Leadership
Patty Crabtree, ACC
Chief Executive Officer
With over three decades of leadership expertise, Patty is dedicated to enhancing operations and creating value for our clients. Known for her intuitive leadership style and visionary outlook, Patty seamlessly integrates her extensive experience into guiding teams towards success. As a seasoned professional in leadership and executive coaching, Patty partners with leaders and business owners, empowering them to realize their full potential and accomplish their goals.
Dana and Ellen Borowka
Partners
Drawing from more than 30 years of experience in business consulting, Dana, the former co-owner of Lighthouse Consulting Services LLC and current advisor, is a recognized authority in the field. Renowned for his insight and sound counsel, Dana has earned a distinguished reputation as a trusted advisor and thought leader. As a speaker, Dana shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise on topics ranging from hiring strategies to team development practices.
Ellen Borowka, former co-owner of Lighthouse Consulting Services LLC and current advisor, is a guiding source for understanding human behavior. With a decades of work in how personality styles interplay with team dynamics, Ellen has been instrumental in supporting our clients’ success.
Senior Consultants
Doug Clute
Senior Consultant
Doug provides our clients with his insight and expertise accumulated in over 30 years as a human capital management executive within four different industries on an international scale. Doug also consults on the in-depth work style personality assessments of our clients along with providing Executive and Leadership Coaching services.
Glenn Croix
Senior Consultant
Glenn previously held GM and operations management positions at large aerospace and commercial companies. For Lighthouse, Glenn consults on the in-depth work style personality assessments of our clients along with providing Executive and Leadership Coaching services.
Henry DeVries
Senior Market Research Consultant
Henry DeVries is a market research consultant, author and educator. He is the author of 14 books on marketing and business development columnist. Henry has a 30-year successful track record of market research projects including business forecasting, in-depth interviews, focus group facilitation and surveys for clients such as Marriott Corporation, San Diego Padres, Foresters, The Fieldstone Company, and the University of California San Diego. Previously he was director of research and president of an Ad Age 500 advertising agency where he doubled billings from $5 million to $10 million in five years.
Dan Hamon
Senior Consultant
Daniel has played key leadership roles in product development, marketing, sales, and worldwide operations and P&L. He is particularly gifted at drawing together and leading the right internal and external teams for solving complex problems, including business turnarounds. Daniel’s industry expertise includes software, semiconductors, micro-electro-mechanical systems, high performance computing, cybersecurity, data encryption, crowdfunding and artificial intelligence.
Patrick McClure
Senior Sales and Customer Service Consultant
Patrick McClure is a recognized expert in sales performance optimization. “Coach Pat” works with management and sales teams nationwide to drive maximum sales performance and dramatically increase revenues. In his corporate career with IBM, Hitachi Data Systems, EDS and Digital Equipment, he was directly responsible for selling over $150 MM in products and services. Patrick is an award-winning public speaker and author of three best-selling books.
David Shaffer
Senior Consultant
David is most recognized for helping organizations prosper by innovatively integrating business processes and by mentoring executives. A former business owner, CEO and EVP, David brings multi-industry and multi-discipline insight to the table.
Whether asked to step in as an interim executive, or consultant, David’s value as a holistic executive is quickly realized.
Operations Team
Victor Avalos
Director of Information Services
Since 2001, Victor has spearheaded the maintenance, support, development, design, and procurement of all our systems and solutions at Lighthouse. With his extensive expertise, he ensures our technological infrastructure remains robust, reliable, and aligned with our organizational goals.
Nancy Croix
Senior Operations Administrator
Bringing over 25 years of senior administrative expertise from the aerospace industry, Nancy has been integral to our operations since 1998. With her seasoned leadership, she adeptly oversees all facets of our operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in execution.
Pam MacCallum
Senior Data Specialist
Pam possesses a remarkable talent for organizing and presenting data in a clear and comprehensible manner. Her expertise ensures that our data-driven decisions are well-informed and actionable, contributing significantly to our success.
Christina Munro
Customer Service Coordinator
As a team member of Lighthouse since 2014, Christina diligently attends to our clients’ needs, ensuring their satisfaction through prompt and effective communication. With her commitment to excellence, she plays a vital role in fostering strong client relationships and upholding our service standards.
Tracy Winchel
Administrative Assistant/Accounting Manager/Customer Care Specialist
Supporting our organization since 2015, Tracy excels in ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining open communication with clients. With her strong organizational skills and dedication, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.