John Keener Owner of TAB St. Louis | The Alternative Board

John M. Keener, of The Kelsey Group, St. Louis, MO, has spent 30 years in senior and executive level management with Fortune 500 and small startup organizations. A vast majority of his experience has focused on sales and marketing including sales force organization, compensation realignment, strategic planning, profit enhancement and Initial Public Offering experience. As president of two organizations, his experience extended into operations and product development. Mr. Keener earned a BS degree in psychology from Ohio State University.

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Barry Gleeson

Partner TAB TAB St. Louis

Barry has nearly 30 years of experience in a variety of Sales, Marketing, Operations and Management positions for fortune 500 companies (Emerson Electric and ESCO Technologies) as well as privately held small businesses. He formed MSI in mid 2004 and is enjoying a growing and profitable business. He brings an enthusiastic view of how to position your business and invest smartly in today’s marketplace. His goal with any client is to be an extension of their management team bringing affordable resources that increase the organizations sales productivity and ROI from marketing investments.

Barry graduated from Southeast Missouri State with a degree in Marketing / Management. He is married to his wife, Ann, and they live in Chesterfield, MO. Other interests include golf, water sports, traveling, music and the general outdoors.

As a TAB member, through the regular coaching sessions and monthly Board meetings, I gain invaluable mentor and peer support. The TAB ethos and coaching approach has helped me to plan personal and business goals and set direction. This is supported by the wealth of knowledge, skills, experience and support that is shared by the board who provide Impartial, informed and considered guidance and advice on all types of business issues, that enable me to gain fresh perspectives, identify blind spots and fill my skill gaps. Over the last twelve months TAB has effectively become my company’s non-executive board and its members my trusted colleagues.

Saul Goldfarb

Goldfarb & Associates MEMBER SINCE 2011

The best business decision that I’ve ever made (besides opening my store) was to join the TAB Board. It taught me how to structure and formulate basic fundamental policies and procedures; it has helped me sharpen my vision for future business and personal goals. The TAB Board provides a safe place to bounce around ideas and receive honest, creative solutions to important business challenges. Coaching sessions are professional, focused and very enlightening. They have helped me work on my business and not in my business.

Gina Snyder

Sunny Bridge Natural Foods MEMBER SINCE 2007

TAB helped me to focus on the things that have made my business scalable. I was tempted to divert my attention to another endeavor, but TAB helped me determine that was not prudent. The economy, and specifically new building starts, have helped, but the degree of capitalization would not have been possible were it not for TAB. I compare my situation with another franchise owner who was in my shoes several years ago and I am way ahead, in fact we just bought him out. My revenues have doubled, and my capacity has increased four times from what it was three years ago. I have time to be with my girls, work on my hobbies and enjoy life.

Bill Armstrong

President – ProHome Colorado MEMBER SINCE 2011

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John Keener

Owner of TAB St. Louis

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Bill Armstrong

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John Keener

Owner of TAB St. Louis

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Barry Gleeson

Barry Gleeson

Member Success

Saul Goldfarb

Gina Snyder

Bill Armstrong

Blog

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