About Breakthrough Performance Group
Breakthrough Performance Group (BPG) offers professional development in the concepts and methodologies of Lean Six Sigma and high-performance business consulting solutions. It is our goal to partner with organizations and individuals to assist them in growing successful and prosperous businesses or careers.
Meet Our Team
Paul D. Gormas, MBA, CSSMBB, SPHR - BPG CEO
Paul has over 45 years of professional business experience, 32 in industry and 13 in consulting and training. His industry experience includes Fortune 500 and privately held companies in manufacturing, service, retailing, government and healthcare. Paul has held positions in IT, Production Management and 25 years heading up both Human Resources and Process Improvement. He was the VP of Human Resources at Robbins, Inc. for 8 years. As a consultant and trainer Paul has worked with over 30 client companies and has conducted dozens of training programs representing all industries. Aside from public classes and corporate training, Paul conducts training through Xavier University, Wright State University, and BPG.
Paul has a BA in Economics from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Paul also has certifications in Lean Manufacturing/Enterprise, Human Systems for Lean and has the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification.
Tasos Georgopoulos MBA, CSSBB - BPG President & COO
Tasos has over 25 years of professional business experience working with organizations in the food, consumer packaged goods (CPG) and medical device industries. He has held management positions in corporate finance, global brand management and product platform development for Fortune 500 companies as well as privately held organizations, including Gibson Greetings, H.J. Heinz, Ossur, Maple Leaf Farms and AdvancePierre Foods. Tasos has over 10 years of consulting experience having worked with over 16 client companies improving effectiveness and profitability in the areas of brand/product marketing, product development/innovation processes, business development strategy, customer insights, corporate strategy, supply chain, and customer service market research. Aside from public classes and corporate training, Tasos conducts training through Wright State University and Breakthrough Performance Group.
Tasos has a B.S. in Finance and a Minor in Decision Science from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and an MBA from Xavier University with a specialization in Marketing and International Business. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Gold Practitioner and teaches many process improvement classes for BPG.
Daryl Gunnarson PMP, OPM3 Assessor, CSSBB - BPG PMP Instructor
Daryl has over 34 years of professional business experience, 33 in industry and 15 in consulting and training. His industry experience was all with Procter & Gamble where he spent 18 years in Production Management and 14 years in Innovation / Project Management. Daryl led or was significantly involved in developing many of the PMO systems currently used across P&G. He has led many multi-million dollar projects and has consulted on Innovation with every business within P&G as well as companies outside P&G. He has also trained over 1000 people and loves making things come alive for people.
Daryl has a BA in Civil Engineering and a BA in Geology from Montana State University. He is a Certified PMP, PMI OPM3 Assessor, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He leads all PMP Exam prep classes from BPG.
J.B. Wilcox, LSSBB, Pittsburgh Regional Director
J.B. is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He spent 8 years as a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corp where he served two tours in the Western Pacific (Japan, Korea, and the Philippines) and has over 1,500 flight hours. In addition to his flight duties, he served in a variety of roles including aviation maintenance and as the Director of Safety and Standardization.
His civilian career spans 25 years in both brand and generic pharmaceuticals. He has led both manufacturing plants and sales teams, as well as supply chain organizations and large strategic initiatives. He started his civilian career as a shop-floor supervisor for Schering-Plough. He held increasingly progressive roles in operations before becoming an award-winning district sales manager. As part of the original supply chain management team, he helped implement the first sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes. He then was asked to develop and implement Schering-Plough’s Global Supply Chain Excellence Program. Later, J.B. served as the Head of Supply Chain for Mylan Pharmaceuticals’ U.S. Generic Division, before being asked to lead their manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico.
He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and works toward customer-focused, process-based, and data-driven continuous improvement. He has a passion for hands-on leadership, cross-functional team building, consensus-based decision-making and establishing open and transparent cultures of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Beverly Motley, LSSBB, Cleveland Regional Director
Beverly is a finance and IT professional and an analytical project manager/consultant who has managed multiple complex projects simultaneously and has operated as a hands-on project manager in a matrixed environment. She is a skilled problem solver with an excellent bottom line business focus. Other expertise and certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) and Paralegal (skills in legal research/analysis, contracts, and operations).
Beverly has a strong passion for problem-solving, revenue enhancement and cost reduction in corporate, operations and IT. She excels in identifying inefficiencies, reducing expenses/waste, improving processes and resultant bottom line.
Marcelina Robledo, CSSBB
Well-versed in influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, SEO, E-commerce, social media management, Email campaign management, media buying, strategic planning, business development, and digital content development and management, Marcelina as worked with non-profits, performing and visual arts organizations, tech, e-commerce, manufacturing, skin care, and higher education. She is a graduate of Union Institute and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
our Objectives
Peak Performance
We are committed to helping organizations achieve “peak performance” and increase return on investment.
Competitive Edge
Support displaced workers in obtaining the certifications and qualifications they need in order to gain a competitive edge over other candidates and entertain higher paying jobs.
Community Involvement
We work with several WIA (Workforce Investment Act) and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) offices to identify individuals who are able to benefit from our training and certifications.
Student and Client Testimonials
Extremely Helpful
I really enjoyed the stories and examples that were given. It helped show how Lean Six Sigma is applicable on the job. Tasos was extremely helpful, efficient, and very prompt!
Class Time
Aaron, PMP Exam Prep StudentI appreciated the opportunity to read through the material in class. It forced me to actually get it read and provided the perfect setting to ask questions as they arose.
Interactive Training
Billy, PMP Exam Prep StudentDaryl is a master and expert in the project management and program management field. He has a depth of knowledge across several industries and international experience that he brought to life in this interactive training. This training will enhance my skills and capability and performance. Daryl did an excellent job addressing our questions.
Materials and Exercises
Billy, PMP Exam Prep StudentThe Materials and exercises were excellent and helped reinforce the learning experience.
Presentation
Linda, BPG Lean Six Sigma Black BeltExcellent presentation! Debbie is great at providing additional explanations and examples.
Lean Six Sigma Project
Linda, BPG Lean Six Sigma Black BeltI particularly liked the [Lean Six Sigma] project; it allowed us to "practice what we learned."
Why Choose Us
Students
BPG students come from many different industries, gain knowledge that expands upon their experience and go back to their industries as leaders.
Clients Served
BPG supports companies in many industries including manufacturing, finance, government, and healthcare.
Millions of Dollars Saved
BPG clients tell us every day that we save them money and increase their profits.
