Ingrid Tugwell has been President and CEO of PST since 1994. She has worked in the computer training business since 1989. Prior to working with several computer training companies, Ms. Tugwell worked in the Public Relations department of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Ms. Tugwell attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. She holds several Microsoft, CompTia, Certiport and Lotus certifications and is one of only fourteen Microsoft Master Instructors and IC3 Authorized Instructors in the state of South Carolina.Ms. Tugwell is a member of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Board Member for the SC Workforce Investment Act, Hurricane Board Member for First Baptist Church School, Member of the National Association for the American Association of Training and Development, Past Program Chair for Association of Information Technology Professionals, Past Board President for Charles Towne Montessori, and has coached youth and adult teams for the City of Charleston Recreation Department since 1999. She personally received the 40-under-40 award from the Charleston Business Journal in 2000. In May of 2006 the National Republican Congressional Committee announced that Ingrid Tugwell had been appointed to serve as Honorary Chairman on the Business Advisory Council (BAC) in recognition of valuable dedication to the Republican Party. She represents small businesses of South Carolina in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Tugwell is nominated to represent the professional and business community of Charleston, South Carolina in the 2010 Honors Edition of Who’s Who Among Executives and Professional Women.
Ms. Tugwell volunteer’s time to local schools to assist students in acquiring skills required to be emotionally intelligent so they have the opportunity to overcome daily challenges and be successful in their classrooms and outside of their classrooms. She also volunteers her time to work with parents and teachers to ensure they are aware of the challenges facing our students and have the necessary knowledge and resources to assist their children.
PST received an Emerging 10 Nomination in 2002 and Small Business of the Month in March 2006 by the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. PST Inc has received numerous other awards and recognitions from the Mayor of Charleston, Charleston Regional Business Journal and the Charleston Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Tugwell has also been published locally and nationally…. How to get the most out of your computers and business software and Cookies—they’re not just in jars anymore. She’s also been featured in the local papers and trade magazines.
Ms. Tugwell specializes in delivering professional development seminars, engaging corporations throughout the United States. She has worked extensively with various branches of the military to deliver training programs dating back to 1991. Ms. Tugwell developed a course addressing Marines working with Civilian Marines for the United States Marine Corps that was highlighted in The Boot in October of 2007 – the course is now delivered throughout various Marine Corps installations. (return to top)
Nadine Evans began in computers in the 70’s working for the Federal Bureau of Investigations in DC. She continued her technology career by teaching computers in the public school systems in Fort Collins, Colorado in the 80’s as the first female technology instructor in the Poudre School Systems. Nadine spent the 90’s forward as Chief Operations Officer at PST growing the business to national and international levels through government technology contracts. She holds several Microsoft, CompTia, and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications and is a certified test administrator for Kryterion.Nadine is a member of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Project Management Institute of Charleston, serves on the Boards for ECPI, AITP and Village Green Homeowners Association, and is active in the SC Workforce Investment ACT Program. Nadine also volunteers time to the low country Women’s Shelter, First Baptist Church School and Habitat for Humanity. She represents PST membership for South Carolina Association of Veteran Administrators and is the program administrator for PST’s VA program.
Nadine is the Past President Association of Information Technology Professionals, Charleston Chapter. She recently received the Gold Individual Performance Award at the Region 7 Annual Meeting held in Lakeland, Florida October 17-19, 2008. Her local chapter also received three awards, the most ever for the Charleston Chapter, for her leadership in 2007. She received induction to the Presidential Who’s Who among business and professional achievers in 2009 and was nationally recognized and published. (return to top)
Brooke Fetty worked as an intern in the Treasury office for the County of Athens in Ohio right out of high school. She then moved on the cash management office for Wal-Mart until moving to South Carolina where she found PST. Brooke worked her way from intern to Office Manager in a matter of 5 years. She oversees every aspect of the client experience and takes care of PST and its staff. She’s learned web design to maintain PST’s site and client sites, handles registration for over 300 companies, develops PST schedules and marketing materials and schedules all resources for PST (in and out of the state of SC). Brooke was honored as Ambassador of the Month for the Charleston Chamber of Commerce in February 2006. She has an associate’s degree in accounting from Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville, Ohio. She was on the Dean’s list during her years at HTC and graduated with Honors. She holds several Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications and is a certified test administrator for Certiport, PAN, Prometric and Kryterion. (return to top)
Doug Dupler has years of classroom instructional experience as well as leadership experience. Doug’s primary focus is contacting and visiting military installations to seek opportunities for PST services.
