Our Team - LEAD Above

Our Team

At the core of LEAD Above is a team of world-class consultants whose expertise is matched only by their passion for solving the most intricate business problems. Our team members come from the highest ranks of the technology sector, having served and shaped many Fortune 500 technology companies.

Jason Marks

Chairman

Jason Marks is the premier technology strategy consultant and enabler, distinguished by a portfolio of over 10,000 5-star reviews and a reputation for delivering world-class consulting services that forge top-tier Technology Service Providers.

Gladys Kline

CEO

Glady Kline is a standout leader in tech consulting, known for her strategic insight and effective execution. Gladys excels at building winning cultures, growth mindsets, and diverse teams.

Jason Brown

COO

Jason Brown is a seasoned leader with a track record of running a $100M business within a Fortune 100 company. Jason founded a technology consulting firm that was recently acquired by LEAD Above.

Ricky Bernabe

EVP of Services & Success

Michael Hawk

SVP of Enablement

Andrew Montreuil

VP of Operations

Andrew Schaeffer

VP of Enablement

Tori Jarosz

Sales Consultant

Taylor Brown

Sales Consultant

Dennis Dahl

Executive Consultant

Hunter Dorroh

Executive Consultant

Dan Campbell

Executive Consultant

What People Are Saying

"I'd rate this as the best and most applicable two-day session I have ever attended. This was excellent and well worth the two days spent away from direct selling. Would highly recommend."

-Dave Shahroudi, Data Strategy

"The best sales training course I have been a part of."

"This workshop was unlike any training I have attended"

"This was probably the most impactful training that I have been through in the past 10 years. It provided excellent product training mixed with real world examples of how to apply that knowledge to have meaningful conversations with customers and prospects. "

"It was one of the best training sessions I have been through in my 20+ year career."

“Throughout the years I have had many different types of training, and I can honestly say that I have retained more useful knowledge and best practices from [LEAD Above], than in all my past training combined.”

"The result of the training program was being 111% of plan in four and half months, much larger commission checks than some of the more veteran account managers in my office, and a pipeline that exceeds five million dollars for the first six months of the year."

"Some of the best sales training I have ever received."

"Regardless of your time in this industry, these series of training is well worth the money and will pay for itself in the increased business you will gain!"

"One of the best training classes I’ve attended–relevant to sales acumen in general and overall understanding of tech marketplace.”

""This is the best IT sales training I've ever received. Jason did a phenomenal job. We need more of this training."

"The workshop was phenomenal. It was conveyed in a way that technical as well as non-technical personnel could understand easily. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to any sales professional."

"This is the second training I have attended led by [LEAD Above] and they were both top notch. Excellent content and even better discussions. Really makes you think, and you come away with some great ideas."

"[LEAD Above] focuses on the individual! In my opinion the key to the program is how they determine your base line in order to tailor the material to maximize learning."

“The impact that the [LEAD Above] training has had on my sales strategy and message delivery can be measured in improved opportunities - both opened and closed."

"If you want to accelerate your skills, become more relevant to your customers, and overachieve your sales goals, work with [LEAD Above]."

"Best and most relevant training we have ever had as a sales team..."

"This was the most pertinent and best delivered training that I have ever sat in."

"I'd rate this as the best and most applicable two-day session I have ever attended. This was excellent and well worth the two days spent away from direct selling. Would highly recommend."

"It was the most real, applicable, interactive, and useful training that I have seen since being at HighPoint. Very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and personable."

"Great training one of the best I have done since being at Carousel. Real world selling skills and great explanation."

"I highly recommend LEAD Above for account managers new or experienced to help develop both sales and technical skills in the ever-changing VAR world.”

"Very impactful, informative, and productive. This training challenged me and made me aware of the need to sharpen my presentation skills."

"This was hands down one of the most productive workshops I have been a part of. "

"I can't emphasize enough the positive impact your training program has had on our sales organization."

“Great training, one of the best training classes I’ve ever been involved in.”

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