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Our Team

A Network of Proven Experts, Built on Trust and Collaboration.

The People Behind The Impact

At Strategic Synergy Network, we’ve built more than a team. We’ve built a community of professionals who care deeply about client outcomes and one another’s success.

Each member of our network brings real-world experience, specialized expertise, and a results-oriented mindset to every engagement. From fractional executives and program leaders to analysts and implementation specialists, our professionals are chosen not just for what they know — but for how they lead, communicate, and deliver.

Our Board & Members

Mark McDonald

Mark McDonald (Founder and CEO)

Supply Chain Risk
Mitigation, S&OP
Outsourcing, 3PL,
Vendor Mgmt

About Mark

At SC3 we help clients define Supply Chain Vision, a corresponding strategy and/or define the client’s most pressing Supply Chain Operations related challenges. Once the client’s need is defined and agreed upon, we work together with the client team to quickly and quantitatively resolve agreed upon challenges. More recently, I've assembled and vetted a consortium of experienced, talented, and results-driven professionals across various disciplines and companies. The company, Strategic Synergy Network, is dedicated to helping clients achieve their desired business outcomes by ensuring we always provide the most appropriate support available across our team. We all recognize that by being committed to helping each other and leveraging our collective knowledge, you as a client ultimately win. By pairing results-focused professionals with clients who need exceptional outcomes, we empower success on both sides. Our reputation is forged by our collective dedication to delivering results and our unwavering commitment to championing one another.

During my personal time I enjoy:
During my personal time I enjoy working on house projects for both me and my adult children, going to the grandkids hockey games with my wife, golfing, working out, playing hockey, hanging with family and friends and traveling with my wife to Juneau to see our daughter and their kids.

Tom Waddell

Tom Waddell

Life Sciences
Project Management
Quality, Regulatory, Engineering

About Tom

Founded in 2016, we have a successful track record running Project Leadership Services and are one of the industry leaders in providing expert project leaders to many companies and sectors. We provide project management consultants and employees dedicated entirely to the regulated industries, including medical device and aerospace. Our highly experienced project managers know how to lead teams, manage in times of crisis, and influence for change. We offer expertise, intellectual property and proven methodologies. One of our core strengths is leading troubled projects out from chaos. Chaos can create paralysis, lack of direction and ineffectiveness in the workplace; but not to the project managers we select. We are experts at getting work back on track and creating schedules that are dependable and realistic. When your project success looks bleak, we step in with the right skills, the right talent and experience to get you on track.

Jeff Larson

Jeff Larson

Operations
Infrastructure,
Strategy, Process
Improvement
About Jeff

Revenue generating business executive with proven track record of building enduring client and business partner relationships. Broad leadership career spanning 30+ years of management consulting sales, executive management (including P&L) and consulting project delivery experience. Strategic thinker with a bias for quickly driving strategy into executable action plans.

Dave Meyer

Dave Meyer

HubSpot, Digital
Marketing, Website
Design/Development
About Dave

I’ve been in communications of some sort since 1995 and started BizzyWeb just over 24 years ago. I’m a professional speaker and have also worked in Marketing, financial services, legal, public relations, and for the State of MN.

Scott Docie

Scott Docie

Information Technology, Marketing, Business Development, GRC & Audit, Healthcare, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
About Scott

Managing Partner, Jupiter Capital Management
We provide professional consulting and advisory services under the Jupiter Advisory group in the fields of IT & emerging technologies, governance, risk & compliance, operations & supply chain management, health care & life sciences, biotech & pharmaceuticals, product management & marketing, all aspects of financial institutions, organizational growth strategy by highly experienced subject matter experts who are leaders in their fields.

During my personal time I enjoy...
During my personal time I enjoy learning, international travel to off-the-beaten-track countries, hiking, golf, classic European cars, and is a jazz buff and self-confessed wine snob (and enthusiast).

 

John Dolejsi

John Dolejsi

Sales, AI Strategy & Implementation
About John

Roles include CEO, CRO, and sales manager with 40 years of experience in helping companies achieve business outcomes leveraging people, processes and technology. My superpower is creating and implementing change in people, processes and technology that achieved C-suite objectives.


Team Members

Peter Beaumont

Peter Beaumont

EOS Integration, Leadership Development

About Peter

Founder of ConnXN, I consult on business Relationship Engagement. Everybody agrees that relationships are important; but few quantify, measure or leverage them. I've spent years helping Fortune 500 companies succeed and expand through excellent customer relationship management. In 2012 I established ConnXN, a management consulting company that specializes in the art and science of utilizing strategic Relationship Engagement. I coach industry leaders to truly understand the needs of their clients, and helps them connect in ways that result in added value relationships.

