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About Us
We want to assure you that you will be working with professionals on all levels. The Biographies of Shadow Wings Consulting’s Executive Management will give you an idea of the degree of our competence. We have diverse backgrounds, education and experience levels from which to draw.
Collectively, we have amassed over 45 years of experience. You will find each of us unique, personable, honest and capable of handling any task you have to offer.
We are able to draw from a group of professional people from various businesses to aid us in our research.
Reasons for forming Shadow Wings Consulting
Due to Corporate Downsizing, illness that forced change, and Baby-Boomer trepidation for the future, we decided to take the years of experience we have amassed to help others. We have seen many bright and competent people open a business and struggle because they knew their product and services, but did not have the skills necessary.
We want to be the shadow of a presence behind your business taking flight.
We have chosen the consulting business because we realize the old ways of marketing and doing business are no longer working. The competition has taken on a completely new dimension, and if business owners do not see and understand these changes they will cease to exist.
Large Corporations, such as WalMart and Target, etc., have pushed the little companies out by incorporating Auto Service Centers, Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, Photo Studios, Grocery Stores, Banks, etc. under one roof. The Automobile manufacturers are now competing with the small repair shops by offering lower interest, longer warranties, and more frills to their service. These, and similar changes, are happening in every industry. They are forcing the smaller industries to re-invent themselves in order to compete.
The climate is right for those open-minded enough to foresee changes, and willing to make adjustments. We want to be a part of that spirit of renewal.
We want to assure you that you will be working with professionals on all levels. The Biographies of Shadow Wings Consulting’s Executive Management will give you an idea of the degree of our competence. We have diverse backgrounds, education and experience levels from which to draw.
Collectively, we have amassed over 45 years of experience. You will find each of us unique, personable, honest and capable of handling any task you have to offer.
Large Corporations, such as WalMart and Target, etc., have pushed the little companies out by incorporating Auto Service Centers, Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, Photo Studios, Grocery Stores, Banks, etc. under one roof. The Automobile manufacturers are now competing with the small repair shops by offering lower interest, longer warranties, and more frills to their service. These, and similar changes, are happening in every industry. They are forcing the smaller industries to re-invent themselves in order to compete.
The climate is right for those open-minded enough to foresee changes, and willing to make adjustments. We want to be a part of that spirit of renewal.
Our Chief Executives
David M. Niven
CEO
David served as an attorney in private practice and for large corporations for over 21 years in Lansing, Michigan.
He graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, passing the bar in 1980. He received dual Bachelor Degrees from Central Michigan University in Political Science and English; and minored in Business Administration, Earth Science and Sociology.
In his practice, David worked with many small and multi-national corporations, consulting, building the organizations and acquiring real estate for expansions. He specialized in bankruptcy for both private individuals and corporations. From this vast experience he has learned the essentials of making a business work.
In addition to his law practice, David also owned and ran a Real Estate brokerage, and a distributorship for a multi-national food corporation.
He has been active in his community and in politics, and has served on several non-profit organization boards, where he ran successful fund-raising campaigns.
David is the proud father of four children, three of whom are currently in college. He also enjoys getting involved with his community, and working on creative projects at home.
CEO
David served as an attorney in private practice and for large corporations for over 21 years in Lansing, Michigan.
He graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, passing the bar in 1980. He received dual Bachelor Degrees from Central Michigan University in Political Science and English; and minored in Business Administration, Earth Science and Sociology.
In his practice, David worked with many small and multi-national corporations, consulting, building the organizations and acquiring real estate for expansions. He specialized in bankruptcy for both private individuals and corporations. From this vast experience he has learned the essentials of making a business work.
In addition to his law practice, David also owned and ran a Real Estate brokerage, and a distributorship for a multi-national food corporation.
He has been active in his community and in politics, and has served on several non-profit organization boards, where he ran successful fund-raising campaigns.
David is the proud father of four children, three of whom are currently in college. He also enjoys getting involved with his community, and working on creative projects at home.
Toni Lawrence
Administrator
Our Chief Administrator, Toni Lawrence, is a certified Bookkeeper and Tax Preparer. She received her certification in Bookkeeping from Universal Accounting, and has completed Tax courses at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.
Educated in Business Administration and Early Childhood Education, Toni attended Ball State University, Indiana University, AMS College and S.W. Michigan College. She also has extended her education by attending numerous courses in Marketing and Business Administration.
An entrepreneur in her own right for over 15 years, Toni started and owned a local newspaper, printing company, bookkeeping service, and virtual assistant. She has worked in Business Management, Retail and Journalism for 20 years, and is a self-taught graphic artist. She currently owns an online gift shopt - Celebrate Milestones.
She brings enthusiasm, creativity, sound business sense, and a solid work ethic to any job she undertakes.
A published writer and columnist, until recently Toni was a staff writer for TAPS Magazine. She also has a blog - Don't Stop Me Now - online, and another blog about weddings and parties to go along with her gift shop - Celebrate Milestones blog.
For 18 years, Toni has worked with and been on the board of Niles/Buchanan Area Habitat for Humanity. She also organized and chaired the Buchanan (MI) Labor Day Festival for three years, ran the local Easter egg hunt, and served on several boards for area festivals and events.
Her greatest accomplishments are her four children and two grandchildren. She is passionate about politics, reading, writing, and exploring the world of metaphysics.
Administrator
Our Chief Administrator, Toni Lawrence, is a certified Bookkeeper and Tax Preparer. She received her certification in Bookkeeping from Universal Accounting, and has completed Tax courses at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.
Educated in Business Administration and Early Childhood Education, Toni attended Ball State University, Indiana University, AMS College and S.W. Michigan College. She also has extended her education by attending numerous courses in Marketing and Business Administration.
An entrepreneur in her own right for over 15 years, Toni started and owned a local newspaper, printing company, bookkeeping service, and virtual assistant. She has worked in Business Management, Retail and Journalism for 20 years, and is a self-taught graphic artist. She currently owns an online gift shopt - Celebrate Milestones.
She brings enthusiasm, creativity, sound business sense, and a solid work ethic to any job she undertakes.
A published writer and columnist, until recently Toni was a staff writer for TAPS Magazine. She also has a blog - Don't Stop Me Now - online, and another blog about weddings and parties to go along with her gift shop - Celebrate Milestones blog.
For 18 years, Toni has worked with and been on the board of Niles/Buchanan Area Habitat for Humanity. She also organized and chaired the Buchanan (MI) Labor Day Festival for three years, ran the local Easter egg hunt, and served on several boards for area festivals and events.
Her greatest accomplishments are her four children and two grandchildren. She is passionate about politics, reading, writing, and exploring the world of metaphysics.
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