Strategies to plan your business recovery and future resilience

• Resurgent Collaborative guides organizations in addressing top threats to their brands, training key personnel, providing scenario planning, and developing respected external stakeholders who will stand by an organization in times of need.
• Resurgent Collaborative provides Crisis Planning and Management, Crisis Communications, Guidance for New Product Launches, Reputation Management, Interaction with Government Agencies, Stakeholder Outreach and Development, Advisory Board Creation, and Corporate Governance.

• Brand Steward Services provides COVID-19-specific Brand Protection & Stewardship
• Resurgent Collaborative leverages Rick Hackman’s 33 years of experience as Regulatory & Technical External Relations Leader for The Procter & Gamble Co. North America to advise companies and organizations on how to assess business risks, create plans to mitigate risks, and interact with government agencies in managing risk and crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Resurgent Collaborative leverages Dr. Cherryl Christensen’s 26 years of experience as the Corporate Medical Director for The Procter & Gamble Company. Dr. Christensen’s responsibilities included overall responsibility for 127,000 employees in more than 80 countries, including management of the Global Medical Network of 458 health professionals located in 190 P&G health clinics around the world. She also developed the Global Vibrant Living (Health & Wellness) Initiative, and oversaw the Global EAP program, Global Travel Medicine and P&G’s Executive Health program.

• No organization—of any size—can afford to return to business as usual.
• Resurgent Collaborative provides services that identify, manage and prepare clients to minimize cyber risks.
• Resurgent Collaborative provides Remote Workforce Security, Vendor Risk Management, IT Audit and Compliance, Incident Planning and Response, Risk Transference, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Services.

• Resurgent Collaborative leverages Mitchell Harris’ more than 25 years experience in information technology and 10 years within the Federal Government’s intelligence communities as a cyber security expert, computer forensics analyst and digital investigator. His expertise has been leveraged by the FBI, CIA, Secret Service and the Department of Justice.
• Resurgent Collaborative’s Chief Learning Architect Dr. Jeanne Holmes delivers comprehensive human resources and employee relations consulting, including training, professional development, human resources auditing and people analytics to ensure that both today’s workforces are protected and aligned with how tomorrow’s business will be done.

• The weaknesses of standard business systems and processes have been and will continue to be tested beyond most organizations’ comprehension and capabilities.
• Resurgent Collaborative provides COVID-19 Specific Services, Return to Work Guidance and Checklists, Health Risk Communications Training, Return to Resilience, Establishment of Workforce Health Benchmarks and Goals, Remote Work Health Strategies for a Location-Free Workforce, and consultation on the Emotional and Physical Ramifications of Isolation programs.
• Resurgent Collaborative provides a Checklist for Reopening Operations Under New Normal Conditions, guidance in interacting with Government Agencies, tax services, SBA Loan assistance, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program assistance, Paycheck Protection Program assistance, compliance, and assistance in securing State and Local Tax Incentives.

• Resurgent Collaborative provides CFO Services, Finance, Cash Position Analysis and Management, and Strategic and Tactical Business Planning.
• Resurgent Collaborative provides Human Resources Services, and advises on Talent Preservation, Legal Compliance, Employee Relations and Human Capital Process Creation.

Dan O’Keeffe

Dan O’Keeffe is an experienced writer, editor and public relations professional with more than 20 years experience in industries ranging from data science, technology, professional services and pet products to economic development and restaurant & hospitality.

Dan started his career as a writer for Ralston Purina’s corporate communications department in the early 1990s. Today, he specializes in helping organizations “tell their stories” and think strategically around how they position their brands, products and services with existing and new target audiences—both external and internal. Dan also advises small to large organizations and business and non-profit leaders on how to prepare for and respond to media inquiries during times of both boom and crisis.

Dan graduated from The University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Journalism degree, and early in his career worked as a newspaper and magazine reporter and editor. He serves on the advisory boards of Film Cincinnati and The Circuit, served on the board of The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Cincinnati and the Advisory Committee of the Professional Leadership Network, co-founded the Institute for Social Media at Cincinnati State, served on the Marketing Committee for the Association for Corporate Growth, served on the advisory board of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and was named a Gentleman of Style and Substance by Cincinnati Magazine and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation.

Rick Hackman

Rick Hackman is a native of Cincinnati and has spent the past 33 years working at Procter & Gamble leading the North America Regulatory and Technical External Relations Organization. Rick was responsible for leading key interactions with critical regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with laws/regulations, developing trusting relationships with key external stakeholders to build and protect the business, and led crisis preparedness and business continuity planning (BCP) for P&G’s North America organization.

Rick was instrumental in helping resolve important product issues for P&G, including Pampers DryMax, Tide Pods, and several recalls. At O’Keeffe, Rick will help organizations evaluate their product and business risks, develop actions plans to mitigate identified risks, work with clients as they interact with government agencies, and develop business-building relationships with professional and technical thought leaders.

Rick obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Cincinnati, and an MBA in Finance from Xavier University. He is certified by the Institute for Professional Environmental Practice and the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Rick and his wife enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Rick is also a competitive triathlete, rower and avid weightlifter in his spare time.

