Meet The Nolan Consulting Group Team

Brian is the President, Owner and Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group, Inc. He has 30+ years experience in business planning, financial management, project management, quality improvement and operations management development. He was formerly Chief Operating Officer for Baltimore Medical System and Vice President of Operations at Fortis, Inc. Brian has received quality improvement certifications from both the Diamler Chrysler Corporation and Florida Power & Light. His educational background includes a BS in Marketing from St. Joseph's University and a Masters in Business from The George Washington University. Brian takes pride in the fact that he painted his way through college and graduate school. He enjoys running, tennis, hiking, biking, skiing, reading and spending time with his family. Brian and his wife Agnes have three grown children and reside in Lafayette Hill, PA.

Kevin is Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group and President of Nolan Painting, Inc., a successful residential painting company in the Main Line of Philadelphia, PA. Nolan Painting has won many awards including the Chamber of Commerce "Business of the Year", the PDCA's "Picture it Painted Professionally" Award, and the Wharton Business School's "Fastest Growing Companies" Award. Kevin is a national speaker and writer on numerous topics, including: Business Systems, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and Team Building. Kevin is a graduate of Villanova University. He is a marathon runner and the father of four children.

Kathryn is a Senior Business Coach and Director of Operations with Nolan Consulting Group, having started with the organization in May of 2012. Kathryn came to Nolan Consulting Group after over 20 years in Retail Management, most recently with Borders, Inc. She has worked in both big box environments and independently owned stores, managing fiscally and community minded organizations. She continues to lead business teams to surpass their financial and personal goals. Kathryn works with clients in a wide variety of industries, using her knowledge of business practices to help high performing teams reach their Vision. Kathryn is a Florida transplant, having moved to the Delaware Valley to attend Bryn Mawr College and has since made the area her home. She enjoys hiking, reading, gardening and spending time with her family. She lives in Havertown, PA, with her husband Chris. She has two sons, Joshua and Parker, and a daughter, Daisy.

Colin is a Business Coach with Nolan Consulting Group. He joined the company in May of 2014, working his way through several roles before focusing his strengths with the Coaching Group. Colin specializes in several areas including DISC profile assessments, Leadership Development, and Sales. Prior to Nolan Consulting Group, Colin worked with a start-up technology company, ChargeItSpot. With Chargeitspot, Colin was a key member of the analytics team, helping to prove positive ROI on a new tech concept and drive sales. Colin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and History from the University of Pittsburgh. Colin resides in Philadelphia and loves to travel and eat his way through new places. An avid runner and triathlete, Colin completed his first Ironman in 2019.

Jim is a Business Coach with Nolan Consulting Group, joining the organization in May 2022. He has over 20 years of experience at developing and executing targeted business initiatives that drive growth, achieve objectives, and enhance organizational profitability. He has held several leadership positions in a variety of industries throughout his career, specializing in business planning, operations management, leadership development, change management and lean methodologies. His educational background includes a BS in Organizational Development from Gwynedd-Mercy University, a Master’s in Business from Holy Family University and is currently pursuing a DBA in Leadership Development and Change Management from Walden University.

Jim and his wife Susan have four children and reside in Washington Township, NJ. He enjoys spending time at the North Wildwood shore point with his family, surf fishing, golfing, and reading.

Jay is a business coach with Nolan Consulting Group, joining the organization in May of 2023. He came to the company with more than 20 years of leadership spanning the industries of restaurants, retail, insurance, and finance. Additionally, he grew up helping his family operate their vegetable farm and spent time learning family trades of construction, painting, roofing, and landscaping in New Jersey. As an adult, he led various sized teams to superior customer service, championed revenue growth, branding, and standardized operations. Most recently, he was working as a business consultant and performance coach. His strengths include organizational structure, sales coaching, revenue planning, team development, and an emphasis in operations soundness. He brings an engineering and accounting education with a strong passion for the outdoors. Outside of work, Jay is an avid rock climber, snowboarder, and mountaineer residing locally in Pennsylvania.