During my personal time I enjoy:
Travel….. By the numbers, I've visited 87 countries, lived in 13 cities, worked on 6 major brands and experienced in 3 major business disciplines: Client Servicing, General Management and Marketing Management. Born in the UK, I played semi-professional soccer. I am the proud father of a 34-year-old son who graduated with a Physics Degree with Honors at Warwick University in the UK and lives in Amsterdam, Holland. Re-married, I also have a 18-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son with my American wife, Shelley. We live in Minnesota. I love getting fit, and I follow all sports – especially soccer – and enjoy family time watching movies. I took up golf 15 years ago and play to a 10.7 handicap, and I'm very competitive about everything!

Paul Conley

Paul Conley

Product Marketing
Strategy &
Implementation

About Paul

I strongly believe in collaboration and understand that the path to winning results is led by the contribution of the entire team. I've spent 25 years with 3M helping leaders transform their big ideas into even bigger results. I develop robust marketing plans that result in significant growth of key brands while improving share position and effectively managing spend.

Jeff

Jeff Esselman

Quality & Regulatory,
Medical &
Non-Medical
Environments

About Jeff

I’m an experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device and contract manufacturing industries. I’m skilled in Quality Functional Deployment including building a team, reorganization, and RACI focused process ownership. I like improving business processes, analytics, Verification and Validation (V&V), DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Control Plans, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). I have a Six Sigma Black Belt, and am a Biomedical Auditor.

During my personal time I enjoy:
Hanging with my family, working around my property, and spending time at my cabin.

Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson

IT Managed Services
About Jason

Tech River Executive representative - I’m a seasoned professional with over 30 years’ experience in customer service, sales, and technology. In my role as VP Business Development at Tech River, I’m responsible for developing business strategies, driving increased sales, and marketing to new clients, while ensuring the best possible customer experience. Tech River is passionate about building long-term customer relationships and managing customer success.

Scott Kaufman

Scott Kaufman

Talipay (Automated Invoicing,
Payment Processing)

About Scott

Even with healthy sales to great customers – and a robust ledger of accounts receivable – employee payroll, lease payments, business supply purchases and other ongoing costs won’t wait. The gap in working capital may be impeding your business success and put future sales opportunities at risk. We ensure you don’t miss a beat by providing a safe and reliable way to access working capital Factoring is not a loan but rather an advance on payments that are already owed to your business. By working with us, you’ll be able to get access to that cash flow much faster by converting outstanding invoices into capital paid out to businesses that need help with immediate cash flow needs. When your business falls just shy of bank loan criteria—or you have seasonal or otherwise time-sensitive capital requirements that don’t align with traditional lending guidelines—you need an alternative financing solution that’s both fast and flexible. For companies with a strong credit rating and advanced, verifiable financial reporting (such as receivable and payable summaries), Liquid Capital’s Asset-Based Lending (ABL) solution provides an excellent financing option that is more cost-effective, creative and discreet than anything else in the marketplace.

Tim Kraft

Tim Kraft

EOS Integrator,
Operations Leadership
About Tim

With over six years as an EOS Fractional Integrator, I establish strategic alignment and operational efficiency using EOS tools, and by leveraging my expertise in leadership, operations, and systems management. My 35 years in business ownership and prior roles honed my skills in administration, facilities (FMP certified), and executive management, enabling me to bridge complex organizational needs with effective solutions. I help clients achieve scalable growth and operational sustainability using a system-driven approach to realizing their mission and goals.

Taylor Lagieski

Taylor Lagieski

Small/Medium Size
Business Funding,
Factoring
About Taylor

As a Business Development Officer, I find and support privately held companies that are experiencing growing pains and want banking partner that can keep up. We alleviate cash flow challenges and support sustainable growth, offering unique financing options, expedited decisions, and personalized relationship management.

During my personal time I enjoy:
During my personal time, I’m an avid early riser, and love sunrise paddles on the lake and early morning hikes with our dog, Gator, in any of Minnesota's wonderful state parks and reserves. I’m deeply rooted in MN Long Lake and Westonka communities, where I live with my wife and our two sons, Louie and Vincent. As family we love to embrace the vibrant seasons of Minnesota as best we can—boating on Lake Minnetonka during the summer and finding creative ways to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the winter months. My wife contributes to our
community through her role in the activities department of the Westonka School District, home of the White Hawks, "Wings Up!" Together, we share a strong sense of community and are passionate about supporting local businesses.

