PMG Client Support Specialists

Tracey Traut – Client Services Manager
Tracey earned her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She has seven years of project management experience including quoting, contract negotiations, quality assurance, client relations, budget/cost control and contract award and development.

Michelle Watson – Client Services Manager
Michelle earned a B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado in PR & Advertising. Her background includes experience in media planning/buying, negotiation, account maintenance and client services.

Heather Zimmerman – Client Services Manager
Heather brings to PMG a wealth of experience is sales, account management and project management. She has a background in the Automotive industry and will use that experience to assist our clients in improving processes and driving savings to their bottom lines.

Steve Cline – Client Services Manager
Steve joined PMG as a Regional Client Services Manager in the North East. Steve received a BS in Marketing from Central Connecticut State University and spent the past 14 years with Penske Truck Leasing. While at Penske, Steve held and was successful in a number of diverse roles of which included Rental Representative, Assistant Rental Manager, District Rental Manager, Area Rental Manager, Consumer Rental Fleet Manager, Area Financial Manager, Quality Team Leader (Black Belt) and most recently Branch Manager. Steve’s operations and sales background in the Transportation Industry will benefit him in his role at PMG.

Jeff Sorenson – Client Services Specialist
Jeff earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Gustavus Adolphus College and was self employed in the automotive industry for over 15 years. His experience includes business development and consulting as well as inside and outside sales with retail and various automotive related businesses.

Amy Clements – Director, Client Services, West Central Region
Amy is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a degree in Finance and Marketing. Amy has acquired her broad business experience in the manufacturing and retail sectors developing expertise if office supplies, billing solutions, EDI and project management.

Mardy Cobb – Director, Client Services, West Region
Mardy earned a B. A. from Ambassador University, a Certified Purchasing Manager(C.P.M.) designation and has acquired over 20 years of line, staff and executive experience in Purchasing and Material Management. Mardy has a broad background in 3rd party sourcing, inventory management, planning and analysis.

Jerry Irvin – Director, Client Services, Midwest Region
Jerry has 25 years of purchasing experience for large major retailers and most recently for one of the largest retail automotive dealerships in Minnesota. His career and experience consists of MRO procurement, contract management, capital equipment, information technology and services, third party distribution, procurement systems integration implementations and a thorough Supply Chain Management background.

Wells Likfa, Director, Client Services, Central Region
Wells held numerous positions over his 22 year tenure with the Ford Motor Company. During this time he worked with to improve dealer operations serving in regional sales offices in Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Denver, Cincinatti, Anaheim, Philadelphia and Memphis. After a brief stint with Aspen Marketing Services, Wells decided to leverage his management and leadership skills by managing the Central Region while contributing to new business development nationally. Wells earned a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Dayton

Jeff Class – Regional Manager, Client Services
Jeff has held positions as Buyer, Purchasing Supervisor, Rental Manager,E-Rental Project Manager and Director of Used Trunk Operations for Penske Truck Leasing and Five Star International. Jeff earned a B. S. in Logistics from Pennsylvania State University.

Thomas Kuhne – Regional Manager, Client Services
Tom earned a B.S. Degree in Business from St. Cloud State University. With over 35 years of business experience Tom has extensive Market Research, Financial Analysis, Direct Marketing, Purchasing and Auditing experience.

Samuel Adams – Client Services Manager
Sam brings 30 years in Purchasing Management from the financial (banking) industry where he reached Vice President of Purchasing Operations for Imperial Bank. Sam is also retiring after 35 years of service in the military(four years with the USMC and 31 years with the Army reserves.

Sarah Alvarado– Client Services Manager
Sarah brings with her about 8 years of purchasing experience. Her previous position was as a purchasing manager for a manufacturing concern in the garment industry. Her background includes experience in buying, negotiation, and program management. Sarah is currently working to complete her degree in Business Administration at the University of La Verne.

Debbie Anderson – Client Services Manager
Debbie Anderson is a supply chain veteran with 20 plus years of experience in all levels of management. Her last position was Director of Operations for Ironport Systems in which she managed the Purchasing, Materials, Receiving, Shipping, Travel and Facilities departments. She moved from that senior position into the consulting world about two years ago. She has consulted corporations large and small with various needs.

Cheryl Berklich – Client Services Manager
Cheryl was named in the top 20 Purchasing Executives by Home Builder Executive Magazine while working as Regional VP, Purchasing & Logistics for Richmond American Homes. Previous work experience included the role of National Director of Purchasing with Del Webb Corporation/Pulte Homes, Inc. Cheryl began her career with GM in 1984 where she held various positions in Finance and Procurement during her 16 year tenure. She received the GM President's Council Award in 1996 for strategic sourcing on the 2000 model year full size pickups. Cheryl holds a BA from Michigan State University and an MS in International Finance from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan.

Bonnie Bielefeld – Client Services Manager
Bonnie comes to PMG with a broad business background including sales experience in Uniforms, Office Supplies, Advertising, Refreshment/Food Service. She also has administration experience in the Health Care industry.

Robert Gallagher– Client Services Manager

Rick Griffith – Client Services Manager

Tom Payne – Client Services Manager
Tom earned a BS in Business Management from Temple University and a MBA from Widener University. Tom has over 30 years experience in several areas of purchasing from specialty manufacturing, high volume manufacturing, construction, with purchasing, inventory, and fleet management. Tom focuses on providing implementation of PMG recommendations to various east coast clients.

Don Rask – Client Services Manager
Don is a graduate of Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He brings 25 years of experience in various Purchasing and Materials Management positions. His background includes employment with companies in computer manufacturing, electronics assembly and the production of products designed for both commercial and military aerospace applications. He is a proven leader in contract negotiations and organizational management. At PMG Don handles all our manufacturing, gaming, and real estate clients.

Ron Reber – Client Services Manager
Ron earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and MBA from University of Texas. Ron brings 25+ years of management and marketing experience in new aviation product development and market introductions. His experience covers Engineering Design, Sales, Marketing, Program Management and Business Development functions. His expertise is in dealing fairly and honestly with customers and understanding and addressing their business needs.

Mark Sayegh – Customer Service Manager
Mark came to us from First Data where he gained experience in customer relations, as well as many technical skills related to check and credit card processing. He earned his B.A. form the University of Texas at Austin, and has since worked in a broad spectrum of fields including purchasing, receiving and inventory management in both hospital and commercial settings.

Ashley Cobb– Jr. Client Services Manager