Our Staff (more Pages below)

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Patrick is responsible for all aspects of market development, strategic operations and implementation of programs for our clients.  

Prior to joining USA Strategies, Patrick spent over two decades as a regional sales and marketing manager in the technology, packaging and machinery industry working for firms such as Grayhill, Inc. and Richmar Corporation developing growth solutions for consumer products, industrial markets and military applications.  

Patrick was the recipient of the 2018 Innovator of the Year Award by the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce for his technology interface work, and also the 2022 distinguished alumni award by Elmhurst University. Patrick also heads up our widely successful company internship-mentoring-protege program in conjunction with the university, which is now celebrating it's fourteenth year.

Patrick holds an MBA in Business Administration and a B.A. in Communications from Elmhurst University, with an additional computer science for professionals certificate and coursework from Harvard University.

Christine is responsible for managing and organizing client projects. Prior to joining USA Strategies, Christine spent twenty years leading large analytic and CRM teams and initiatives for companies like U.S. Cellular,  United Airlines and Accenture with a specialty in marketing and sales effectiveness. 

Christine is also a math and statistics expert having  dissected all forms of company data and transforming it into action  plans for success. 

Christine holds a MBA from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Math and Marketing from Illinois State University. 

Pat, our founder led in the research of new applications of digital based systems in the marketing process and has testified before Congress on the future international economic implications of the changing digital landscape and beyond. 

Pat has led the company in working for numerous media organizations in the development of new products and strategies. Pat was also responsible for opening  partner offices in Europe and Asia. He is a speaker and contributing author for many organizations and publications. 

Pat is a decorated US Navy veteran of the nuclear missile submarine service during the Cold War. After the Navy, Pat completed his undergraduate studies in Electronic Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Pat continued his graduate business studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology and founded the company. He currently does post-graduate work at DePaul University.  

Pat also chairs our veteran and community giving back program.

For over thirty years, Donna’s detailed, custom solutions provides our clients with actionable intelligence. By keeping her finger on the pulse of the industry she can help you with customer development, market research, data management and business development. Her depth of knowledge has consistently led our clients to new business opportunities and measurable increased revenue.

Donna digs deep to help our clients penetrate new markets, acquire and analyze market intelligence, identify qualified business relationships, align sales development, build a valuable marketing tool, and deliver measurable results.  

Donna uses historical and current statistical data and market place intelligence to define industry patterns and trends to target future growth.  

This valuable perspective allows you to develop strategies and make key decisions with the best possible understanding of your business.

Donna holds a B.S.A and a M.S.M.C in Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University.

Al is responsible for working with our clients to successfully integrate  information/technology platforms to fulfill their important part in the overall marketing plan. This includes detailed web structure audits, analytics, security, content creation, digital management and vetting of enterprise solution platforms.

Prior to joining USA Strategies, Al spent 30+ years deep in software development/architecture and information/technology across a diverse set of industries ranging from engineering, manufacturing, financial/banking and internet retail.

In the past, Al has worked for companies such as Landis+Gyr, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Blinds dot com and most recently in aerospace/defense.

Al holds a Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology.

 Elisabeth is responsible for writing strategic logic and content for all our clients. She is well-versed in many topics, from packaging to plastics and technology applications. She has spent the last 12 years writing for the packaging, processing, and material handling industries.

Elisabeth has a B.A. in Journalism from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.