Executive Team
Magna Leadership Solutions was founded by three recognized practitioners and scholars in the field of management and leadership development. Each partner brings expertise and a skill set in areas to assess, educate, and coach individuals and teams to deliver business results. With over 75 years of combined management and leadership development experience, Dr. Kevin Gazzara and the Magna team offers a single-source solution to build strong, team and results-focused leaders.
Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara
President & Senior Partner
Based in Phoenix, Arizona
Experience
25 years of management and leadership in industries
Intel Corporation from 1989 to 2007
- Managed, Intel’s first-line Managing Through People (MTP) and the Mid-level manager Leading Through People (LTP) programs.
- Previous positions included managing – Intel University for the US, the HR graduate rotation program, the worldwide HR mentoring program, and marketing/ product development organizations for the i960 and i750 Intel chips.
- Transamerica Corporation – positions for 10 years in Engineering, Technical Marketing, Advertising, Business Development and General Management for a division of Transamerica Corporation.
University of Phoenix
- University Research Chair for Organizational Behavior
- Master faculty member at the University of Phoenix teaching in the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
- Teaching – Marketing, Management, Leadership, and Organization Development at the University of Phoenix on-ground and on-line classes since 1996.
Awards and Expertise
- Task Quotient (TQ™) Assessment Tool for determining employee motivation, satisfaction, and retention was announced by Target Training International (TTI) in August of 2004. TQ™ is based on his doctoral dissertation
- Recipient of the Future HR Leader award from Human Capital magazine.
- Member of the National Speakers Association (Arizona Chapter)
- CoAuthor – The Leader of OZ : Revealing the 101 Secrets of Marvelous Leadership for the 21st Century
- Writer – Contributing writer to Warren Bennis’ “Leadership Excellence” Magazine
Recognition
- 5/07 – Human Capital Magazine has awarded Dr. Gazzara “Future HR Leader award” for his work with the Task Quotient (TQ™) Assessment Tool
- 10/05 – Workforce Magazine’s cover “Crossing Cultures” article featured the Leading Though People Program that Kevin developed to build strong middle mangers for Intel.
- 08/04 – IEEE Managing the Future Conf. at the University of Texas “Using Task-Quotient (TQ™) to maximize individual motivation & job satisfaction”
- 05/02 – Fast Company Magazine REAL-Time International Conference where he presented my work on Mentoring, Coaching and Peer-to-Peer Management. The “Inside Intel’s Mentoring Movement” 4-page article, which appeared in April ‘02 edition of Fast Company Magazine, describes his work with the HR portion of the Intel mentoring program.
Education
- Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix
- MBA in Marketing & Management from Philadelphia University
- BS in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University
To contact Kevin, click here or (623) 252-2389
Tim Galusha: Enabling the Achievement of Full Business Potential through Comprehensive HR Leadership
Senior Associate with Magna Leadership Solutions
Owner / Principal TMG Associates
Based in Phoenix, Arizona
Experience
- 5 years as Principal at specialized Human Capital consulting firm. Key engagements included acting as a cultural transformation guide, being an organizational effectiveness facilitator, serving as an interim HR leader, providing acquisition integration assessments and investigating for union vulnerability.
- 20+ years of Executive Level Human Resource Experience much of at companies where strategic HR is recognized as a true competitive advantage including AlliedSignal, Honeywell and Kraft Foods.
- Faculty for Conference Board’s Diversity & Inclusion Academy
Expertise
- Talent Management
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Transformational Change Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Executive Coaching
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Leadership Development
- Labor Relations / Union Avoidance
- Performance Management
Awards and Recognition
- President’s Award: Kraft Foods
- Special Achievement Award: Allied Signal- four time recipient
- Bravo Award: Honeywell -three time recipient
- Top Ten Achiever: Johns Manville -two consecutive years
- Featured Speaker at Conference Board’s Diversity & Inclusion 2014 Corporate conference
Recommendations / Testimonials
- Tim worked with us as interim VPHR. His depth of HR process across the board enabled us to maneuver through some very important projects that had lasting impact with the company. Executive coaching, salary administration, organizational development and performance management. Tim is a great communicator, a great individual and was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend him.
-Jeff Kellar, CEO, Alpha Plastics
- When Tim joined the faculty at The Conference Board’s Academy, he brought passion and dedication to making systems thinking accessible to Diversity & Inclusion executives. Participants have reported the ease with which they created comprehensive action plans that are helping them succeed in driving D&I transformations.