Dr. Cherryl Christensen

Resurgent Collaborative leverages Dr. Cherryl Christensen’s 26 years of experience at the Procter & Gamble Company. As their former Corporate Medical Director she had responsibility for the global health and wellness of all P&G employees worldwide. This was provided by their Global Medical Network of over 400 health professionals located in 190 P&G health clinics in over 50 countries which she managed. These clinics delivered emergency medical care, health-related legal/regulatory compliance and medical monitoring programs as well as daily patient care. Dr. Christensen was also responsible for the health aspects of emerging business issues such as disaster management, infectious disease outbreaks or urgent health crisis communications. She managed the Global EAP program, Global Travel Medicine, and the Executive Health Program. Her multifunctional team developed the global health & wellness program to maximize both overall employee health and the company’s health investments. Lastly she managed global Pandemic Flu planning co-creating the company’s first Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan. She is board certified in Preventive Medicine specializing in Occupational Medicine.

Laurence Jones

Laurence Jones co-founded RiskVersity in 2015. He brings 19 years’ experience in accounting, risk management, finance and business operations. He is responsible for client management, risk audits, insurance program management, strategic relations for client resources and talent resources. He has experience working with K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, public entity organizations, higher education, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and restaurant clients. Laurence is active in Cincinnati’s business community. He serves as a Director for the RIMS Ohio River Valley Chapter, Treasurer Cincinnati Insurance Board, University of Cincinnati Foundation Trustee, Business Advisory Council University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, Board of Advisors University of Cincinnati Business Fellows, Board Chair Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board, Board Member Talbert House, Chair Finance Committee Saint Ursula Academy and member Fairfield City Schools Equity Leadership Team. Laurence served as partner at the accounting firm Brixey & Meyer and a senior accountant at Ernst & Young before starting RiskVersity. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from University of Cincinnati.

Mitchell L. Harris

Mitchell L. Harris Jr. is a leader in cybersecurity offering an extensive background in the field. With more than 25 years of experience in information technology and ten years within the Federal Government’s Intelligence communities, Mitch is an accomplished cyber security expert, computer forensics analyst, and digital investigator. His expertise has been leveraged by the FBI, CIA, Secret Service, and The Department of Justice. As a military veteran and subject matter expert to the U.S. Government in matters of national security, terrorism, intelligence, and criminal cases – Mitch has led teams and operations ensuring the security of our nation’s most valuable assets.

Having previously held positions such as Security Operations Center Director for an international multi-billion-dollar company, Mitch is well versed in the Tactics – Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) of threat actors and nation state level cyber-attacks.

Jeanne Johnson Holmes, PhD

Jeanne J. Holmes is a university professor and the Director for Employment Practices/HR Services for RiskVersity. Jeanne’s professional background includes HR experience within the banking, insurance, and high-tech manufacturing industries as well as work as an independent HR consultant. In addition, she has worked as a Research Fellow for the U.S. Department of Defense, served as a certified mediator in the North Carolina criminal and family court system, facilitated workshops on various HR issues around the country, and serves her community as an active board member for Faith Action International House, a nonprofit organization.

Jeanne Johnson Holmes has a passion for developing people and organizations. A specialist in conflict management, employee relations, workforce planning, and diversity & inclusion, Dr. Holmes has served an integral role in helping organizations utilize their human resources and building high-performance teams for nearly 20 years.

Dr. Holmes earned her bachelor’s degree in management from Miami University, master’s degree in organizational communication from North Carolina State University and doctorate in business administration from the University of South Carolina.

Alan C. Greenwell, CPA & MST

Alan has over 31+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience, primarily serving closely held businesses, private equity backed companies, high net worth families and family offices. Alan joined Brixey & Meyer, Inc. in July of 2019 as the Office Managing Shareholder to focus on growing their Cincinnati Office, including creating a recognizable brand name in SW Ohio. Prior to that, Alan spent the past 20 years with EY in their Chicago and Cincinnati Offices (the most recent 4 years in Chicago). Alan held positions while at EY serving as the Illinois/Wisconsin Private Clients Services (PCS) and Growth Markets (GM) Leader. The PCS and GM markets focused specifically on high growth companies, high net-worth families, family businesses and family offices.

Griffin Hurd, CPA

Griffin has over 15 years of both public and private accounting experience. At Brixey & Meyer, Griffin serves on an unconventional team of business experts who love to help companies grow, with experience in tax consulting, accounting and business strategy. Griffin helps clients in numerous ways, from review of their financial statements for accuracy to helping clients develop short and long-term strategic plans while filling team or expertise gaps.

Prior to joining Brixey & Meyer, Griffin was the Assistant Controller for Mercy Health following eight years with Ernst & Young, LLP. Griffin has extensive experience in numerous industries including healthcare, manufacturing, technology and nonprofit, while serving clients ranging from SEC registrants, large institutions, healthcare systems, start-up organizations and small businesses. Griffin graduated from Miami University with a Master of Accountancy degree. He gives back to the community through the Brixey & Meyer Community Outreach Foundation.