Meet ESI's Subject Matter Experts

ESI International's subject matter experts are recognized thought leaders in the fields of Project, Program and Contract Management as well as Business Analysis and Business Skills. They are capable of speaking to audiences on a variety of industry topics and have broad experience presenting to clients worldwide.

Please contact ESI to inquire about the availability and subject expertise of any of our speakers. Email esi-info@esi-intl.com.

LeRoy Ward J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, Executive Vice President, Product Strategy & Management, ESI International, is a global expert with more than 35 years of expertise in project and program management, which he applies to the refinement of ESI’s portfolio of learning programs. He works closely with ESI clients worldwide to guide the assessment, implementation and reinforcement of knowledge and skills that allow for the effective measurement and successful adoption of learning program objectives.

Glenn Brule Glenn R. Brûlé, CSM, CBAP, Executive Director of Global Client Solutions, ESI International, brings more than two decades of focused business analysis experience to every ESI client engagement. As one of ESI’s long-standing subject matter experts, Glenn works directly with clients to build and mature their business analysis capabilities by drawing from the broad range of learning resources offered by ESI.

Joe Czarnecki Joseph R. Czarnecki, PMP, MSP Practitioner, Senior Consultant, Global Learning Solutions – EMEA, ESI International, leads the development and customization of learning programs including courseware, executive workshops, coaching programs and assessments for ESI clients. An expert in project management and instructional design he leverages ESI's expertise and resources to improve the performance of program management, project management and business analyst professionals as well as PM and BA operations. 
 Kathleen Dawn Kathleen Connell Dawn, Senior Instructor, ESI International is the principal instructor for several of ESI’s core contract management courses. She draws upon decades of contract management experience to provide students with real-life, practical tools and knowledge, balanced with insights into the theories behind the practice. Kathleen focuses on growing the government contracting capabilities of organizations by advising contract, subcontract and procurement professionals involved in diverse domestic and international programs.
Matt Ferguson Matthew J. Ferguson, Practice Manager, ESI Consulting Services, ESI International, works with ESI clients to analyze individual and organizational project management and business analysis capabilities to identify knowledge and skill gaps which, when closed, will significantly improve performance. As the leader of ESI’s Consulting Services in the Americas, he also designs and implements a range of “outside the classroom” tools and activities to reinforce learning and encourage on-the-job adoption of new knowledge and skills.
James Foreman James H. Foreman, PMP, Senior Consultant, ESI International, specializes in advanced project management. With clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to global industries to the federal government, he has provided project management training and professional services for more than 30 years. In addition, he has extensive experience in the areas of strategic planning for information management and the information system life cycle as well as service acquisition and service delivery.
Jonathan Gilbert Jonathan Gilbert, PMP, Executive Director of Client Solutions, ESI International, brings more than 30 years of experience as a project manager, educator, consultant and engineer to his client engagements. His experience, including construction, government, financial services, energy and telecommunications, gives his clients the added benefit of insights from across a range of industries.
Raed Haddad Raed S. Haddad, Senior Vice President, Global Delivery Services, ESI International, is responsible for ensuring ESI exceeds client expectations in the delivery of all its services and products worldwide. Raed works directly with clients to develop strategies that drive competitive advantage through delivery and measurement of ESI-driven performance improvement programs. 

Nancy Nee Nancy Y. Nee, PMP, CBAP, CSM, Executive Director of Product Strategy, ESI International, guides clients in the development and implementation of learning programs customized to their specific needs. Her solutions reflect the insight of almost two decades of PM and BA experience in healthcare, information technology, financial services and energy.

Rowena Prentice Rowena Prentice, Senior Instructor with ESI International, has years of federal government experience that included working with various federal agencies and worldwide organizations on a range of consulting, rapid-deployment training and presentations related to contracting and program management.

Marcia Riley Marcia B. Riley, Vice President of Talent Management & Human Resources, ESI International, brings a diverse background in learning and talent management to the guidance and growth of the ESI team. She also shares her expertise and enthusiasm with ESI clients by providing executive counsel on the refinement and development of talent management programs. Her career spans more than 20 years and multiple industries including healthcare, IT and financial services.
Ravi Sahi Ravi Sahi, PMP, SCPM, Regional Director, Client Solutions - Asia, ESI International, brings more than two decades of experience to the learning programs he develops to help ESI’s clients improve their project management capabilities. His industry specific experience, which includes IT, financial services, government and infrastructure, is complemented by in-depth knowledge of process and systems integration, change management, cross border projects and project methodology customization.
Carl S. Sergeant Carl S. Sergeant, PMP, Senior Instructor, brings an entrepreneurial, results-focused viewpoint based on more than three decades of project, program and portfolio management experience to his ESI client engagements. An internationally respected thought leader, Carl has been recognized as one of the fifty most powerful and influential project management professionals in the world by the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) PM Network magazine.
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