OUR TEAM

A world-class team assembled to serve you

The Business Growth Solutions corporate board is comprised of passionate and dedicated individuals who have built thriving, profitable businesses. All live by the BGS philosophy of seamlessly integrating work and play.

 

Michael Charest, BGS President, began his private coaching practice 9 years ago. Michael has personally coached hundreds of small business owners and has served thousands through his speaking, audio programs and newsletter. Prior to coaching, he was the general manager of a prestigious country club in Los Angeles, managing 150 employees and serving 1,800 members. Michael lives in Denver, CO.

Kim Clausen is a Professionally Trained Coach who has more than 15 years of marketing and business development experience. She has worked in several industries and various sized companies developing and implementing marketing programs. She has also founded several businesses and has developed a successful coaching practice using the Business Growth Solutions model! She has two wonderful children and loves the Colorado outdoors.

Julie Charest, BGS Board Member and Client Service Manager. Prior to joining BGS, Julie's work history includes managing a team at the world famous Ritz-Carlton hotel in Scottsdale, AZ, and was an integral part of the management team that helped the company win the Malcolm Baldridge award for quality.

Judy Charest, Michael's Mom and BGS Director of Speaking Judy worked the last 18 years with Del Webb Corporation, a well-known development company specializing in building retirement communities and lifestyles throughout the country. She held various managerial positions within the organization culminating in Manager of Customer Service. She joined the BGS team full-time in 2005. Her Customer Service skills serve the company well. As Michael's representative and speaking ambassador, she continues to keep his schedule full with speaking engagements throughout the U.S., Canada, and abroad.

Cristin Stolfo is a professional coach who graduated from the prestigious Coaches Training Institute. She has over 10 years of experience working with business owners to help them effectively grow their businesses through advertising, marketing, and business development. Cristin’s home base is in Boise, Idaho and you will often find her working from a variety of other locations while she feeds her passion for travel. When Cristin is not working, she likes to spend time with friends and family (including her much loved dog Bella), playing outdoors and being physically active. She is thrilled to be part of the BGS team and help small business owners grow their businesses through the BGS system!

Donna Amos began her formal coach training in 2001 and has been trained in two models.  She spent the last 14 years in management with Coldwell Banker where she coached and trained sales associates.  Twelve years prior, Donna founded a direct marketing company where she worked with small business owners to develop and implement their direct marketing programs.  Donna is passionate about coaching, sales, and helping solopreneurs grow!  She feels that the opportunity to be part of the BGS family as the Director of Sales is a dream.  She loves supporting others as they are becoming successful.  Donna lives in Milford, OH and is the proud mother of three sons and has been married to their father for almost 26 years.