Board of advisors
Influence. Improve. Innovate.
As the principal partners at CJ2, we are fortunate to have the support of senior industry and government leaders. We’d be disingenuous if we didn’t look to others to help make us better. We take particular pride in being able to seek and obtain counsel and advice in a world where change is a constant. Like you, our destiny is determined by the decisions we make each day.
CJ2 is also richly blessed to have a standing board of advisors who consult with us as we make critical decisions affecting our business. Each member of the board brings unique experience, providing a special blend of influence, improvement, and innovation that make CJ2 a better place to work and a better partner for you.
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our Board of Advisors to you.
Respectfully,
Craig, John, and Joe
Partners, CJ2 Consulting, Inc.
“I’ve worked with the partners at CJ2 for many years. The business model they’ve developed is a great asset to the market. Fewer and fewer companies are home to the types of seasoned and experienced program and project executives that CJ2 provides.”
“Throughout my career, I’ve been associated with lots of very good, bright, and qualified people. Having said that, there are very few people I think more highly of than my colleagues at CJ2. They do it the right way and they have fun doing it.”
“Helping to direct CJ2’s position in the market to address the requirements driven by Business Process and Shared Services is one of my principal focus areas on the Board of Advisors. It is a rewarding opportunity.”
Ned Cooper is chief financial officer of Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. He has been a member of CHS’s board of directors since 1985 and joined CHS as chief financial officer in 2003.
With more than 30 years of experience in the information services industry, Cooper has a proven track record of successfully deploying managed services for large-scale enterprises. Prior to joining CHS, Cooper held numerous executive positions at Lockheed Martin, including chief information officer, vice president of operations and program manager. Before that, he held sales and marketing positions at IBM and was a Captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, serving in Vietnam.
Cooper has been a frequent speaker at industry and government conferences on technology issues and also a guest professor at the University of Central Florida, Stetson University, and the University of Colorado MBA programs. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Sourcing Interests Group.
Cooper holds an M.S. in decision sciences and a M.B.A. in finance from Georgia State University, as well as a B.S. in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
“I am thrilled with the opportunity to assist CJ2 in an advisory role. Genuine trust and respect are the feelings I have for the partners. I’ve been their customer and know how they manage relationships and delivery. We’ve worked together on large deals; the value they bring to business is significant.”
“My role is to leverage the experience I’ve gained over the years, in addition to a well-established and respected reputation, to complement the CJ2 value proposition. It’s exciting for all of us.”
John Fischer’s proven leadership and management skills have been fundamental in building sustained business success during a long and productive career. As one of the first and principle players who lead technology companies to influence the IT and outsourcing market, Fischer has long been a highly respected business expert. He is a well-known pioneer of best practices in the information technology and business process arenas. Fischer has managed businesses across all functions and developed sustainable revenue and profits in the general manager’s role.
Fischer’s resume is a distinguished listing of responsibilities and accomplishments. He was Vice President and Client Partner at AT&T Worldwide Practice and developed the Alliance Process now used throughout the industry. At Digital Equipment, Fischer served as Vice President of U.S. Outsourcing and Vice President, Systems Integration Services. As Senior Vice President of Cybertek’s Financial Solutions Group, Fischer developed Business Process Outsourcing in the life insurance and financial services industries.
A much sought after speaker, Fischer has delivered addresses and lectures at many leading conferences, including CIO, DCI, and Vendor Summit. He has served on the Board of Directors/Advisors for the Outsourcing Institute, SCORE, Thomas Edison College, Virtela Communications, and MJM. Fischer holds an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, having completed undergraduate studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Dartmouth.
“What a great opportunity it is for me to serve on the Board of Advisors for CJ2. I’ve worked side-by-side with Craig, John, and Joe on numerous business engagements. It has been gratifying to spend a significant portion of my career managing accounts, developing systems, and providing IT solutions for customers with the CJ2 partners.”
“My experience leading large initiatives is a natural fit for advising on the selection of individuals to work with CJ2 clients - getting the right people involved at the right time and with the right companies. My advisory role also includes guiding the professional development of the people at CJ2, individuals with rich experience, great customer focus, and business ethics.”
Beth Biddle is an accomplished information technology program executive and project manager. She has successfully managed profitable and growing programs with footprints spanning the globe for both commercial and U.S. Government customers, earning a reputation for hard work, commitment, client success, and loyalty.
Ms. Biddle has directed teams of more than 500 professionals providing full-service IT support and delighting clients by consistently achieving or exceeding service level commitments. Her experience includes managing large corporate data centers and transitioning and managing large IT accounts at the Environmental Protection Agency, Cummins Engine, and Gateway. Prior to her service as a program manager and account executive, Biddle managed technical operations for professional services at Martin Marietta, growing the staff from approximately 300 to over 1000.
Ms. Biddle also found career success in Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin by defining and implementing strategy for moving technology based services to global solutions for the manufacturing, retail, and transportation industries.
A graduate of the University of Denver with a B.S. in Mathematics, Ms. Biddle holds numerous corporate and industry recognitions for her accomplishments in the areas of program and project management.
