{"id":325,"date":"2021-04-02T21:32:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T21:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sommerconsulti.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=325"},"modified":"2025-01-07T19:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:32:40","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sommerconsulting.com\/index.php\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;80px||53px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px||50px|&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; quote_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#EFC467&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; closed_toggle_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(0,0,0,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;LINDA SOMMER \u2013 Executive Chairman&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Linguis-Techs, Inc. evolved into Sommer Consulting in the mid-1990s when Linda took over as CEO from Founder Dr. Joseph Yeager.<\/p>\n<p>In her capacity as CEO, Linda expanded the role of the company into a highly visible force within the international business community, and managed all employees and personally train them in the proprietary Lingus-Techs-8-Components questioning model that forms the cornerstone of all of Sommer Consulting\u2019s offerings.<\/p>\n<p>In May 2024, Linda <span>decided to advance into the role of Executive Chairman of Sommer Consulting. Linda\u2019s move to Executive Chairman will allow her to engage in Policy and Board development to secure the future of Sommer Consulting as times continue to evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;JULIETTE FAUGHNAN \u2013 Chief Executive Officer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Juliette oversees client relationships and the firm\u2019s major projects, including all technical and executive aspects of client research, serving as a senior moderator, and providing guidance on all methodological approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Juliette was Sommer Consulting\u2019s President for more than 20 years. In May 2024, Juliette was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sommer Consulting. <span>Juliette\u2019s longstanding dedication, as well as her vision and commitment to excellence, promises a bright future for Sommer Consulting, marked by new strategic partnerships and innovative offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;LISA O\u2019ROURKE, MBA \u2013 Chief Financial Officer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Lisa has helmed the firm\u2019s finances for 30+ years.<\/p>\n<p>As CFO, she oversees Sommer Consulting\u2019s capital structure, from financial statements, reporting, and statutory compliance, to leveraging the company\u2019s financial data to inform operational decision-making and economic strategy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;ERIN ALTHAGE \u2013 Executive Vice President&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Erin has been a member of the Sommer Team since 2008, having come to us from the Pharmaceutical Industry.<\/p>\n<p>As Sommer\u2019s Executive Vice President, Erin manages client relations, supervises project design and direction, and guides project execution, including stepping into the role of Senior Moderator.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;MARY FOX \u2013 Vice President, The Insighters&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As Vice President of the Insighters, Mary leverages cutting-edge digital and linguistic capabilities along with other, well-established research methods to unlock key insights and provide impactful, strategic direction to clients. <span>She is passionate about connecting real people &amp; real stories to research. 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