The Runners’ Club – Developing the Next Generation Of Large-Scale African American Entrepreneurs

Home ] Up ] [ Victor Chears ] Derrick Collins ] Carlton Guthrie ] W. Muzette Hill ] Steven Rogers ] Gregory White ]

Victor Chears

Victor E. Chears is President and Chief Executive Officer of Chears & Associates, a general management consulting firm that he started in 1986. Mr. Chears also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Roosevelt University.

Mr. Chears is a seasoned manager and management consultant with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. His analytical, strategic planning, coaching, project management and communications skills are proven and outstanding.

These qualities have made him a sought out coach, trainer, mentor, confidant and advisor to the senior management and leaders of complex organizations. His clients have ranged from start-up enterprises to billion dollar Fortune 500 companies.

In some of his recent consulting experiences Mr. Chears has:

bulletProvided project management and planning expertise for a multi-million dollar office relocation project.

bulletSurveyed needs and developed strategies for improving the operating efficiency and skill base of a 350-person section of a large municipal department.

bulletResearched and written complex technical specifications for public bid and proposal solicitations.

bulletDelivered competency development training to the top 150 managers of a $500 million division of a Fortune 500 company.

Prior to starting Chears & Associates, Mr. Chears held management positions in consulting, government and corporate manufacturing all of which contributed significantly to his knowledge of the principles and processes involved in organizational analysis and development.

Mr. Chears’ current board activities include Chair, Founding Board of the Lugenia Burns Hope Center, a community-based leadership development program; and Vice President (and President-elect) of the Board of Directors of the Yale Club of Chicago.

Mr. Chears received his BA from Yale University and was enrolled in the University of New Haven’s MBA program when he decided to start his consulting career.

Home

 

Home ] Welcome ] Frequent Questions ] The Marathon Group ] Executive Director ] Events Calendar ] Contact Us ] Download Application ]