Trusted by more than 2,000 businesses to take their companies further.
Delivering the next generation of business software solutions.
Strategies Group helps small and medium-sized businesses increase efficiency, streamline activities, refine key business processes, increase sales, and improve customer satisfaction through business software solutions.
With the right software solution, your business is better equipped to reach its highest potential.
Our "4d Process" is proven to drive results.
Step 1 - A holistic evaluation of your business and systems.
Step 2 - We configure and customize your software.
Step 3 - Your team is trained on your new software.
Step 4 - Monitor new solutions and new growth.
Our mission is to assist businesses in the built world to identify and implement
software products and services to become more efficient and more profitable.
your Growing Business Needs Better.
Our core values drive everything that we do at Strategies Group.
Aspirational core values can be encouraging and inspiring; however, most often they do not represent the true current culture of the organization. At Strategies Group, we took a personal inventory of our team and then worked backward to uncover our true core values, the stuff that makes us who we are today. We incorporate them into everything we do. They are a part of our hiring, rewarding, communicating, motivating, and decision-making processes. These core values are innate in our team and are the “secret sauce” to our success in making our clients better at what they do:
- EXTREME OWNERSHIP
- CARING FOR THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS MORE THAN OUR OWN SUCCESS
- GRIT & TENACITY
- HUMILITY
- AUTHENTICITY
Your Business software experts
Meet The Strategies Group Team
Daniel Collins
President
Daniel attended school at Beloit College in Wisconsin where he received a Bachelor's degree. He enjoys being able to provide value to clients by providing scalable solutions and effective automation to commonly found issues. In his free time, Daniel loves spending time with his wife, 3 children, and German Shepherd.
Chris Carr
Chief Operations Officer
Chris attended the University of North Georgia where he received a BBA. He is passionate about ensuring our team operates in the best way possible for our team members to be the best versions of themselves, and, in turn, provide the best results and value for our clients. When not working with our team, He loves spending time with his lovely wife and two daughters.
Randy Collins
Chief FINANCIAL Officer
Randy received his Bachelor’s degree from Furman University and his Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University. He and his wife Allison have been married for 34 years and are blessed with seven incredible children, two beautiful granddaughters, and two pampered dogs. When not working with our team or our clients, Randy enjoys spending time at the family coffee shop, watching Auburn football, and Atlanta United soccer.
Amber Sanchez
Director of Client Services
Amber graduated from Mercer University, with a BBA in Accounting. She also holds an MBA in Accounting from Keller Graduate School of Management. Amber came to Strategies Group with 10 years of experience from a global A & E firm. She has a background in corporate accounting, project accounting, global ERP implementations and support. Amber enjoys challenges and loves to learn new things. In her downtime she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog as well as traveling, and loves everything technology related.
Lanette Swistock
Accounting Manager
Lanette holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia State University. With a diverse background, she brings public accounting expertise with a customer-focused approach to Strategies Group. When she's not working, Lanette loves to volunteer, organize everything she can get her hands on, and cook new recipes for family and friends.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEAM
Rebekah Helton
Senior Solution Consultant
Rebekah has over 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting various ERP. Her sense of humor has served her well in working in the areas of accounting, operations, and IT. While away from work, Rebekah is an avid sports fan and enjoys enthusiastically supporting the Portland Timbers and Oregon Ducks.
Melissa Blassingame
Senior Solution Consultant
Melissa graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Florida Metropolitan University. She is a 4-time Acumatica MVP and has been implementing Acumatica for 8 years. She was a controller of a software company for 13 years and worked her way up from AP/AR clerk to Project Account to Controller. She currently lives on Merritt Island in Florida. Her hobbies are crafts, walking on the beach, and playing board games. She is married (married in 1997) and has 6 children, 15 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Justin Bodus
Senior Solution Consultant
Justin graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Wisconsin Stout. Justin brings over 10 years of commercial construction experience. During that time, he has helped build business applications and optimize workflows including customized end-to-end ERP solutions. In his spare time, he likes to tinker with the newest gadgets. On the weekends Justin enjoys cooking gourmet meals for his wife and son.
Alex Sullivan
Senior Solution Consultant
Alex graduated with a BBA from James Madison University. He has been a dedicated Acumatica consultant since 2016 working to help clients gain efficiencies & improve internal processes across the Acumatica modules. Alex lives in Washington DC where he enjoys visiting museums, seeing shows, & playing with his 2 cats.
Nikki Jackson
Solution Consultant
Nikki is originally from Chicago, IL, but currently lives in Florida with her husband and two sons. Her 18 years of accounting experience with a focus on construction accounting makes her the perfect addition to the Strategies Group team! When she’s not working, Nikki loves to build and refurbish furniture and travel the globe with her family.
Jason Swartz
Solution Consultant
Jason Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from High Point University in 2017. His first introduction to Acumatica was in 2019. He enjoys working/collaborating with clients and solving their unique business needs. In his free time, Jason enjoys tinkering with cars, computers, 3d printers, and going for runs on trails around Washington DC.
Joe Halling
Solution Consultant
Joe graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Having used Acumatica since 2020, Joe loves problem-solving and helping customers reach their fullest potential. He lives in Northwest Wisconsin with his wife (Kennedy) and their Golden Retriever (Miller). Outside of work you can find Joe busy remodeling their 1940s farmhouse, working out, reading, hunting, or playing baseball.
