So, Who Brings You the Mingle Minds Experience?
Our Founders Are Passionate About Paying It Forward
Mingle Minds was created by a dedicated group of people who are committed to giving others a hand up. We cooperate and share resources as a team to provide things we could not do individually to help you be successful
253 Years of combined computer experience
230 Years of combined business experience
226 Years of combined online experience
Lois prefers to be called Dr. Lois rather than Dr. Reid. She has her Ed.D. in Adult Education and Leadership and has put it to very good use. Dr. Lois spent 22 years as a College Administrator and 11 years as an adjunct faculty member. The main requirements of her career may have been administration, supervision, budget, crisis response, training, and curriculum design; but her passions were strategy, development, research, and coaching. Like most of the Mingle Minds founders, she has years (28) of computer and online (18) experience. Dr. Lois loves learning and tries to stay on top of the newest developments in program design, content development, and generative AI. She has learned to streamline as many processes as possible and resilience since she also manages a chronic illness. She leans heavily on her intuitive nature and curiosity by asking questions when coaching others. She was recently described as “strategic and thoughtful while emphasizing efficiency, personalization, and regular feedback.”
Peter is definitely another feather in MMingle Minds’ cap and trying to categorize him as just another successful businessman with over 30 years of computer, business, and online experience falls short. To start, he was born near Rome, Italy as Gianpiero Rondinelli (say that 3 times fast!), but moved to Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 3, growing up in the USA. He has owned and run several consulting and marketing firms, and a business networking organization. However, he is happiest when being a mentor to other business owners. He says he learns best by teaching; this is probably why he is spends time volunteering and acting as Chairman Pro-Tempore to an international non-profit. A word of advice, though, don’t try bluffing should you come up against him in a poker game, he’s very good.
Gary can definitely hold his own in any group, with a MBA in finance, a B.S. in accounting, 38 years of computer experience, 33 years of online expertise, and 45 years in the business world, he brings more to the table than just his good sense of humor. Although his accomplishments include executive leadership, consulting, finance and accounting, digital marketing, and sales/business development, his 40-year marriage and family are one of his proudest accomplishments. Gary not only has a background in helping startups and small companies grow into successful entities but thrives on helping others. When he’s not involved in an enterprise of some kind, you can find him on the golf course or watching a Penn State game.
One of Mingle Minds’ international catches is from across the Pond. Olive lives in London and for over 23 years has been able to do what she enjoys — successfully manage IT and Information Systems for organizations of all sizes, large and small. Her dedication to her clients and their satisfaction is only one of the attributes that made her such a good fit with Mingle Minds. She understands the challenges small business owners face and has the expertise and ability to guide and explain the ever-changing online marketing techniques businesses must incorporate in order to succeed. If you’re ever in London and need recommendations for the best cultural retreats (art galleries, museums, and her favorite, The Globe Theatre), she’s your go-to guide.
Joseph “TechAdict” Jones really lives up to his nom de plume. He has been online since “online” began and has worked with computers for over 28 years. An Army Veteran, TechAdict earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and has 15 years experience as a manufacturing Technician/Engineer. Like a lot of left-brain computer addicts he is self-taught in a lot of what he does. This includes becoming a wildly proficient web designer. It’s in his blood. So much so that even when he’s not working he’s playing with computers and thrives on helping people understand computers and learn to overcome being intimidated by computers and tech. When Joseph is away from his tech world, you’ll find him outdoors. The call of nature is the only thing he can hear over the hum of his tech. He keeps his world interesting with yoga or camping or just about anything that is outdoors. And thinking sideways.
Lynn, in one word, is eclectic. Or call it multi-passionate. Her freelance background includes: communication design, print and electronic publishing, personal and professional development, wellness, Accelerated Learning, business identity, digital marketing, and process improvement. Lynn’s Superpower is translating complex topics into easy-to-understand text and visuals—probably something she picked up editing for more than 45 years. Her resume is boring when compared to her life experiences. She is a retired psych RN, USAF Veteran, has 38 years computer experience (33 years of it online) and 33 years experience in the freelance business world. But then, she has also done residential design and remodeling, and she designs and sews some of her own clothes. Never underestimate Lynn, she can drive a rig, too.
Hans was an enigma from day one. Born Hans Kristian Anderson in Ontario, Canada on the 4th of July, he adds to Mingle Minds’ international flair. He has a cache of skills gained from hard work and applying himself. His list of jobs starts at age 15 working in a moving business with his father and includes almost 43 years of working with people. Computers are part of his learning curve, too, for the past 20 years or so. Not the least of his accomplishments is his time spent in the Canadian Armed Forces. All of Hans’ knowledge has been put to good use these past 13 years as a digital marketer, helping his clients with affiliate marketing, article and social media marketing, and local business marketing. As a side note, don’t mess with Hans, he can bench press 440 lbs.
Deryck is like an iceberg — there’s more there than you’d ever suspect. A B.S. in Industrial Technology and Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering. Add an M.S. in Information Technology and Digital Communications plus numerous certifications in electronics, networking, GPS, GIS, management, process engineering, software development, etc., etc., etc. (You get the drift, he knows what he’s doing). In his 48 years of computer and business work, he has founded, developed, grown, and sold companies, making his first $Million in 1988. If you’re into name dropping, he can do that, too; he has worked with the world’s biggest companies and people in the software, computer, and telecommunications industries. In 2002, Deryck was named as one of the top 100 CIO’s in North America by Computerworld Magazine. However, never stuck behind a desk in his youth, this now disabled Marine Vet enjoyed rock climbing, mountaineering, and cliff diving. His current passion is helping people launch and grow their businesses, mentoring them to be successful.
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