BREAKTHRU COACHING - Key Persons

CYNTHIA APFELBACH

Job Titles:
  • Financial Controller
  • Member of the BREAKTHRU COACHING TEAM
  • Financial Controller for BreakthrU
Cynthia serves as the financial controller for BreakthrU and assists with the financial accounting, procedures, and controls for the BreakthrU investment companies. Before BreakthrU, Cynthia worked as a senior manager for a large business consulting firm specializing in installing large financial computer systems and operations. As an entrepreneur, she started a specialty retail business and understands the struggles of growth in changing economic climates. This experience helped her launch a successful career as a consultant for small-medium sized businesses needing additional financial skills and experience. Cynthia graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison with a BBA in Accounting

JERRY JENDUSA - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the BREAKTHRU COACHING TEAM
  • Owner
Jerry started BreakthrU and co-founded BreakthrU Coaching to follow his passion of helping small businesses grow by giving back to entrepreneurs. Jerry lives to inspire other entrepreneurs who are looking for their next breakthrough to find the courage to reach out for help. He does this by telling the story of how he grew his company, EMTEQ, from a basement start-up to an international 100M business and the lessons he learned along the journey. Along with advising his companies, he is an active member of the entrepreneurship community. Jerry is a co-chair of Scale Up Milwaukee, an advisory member for the UWM Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship's Entrepreneurship in Residence Program and a mogul on Milwaukee's own TV program, Project Pitch It. He was the Co-Founder, majority owner, Chairman, CEO and President at EMTEQ for 18 years. Jerry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. Since the start of EMTEQ, he has won the following awards: EY Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year EY Finalist National Entrepreneur of the Year BizTimes Bravo! Entrepreneur of the Year BizStarts 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee

JIM HARASHA - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Co - Founder
  • Investor
  • Member of the BREAKTHRU COACHING TEAM
Jim serves as an advisor and investor for his businesses and assists in areas including operational excellence, continuous improvement and production flow. With the development of the BreakthrU Strategies Platform, Jim used his talents to facilitate its process and value stream mapping, which was essential to turning BreakthrU vision into reality. Before BreakthrU Coaching, Jim co-founded EMTEQ and used his talents in many roles including being the VP of Operations, Plant Manager, and a resource for IT solutions. He worked there for 18 years and assisted the company in growing from a basement start-up to more than 100M in revenue. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Industrial Technologies and a minor in Computer Sciences.

MORGAN PLAGENZ

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BREAKTHRU COACHING TEAM
  • Administrator and Platform Trainer
Morgan has helped with the development, management, training, and administration of the BreakthrU Strategies Platform. She works closely with the team to support their day-to-day operations. Prior to BreakthrU, Morgan has taken on and enjoyed roles such as being an assistant manager, trainer, and empathetic resource to others who have had the same struggles and questions as her. Morgan studied and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing.

PAUL SCHULLS - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the BREAKTHRU COACHING TEAM
  • President
  • Trainer
Paul became the Co-Founder, Advisor, Trainer and President of BreakthrU Coaching to further live out his talents of maximizing the effectiveness of teams and the development of individuals to help them reach their fullest potential. As an advisor, he enjoys working with his clients and facilitating their strategic planning, deployment, and execution to drive their profit. Throughout his career, he has developed systems, processes and methods used to increase the growth of both businesses and their talent. His proven strategies are made available and used in the BreakthrU Strategies Platform. To give back to aspiring entrepreneurs, he is serving as the Program Director for Scale Up Milwaukee's Growth Accelerator Program. He is excited to offer his expertise and advice to new entrepreneurs. Prior to BreakthrU Coaching, Paul worked as a clinician and administrator in the healthcare industry for 16 years. Here, he used his talents to integrate and establish goals for his team. He later joined EMTEQ as the Chief Executive of Organizational Development, Human Resources and Continuous Improvement where he created EMTEQ University, an in-house professional development program, and assisted in the creation of the Single-Page Plan. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Cardinal Stritch University.