BY VRT MANAGEMENT GROUP - Key Persons


Carl Neilson

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
Carl is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (DISC), Professional Motivators Analyst, Professional TriMetrix HD Analyst and is a certified facilitator of The Coaching Clinic for Managers.

Carl Nielson

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
Carl Nielson, has over 20 years of experience in the field of strategic human capital management and organization development including leadership development, team and professional development, coaching and talent acquisition. He successfully led a financial turnaround of a global nonprofit professional association and implemented human capital management best practices as Director of Human Resources for a large law firm that resulted in significant improvement in net profit, employee morale and talent retention. He also managed an across-the-board re-engineering project for the HR function of a Fortune 100 company resulting in millions of dollars in HR operational savings and increased HR effectiveness. Today, Nielson has a diverse group of Fortune 500, Inc 2500 and family-owned business clients that he assists in growing revenue, strengthening leadership talent and cross-functional teams and hiring the best talent using state-of-the-art tools and processes. Nielson has served on several volunteer boards in key strategic and leadership positions. He also gives back in the form of community service using his expertise to assist high school and college students with career coaching using Career Coaching for Students, a program he developed in 2005 as founder and Chief Discovery Officer of Success Discoveries, He has created several programs for Success Discoveries including Success Discoveries for Couples (SDC), a program for use in premarital counseling, couples retreats and as a self-directed program. SDC has become a favorite unique and valued wedding gift for newlyweds. Nielson has been recognized annually for the past 10 years by TTI Success Insights, a global assessment company, for his active and continuous community service and is a member of TTI's Visionary Partners Forum. He is DISC certified, holds an IAC certification as a Relationship Coach and uses a number of organizational and business-focused personal talent assessment tools including the TriMetrix HD suite.

Don Gleason

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
Don believes that experiences are fundamental to developing leadership. His mission is to support entrepreneurs and small-businesses to achieve new heights through leadership capabilities. During my 40 years of experience growing and advancing through leadership positions in the military and private sector, I focused on helping my teams grow to their potential. I gave them the challenge, fostered their development, provided the resources, cleared the path, and then encouraged their success. Each day I loved seeing each individual's thirst for personal growth and success increase as they achieved many personal and team awards plus top inspection ratings. With detailed two-way feedback and discussion, we each grew. Through these processes and experiences, broadened by multiple academic and professional certifications, I have molded my leadership style. I believe experiences are fundamental to developing leadership, but each person uses them uniquely to mold their personality and character. As each of my teams developed their style, they took on new opportunities to achieve success. Thus, my mission statement - to support individuals and organizations to Achieve New Heights in their performance through personal growth in their leadership capabilities. I will leverage these experiences and my continued training to foster your growth. Together we can tackle any challenge or obstacle that is holding you or your organization back from achieving new heights of growth and success. That is why I joined the John Maxwell Team in 2015. John and his awesome mentorship team have a proven method of speaking, training and coaching that fosters my growth so I can help you.

Dr. Ajoy Basu

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
Dr. Ajoy is an expert in enabling organizations accelerate the launch of successful products. He focuses on identifying the unmet customer to develop a minimally viable product and then rapidly iterating to access the mass market. Ajoy enables organizations accelerate launch of successful products in the medical device, the consumer goods, and alternate energy industries. He focuses on identifying unmet customer to develop a minimally viable product and then rapidly iterating to access the mass market. He continually strives to optimize the intersection of marketing, engineering, and manufacturing. He worked at GE, Covidien, and other companies for 18 years prior to starting alpha2infinity llc. He has a PhD. in materials science from the University of Michigan.

Drew T Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
  • John C. Maxwell Certified Coach
Drew is a John C. Maxwell certified coach. He is competent in utilizing tools and training that help increase revenue, boost morale, and retain top talent for entrepreneurs. I help leaders and managers at small businesses with 50-400 employees create leaders team members love to follow. As a John C. Maxwell certified coach, I'm able to utilize tools and training that help increase revenue, boost morale, and retain top talent. I've spent the last 15 years serving clients including: Chick-Fil-A, Colonial Bank, Habitat For Humanity, LendersOne, Lennox, Medical City Fort Worth, Metro Anesthesia, Pinnacle Bank, Plaza Home Mortgage

Filson Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Principal Consultant
  • Transformation Coach
Filson is a Transformation Coach and helps organizations impact the world by inspiring them to create true missions, develop dynamic leadership, and nurture intentional growth.