Steve Talkington is President and owner of Lancaster Painting, a successful residential and small commercial painting business in Turlock, CA. Steve has served on the board for the Turlock Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Turlock Rotary. His dedication to ethical business practices makes him a strong member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA).

Steve’s expertise in the many components of running a strong business extend from implementing efficient operating systems and successful training programs to having great relationships with his employees and customers. Because of his good leadership, building a dependable team, Steve has been successful in "getting out of the hour glass" from the day to day responsibilities of the business. In 2012, Steve ventured out and took on a consulting role of Interim Director of Operations. He now joins the Nolan Consulting Group, Inc Team as a Senior Business Coach where he specializes in training operations and production management. He, his wife, Traci, and their children reside in Turlock, California.

Sydney joined Nolan Consulting Group as the Business Support & Member Services Coordinator in March of 2021, transitioning to Project Manager in 2022 and Business Coach in 2024. She joins NCG with experience as an Operations Intern at Adelphi Research and a Project Coordinator at Brandpoint Services. In 2019 she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. While there she studied abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy where she specialized in International Business.

Sydney has an avid passion for dogs. She spends her weekends training pets in the Philadelphia suburbs and competes in dog sports with her dog Tripp; an award winning Jack Russel Terrier. Additionally she enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling when she can, and supporting the Philadelphia Flyers and the Italian soccer team Juventus.

Maureen joined Nolan Consulting Group in March of 2022. She joins NCG with extensive experience in education and customer service. Maureen has a Bachelor's degree from Penn State University where she played lacrosse and field hockey. Maureen has an avid passion for athletics and has served as an NCAA official and high school coach. She and her husband have three sons and live in West Bradford, PA.

Paul Cook is the VP of Painters USA, an industrial and commercial painting company founded in 1976 serving clients across the United States. Paul and his wife, Meg Cook, President of Painters USA, have been involved with Nolan Consulting Group and Summit since 2007. More recently, Paul joined the NCG Team as a member coach! Paul, an avid Marathon runner lives with his wife and family outside of Chicago, IL.

Sheldon Stewart is president of Stewart Painting, a residential and commercial painting company servicing homeowners and businesses on Cape Cod, in Plymouth and the South Shore of Massachusetts for more than three decades. Sheldon credits the success of Stewart Painting to a strong team of people that are like-minded, strive to provide quality service and impeccable reputation. An avid member of the community, Sheldon is a member of the steering committee for the Pops by the Sea, an organization that he and his employees dedicate time to every year.

A client of Nolan Consulting Group since 2012, Sheldon joined the team as a Member Coach in early 2021.

Chuck Winkles grew up in Southern California where he met his wife Shelley. The two have been married for thirty-one years and have lived on the Central Coast for thirty years. They have two sons, Nathan and Noah; Noah is currently managing the second business, New Life Painting. Chuck founded New Life Painting in 1979. He enjoys camping with his wife in their fifth-wheel, golfing, surfing and hanging out with his family.

Jeff is a professional sales executive with a strong history of creating actions positively impacting team performance. He has extensive experience in sales, sales leadership, developing people, setting business strategy, creating processes, and determining business practices that achieve market penetration and profitable results. His work has provided high value to Fortune 500 businesses, Non-Profit organizations, and High-tech Start-ups. Jeff is a strategic thinker who sees the big picture. He possesses effective communication, coaching, assessment, and problem-solving skills. A motivational driver for Jeff is changing cultures where precedent has been a substitute for thought.

Jeff founded and led a Worldwide Sales Training and Sales Consulting firm. His services evolved to include outsourced contracts for start-up high-tech companies. He has provided investment capital, built and managed sales and channel management organizations at several software start-up organizations.

Jeff loves spending time with his four grandchildren and family, golf, and travel.

Mark Repkin is the Principal at Mark Repkin & Associates, a boutique performance coaching firm that specializes in working with business leaders and revenue producers who relentlessly strive for excellence in themselves and to bring out the best in others. Mark is Sales Coach and a facilitator of the Sales Management peer groups.

