Bonnie Reisland has a 32 year career as a professional at IBM. Her most recent role was a Complex Opportunity Manager, where she lead teams of professionals in the development of complex, multi-million dollar services proposals for clients. But like many people, Bonnie fell victim to the economy, and was laid off in 2008 when her job was eliminated.
Bonnie quickly secured a position as a consultant with an internet marketing consulting firm, helping clients grow their businesses by leveraging the power of the internet. She learned just enough to be dangerous, and struck out on her own as a home based business owner, marketing on the internet.
Bonnie made every rookie mistake in the book, and then some. But the one mistake she never made was to quit. She is grateful for these experiences of “failing forward” because they have made her the leader she is today. Bonnie is honored to be a student of the Loyal 9 and is dedicated to fulfilling PRO’s vision of empowering others to change their lives.
Ari Miller has experienced all of the highs and lows of
entrepreneurship. After several years in the high tech
sound industry, he founded and grew a construction
company from a garage startup to an enterprise
employing over 40 people and grossing close to $2
Million in annual revenue. This was all during a
severe recession and housing crunch, during which time
he also had to face and survive massive debt due to
bank foreclosures on several jobs.