-Rebekah Steele, President, Diversity Breakthroughs
- Of all the HR Directors I have worked with Tim was “head and shoulders” above the rest. He helped drive a culture change within our leadership team that has helped us become more transparent, more “real”, and more effective.
-Chris Pedersen, VP Strategy, Hexcel Corporation
- Tim is an inspiring HR leader with strong strategic, team building and communication skills. He has the experience and passion to enable the development of teams and entire organizations. Tim is able to analyze and resolve complex problems and has a unique ability to be humble while being assertive and honest in sharing his opinions.
-Carmelo Lo Faro, President, Composite Materials Solvay
- Tim Galusha is a highly skilled, significantly experienced labor relations professional who served as chief spokesperson for some of Honeywell’s most challenging labor negotiations. He negotiated contract settlements that achieved all major bargaining objectives. Tim always remains composed during the most stressful negotiation events and has an outstanding sense of humor.
-Ed Bocik, Vice President Labor Relations, Honeywell
- We retained Tim to assess the elements of culture we wanted to replicate as our company expanded. He provided thought leadership, critical insights and actionable recommendations. Tim helped us determine the characteristics needed in future hires. In addition, his talent assessment insights helped us avoid a major miss hire in a key position. I would highly recommend Tim.
-Michael Babyak, President, Precision Financial
- Our son struggled to find a job after graduating college. Tim quickly improved his self-awareness, his ability to articulate compelling examples of his strengths, and his ability to connect with others. Phone interviews turned into on-site visits followed by two job offers in his field. I would highly recommend Tim for all your talent acquisition or career transition requirements.
-Steve Mitchell, CEO, Welcoming Homes
- Tim is a leader. Tim introduced me to the art of negotiation. His understanding of leadership and teamwork kept both sides of the table engaged and always left plants in a better financial and engagement position than prior to the negotiation. He found productivity in all the negotiations we completed with many resulting in productivity numbers that net over the million dollar mark.
-Mike White, HR Manager, Caterpillar Inc.
- Tim is a business minded HR leader. The value he brings to a business includes his strategic thinking capabilities, his ability to understand the business at both the P&L and operations levels and finally his leadership coaching skills. He is a valued executive resource.
-Steve Hardardt, Owner, Noble Coaching & Consulting
Brett Rodgers
Experience
For over 35 years, Brett Rodgers has been a trusted business partner to leaders at high technology companies. He combines his deep HR expertise with firsthand experience leading global enterprises, startups, and pre-IPO companies. This unique blend equips Brett to coach executives in achieving both business and personal growth goals.
- Global HR Leadership Fortune 500 companies including Motorola, BP, Anue, IXIA, and SACHEM.
- Led Human Resources for global tech companies across diverse industries (semiconductors, network equipment, software, renewable energy, and specialty chemicals)
- Implemented successful programs in Talent Lifecycle, talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational culture.
- Managed succession planning of CEOs and executive teams.
- HR Consultant: Alignment Associates (2008-Present)
- Guided company leaders through critical changes.
- Advised corporations on business transformation, performance optimization, and executive development.
Expertise
- Leadership Development
- Executive Compensation
- Change Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Transformation & Effectiveness
- Executive Coaching
- Positive Mental Fitness
- Corporate Boards
Credentials
- Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Smart Growth Advisor, Disruption Advisors
- Positive Intelligence Certification (CPQC)
- Vice Chairman Non-Profit Board Member, Any Baby Can (serving children in Central Texas)
- Motorola University Leadership Programs
Client Focused
- Deep Industry Knowledge: Understands the specific challenges faced by leaders in technology companies.
- Proven Track Record: Measurable success stories in leadership development and organizational transformation.
- Collaborative Approach: Partners with clients to create personalized coaching programs that drive results.
- Focus on Action: Helps leaders translate insights into actionable strategies and behavior change.
- Strategic though-provoking mindset: Helps clients align with their values and the direction of their company.
- Multi-level questions: Evokes awareness and insight on the part of leaders.
Call Magna Leadership Solutions today
at
(623) 252-2389
and start creating high caliber leaders to drive
measurable results in your organization!
Leader of Oz
The Leader of OZ : Revealing the 101 Secrets of Marvelous Leadership for the 21st Century
Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this lighthearted, but not lightweight business parable shows how we can transform a complacent and conflicted workplace to one that embodies inspiration and empowerment. Evaluate your leadership style using the integrated assessment tool as the 101 secrets are revealed. Along this journey, challenge your brain, heart, and nerve to gain wisdom as you create your own new Land of OZ.