Gwen Wilkinson
Solution Consultant
Gwen is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in Financial Accounting. She has spent her 30+ year accounting career in not only Fortune 500 companies but also small to mid-size companies. When not working, Gwen enjoys playing with her dog, Izzy, and working in her arts and craft room.
Barbara Jeter
Solution Consultant
Barbara graduated with a Master of Business Administration concentrated in Information Management from the University of Central Arkansas in August 2020. She has 16+ years of experience in accounting and business management in healthcare and manufacturing working with numerous ERP software systems. Barbara currently lives in Fort Myers, Florida. She has been married for twenty-five years and has three sons and two fur babies. If she is not enjoying time with family or friends, she is out bike riding or scootering with her husband.
Client Development TEAM
Diana Gomez
Customer Success Lead
Diana attended Brewton Parker University attaining a Business Management Degree in 2018. Diana's career has revolved around building relationships and she has always had a passion for cultivating and nurturing relationships. This is why her position at Strategies Group is perfect for her. In her free time, she loves to travel, hike, and spend time with her friends, family, and cat Percy.
Drew Reich
Support Department Supervisor
Drew graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from McKendree University in 2019. He is currently working towards his Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University – Fort Wayne. As a Support Specialist, Drew works with customers to resolve any support issues they may encounter within Acumatica. In his free time, Drew enjoys time with his family, cheering on the Boston RedSox and competing in Crossfit.
Alyssa Musick
Customer Success Manager
Alyssa graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor's degree in English. She is passionate about helping others and building relationships, which is why she loves working in customer success. When not working, she loves singing, dancing, baking, and spending time with friends and family. She lives in Charleston, SC with her husband (Michael), dog (Puddles), and two cats (Alphie and Foxy)!
Charles Palmer
Support Specialist
Charles served in the Air Force for 10 years as a Linguist including 4 deployments to Afghanistan and overseas locations. He was honored to lead a special operations tactical ISR team for the joint task force. When his daughter was born, he realized he had a new mission and must transition to a safer profession. Charles is a true geek and loves tinkering with technology. In his spare time, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, archery, baking/cooking, chess, gardening, reading, woodworking, playing guitar, rock climbing, and SCUBA.
Brandon Pugh
Support Specialist
Brandon is currently a senior at Auburn University, studying Software Engineering (War Eagle), and is on track to graduate in the Spring of 2024. Due to his background in software, he loves the problem-solving and troubleshooting process, which directly translates into his passion for being a support specialist. Brandon lives in Duluth, Georgia, with my only child, my dog Eli. In my free time, he likes to tinker with technology and cheer on the Auburn football team while they struggle to win every season!
Sales and Marketing Team
Salina Patel
Marketing Director
Salina attended the University of Georgia, where she honed her skills and developed a passion for marketing and technology. Since 2019, Salina has been an integral part of the team at Strategies Group, where she currently manages the marketing department. In this role, Salina is responsible for a wide range of activities, including event coordination, digital marketing, and technology partnerships. Her expertise and dedication have helped to drive growth and success for the company. When she's not working, Salina can be found indulging in her love for movies and learning new board games. She is also a passionate traveler, home cook, and Georgia Bulldogs fan.
Megan Elwood
Business Development Manager
Megan is a driven professional with a passion for community development and a love for the great outdoors. Currently, Megan is a valued member of the team at Strategies Group, where she has been helping to drive growth for the past three years. Prior to this, Megan worked with Partnership Gwinnett, a business and economic development initiative focused on expanding jobs and investments in the State of Georgia. When she's not working, Megan is an avid beer connoisseur and can often be found hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, and shopping. Megan is happily married to her husband Hank, and together they have a daughter, Lindler, and a dog, Harper.
Nancy Carriere
Sales Engineer
Nancy started her career with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from San Francisco State University. Since then, she has worked for several silicon valley startups, ran her own accounting and tax firm, and has 5 years of experience with Acumatica specifically. Nancy has an exceptional track record of working collaboratively with both direct sales and partner organizations to provide value-based business solutions. Her passion for delivering top-notch results has earned her a reputation for excellence in the industry. When Nancy is not busy with work, she enjoys pursuing her hobbies, which include flipping real estate, traveling, hiking, and cycling.
Pat Chappell
Sr. Software Sales Representative
Since graduating from Clemson University in 1975, Pat has focused on helping architects, engineers, and construction companies select and implement estimating, project/service management and financial accounting solutions. When not working, Pat and his wife, Margaret, spend time traveling and visiting their 4 children, 6 grandchildren. When he can slip away, he wastes any spare time trying to lower his (golf) handicap.
Shannon Ward
Sr. Software Sales Representative
Shannon is a seasoned expert in Construction ERP and Project Management solutions with over 26 years of experience in the industry. Currently residing on the beautiful beaches of North Carolina with his wife, Shannon has worked with over 1000 companies to guide them through the software selection process. Throughout his career, Shannon has gained extensive knowledge of a variety of software solutions including Acumatica, Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, Deltek, and more. When he's not working, Shannon enjoys spending time on the water, boating, fishing, and soaking up the sunshine. He also has a passion for golf and can often be found on the greens perfecting his swing.
Erika Carosi
Software Sales Representative
Erika graduated from The University of Phoenix with honors, receiving a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Project Management. Erika has a combined 22 years of experience in project management and sales which has allowed her to become a powerhouse in both sectors. Erika enjoys spending time watching her children and granddaughter compete in motocross, lacrosse, and gymnastics. In her free time, Erika enjoys her role as the President of La Societa Italiana, traveling, and being a self-proclaimed foodie.
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