Doug received his Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Aviation Engineering and Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Technology from Ohio University on the Dean’s list. His biography includes several leadership positions in the auto and building industries in the civilian sector. He brings a wealth of experience to PST in management, counseling, sales, project management, and DoD knowledge.
Doug’s military background includes:
- U.S. Army – Communications Officer, Captain
- Ohio Army National Guard- First Lieutenant/Platoon Leader
- United States Army- Sergeant/Brigade Commander’s Assistant
- Awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006
- Awarded the Combat Action Badge during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006
- Top Secret security clearance
- Experience in leadership training and counseling military and civilian personnel
Maurice Noisette spent years as a Chemist prior to entering the IT field. He’s worked as a network administrator, help-desk lead and programmer. He’s been in the training arena since 2001 and hold numerous CompTIA, Certiport and Microsoft certifications. He is an Authorized Master Instructor and is one of only fourteen Microsoft Master Instructors and IC3 Authorized Instructors in the state of South Carolina. Maurice is a subject matter expert in SharePoint and has spent the last several years testing, deploying, designing and rolling out SharePoint as well as instructing courses in SharePoint for nationwide clients. He has authored a custom course in pc and server virtualization that allows companies to save monies. Maurice serves on the Microsoft Research Panel. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Mathematics. (return to top)
Kim Murdaugh instructs Microsoft office courses in both 2003 and 2007 versions, as well as Adobe applications. Kim has over 22 years of computer software experience, as well as a background in graphic design and marketing. She started using Microsoft Office and Adobe products during the early days of desktop publishing, beginning with the first versions released. Kim has designed and produced award-winning marketing campaigns and websites, as well as published four-color magazines for special events. She holds several Adobe and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications. (return to top)
Michael Carnell has over 20 years of business and development experience as well as both technical and application instructional experience on both Windows and Macintosh platforms. He has worked with small to medium sized businesses as well as large institutions to streamline organizational processes, build corporate databases, and design and create Internet and Intranet websites. Additionally he possesses multiple industry certifications and has been published extensively on programming and software applications. He holds several Apple, Microsoft and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications. (return to top)
Meredith specializes in Microsoft Office applications, including Access and Excel. She has worked in both the financial and real estate industries training financial advisers, traders and real estate agents. Prior to her training career, she was an application developer for a software development company. Meredith holds a bachelors degree in Management Information Systems and has a minor in Finance. She holds several Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications. (return to top)
Mike Phillips is an applications and technology instructor at PST. Mike’s background spans a successful management and technical career in the United States Air Force as well as many years working in both public and private sector technology-related job positions. The broad experience he gained in management, staff, and analytical assignments has prepared him well for instructing classes in various Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Project, etc.) as well as technology classes for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications. Mike also has a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, a Masters degrees in Management, and a Masters degree in Computer Resources and Information Management. Mike holds the rank of Lt. Col. USAF - Retired. He holds several Microsoft, CompTIA and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications. (return to top)
Lynne Becker, MSPH has extensive experience in research work as well as teaching. She has consulted with many state, federal and corporate agencies for database design development, statistical analysis, and grant writing.Lynne’s area’s of research include education, political science, environmental health, marine research, oncology, surgery, education, psychiatric, dermatology and addictions. She has extensive experience in project and personnel management, survey design, protocol development, database design, collection and implementation, analysis, audits and presentation. Her experiences range from Phase I-IV clinical trial research, as well as IRB (Institutional Review Board) management and IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) management. She has published many articles, and was a reviewer for Alternative Therapies research journal. She holds several Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications. (return to top)