Author of "Hooked on Hopium" and Founder of TriFit Business Development, Mike Shannon joined NCG as a Sales Consultant in 2022. His business philosophy is based upon developing the whole person, not just the professional. Mike uses his 35-year selling career as the foundation for his passion in helping companies and individuals maximize their revenue and income potential. Mike's specialities include: Organization Assessment; Sales Force Recruiting; Sales Process Implementation; Sales Leadership, Customer Service, & Sales Person Development; Leadership Training and more.

Molly first joined Nolan Consulting Group in May 2012 as Members Services Coordinator, assisting with client relationships and company programs. In 2016, she left to pursue an opportunity with a fast growing FinTech Startup, Perpay, Inc., where she began in an Operations capacity and later joined the Merchandising Team. In 2018, she was promoted to Merchandising Lead, responsible for full catalogue growth, managing Vendor & Supply Chain Relationships and maintaining both company and product margin goals.

After 3.5 years of startup experience, Molly joined Nolan Consulting Group in 2019 as Marketing & Program Manager. A University of Pittsburgh grad, Molly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with an Economics Minor. She resides in Conshohocken, PA and loves to explore all that Philadelphia has to offer. An avid runner, Molly completed her second marathon in 2019 and is ready to tackle the next!

Deidre Ellis joined Nolan Consulting Group in January 2013 and previously managed the Summit Call Center, overseeing a team of 13 people handling the customer service needs of 30+ clients. She has over 20 years' retail management and training experience, with half of that time spent as project manager for Borders Inc., where she led training teams to open more than 20 new stores in the U.S. and seven others around the globe, and oversaw the remodeling of an additional 25 stores. She is a native of the Philadelphia region and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University. Deidre is currently in the process of expanding her role within the Nolan Consulting Group organization, taking on additional responsibilities as a Senior Project Manager.

Kevin joined Nolan Consulting Group in January 2024 as a Project Coordinator. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Coimbra. A native of Iowa, Kevin brings a wealth of experience in engaging diverse communities, ranging from small towns in Iowa to bustling commercial corridors in Manhattan. Prior to joining our team, Kevin made significant contributions at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Notably, he spearheaded the NYC Small Business Resource Network, a five-borough initiative focused on supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs, showcasing his commitment to community growth and economic development. Beyond his professional pursuits, Kevin is an avid traveler who enjoys biking, running, music, and experimenting in the kitchen. These passions not only mirror his dynamic personality, but the collaborative spirit of Nolan Consulting Group.

Jen joined Nolan Consulting Group as the Client Services Administrator in January of 2023. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. Jen is a Philadelphia 76ers fan and loves to spend time outdoors skiing and hiking plus is an avid reader. Jen resides in Kennett Square, PA with her husband and two sons.

Alberto is a Presentation Facilitator and Project Consultant at Nolan Consulting Group, Inc. He has over two decades of proven result-driven experience in business operations, consulting, franchise management, start-up development and coaching. Alberto has extensive expertise in ownership and management of businesses in retail, restaurant, and import industries. He was previously Director of Operations of an international company overseeing multiple airport locations in US and Canada, achieving record revenue growth, and maintaining high performance operations. Former Peruvian professional basketball player, he enjoys various sporting activities and loves surfing, waterskiing, and spending time at the beach with his family. Alberto resides in Florida with his wife and two young sons.

Lynne Lindblad joined to Nolan Consulting Group in 2013 with over 15 years of accounting experience. A QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Lynne runs her own business, LML Consulting, servicing both Nolan Consulting Group and a diversified client list in the local Philadelphia area. She has worked with a variety of industries, including catering/event planning, architectural firms, contractors and non-profit organizations. Lynne excels at digging in and stream lining business accounting processes. Lynne is a Philadelphia native and currently resides in Newtown Square with her husband and 3 children.