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Felix Le

Medical Device
Quality Assurance
About Felix

Quality professional with over 30+ years of experienced in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical regulated industries - Results-oriented, good listener, team player, innovative problem solver, foreign language capability; familiar with international cultures including Japanese, Swiss, French, Puerto Rican, Costa Rican, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Singaporean; strong belief in teamwork, efficiency, effectiveness, and customer-focused quality.

Eric Lealos

Eric Lealos

Data Analytics

About Eric

For 20+ years I’ve turned raw data into bottom-line results—designing analytics and AI applications that boost throughput, cut scrap, and improve productivity. I translate complex technology into practical tools operators and managers actually use.

John Melbye

John Melbye

Supply Chain,
Demand Driven
Technology, Education
& Speaker
About John

Through Thought Leadership & Training, Software & Collaboration Tools, and Collaborative Coaching & Advising, I partner with CEOs, supply chain leaders, and operations teams to tackle challenges such as poor inventory control, inefficient processes, and operational bottlenecks—turning them into predictable, measurable improvements.

During my personal time I enjoy:
Traveling with my wife, teaching, and speaking.

Leah Schuerkamp

Leah Schuerkamp

Digital & Event
Marketing, Website
Development,
Branding
About Leah

Passionate about innovation, marketing, and making a meaningful impact, I’ve built my career around helping businesses grow. I founded Social Ease 5 years ago, transforming my passion for social media into a full-service marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, websites & branding, and event marketing. Social Ease was born from a vision to help business owners focus on what they love while leveraging digital strategies to drive real results. Through tailored campaigns and creative solutions, we’ve helped brands expand their reach and make lasting
impressions.

Sean O’Driscoll

Sean O’Driscoll

Worldwide EOS
Implementer, Speaker,
Business
Transformation
About Sean

Whether EOS®, Business Coaching, Leadership Team Development, Growth Strategies, Sales & Marketing, Management Consulting in Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, Property Management, Property Development, Digital Marketing and other market segments, I help early stage to mid-size companies get more out of their business by helping them move forward in an organized and deliberate manner that delivers results. With a background in leadership across both multinational corporations and fast-growing entrepreneurial companies, I bring real-world experience to every engagement. I understand the challenges of growing a business and know firsthand how EOS® creates lasting impact. In 900+ EOS session days I have helped entrepreneurial leadership teams drive revenue growth, improve profitability and develop healthier more cohesive teams.

Mike Parson

Mike Parson

Supply Chain Freight
Forwarder, Import,
Export Customs
Broker &
Warehousing

About Mike

Dynamic, innovative, and passionate relationship-builder with a history of communicating with diverse audiences, promoting ideas to stakeholders, and developing forward-thinking ideas that align with business objectives. Skilled in managing multiple priorities, utilizing a consultative approach, demonstrating leadership by example, and staying engaged within the industry.

Cathy Sedacca

Cathy Sedacca

Collections, Cash
Flow Acceleration,
Process Development,
Reduction Of Bad
Debt
About Cathy

Cathy spent 25 years in the finance industry where she provided accounts receivable and inventory financing for companies facing cash flow problems. Most notably she co-founded Sage Business Credit in 2013, an accounts receivable and inventory finance company.

Craig Siiro

Craig Siiro

CFO Services,
Business Assessment, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Month-End
About Craig

Craig Siiro has spent over 30 years helping entrepreneurs achieve their vision and success. He has spent his professional lifetime learning about business and entrepreneurship. You should see his library and list of credentials. As a non-traditional CPA, Craig brings innovative solutions to entrepreneurs’ business problems.

Monica

Monica Swanson

Technology Strategy & Implementation, Digital Transformation
About Monica

Monica Swanson helps growing businesses transform their patchwork of disconnected, inefficient technology into a cohesive, right-sized tech ecosystem that enables business growth. She partners with organizations that have outgrown their early systems and need clarity, integration, and measurable ROI from their technology investments. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in IT leadership, HR technology, and enterprise transformation, Monica brings a pragmatic, business-first approach to technology. Before founding MonRoe Business Solutions, she held global leadership roles at Cargill and Thomson Reuters, where she led large-scale technology initiatives that improved performance, engagement, and profitability.

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