Our Team

Liz Brown: Director of Operations

Liz is a successful business leader who has been providing solid interpersonal skills, business analytics, financial management, human resource guidance, creative marketing and fundraising, and sustainable growth strategies to companies in the for-profit and non-profit arenas for over 28 years.

After running a company for several years, Liz is excited to join the YESS! team to support Sue and the business as we continue to grow! She lives in Maple Grove, MN with her husband, Rod. Together they have 5 children and 11 grandchildren and enjoy spending time with family and long motorcycle rides. Liz and Rod are avid football fans and follow several teams during the NFL season.

Ali Stieglbauer: Director of Client Services

Ali serves as Director of Marketing at YESS! and has been with the company for over 9 years. She truly loves our YESS! clients and her favorite part of her job is getting to connect with our clients and find new ways to serve and support them. Ali holds a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota and brings her writing expertise to our YESS! communications, social media, and marketing. A self-proclaimed “nerd,” Ali has loved building our online learning community and finding new ways to engage with our clients online.

You’ll hear Ali as a guest on the Intentional Greatness® podcast and can read her insight as a co-author of Chasing Perfection. In her free time, Ali enjoys walking Lake of the Isles, reading, and checking out new restaurants in Minneapolis.

Doug Sharp: Marketing Specialist

Doug has more than 20 years of marketing experience, specializing in creating impactful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. Prior to his marketing career, he taught high school English, where he developed his passion for storytelling and communication, skills that continue to influence his work. Doug enjoys finding innovative ways to connect with leaders and create campaigns that address their specific challenges. He describes himself as having an insatiable creative itch and enjoys exploring new outlets for his creativity, such as writing, developing content ideas, and brainstorming unique strategies.

Cheryl Regan: Team Support

Cheryl abandoned retirement after 6 short months and began working with YESS! in 2013. This is the third time she and Sue are working together; it seems they can’t get rid of one another.  Cheryl’s primary focus is to support our internal team and keep our office running smoothly.

Cheryl has a diverse background in business including healthcare, recruiting and banking. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from Ideal Coaching and has an incredible commitment to integrity and excellence. Cheryl lives a rich life and enjoys travel, her family and her pugs. Above all else, she seeks to have people win together.

Dan Hawkes: Expert EOS Implementer®

Dan Hawkes is an Expert EOS Implementer® with extensive experience in numerous industries including retail, service, non-profit, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, financial, and the list goes on. His experience ranges from single point to multi-state organizations, from start-ups to 100 million dollars, and from five to 250 employees. When working with Dan you receive much more than the standard EOS® Implementation, because he brings a lifetime of experience. With over 33 years as an entrepreneur, Dan helps companies consistently grow their business and teams to market leadership while improving employee morale, employee retention, customer satisfaction, and building a more profitable company.

Cindy Hawkes: Technology Manager

Cindy is our I.T. Queen and EOS® Manager for Dan Hawkes and his clients. Every day Cindy brings her attention to relationships and detail to better our business. She has the answers, and if she doesn’t, she’ll find them! Cindy’s expertise in computer science helps us find new ways to improve client experience and keep YESS! current. In her free time, Cindy enjoys her dogs, reading, traveling, and cooking.