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
- President - Arnie Goldberg
Human Resources Manager, The Home Depot - Co-Founder & Past President - Eric D. Hieger
Manager, RSM McGladrey Inc. - Treasurer - Keith Simmons
Partner, B2B CFO - Director of Programs - Edward Scheine
President, Scheine Organizational Services - Director of Communications - Peggy Sutherland
President, Long Island Science
- Vice President - To Be Announced
- Co-Founder & Past President - Bob Ebers
Partner & Founder, Knowing Point Partnership - Director of Membership -Michael Breitman
Owner & CEO, Action Coach of Metro New York - 2010 Conference Director - David O. Schwartz
President, Achieve PI - Diversity Champion - Dr. Hassan M. Abdulhaqq
Manager-Human Resources, Bethpage Federal Credit Union
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
- Dr. Geoffrey Laendner
- Nancy Massar
- Mary Speed-Perri
- Brian Rothschild
- Dr. William Metlay
- Diana Servinskas
- Jim Hassel
