About Us
Organizational Development Network Long Island was founded in 2005 to share workplace best practices and inspire innovation here on Long Island. Our members include HR and OD professionals and students, business owners, executives, supervisors, project managers and consultants. Our events provide learning opportunities in workforce development and increasing business performance.
Leadership Team | Network Handbook | Our Mission | Our Values | Founding Members
Leadership Team, 2009-2010
- Interim President - David O. Schwartz
President, Executive Confidential - Vice President - To Be Announced
- Treasurer - Keith Simmons
Partner, B2B CFO - Director of Programs - vacant
- Director of Communications/ Multimedia Services - Peggy Sutherland
President, Long Island Science - Director of Membership - vacant
- 2010 Conference Director - David O. Schwartz
President, Executive Confidential
- Co-Founder & Past President - Bob Ebers
Founder, Workplace Stars -
Co-Founder & Past President - Eric D. Hieger, Psy.D.
Organizational Development & Training, RSM McGladrey, Inc. - Immediate Past President - Arnie Goldberg
Manager, Home Depot.
Incoming Leadership Team, 2010-2011
- President - David O. Schwartz
President, Executive Confidential - Vice President -open
- Treasurer - Keith Simmons
Partner, B2B CFO - Corporate Secretary - Janine Schwartz
Vice President, Executive Confidential - Director of Policy/Procedure - Jerry S.Siegel President, JASB Management Inc.
- Director of Programs - Richard Atkins, Ed.D. Improving Communications, LLC
- Director of Communications - open
- Multimedia Services - Peggy C. Sutherland
President, Long Island Science - Director of Membership - Randi Busse
President, Workforce Development Group - Director of Marketing/Sponsorship -
- 2011 Conference Director - Lex Konnerth
Sr. OD/OCM Consultant/Principal, R. Alexander Associates
Co-Founders and Past Presidents
Bob Ebers
Founder, Workplace Stars
Eric D. Hieger, Psy.D.
Organizational Development & Training, RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Arnie Goldberg, Ed.D. (Immediate Past President)
Manager of Leadership Learning, Home Depot
Network Handbook
This resource describes the Network's evolving governance structure with roles and responsibilities needed to run and maintain the Network. Click here to download the Handbook.
Our Mission
To optimize the potential of individuals and organizations in the Long Island Community by sharing knowledge and expertise that inspires innovation and produces measurable results.
Our Values
We believe in promoting organizations and communities that are productive, effective, healthy, and sustainable. We value:
- Appreciation of the interconnectedness of systems and the Inclusion of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultures.
- Continuous improvement and innovation in organizations.
- Participatory approaches to organizational change and management that respect the contributions, dignity, and worth of all people.
- Collaboration and partnership with clients, and cooperation and support among colleagues.
- Ongoing personal and professional development.
- Knowledge and understanding of one?s impact in the consulting process.
Founding Members
- Robert Ebers
- Dr. Eric Hieger
- Mark B. Levin
- Dr. Comila Shahani-Denning
- Ted Turnasella
- Michael Raspantini
- Philip Caycedo
- Steven P Earley
- Dr. Geoffrey Laendner
- Nancy Massar
- Mary Speed-Perri
- Brian Rothschild
- Dr. William Metlay
- Diana Servinskas
- Jim Hassel
