Coaching Staff

Tim D. Tivis, Founder and CEO

Tim has 25 years of sales training,leadership consulting and business development experience. Tim has successfully created four businesses which include a software development company, an institutional investment company managing over 60 million dollars, a financial services practice specializing in investments and insurance, and The Pinnacle Training Group. Tim’s awards include “Rookie of the Year” in 1984 for sales and service with The Southwest Division of a Fortune 500 company; President of the General Agents and Managers Association of West Texas, and a member of the Top Performing Sales and Service Group for 2 large financial services organizations for 1999-2001, 2003 and 2005. Tim is the author of 2 books “Keep Your Eye on the Ball - Building Successful Business Relationships”, and "The Extraordinary Team Dynamic-Targeting High Performance for Extraordinary Results". Tim has worked successfully with numerous industries across the country including banks, associations, insurance companies, mortgage companies, municipalities, hospitals and school districts. Tim graduated from Texas Tech University with a BBA in Finance and a BBA in Marketing (1984). He is married to Jodi, his wife of 25 years and they have two sons Brandon and Jordan.

Jacky Howard

Jacky has over 22 years experience in retail and direct sales. He prides himself on his ability to create long term business relationships and attributes this success to his commitment to consistently providing customer service beyond expectation. He has received numerous sales awards including being recognized as one of Lubbock’s “top 10 percent” real estate producers for 2006. Jacky has shared his passion for customer service and has introduced unique marketing techniques through training programs in a variety of industries. These include food service distributors, banks, real estate and direct sales companies. Jacky believes the principles and expectations he applies to his business practice, are also applicable to life. Jacky is a graduate of Texas Tech University. He and his wife Sharee have been married 16 years. They are the proud parents of a daughter named Lexi and a son Luke.

Mark W. Harmon, Esq.

Mark has over 23 years of experience in representing clients in the legal arena. His practice is primarily focused in the areas of business and banking law, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, employment law, real estate, and commercial litigation. The cornerstones of his practice have always been a dedication to superior service and a commitment to meeting the needs of his clients. As a result, Mark has been highly successful in developing long lasting relationships with his clients. Being heavily involved in the management of his law firm has also provided Mark with valuable insight on how to empower people and create an environment for success. Mark is a graduate of Lubbock Christian University (B.S. Accounting, 1983), and Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1986). He was born and raised in the Lubbock, Texas area, where he still resides with his wife and two sons.

Richard Kelsheimer, Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer

As an executive coach and leadership trainer it is my goal to listen, thoughtfully evaluate and inspire business leaders to become "Significant"! To walk with them on their journey and encourage them to focus and to be "Exceptional" at what they do best! To teach each of them to appreciate and respect everyone for each has a story to be told and a legacy to leave. To always look for the best in others, to know when to speak and when to listen and always encourage those in their sphere of influence to find the best in themselves. Your problems are my problems, your success my success. I have spent the last 40 years doing just that. If you truly want to make a difference, then let us do it together.

Julie Canon, Business Development Specialist

Juile has an extensive background in marketing and business relationship development. She began her career as a flight attendant with Continental Airlines based in Los Angeles California. She has served as Vice President of Marketing of a community bank and served as Chair of the Business Development at the College of the Southwest. Julie developed her own training and consulting business that focused on enhancing personality strengths and styles, building teams, and creating effective listening and leadership skills. Julie's awards include nominee for the Governor's Award for Outstanding Young Women, The Free Enterprise Educator of the Year, Outstanding SIFE Advisory Board Member and listed in Who's Who for American Teachers.