About iONE
Message from Dr. Fred Johnson
How can a corporation move away from constant rotation of training, skill building, leadership development and other buzz-word-related corporate processes and toward a method that promotes a continuum of growth and human development? How can companies substitute band-aid approaches to cultural change for workplace productivity? The answer lies within the process of continual attainment of key strategies, which in turn results in objective achievement. The execution of that process is the essence of all our programs, and your guide for building a framework that supports accelerated change.
InitiativeOne engages the human element of your workforce. We do not consult, train or develop skills. We are catalysts who mold sustainable change in workforce performance, ultimately leading to competitive advantage. Our programs are time-tested and designed to align employees with corporate vision and values which serve as the decision-making filters throughout the organization.
We have worked with a number of companies in a variety of industries. Please contact us at info@initiative-one.com or 602.374.8990 for a personal evaluation of your business needs and situation, and let us demonstrate how InitiativeOne delivers and produces visible achievements for your company.
Dr. Johnson is the results-oriented Chief Executive Officer and Founder of InitiativeOne. He has developed and implemented the InitiativeOne proprietary processes that create cultural change within corporate and organizational environments by focusing on improving the behaviors of key leaders. Implementation of these processes results in verifiable improvement in morale, productivity, profitability and efficiency.
Dr. Johnson is a nationally recognized expert in the implications of the interaction of different generations and their own unique needs as it relates to the corporate environment. He is co-author of the book “Is Everyone On the Bus?”, and is a sought-after speaker for business conferences and corporate seminars. Dr. Johnson has taught leadership and organizational principles to senior executives of Fortune 100 companies, and is passionate about sharing his message with organizations throughout the United States.
His most widely recognized clients include Banner Healthcare, Compass Bank, Continental Homes, GEA Westfalia-Surge (Multiple North and South America locations), GEA Houle, GEA Norbco, Honeywell, Macerich, McDonnell-Douglas Aerospace, Realty Executives International, Scottsdale Healthcare, Transamerica, Westcor, Unison Health Plan and United States Steel.
Tracy Felmer has more than 10 years of healthcare leadership experience. Ms. Felmer has experience in business and clinical operations during her tenure as nursing executive for a 150 bed Midwestern hospital. She has lead oversight of financial performance and clinical quality results for all inpatient care units, Emergency Department, hospital-based physician groups and ancillary departments. Additional healthcare experience includes memberships on the Medical Staff Executive Committee and the Board Committee on Health System Performance to measure, assess and improve clinical outcomes for the health system.
Ms. Felmer works collaboratively to improve both team and individual success utilizing current evidence-based business and health care practices. She has extensive experience in program development and business startups throughout her professional career.
At InitiativeOne Tracy is responsible for financial, marketing and operational performance of the company. Additionally, she works closely with clients to ensure successful implementation of all InitiativeOne programs. Her leadership experience and depth of knowledge of key leadership principles taught by InitiativeOne allow her to be an additional resource for clients.
With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, Sue Martinez brings a strong strategic perspective to her business development role with InitiativeOne.
Previously, Ms. Martinez led the strategic partnerships division of Phoenix-based Westcor Shopping Centers, a subsidiary of Macerich. Working with a variety of individuals including brand managers, field marketing representatives and corporate executives, Sue was able to identify key opportunities and build successful, objective focused partnerships; driving value for her internal and external clients. Her expertise includes translating big picture goals into specific plans of action, bridging communication across diverse groups and developing favorable solutions in challenging circumstances. Ms. Martinez developed partnership opportunities for clients such as Coca Cola, JetBlue Airlines, Qwest Communications, Verizon Wireless, Allstate Insurance Company, Salt River Project and other Fortune 500 firms.
As Vice President of Business Development, Ms. Martinez introduces prospective corporate clients to the patented InitiativeOne Leadership Processes and develops customized programs to assist leadership teams achieve improved performance, collaboration and confidence.