Jay P. Moskowitz Chief Executive Officer Founding partner. Over 25 years experience consulting and running Universal Management Concepts, predecessor company to Step3 Consulting. For the past 18 years, focused on developing strategies and implementation of “lean” business principles and practices for companies in a broad range of industries. Excellent knowledge of operational and financial management tools and particular expertise in the areas of organization re-engineering and business restructuring. Experience includes working with client organizations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Western Europe.

Ronald C. Melcher President Joined the company in 1998 after a successful law career as a partner with Gambrell & Stolz, LLP in Atlanta, focusing on trial practice and complex business litigation. Since 1998, has held various executive management positions in the company and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2004 and promoted to President in 2006. Responsible for Sales, Operations and Administration. Experience includes broad knowledge of operational management tools including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma driven initiatives. B.A. Vanderbilt University, J.D., cum laude, University of Georgia School of Law.

Howard D. Caulfield. Executive Vice President Founding partner. Formerly President and CEO of Glenshaw Glass Co., Inc. Successfully orchestrated a turnaround including an early out program for management, mid-contract labor concessions, huge positive material variances, and increases in market shifts and penetration. 25 years consulting experience. Experienced in turnaround management in troubled companies as well as continuous improvement management in well managed companies. Excellent knowledge of financial and operational management tools including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma driven initiatives.

Larry Hall Senior Vice President, Operations Formerly President of Ferro Enamel de Brazil Successfully managed a turnaround of the Brazilian subsidiary of Ferro Corporation, including product rationalization and increasing focus on core products. Initiated consolidation of facilities and organization to serve the Southern Cone (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc.) 24 years experience in General Management in: - Porcelain Enamel for appliance industry - Micro-nutrients for agricultural markets - Ceramic Glazes for ceramic tile, dinnerware - Crucibles for non-ferrous foundries and sanitary ware industries - Specialty organic chemicals - Pigments for ceramic, porcelain, enamel and paint industries - Plastic compounds and color concentrates for plastic industry After joining the company in 1997, Larry has held various management positions and has been Vice President of Operations since 2001. Excellent knowledge of financial and operational management tools including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma driven initiatives. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

Bart Kelly, Jr. Vice President of Operations After joining the company in 1998, Bart has held various management positions before being promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2006. Experienced in turnaround management in troubled companies and continuous improvement management in well managed companies. Excellent knowledge of financial and operational management tools including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma driven initiatives. MBA, International Studies, University of South Carolina and Vienna Business and Economics University.

Juergen Meyer Director of Product Development and Organizational Development After joining the company in 1996, Juergen has held several management positions before being promoted to Director of Product Development and Organization Development in 2006. Accomplished significant operational improvements in a wide range of businesses through value-stream mapping, implementation of Lean Principles and performance management structures. Extensive knowledge of cutting edge business systems and processes, combined with expertise in deploying operational management tools and implementing cultural change. Fluent in German. MBA, Entrepreneurship and Finance, University of Florida; Diplomkaufmann (Bachelor of Commerce), Operations Research, Industrial Management, Physical Technology, University of Mannheim.