John Maxwell

Job Titles:
  • Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker

Rajesh (Raj) Tedla

Job Titles:
  • CEO & Chief Transformation Officer
  • CEO and Chief Transformation Coach
  • Certified Business Coach and Business Transformation Consultant
CEO and Chief Transformation Officer of VRT Management Group, LLC, Raj's expertise include leadership and organizational development, executive coaching, marketing, six sigma, Lean, and customer insights. He has researched, written, trained, and consulted extensively within these disciplines, as well as designed several high-impact programs also to note he is a Certified Business Coach, Click below to know more about Rajesh Tedla Rajesh Tedla (Raj), with a career spanning 34+ years, is a visionary CEO and trusted advisor known for his strategic leadership and transformative expertise. As CEO of VRT Management Group, LLC, he has driven businesses to unprecedented success. Raj's influence extends globally as he coaches over 1376+ entrepreneurs, and his innovative programs, Entrepreneur Growth AllianceTM (EGA) and Entrepreneur Growth Operating SystemTM (EGOS), exemplify his commitment to small business growth. His authority in the industry has earned him a place at prestigious forums, and his legacy is marked by exceptional leadership at GE Capital and a multifaceted education that includes a pursuit of a Doctorate in Business Administration specializing in Entrepreneurship Growth and Success. Raj's unwavering dedication and vision continue to shape the future of business growth. In a world defined by constant change, only a few possess the vision and acumen to not just navigate, but to thrive amidst the shifting tides. Meet Rajesh Tedla (Raj), a true luminary whose remarkable career spanning over 34+ years stands as a testament to unwavering dedication and unparalleled expertise. Raj is not just a seasoned professional; he is a driving force behind transformative growth, a visionary CEO, and a trusted advisor to both emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners. Rajesh Tedla (Raj) isn't just a name; it's a promise of growth, transformation, and success. With a potent blend of experience, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to progress, Raj stands as the catalyst that can propel individuals and organizations to their zenith. Discover the transformative power of his insights and experience by joining him on a journey toward unparalleled business growth and success. Described as "personable, insightful, effective, motivational and results-oriented" by his clients, Rajesh (Raj) Tedla offers wisdom, experience, and proven processes to move executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals to heightened awareness and effectiveness. As a coach and mentor, Raj respectfully provokes and partners with his clients to help each define and develop authentic, strengths-based success to transform the business. Since 1990, he has coached and trained more than 11,700 senior leaders and executives from GE, Diageo Group of Companies, DELL, IBM, Microsoft, AI Engineers, Sun Microsystems, Bank of America, Accenture, Deloitte, United Health, Pepsi, Avon, KPMG, Laticrete, iTi, ITC, Ash Brokerage, MedPro, Princeton Insurance, Jersey City Medical Center and manymore. Raj is an international leader who has traveled extensively to train executivesand managers in 38 countries. CEO and Chief Transformation Officer of VRT Management Group, LLC, Raj's expertise include leadership and organizational development, executive coaching, marketing, six sigma, Lean, and customer insights. He has researched, written, trained, and consulted extensively within these disciplines, as well as designed several high-impact programs, including: EGOS: Entrepreneur Growth Operating Systemâ„¢ - A unique program designed to develop the next generation of entrepreneurs and businesses who successfully transform their people and businesses for profitable growth. Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Coaching: A critical coaching program to transform CEO/Business owner and his/her C Suite executive leaders reach their full growth potential with tangible results and measurable effectiveness. Executive Excellence Coaching: a critical coaching program to transform C Suite, executive leaders, and managers reach their fullpotential one leader at a time. Corporate Growth Alliance: a "next-generation" corporate leadership development program. Business Growth Alliance: a transformation process to help entrepreneurs achieve break through results. Integrated Problem Solving: an innovative problem-solving method to help companies deliver faster, more successful businessresults. LSS 4.0â„¢: a dynamic methodology to help companies harness the power of emotional intelligence and analytical tools to solve complex business problems. Leadership Development for Human Resources (LDHR): an innovative program to develop future strategic HR leaders Raj, a certified business coach and business transformation consultant brings over 32 years of outstanding experience and expertise to everything he does. Before founding VRT Management Group, LLC, he was senior vice president, marketing/growth leader, Capital Markets, GE Capital. In his twelve-plus years with GE, he created, led, and implemented numerous initiatives that improved processes worldwide and enabled new revenue measuring in the millions. Raj is a certified business coach and business transformation consultant with over 32 years of experience, including last 15 years as a coach, mentor and business advisor to hundreds of entrepreneurs and small-businesses.