Our Coaches

“My goal is to help business owners break through their barriers and achieve extraordinary success.”

Ashley McCune

Ashley McCune is a distinguished business consultant and coach with over two decades of experience in corporate America. Her career is marked by diverse roles that have honed her broad and comprehensive skill set.

After earning her business degree, Ashley began her professional journey in a marketing role, quickly advancing to become President at Facilisgroup, a software provider in the promotional product industry. Here, she played a pivotal role in the company’s transition from private ownership to private equity, driving revenue growth by 127% and increasing profitability by 160%.

Beyond the boardroom, Ashley has led marketing initiatives on a non-profit board and spearheaded the ESG evolution for The Pebble Group. As the founder of Exec to Coach, she now leverages her extensive experience to guide business owners to achieve their full potential. Her reputation as a sought-after speaker on business leadership topics underscores her influence and reach.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Managing Family Businesses and Boards of Directors

  • New Business Development

  • Warehouse and Logistics Operations

  • Sale and Acquisition of Companies

  • Valuations

  • Compensation Structure and Planning

  • Financial Analysis

  • Marketing

  • Company Strategy

  • Hiring Key Personnel

“I have learned a lot over the past 30 years, both good and bad, and I am eager to share my knowledge to help companies and individuals achieve their goals and find balance in their lives.”

Chuck Fandos

With over 30 years of entrepreneurial success in the promotional products and software industries, Chuck Fandos stands as a distinguished Business Consultant and Coach. Splitting his time between St. Louis and Sarasota, Florida, Chuck brings a wealth of experience and a passion for guiding others to achieve their business goals.

Raised in St. Louis within the family restaurant business, Chuck learned the value of hard work early on. He holds degrees in Finance and Accounting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His career began at Maritz Travel Company, coordinating corporate meetings and events globally. Later, he co-founded Gateway Promotions, which evolved into GatewayCDI, reaching $30 million in revenue and employing over 100 people before being sold to private equity in 2016 and rebranded as Brand Addition. Chuck also spent 15 years as owner and CEO of Facilisgroup, driving its growth from 5 to 200 corporate users, with over a billion dollars in sales processed through its software.

Chuck has served on numerous boards for private companies, universities, and the national Promotional Products Industry board. His extensive experience running businesses has honed his ability to coach others effectively.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Managing Family Businesses and Boards of Directors

  • New Business Development

  • Warehouse and Logistics Operations

  • Sale and Acquisition of Companies

  • Valuations

  • Compensation Structure and Planning

  • Financial Analysis

  • Marketing

  • Company Strategy

  • Hiring Key Personnel

“I am passionate about helping others achieve their full potential by sharing the insights and strategies I’ve gained from my journey. Together, we can break through barriers and achieve remarkable success.”

Chris Sinclair

Chris Sinclair is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, dedicated to helping others unlock their full potential. As Co-Founder of Brand Blvd, Orion Supply Company, Stoked Bio, and the Niagara Golf & Cycling Marathons, Chris has spearheaded initiatives that have raised over $1M for local charities. He holds a BA in Marketing from Niagara College and is a recipient of the Niagara College Distinguished Alumni Award.

Chris' expertise extends beyond leading his companies to success; he excels in mentoring entrepreneurs, managers, and sales leaders. Known for his ability to push others beyond their comfort zones, Chris inspires growth, resilience, and innovation. He attributes his achievements to the guidance of exceptional mentors, coaches, and leaders throughout his career.

In his personal life, Chris enjoys cycling, skiing, golf, fitness, and a variety of unique hobbies including creating epoxy river tables and mixology. He cherishes time with his wife Stephanie, their two young boys, Benjamin and Liam, and their rescue dog, Norman.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Building Great Culture

  • Executive Leadership

  • Sales Strategy

  • Marketing & Communications

  • Personal Integration Coaching

  • Speaking Engagements

“I am dedicated to leveraging my experience to help businesses navigate their toughest challenges and achieve extraordinary growth and success.”

Sheila Johnshoy

Sheila Johnshoy is a seasoned business consultant and strategist with over two decades of dynamic leadership within the B2B promotional products sector. Her commitment to organizational and personal development is evident in her extensive experience in remote leadership, successfully shaping high-functioning teams across diverse landscapes. She has been instrumental in leading four industry distributors to the top 40 distributor list, including Deluxe Corporation, Harland Clarke, ePromos, and Stran.

Sheila’s passion for growth and creativity has driven her career, marked by strategic resourcefulness and a merchant’s mindset. In her role as Chief Revenue Officer, Sheila spearheaded ePromos' growth from $17M to $60M and played a pivotal role in its successful sale. As COO of a public company, she oversaw Stran’s acquisition and integration of four companies.

She founded Sheila Johnshoy Consulting, leveraging her expertise to elevate clients ranging from tech startups to multi-million-dollar ecommerce distributors.  

Sheila lives in Minnesota and enjoys staying active with pilates, skiing and travel with friends and family

Areas of Expertise:

  • Business Development

  • Ecommerce

  • Marketing

  • Merchandising

  • Strategic Planning

  • Operations

  • Company Culture

“My mission is to use my decades of experience to help businesses conquer their challenges and realize their fullest potential.”

David Nicholson

David Nicholson is a seasoned business consultant and coach with a rich history of leading and guiding teams through challenging situations. Whether managing rapid growth, evaluating new markets and products, assessing M&A opportunities, or building next-level leadership teams, David's passion lies in helping businesses thrive and succeed.

Most recently, David served as President of Polyconcept North America, a leading supplier of branded and corporate merchandise. Under his leadership, the company transformed from a small regional business into a multi-national corporation with revenues exceeding $750 million. This growth was driven by strategic expansion efforts, including five successful acquisitions, significant market and product growth initiatives, and operational integration strategies.

David's accolades include being named ASI Person of the Year in 2012 and serving two terms on the PPAI Board. He has led three successful private equity transactions and possesses extensive experience in global product sourcing and supply chain management. As a former collegiate athlete, David brings a competitive spirit to both sports and business, staying active and passionately supporting his daughter's college hockey career.

Areas of Expertise:

  • M&A and Post-Merger Integration

  • Executive Leadership

  • Company Culture

  • Marketing

  • Sales Strategy