Fred has been with Silkin since 1984. Prior to beginning his career as a consultant, he owned and managed the largest martial arts facility in the Pacific Northwest.
He has also served as the Chair for the National Federation of Independent Businesses of Oregon, with a membership of more than 8000 small businesses, as Chairman of the Committee on Performance Excellence for the State of Oregon and on the Governor’s Small Business Council. He has also helped develop and taught the curriculum for two university MBA programs.
As CEO, Fred King has lead Silkin into a new era of standardization, developed Practice Systems, and created a codified method of practice management.
BACKGROUND
10+ years Practice Manager
20+ years Silkin executive
SPECIALTIES
Service Consultant
Kathy has been an executive at Silkin for over thirty years. Her background as a Practice Manager makes her the perfect person to explain to owners how the Silkin Systems Method will help to grow their practice and reduce stress.
BACKGROUND
30+ years of consulting & analysis experience
SPECIALTIES
Economics & business management
AJ started with Silkin in the ‘80s and has consulted hundreds of practices since then. He has worn numerous hats during his time here, including the Senior Consultant and the Consultant Trainer. Currently, AJ is the Senior Analyst, helping practice owners get a better insight into their practice.
When not working, AJ practices and teaches Kung Fu and is a 6th Degree Black Belt. He has a wife of 20 years and two beautiful children.
BACKGROUND
30+ years of consulting experience
SPECIALTIES
Quality Control / Senior Analyst
Eric was the 7th person ever hired at Silkin Management Group back in 1985. In ‘87 he moved up to a consultant role and has never looked back. Today, as the Senior Consultant, Eric is best known by our clients as the man who calls after each block of consulting to ask the question, “Did you get the help you need?”
BACKGROUND
30+ years of consulting experience
SPECIALTIES
Leadership, statistical analysis & building winning teams
Dave is a top-producing consultant at Silkin and has been with us since 1988. Away from the office, his favorite things to do are hiking, reading, coaching Special Olympics, volunteering at his church and moseying down back country roads.
BACKGROUND
13 years of consulting experience
SPECIALTIES
Finance, recruitment & employee handling
Gloria started consulting in the financial field then moved to automotive, restaurants, and finally private practices. She loves helping people achieve their goals that they have laid out for their practice.
In her free time, she goes on camping adventures, to country concerts, fishes, and spends time with her 4 year old pitbull, Bailey Marie, who is the light of her life.
BACKGROUND
30+ years of consulting experience
SPECIALTIES
Being “Mr. Science” & rocketing revenue
Scott became a consultant for practice owners in 1987. He loves problem-solving and teaching others, earning him the nickname “Mr. Science” with his clients. When he’s not rocketing revenue, reach & retention numbers, Scott enjoys relaxing at home with his neurotic kitty Stella, a mischevious 16-year-old Tabby.
BACKGROUND
27 years of training experience
SPECIALTIES
Management & Practice Systems
Kristi, a twice-qualified National NPC bodybuilder, personal trainer, gym owner and business CE lecturer was raised in a hunting and fishing family. When Kristi is not working she is camping with her daughter (rain or shine) and exploring the Pacific NW to pass on her love of the outdoors to the next generation.
BACKGROUND
9+ years of Public Relations
SPECIALTIES
Client Relations & bubbly communication
Carol graduated from Oklahoma State University and she taught English and French for 26 years in various schools, both in the United States and in South Africa. She has been with Silkin since 2011. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, helping out at her church and doing jigsaw puzzles.
BACKGROUND
Client Care
SPECIALTIES
Testing & efficiency
Nicole has 10+ years of client care experience and is always happy to help. At Silkin, she grades tests and sends your confirmation letters and materials.
When she’s not in the office, she’s spending time with her adorable son, eating delicious Portland food and binge-watching Netflix.
BACKGROUND
30 years of consulting & analysis experience
SPECIALTIES
Expert in Practice Analysis
Ken started with Silkin in July 1990 and has been doing phone consultations and analysis with practice owners ever since. He helped found “The Practice Solution” online magazine and has written many of it’s articles. He took over as the editor of the magazine in 2012.
When not working with doctors, Ken is a musician and fronts his own 8 piece R&B/Soul/Funk band called the Ken DeRouchie Band.
BACKGROUND
10 years of analysis assisting
SPECIALTIES
Client Relations & bubbly communication
Monica assists our Senior Analyst, AJ Jackson, throughout the initial analysis done before signing up with Silkin as well as assisting clients with the entire sign-up process.
When she is not working, she loves hiking and spending time with her adorable son.
BACKGROUND
10 years of analysis assisting
SPECIALTIES
Client Relations & bubbly communication
Lauren has been an executive for over 10 years and has a great understanding of management, working with employees and what it takes to run a company.
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