Joe Kerns is an Application Instructor and Consultant specializing in data driven products. His teaching includes PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Crystal Reports, MS Project. He has been teaching applications for 8 years and is certified in several products from Microsoft. Using skills learned and developed while teaching, consulting and working for a software development company, he can create MS Access databases as front-ends to MSSQL databases, create inter-departmental databases for high level reporting purposes, write Crystal Reports for management and executive review, add security to Access and use VBA automation to streamline office processes for maximum staff efficiency. (return to top)
Since joining PST seven years ago, Virginia has taught classes in Microsoft Office, graphics programs, and Spanish. She also has a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and has written more than a thousand articles for newspapers, magazines and corporate newsletters. Prior to joining PST, Virginia was a press secretary for a Texas state senator and managed communications operations, seminars and convention programs for the Society of Professional Journalists and for a division of the American Bar Association, both in Chicago. She also spent one year in Argentina teaching business writing, communications and culture classes and six years traveling throughout Latin America setting up and evaluating internships for American graduate students at Fortune 500 companies. Virginia has many years of experience working in domestic and international communications, business, and tourism.In addition to holding several Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications, she is also certified by the International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) in San Francisco, the nation’s leading tour director training center. When not teaching computer classes, Virginia leads tours in the U.S. and overseas.
Melba Miles has several years of experience as a small business owner. Previously, she spent several years in aviation management at a major airline. Melba serves on the State Bar of Georgia Arbitration board, where she arbitrates cases involving fee disputes. She is a National Evaluator for The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools, for which Melba performs site visits to review and ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements. She is an adjunct professor at several universities in the Atlanta area. As a professor she has taught numerous courses in business management, change management, marketing, international business, project management, etc. at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, an M.B.A. Degree from Golden Gate University and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. She is also in the process of completing classes to earn a PhD in Business Administration with a Specialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds several Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications. (return to top)
Pat Stuckart is an Application Instructor and Consultant specializing in digital photography and presentations. His teaching includes Photoshop, Adobe, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word. He has been teaching applications for over 8 years and is certified in several products from Microsoft, as well as a Microsoft Master Instructor for MS Office 2003. Pat has years of experience as a human resource professional and corporate training and development manager. He is a photography enthusiast and belongs to a local photography group. He’s been featured at local art galleries and sells his art online. Pat enjoys teaching participants new things and has a passing for instruction.
Molly Laychak Whalen, is a training and development consultant with over 20 years of association experience, specializing in chapter and membership development, volunteer management, strategic planning, marketing, leadership training, and non-profit management. She has worked for a variety of scientific and medical associations and non-profit organizations; and has designed and presented hundreds of dynamic and interactive workshops and seminars. Molly has written three chapter resource handbooks for organizations and developed numerous interactive leadership and management programs. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and a member of the ASAE. An active volunteer, she has served as a volunteer and board member for several organizations; including the Make A Wish Foundation, the Alexandria Volunteer Bureau, Stop Child Abuse Now, Into Safe Arms of Northern Virginia, Bridges Public Charter School, Ivymount School PTA, and the Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity, where she served as Vice-Chair of their national Laurie Leadership Institute. She is currently serving as Chair of the State Advisory Panel for Special Education in the District of Columbia, which she was appointed by Mayor Adrian Fenty in 2007.(return to top)
Lynda Padrta is a high-energy, skilled ETL (extract, transfer and load) professional with project-oriented experience in data warehousing, system integration and system conversion. She has an inherent understanding of client data, works well with partial or unclear requirements, handles data quality issues, and investigates and resolves problems. Her toolset includes IBM Infosphere (previously Ascential) DataStage, and SQL and Basic coding, among others, and her source/target environment experience includes SQL, Oracle, Access, Teradata, mainframe, AS400, SAP, sequential files and complex files. Lynda has worked on ETL and other projects in the following industries: global conglomerate, telecommunications, software, transportation, financial, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and federal and state government. Lynda holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting Information Systems. She has years of accounting and auditing experience, technical expertise, strong communication skills, dedication, and excellent client-facing skills. (return to top)
