Vern is a seasoned facilitator, executive coach and consultant with more than 25 years of experience with global organizations such as Hewlett Packard, Kraft Foods and First Union National Bank.  His expertise includes creating an environment that stimulates the client's thinking in ways that prompts them to take action.  His focus is on helping clients and workshop participants see the value of their knowledge, skills and experiences and then putting that to work to achieve great results.  He is a Morehead Scholar from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an Exxon Fellow from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Jayne is a seasoned facilitator, coach and consultant with 20 years of experience working in both the private and public sectors.  Her expertise includes creating a safe learning environment where participants can explore not only the content of what they are learning, but also the impact it has on them personally.  She focuses on the balance between challenging and supporting participants as they learn.  She holds the professional designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is currently the Vice President of Professional Development for the National Association of African Americans in HR (Charlotte).  She also serves as the Chief Coach for the Women's Living Well Series.

Vern & Jayne are involved in volunteer work that focuses on effective relationships in a multicultural community; health and wellness; and responsible care of the environment.  They are active parents of four children ranging in age from 14 to 24 years old, and are enjoying their role as grandparents.