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Brian A. Thompson, Principal
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Brian is a principal consultant at Black & Essington Solutions, LLC. Brian has extensive consulting and
operating management experience. He has particular expertise in business strategy development and
operations performance improvement. Brian’s experience includes working with new and existing
business to grow and improve their overall performance. Prior to founding Black & Essington
Solutions, he managed a family real estate business and started a multi-location martial arts
instruction and promotions company.
Brian was previously a securities trader and analyst for Bluewater Arbitrage and Reverb Trading in
Chicago. In addition, his business development experience includes being a field sales manager for
Tweeter Home Entertainment and a business analyst for the Illinois Small Business Development
Center.
Education
The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University
MBA in Business Strategy & Decision-Making and Finance (Expected 2013)
The Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S. in Finance
Governors State University
B.A Business Administration
Functional Expertise
Business strategy, operational performance improvement, change initiatives, and strategic planning
Industry Experience
Retail, professional services, education, and non-profits
Personal Interests
Competitive running, fitness training, teaching, and community involvement
Brian is involved in the following organizations:
Chicago Southland Speakers Bureau (Board President)
Tinley Park Arts Council (Board Member)
Joliet Junior College Alumni Board (Executive Committee)
operating management experience. He has particular expertise in business strategy development and
operations performance improvement. Brian’s experience includes working with new and existing
business to grow and improve their overall performance. Prior to founding Black & Essington
Solutions, he managed a family real estate business and started a multi-location martial arts
instruction and promotions company.
Brian was previously a securities trader and analyst for Bluewater Arbitrage and Reverb Trading in
Chicago. In addition, his business development experience includes being a field sales manager for
Tweeter Home Entertainment and a business analyst for the Illinois Small Business Development
Center.
Education
The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University
MBA in Business Strategy & Decision-Making and Finance (Expected 2013)
The Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S. in Finance
Governors State University
B.A Business Administration
Functional Expertise
Business strategy, operational performance improvement, change initiatives, and strategic planning
Industry Experience
Retail, professional services, education, and non-profits
Personal Interests
Competitive running, fitness training, teaching, and community involvement
Brian is involved in the following organizations:
Chicago Southland Speakers Bureau (Board President)
Tinley Park Arts Council (Board Member)
Joliet Junior College Alumni Board (Executive Committee)
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