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The APS Board of
Directors
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Robert A.
Jacobson
MPS,
Chairman, Board of Directors
Robert A.
Jacobson is Senior Vice
President and Director of
Operations for IMPAC, the world
leader in productivity
enhancement. He has served IMPAC
(Integrated Control Systems,
Inc.) also as Chairman of Senior
Management. In addition Jacobson
has responsibility for training
all IMPAC operational personnel
around the world.
Mr. Jacobson has
worked for IMPAC for more than
31 years, and has held positions
of increasing authority and
responsibility during this
entire timeframe for this
worldwide organization. In
addition, Mr. Jacobson currently
serves as Chairman of the Board
of the Association of
Productivity Specialists, the
leading professional
organization in the field. As
Chairman of the Association's
Board of Directors, Jacobson
participated in VISION 2000 in
Prague, The Czech Republic. Mr.
Jacobson is a certified Master
Productivity Specialist in that
association.
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Heather Rumbold
Treasurer
APS board member
and Treasurer Heather Rumbold is
an 18-year veteran in the field
of productivity improvement.
Ms. Rumbold
works in administration and
finance with the APS Company she
works for. It's fair to say that
the productivity world has
become a way of life for Ms.
Rumbold. She entered the work
force directly after graduating
from high school. Co-workers say
when they think of Ms. Rumbold,
they think of reliability and
integrity. "I don't even have a
resume," Ms. Rumbold said. As
one APS member said, ?Heather
doesn't need one. It's all in
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Elaine Clarke
Secretary
Elaine C. Clarke,
an accomplished veteran of the
productivity improvement
industry, has been appointed
secretary of APS.
"Elaine's talent
and 'can-do' attitude will serve
as an inspiration to us all,"
said APS Chairman Robert
Jacobson. "Please welcome Elaine
to the team and reach out to her
as she helps APS continue to
raise the bar for productivity
improvement."
Ms. Clarke has
more than 30 years of proven
success in office administration
in the productivity improvement
industry. Keeping an office
running in an efficient and
professional manner is essential
for every business and Ms.
Clarke has made this happen
throughout her career. She
applies her strong organization
skills, ability to manage
multiple responsibilities, and
positive attitude to all
assignments she undertakes. Her
dependability, strong work
ethic, and professionalism make
her an asset to any
organization.
In addition, she
is an administrator for a
foundation that rewards young
writers with cash prizes. She is
involved in her local community
with the library, church, and
the American Legion Auxiliary --
currently serving as unit
secretary and chairperson of
local Legion fundraising events.
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Carole Soh
Director
Representing Pacific Rim
Carole Soh
admires people who, against all
odds, overcome obstacles to be
the best they can be in their
chosen fields.
With just a
little bit of searching, Carole
said, we find that "They are the
most common people we can find
around us."
Carole, who lives
in Kuala Lumpur, is a manager
for a company in the Pacific
Rim. She is responsible for
ensuring that project team
members are equipped with the
knowledge and skills to deliver
quality projects. She also makes
sure they actually deliver those
quality projects.
"I chose my
career and service with APS,"
Carole said, "because I have a
strong belief that we have to
have a productive life and
experiences add value to it. If,
through APS, I can share a bit
of my experience and wisdom, I
will add value for our members."
Like many
colleagues in the productivity
profession, Carole is an avid
reader. "I like
thriller/mystery/adventure
books," she said. "For movies, I
prefer to watch comedy, and
supernatural movies that scare
the daylights out of me."
Carole brings to
APS a wealth of experience
gained from 20 years in the
industry. Her experience
includes 10 years as a Skills
Specialist, Project Director,
Project Support Specialist and
Internal Trainer, five years as
a manager of a business school
offering post-graduate courses
and about five years experience
offering secretarial and legal
services to corporate clients.
She holds a Masters degree in
Business Administration and was
a member of the professional
body, the Institute of Chartered
Secretaries & Administrators.
Her friends call
Carole dependable and a hard
taskmaster. Among the best
advice she ever received: From
Buddha - Always take the middle
path.
When facing new
obstacles, Carole is cautious,
but willing to take risks on
occasion. "I find I can let go a
bit more," Carole said. "It is
all right to take a chance and
be wrong, as long as we learn
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Ivan Kovacic
Director
Representing Europe
Ivan's favorite
composer is Mozart and admires
all self-made people.
Ivan Kovacic,
musician in his free time,
husband and father, has been a
productivity specialist for more
than a decade. Ivan started in
the business after graduating
from Economical School Saint Aloysius in Brussels. He earned
a Masters Degree in Economics
and Finance, specializing in the
field of management.
He also
worked as a managing director of
a company, continuing his
studies at the prestigious
Vlerick School of Management in
Belgium.
"Dedication,
persistence, honesty and
thoroughness are life symbols
which brought me to this
position and which I am trying
to put into my daily life," Ivan
said. "I am eager to teach
people who sharing these
values."
His main
goals are to create "added
value" and share his experience
with others.
Ivan has
worked in most of the European
countries, focusing on the new
economic development in Eastern
Europe. His free time is
dedicated to his wife and son.
Music also remains a big part of
his life and he is fascinated
with architecture.
Friends
describe Ivan as persistent, and
he is happy with that
characterization. He is unafraid
of taking risks.
"Chances will
always pass by," Ivan said.
"Success is a matter of taking
those chances." |
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