EUROQUEST - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Regional Manager - Mid - South

An employee since 2001, Ashley's role at EuroQuest has shifted. Since 2001, she has been managing the coordination of our public seminars, and has been quite successful in ensuring the comfort of our training participants. Late 2002, Ashley was appointed to work with our clients in Tennessee & Mississippi and has made many friends in the short time this new project began. As Ashley is capable of wearing many "hats" at the office, she wears many more at home. She is a wonderful mother to a young son, is active in her church, and volunteers with local community groups. Beyond all of these duties, Ashley is a cheerleader, a friend, and a mother to many and has a smile for everyone she meets. If you haven't spoken with her yet, call to give her a southern "Hello" - she'll have you laughing in seconds.

Job Titles:

• Senior Consultant
• ISO 9001 and TS 16949 Senior Consultant

As a senior consultant for EuroQuest, Bob Marcucci focuses on providing assistance in implementing quality management systems and working toward process improvement, including Increasing Customer Satisfaction, Continual Improvement, Disciplined Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Quality Costs, TQM, Process Documentation, Supplier Qualification, Process Control, Internal Auditing, FMEA and SPC. An experienced Operations and Quality Manager, Bob has an extensive background in the electronics industry as a manager of Value Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations, and as a consultant and instructor in the areas of Business Operating Processes and Procedures in Logistics and Manufacturing. Bob has managed world-wide quality improvement programs for several Fortune 500 companies, including over forty facilities for Digital Equipment Corporation. Bob has authored papers published in the IEEE Journal and several other publications. Bob is currently working with over 50 companies that are in pursuit of ISO 9001 or TS-16949 registration and has personally audited over 50 companies against these standards. Bob has worked with companies with as few as 4 people to companies with over 1000 employees, and with products ranging in price from under $10.00 to over $ 1M each. Bob has trained over 2000 manufacturing and administrative personnel in Process Control, Process Improvement, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Bob has taught several courses at a local college and is currently teaching an evening college program in quality. Bob graduated from Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and has been certified by the ASQ as a Certified Quality Manager and a Certified Quality Auditor. Bob has been certified by the Registrar Accreditation Board as a Quality Systems Lead Auditor (RAB QMS-LA) and by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) as a TS-16949 Lead Auditor. Bob is the secretary of the Merrimack Valley chapter of the ASQ.

Job Titles:

• Regional Manager - Southeast

Jayne has been a valuable member of the EuroQuest team since 2000 and has enjoyed working with our clients in a variety of geographic regions. She works closely with the US Marine Corps but also enjoys assisting companies of all sizes with their quality systems. With all clients, Jayne's specialty is her unwavering professionalism. Her strength is ensuring the success of her clients' quality projects, from implementation to on-site training, from ISO 9000 to Lean Manufacturing. She gets to know her clients and understands their needs. Jayne is EuroQuest's resident thespian. Not only does she enjoy going to the theater, Jayne also acts and writes plays. She is married with one son, and she and her husband enjoy traveling and cooking. Originally from the northern part of the U.S., Jayne enjoys working with our clients in the Southeast, where she has called home for over 10 years. So, get to know Jayne if you haven't met her yet. It won't be long before you'll hear her Master's Degree in Speech Pathology take over when she utters a true southern drawl. I've even heard her say, "Ya'll".

Job Titles:

• Executive Consultant With
• ISO / IEC 17025 Executive Consultant

As an Executive Consultant with EuroQuest, Jim Scott specializes in environmental and laboratory consulting and training. Jim has been in quality related activities associated with ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 17025 for laboratories, and ISO 9001 for manufacturing and services, and for over 20 years. With a background as a tenured college professor in biology and physics, he is eminently qualified as a trainer and consultant in these areas.

Job Titles:

• Accounting Manager

Mary joined our team in 2003. Using her extensive background in accounting practices and software systems with large corporations, she is successful in streamlining our accounting processes for increased productivity. Mary's focus on efficiency carries over in her human resources responsibilities at EuroQuest and in her database management projects. Mary speaks fluent French, has lived in France, Toronto, Tokyo, and from east to west coast in the US. This international exposure and diversified life experience fits in well at EuroQuest. When not at work, she spends time tending her garden, quilting with friends and spoiling her new granddaughter.

Job Titles:

• Auditor General for Euro
• Fellow of the Irish Quality Association

Mr. Anthony (Tony) Corrigan is Auditor General for EuroQuest. Mr. Corrigan is a fellow of the Irish Quality Association. He has personally assisted over 75 companies in their ISO-based registrations, including ISO 9000, QS-9000, and TS 16949. He is a Registered Lead Assessor under the auspices of the National Registration Scheme for Assessors of Quality Systems in London. He has a broad range of experience in the areas of quality training, implementation consultation, and auditing. He has lectured extensively on all aspects of Quality Assurance, including Lead Assessor Training and Internal Auditor Training classes. Mr. Corrigan has engineering degrees as well as in commercial law. Tony is a Fellow of the Institute of Quality Assurance of London -- the highest level of achievement for a quality professional.

Job Titles:

• Regional Manager - Central / Mid - West Area

A recent addition to EuroQuest's Team, Peter came on board in 2002 and has a strong background in client relations. Originally from Garden City-Long Island, he moved recently from West Palm Beach, and married a southerner from Atlanta. Peter has a degree in Broadcasting / Communications, and his expertise in business services lends to his interest in quality management. At EuroQuest, Peter works in the heart of the automotive industry and supports his clients by researching and passing on information about the latest quality issues. Outside of EuroQuest, Peter co-owns a music production company and enjoys time at home with his wife and chocolate Labrador Retriever. He also enjoys sports (a major NY Giants & Miami Hurricanes fan), studies financial investments, and enjoys time with friends.

Job Titles:

• Managing Principal
• Principal & Executive Consultant
• TickIT Auditor

Dr. Sezer Soylemez is EuroQuest managing principal. Dr. Soylemez is a TickIT auditor and ISO 9001:2008 Auditor. He is the architect of the EuroQuest integrated management system approach, and has successfully implemented the first ISO 2000 registrations in the world. His primary expertise is in the service sector where he is recognized as one of the leading quality consultants in America. Dr. Soylemez has taken several multi-national companies to registration and is currently writing a book on quality management for service organizations. He is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS), University of Pennsylvania (MS, PhD), and Harvard Business School.

Job Titles:

• Regional Manager

If you've called our office, you've more than likely spoken with Stacey at some time or other. This UGA-grad and Atlanta native has been a member of the EuroQuest Team since 1998. With a strong background in client relations and communications, she has promoted the development of our company over the past several years and has enjoyed the journey. Stacey's evolvement within the EuroQuest Team has led her to oversee various projects. Recently moving out of her role as Central Region Manager, she has been supervising our marketing efforts since 2001 while focusing on developing EuroQuest's identity as premiere quality consultants with the government and companies located in the Northeast, particularly among the medical device industry. When she's not thinking "quality", Stacey spends time at home with her husband and their two pets (an English Bulldog & cat, who are great companions), reading, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Job Titles:

• Event Coordinator

Joining EuroQuest in 2003, we're excited about the wealth of great experience Valerie brings to our team. Her professional experience includes more than 10 years as a Corporate Recruiter, and she also works as a Sales Trainer for a national marketing firm. Valerie holds a B.A. in Human Services and is pursuing studies in holistic animal health. Interests outside of work are Egyptian art and culture, exploring museums and art galleries, traveling, yoga, dog shows, and playing with her Welsh & Lakeland Terriers.