REALITY BASED GROUP - Key Persons
Bruce Dixon is Reality Based Group's Director of IT. He has been RBG's resident IT guru since 2007 and earned his degree from the University of Central Florida. Often known as "the fixer" around RBG, Bruce can be counted on to help fix processes, equipment, even relationships.
Bruce's biggest accomplishment with RBG has been exposing hidden utility in our various CRMs to encourage efficiency. Prior to RBG, Bruce worked for Electronic Arts where he learned that quality is paramount, a belief he carried over to his work with RBG. As "the fixer" Bruce is always ready to solve any issue.
Chris Davis is Reality Based Group's Director of Operations. After moving to Austin, Chris earned a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas and has been fortunate enough to stick around in this great city.
Chris started at RBG in December of 2016, coming form another local consultancy, Protection Engineering Consultants, which doubled in size during his tenure. He brings a wealth of operational expertise and a passion for increasing efficiency through teamwork and innovation.
When not at work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family while taking in all the outdoor activities and eateries Austin has to offer.
Hector Aguilar is Reality Based Group's Director of Finance. With a BBA in Accounting from Texas State University and 13 years of accounting experience in the restaurant industry, Hector joined RBG in 2012. Hector is constantly looking for new ways to improve accounting at RBG.
During Hector's tenure he has been responsible for completely revamping RBG's accounting process allowing for greater productivity. Hector hails from Pearsall, Texas and enjoys spending time with his children as well as playing sports. The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas is one of his family's favorite spots.
Job Titles:
- Officer
- Chief Engagement / Experimental Officer
- Group 's CEO, Chief
Josh Stern is Reality Based Group's CEO, Chief Engagement/Experimental Officer. He has been with RBG since 2005 and held roles from Vice President of Business Development to Chief Operating Officer. With a degree from University of Arizona and a limitless passion for improving the customer experience, Josh leads by example, fostering growth and improvement within everyone on the RBG team.
For Josh, RBG's programs do not merely just make a difference with our partners, but help make the world a better place to shop, dine, vacation, bank, you name it. Josh's ability to see both the larger picture as well as the smallest detail allows him to make sure RBG continuously and constantly improves. His belief that you are only limited by your own mindset means the RBG team is always reaching for the next challenge.
Renee DeSantis is Reality Based Group's Executive Vice President. She has been with RBG since 2001 and began her career with RBG in sales and business development. Over the course of 15-plus years she has held numerous leadership roles in operations, sales and account services. With a B.S. from the University of Texas and her active participation in the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA), Renee brings both her experience and expertise to the RBG team.
Renee continually exhibits her ability to build valuable, lasting relationships with our partners in a variety of different industries. Her relationship with many of these partners goes back more than a decade, crucial to RBG's success. However, no detail is too small for Renee. She is always willing to jump in and get things done, regardless of the specific project or goal.