Albert Ritzhaupt is a highly-motivated and skilled computing and education professional. Albert holds a BS in Computer and Information Science, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology. Additionally, he holds the Certified Computing Professional (CCP) and Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certifications. Albert has worked for several organizations as a software developer, instructional technologist, educational researcher, and instructor. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Albert specializes in software development, statistical analysis, research design, and educational computing; and has experience teaching computer programming (structured, object-oriented, web), database design, office applications, operating systems, and instructional technology. Albert has published in leading journals, including the Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, Journal of Information Systems Education, Journal of Educational Computing Research, Computers and Education, Journal of Computing in Higher Education, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, and Computers in Human Behavior. He also regularly presents at international and national conferences. (return to top)
Dr. Omer began her professional career working for the Lexington Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council in Columbia, SC in 1984. There she was the Director of Out – Patient Services and the Employee Assistance Administrator for 21 contracted programs. In 1989 Dr. Omer went to work for Southern Bell Telecommunications as the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator where she stayed until 2007 when she retired. During her career with Southern Bell, it became BellSouth and then ATT, where she was responsible for mental health and substance abuse benefits for NC, SC, So. GA. and LA. When she left ATT, Dr. Omer went to work at Webster University where she is the Counseling Program Coordinator for a Master’s Degree in Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Counseling. She also teaches Foundations of Substance Abuse Counseling and Psychotraumatology as well as Practicum and Internship courses.Throughout her career Dr. Omer has done training in a variety of settings including Bellsouth, national and local professional conferences, committee meetings, private professional meetings and schools at all levels. Some of the topics trained include: Managing Change, Time Management, Stress Management, Violence in the Workplace, Domestic Violence, Risk Management, Balancing Work and Family, Generations at Work, Ethical Decision Making, Understanding ADA, Drug Free Workplace, Unmasking employee substance abuse, Child Care Options, In Search of Affordable Chemical Dependency Treatment, Human Resources and Technology, Eldercare Issues, Ethic’s and EAP’s and Downsizing.
Dr. Omer has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and a PhD from Capella University. She holds licenses and certifications in a number of areas and is qualified by the Red Cross as a Disaster Mental Health Worker and the Department of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Professional.
Dan Furlong serves as the Project Management expert for PST. Dan has worked as an IT Project Manager for over 20 years, split almost evenly between private sector and public sector service.
Dan earned his BS in Computer Science from the College of Charleston, his MBA from The Citadel. He is a Senior State Certified Project Manager (SSCPM) and has developed and taught project management courses within their certification program.
Dan has conducted a great deal of workshops and delivered numerous presentations on Project Management at national and international conferences. His recent engagements include the HIMSS International Conference, ASQ Charleston Summit, SCITDA Fall Conference, Atlanta PMI Professional Development Day, SC.GMIS Project Management Workshop, GMIS International Conference, SC Organization for Project Excellence (SCOPE), Charleston PMI, College of Charleston’s BS and MPA programs, Midlands PMI Annual Event keynote, SC CIO Forum and Executive Summit, and MUSC’s MHA program. Dan has also served as a keynote speaker at the International Program Office Summit where he spoke on Leadership and Project Management. Dan is a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class and he serves as Adjunct Faculty within the MUSC Masters in Health Administration program.
Dan serves on the boards of SC.GMIS (Government Management Information Sciences) and Charleston PMI, and was co-founder of SCOPE (SC Organization for Project Excellence), an organization that hosts free all-day Project Management workshops each year for government employees in SC. He has served as a member of the SC Division of the CIO’s Project Management Training & Certification Committee, the SC Division of the CIO’s Project Management Methodology Committee, The Citadel’s Masters in Project Management Advisory Committee, and the CIO Forum & Executive Summit’s Advisory Council.
Dan has helped hundreds of PMP candidates prepare for the PMP exam through teaching of a five day PMP Prep course as well as supporting and championing the credential across the state. He has received numerous awards for these efforts including PMI Charleston’s “2007 Person of the Year Award”, the GMIS International “2007 IT Professional of the Year Award, and was named in the top ten finalists for the “2008 Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year”. (return to top)
