Bill Staats

Summit Club host

Executive; a dynamic and engaging entrepreneurial leader that combines high performance management & communications skills with a unique understanding of client needs and requirements.

As a Consultant across a broad range of markets, a perceptive, business savvy, creative, and analytical solutions provider, and as a Trainer, Speaker and Presenter, an engaging and entertaining personality that informs, enlightens and educates. Finally, a Business Developer/Seller, with the knowledge and real world experience that only comes from having successfully sold training & consulting services to a wide variety of local, regional, national and international customers and clients. And now, Host of the Summit Club Business Roundtable.

Specialties: Creating, leveraging and maintaining ongoing client relationships within industries and markets such as Broadcasting, Communications, Publishing, Chemical Manufacturing and Distribution, Banking and Financial Services, Construction, Real Estate, Technology (hardware and software development and marketing), Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, and other business service providers as well as supporting customize “Podcast” content and delivery to improve corporate community and marketplace communication and influence.

JOHN THAIN

Contributing Member & PRESIDENT OF Global Brand Marketing

John Thain, President of Global Marketing, is a consultant responsible for brand building and brand extensions. John’s background consists of 25 years of product development, production planning, international sourcing and sales/marketing solutions with expertise in private label and brand development.

He has developed new product categories for Nike Golf, Timberland, Nautica, Sean Jean, Calvin Klein, Reebok (Greg Norman) Totes, Weatherproof and others. He has acquired expertise in sourcing in the US, Europe and Asia. As an entrepreneur, he was a founder and principal of Interbrand, a manufacturer and importer of leather goods and luggage. John had responsibilities for marketing, sales and product sourcing. Interbrand manufactured Timberland, Greg Norman, and Dunlop under license and private label for Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany, Brooks Brothers and others.

His current company, Global Brand Marketing has created product and distribution solutions, for brands such as, Nike Golf, Timberland, Nautica, Calvin Klein, UGG of Australia, Victorinox, London Fog, Weatherproof and Fownes.

Global Brands has relationships and experience in major channels of distribution with Dicks Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Macys, Belk, Dillards, JC Penney, QVC, HSN, Wal-Mart, Off Price (TJX, Ross, Steinmart, etc) and Wholesale Clubs.

Since 2019, John is a Contributing Member of SummitClubPodcast.com, a business podcast magazine featuring relevant business topics and customized podcasts for targeted corporate communication of information.

Rick Feinblatt

Contributing Member

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Feinblatt entered the radio business as an Account Executive for WMMR, then owned by Metromedia. After two years, Mr. Feinblatt joined CBS where he worked for a total of six years in a variety of positions including local and national sales, as well as local and national sales management. He then spent seven years with Outlet Communications as General Sales Manager of their Philadelphia station, WIOQ.

ASHLEY MURRAY

BRAND STRATEGIST

Management and Marketing Professional with extensive experience in building relationships, defining exemplary customer experience, sourcing solutions, strategic planning, executing digital marketing, and building personal and business brands.

A consummate customer experience pro demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate, partner, and negotiate with internal and external business partners.

Marketing acumen with a solid grasp of marketing strategy, research, brand positioning, and tactical plan development to truly drive a brand. Industry experience in plan development and successful launches include: Healthcare, Wellness, Beauty, Therapy, IT, Sales, Real Estate & Design Build.

Motivated. Positive. Nurturing what matters to the client, the company; and the organization.