CAPACITY CONSULTING - Key Persons


John Bell - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
Mr. Bell is a seasoned professional with over 20 years sales and marketing experience. In addition to consulting, the breadth of his industry experience includes: marketing and public relations, financial services, and manufacturing. He has a passion for helping businesses overcome complex issues and has a successful track record navigating and mediating difficulty. John has a unique ability to influence and align key stakeholders, and inspire groups to collaborate and work effectively. He is skilled in generating new innovative approaches and compelling value propositions. His work in these areas has transformed top and bottom line numbers for many businesses and has allowed him the pleasure of working with billionaires, celebrities and business icons. Prior to Capacity, John was Managing Director of M&A Advisory Services and a Consultant for Marketing Consulting Services. He has a BA from Seton Hall University.

Laurie Dupont-Sherard - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Finance Director
Laurie handles all finance matters for Capacity Group. Prior to Capacity, she was a Staff Accountant for Margolis Healy and the National Center for Campus Public Safety where she was responsible for overseeing the accounting department. Prior to joining Margolis Healy and the National Center, Laurie worked as a Tax Examiner in the Corporate Tax Department for the State of Vermont. She also spent several years working with Fortune 500 companies in the field of captive insurance, one of the leading businesses in Vermont, as a Manger for Aon Risk Management and Marsh Captive Management. Though born and raised in Vermont, she spent several years living in Germany and Indiana. She served three years in the United States Army as a Legal Specialist living in Wildflecken, Germany. Laurie received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Davenport University in 2000. She also has an associate's degree in Office Management-Executive Assistant. Get to know Laurie Laurie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. She also enjoys hiking, kayaking, listening to a wide variety of music and reading.

Martyna Triggs - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Meet Martyna Triggs, a seasoned professional with a knack for turning curiosity into successful business ventures. With a solid 10-year track record in business planning, feasibility analysis, and economic impact reports, Martyna has honed her skills across diverse projects. One of her standout achievements was managing the "New York State Casino Study," a pivotal project that secured Sullivan County's $1.2-billion Resorts World Catskills casino. She also spearheaded the "Doubleday Field Market and Economic Impact Report" at the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, conducted real estate rate studies for Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, and orchestrated an organizational redesign for Quality Surgical Management in Miami, Florida. In her role as Project Manager, Martyna led various projects and fostered relationships with Capacity's Tribal clients, including the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Delaware Nation, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, Burns Paiute Tribe, and others. Her extensive experience extends to collaborating with county and local governments, Tribal sovereign nations, businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs, aiding them in achieving their goals and paving the way for growth and scalability. Martyna's passion lies in business development that not only benefits individual enterprises but also stimulates local economies and fosters job growth. Armed with her wealth of experience and exemplary leadership qualities, Martyna Triggs is well-equipped to guide business owners and their teams in creating robust business and financial models that drive sustained growth and revenue.

Matt Dorcas - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Mr. Dorcas is an award-winning marketing professional and has worked in the field for more than two decades. Matt has been singular in his commitment to both quality and community, dedicating years of hard work to bring world-class marketing to his clients. He's been involved in high-visibility projects, including a Telly Award-winning project with renowned poet Maya Angelou. Matt works with our clients on a level like no other with his experience of working in the private sector and now as an entrepreneur for over 6 years.

Meet Eric Egeland - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Visionary Leader
Meet Eric Egeland, the visionary leader behind Capacity Consulting's two-decade legacy of strategic and management consulting excellence. Since 1999, Eric has been instrumental in driving the success of numerous entities across diverse industries.