
Business Acceleration Resource Team
Business Acceleration Resource Team
Not Hitting Your Business Goals?
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Struggling with profits?
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Not sure if your go-to-market plan is working?
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Is marketing, sales, or tech falling short—or are you unsure where to even start?
You’re not alone.
Small and mid-sized businesses face unique challenges—and often, limited access to the resources needed to move forward confidently.
That’s where we come in.
Meet the B.A.R. Team
In partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber, the B.A.R. Team exists to help Chamber-member CEOs and business owners like you tackle barriers to growth.
We’re a team of experienced executive leaders donating our time and expertise to support regional business success—because we believe in growing Greater Akron, together.
Marketing

Scott Wright
Brand Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Customer Targeting
Digital Marketing
Lead Generation
Product Launch

Finance

Peter Geise
Cash Flow Management
Access to Capital
Repeatable Business Processes
Profitable Revenue Growth
Strategic Financial Models
Grow Transferable Value

Sales

Gary Bernstein
Sales Strategy
Revenue Growth
Sales Infrastructure
Sales Management
Sales Team Development

Business Operations

Andy Platt
EOS Implementation
Leadership Team Dev.
Vision Building
Business Traction
Team Health
Executive Coaching

IT / Cyber

Pat Golembiewski
CIO Direction / Oversight
CyberSecurity
Data Analytics
Tech Support / Help Desk
ERP / system integrator
OT / Operational Tech.

Human Resources

Chrissy Myers
HR Compliance
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Ownership Transitions
Hiring & Retention
HR Optimization

Legal

CJ Meager
Entity Formation/Restruct.
Corporate Governance
Asset Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Emerging Business Issues
Succession Planning

Meet the B.A.R. Team
In partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber, the B.A.R. Team exists to help Chamber-member CEOs and business owners like you tackle barriers to growth.
We’re a team of experienced executive leaders donating our time and expertise to support regional business success—because we believe in growing Greater Akron, together.
Marketing

Scott Wright
Brand Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Customer Targeting
Digital Marketing
Lead Generation
Product Launch

Finance

Peter Geise
Cash Flow Management
Access to Capital
Repeatable Business Processes
Profitable Revenue Growth
Strategic Financial Models
Grow Transferable Value

Sales

Gary Bernstein
Sales Strategy
Revenue Growth
Sales Infrastructure
Sales Management
Sales Team Development

Business Operations

Andy Platt
EOS Implementation
Leadership Team Dev.
Vision Building
Business Traction
Team Health
Executive Coaching

IT / Cyber

Pat Golembiewski
CIO Direction / Oversight
CyberSecurity
Data Analytics
Tech Support / Help Desk
ERP / system integrator
OT / Operational Tech.

Human Resources

Chrissy Myers
HR Compliance
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Ownership Transitions
Hiring & Retention
HR Optimization

Legal

CJ Meager
Entity Formation/Restruct.
Corporate Governance
Asset Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Emerging Business Issues
Succession Planning

What You’ll Get — At No Cost
This is a free service for Chamber-member CEOs and business owners. You’ll receive:
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A 30-minute online business assessment
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A 1-hour consultation call with a seasoned executive
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Actionable next steps + a written summary
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Referrals to trusted partners from our network
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No sales pitch—just real guidance, from real leaders
We respond to all requests within 7–10 business days.

What You’ll Get — At No Cost
This is a free service for Chamber-member CEOs and business owners. You’ll receive:
-
A 30-minute online business assessment
-
A 1-hour consultation call with a seasoned executive
-
Actionable next steps + a written summary
-
Referrals to trusted partners from our network
-
No sales pitch—just real guidance, from real leaders