zahn Since 1994, Richard has been a consultant and advisor to numerous companies who have sought his expertise either in growing their businesses or in managing their current growth strategies. For six of those years, he served as part of Inc. Magazine's Growth Strategy Consulting Group. Not only did this relationship enable him to meet and work with a diverse group of companies throughout the United States, it also connected him to individuals and companies possessing resources and expertise which were of added benefit to his clients. Prior to launching his consulting career, Richard served as president of three different companies, all of which provided him with significant hands-on operational experience in developing, executing and funding plans to grow businesses. This experience included the creation of a new entity through a series of acquisitions and the turnaround of a distressed operation. Richard's early business career included serving as a commercial banker in Chicago and Oklahoma City, as well as working as an investment banker. In addition, he served as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the C.R. Anthony Company. Zahn received his Bachelors degree in Administrative Science from Yale University, and his Master’s Degree from Stanford University in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting. About Sherry Dale Sherry Dale serves Executive Development Associates as the Chief Financial Officer. As a certified public accountant and former president of Strategix Consulting Group, Dale has helped businesses develop growth strategies and strategic plans, and with leadership training, cash flow management, organizational development, executive coaching, developing systems and processes, exit strategies and understanding financial information. Prior to her involvement with Strategix, Dale co-founded a meat and frozen food distributorship (Express Meat Company, Inc.) as a home-based business in 1991. Through skilled leadership and passionate risk taking, she grew the business to be the largest independent distributor in the region with 50 employees, a 60,000 square foot distribution facility, a fleet of 25 trucks and sales in excess of $72 million. Express Meat was acquired by Cargill Food Distribution in September, 2004. In addition to Express Meat Company, Dale has started several other businesses. In 1987, she co-founded Jones & Dale, CPA’s and grew this firm to be one of the largest in Oklahoma City. During this time, Dale discovered her passion in helping other business owners succeed. She sold her partnership interest in 1999. Dale has a real estate development company and previously has owned two meat processing plants and a restaurant. Dale received her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She is a certified public accountant in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Interviews with any Executive Development Associates Executive can be scheduled through Alexis Hodges at ahodges@executivedevelopment.com or by calling (405)812-4224. |
