Amy brings an array of business experience to the consulting team with 12 years of Human Resource practice in the HR Consulting, Municipal Government and Financial Services industries.  She has a keen understanding of sales, operations, expense management, strategic planning, customer relationship management, marketing, organizational culture change/evolution, succession planning, performance management, recruitment/selection/retention initiatives, compensation and benefits design, employment law and other important influences to the bottom of line of her clients.

Amy has a passion for the betterment of the Michigan economy through the positive growth and longevity of local business.  She has built strong relationships within the Lenawee County community as a relatively new resident, relocating from the Detroit suburbs in 2000.  Amy is an active participant, contributor and leader in these civic and charitable organizations:   Tecumseh Rotary Club (President Elect, past Treasurer), Junior Achievement (instructor), Lenawee United Way (Division Chair); and the professional organizations: Human Resource Association of Southeast Michigan (Board Member); Society for Human Resource Management (Member); Michigan Bankers Association HR Committee (member); Paramount Care of Michigan (Board Member).

With a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Human Resources and various continuing education over the past 12 years, she has the both the book-knowledge and hands-on experience to provide a solid return on investment in her client organizations.

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Terry Phillips joins MCN as an experienced entrepreneur and business consultant. He has an Electrical Engineering degree from Kettering University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. After graduate school he went on to work at Ford and quickly progressed through the ranks as a Product Planner, Program Manager of worldwide Ranger and Explorer Programs, and lastly as a Merger and Acquisitions manager.

Terry specializes in several areas of consulting assistance including; business assessment and selection, idea research and validation, "turn key" business development, product development, business improvement, growth strategy, and more. The engagements range from sole proprietorships through fortune 500 companies.

Terry’s significant entrepreneurial accomplishments include starting a progressive consulting and product development-import-distribution company, Astute Advance, LLC; as well as a two-year consulting engagement with Battelle on NASA technology commercialization projects, and major sales and installations at the University of Michigan, Omni Hotels, Automotive suppliers, and the US Navy. Click here for more information about Terry.

Mariela Romero joins MCN as Certified Business Coach, an experienced entrepreneur and business consultant. She holds a Degree in Business Management and has a strong background in small business marketing. Her experience spans both the local and international business arenas including Wayne and Washtenaw Counties as well as internationally in Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay.

Mariela has specialized in coaching business owners, leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve their goals since 2001 when she and her family relocated to New Jersey from Argentina. She plans to assist businesses in all phases of the life cycle of their business from start-up through maturity, with her expansion through MasterMind Consulting Network. Mariela is a member of the Canton Chamber of Commerce and serves on their Education Committee.

Mariela’s entrepreneurial accomplishments include owning and managing businesses in property management, wireless services and business coaching. A notable recent client engagement led to significant results as stated by this business owner “In just one month of working with Mariela I was able to restructure my business and add over $750,000 to my bottom line. Even more important, I am confident that my sessions with Mariela will lead directly to our more than doubling our sales over the next year!” Through her program, Get Clients Now!TM, she has helped numerous service professionals expand their client base. Click here for more information about Mariela.