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A vibrant organizational culture holds the transformative power to enrich the lives of all who engage with your business. At Advantage DES, we’re driven by a fervent belief in the enduring principles of Dignity, Equality, and Solidarity, which serve as the cornerstone of a thriving workplace culture. Unlike conventional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs that have fallen short in creating healthy workplace cultures, Advantage DES fosters an environment where every team member is invited to flourish, unimpeded by bias or discrimination.
Through our innovative learning management system and personalized video training solutions, Advantage DES serves businesses of all sizes and markets, meeting them wherever they are and propelling them toward a future where human thriving and better business outcomes are achieved. Cultivating a workplace where individuals thrive demands deliberate, forward-thinking leadership. That’s why we champion values such as mutual respect, freedom of conscience, and voluntary cooperation—vital ingredients for fostering a culture that serves the common good. We believe in your unique role in this process and value your contribution.
Transforming your organization into a place where people want to invest their time, energy, and best self isn’t happenstance; it requires intentional, visionary leadership. With Advantage DES as your collaborative partner, you’ll embark on a journey toward a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute in meaningful ways. Let’s work together to reignite America’s entrepreneurial spirit bringing growth and prosperity for all to share!
Brian is a seasoned senior executive with over 30 years of experience as an Owner and CEO of a prominent multinational manufacturing business (later sold to a private equity firm). His expertise encompasses Strategic Planning, Organizational Health, Leadership Development, Operational Excellence, and Business Development.
He has served on numerous for-profit and non-profit boards and is passionate about initiatives that serve the common good.
Brian holds a BA in Economics from Union College and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Jeremy is an award-winning senior marketing executive with 20+ years of experience helping mission-driven businesses reveal their inherent drama and engage with their key audiences.
Prior to founding the Little J Marketing Co., he helped lead and grow a prominent, national non-profit organization. He has over two decades of experience providing strategic and creative direction through broadcast, print, direct, and digital services.
Jeremy holds a BSBA with an emphasis in Marketing from Hawaii Pacific University.
Matthew holds a MA from Yale University and a PhD from the University of Chicago in religious ethics.
He is the author and editor of four books and numerous articles and taught as a tenured professor for a decade before becoming the senior director of a global educational institute.
He is a co-founder of Advantage DES and primary creator of its training content. Petrusek is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Conor Dugan is a partner with SouthBank Legal in its Grand Rapids, Michigan office and has a national litigation and counseling practice.
Before entering private practice, he spent nearly seven years with the Department of Justice in its Civil Rights Division. Conor has led Title IX Investigations, advised on the applicability and ramifications of FERPA, and federal and state discrimination law, and offered crisis counseling to educational institutions.
Conor holds an AB in Government from Dartmouth College and a JD from Notre Dame Law School.
His posts do not constitute legal advice.
