Our Leadership. Your Strategic Partners.
When you choose to work with Pragmatek executives, we begin a strategic partnership focused on trust and teamwork. Our commitment to you is to bring excellence and integrity in working toward a common goal: strategic, measurable results. In the business improvement process, we’ll share the depth and breadth of our experience and best practices from 25 years of improving processes and driving results. You can trust us to guide your team to meet the expectations of your board of directors with confidence. We’re dedicated to helping you achieve success – and we’ll even have some fun along the way. You’ll come to think of us as part of your team … Just ask any of our clients!
Steve Bloom
Owner/CEO
Specialties: strategic planning and sales development for growth, ROI through IT and strategic alignment
“I am passionate about making connections with C-level executives and board members to demonstrate how Pragmatek’s seasoned consultants will help them grow and expand their businesses. I love it when you ask me: ‘Where have you done this before?’ That’s because our work has the same measureable impact whether we’re driving results at a small, mid-market or Fortune 500 company. And once you become a satisfied Pragmatek client, you are our best sales person. It’s my job to show you what success looks like.”
You can depend on Steve for direct, honest answers and accountability to improve your company’s bottom line. With an earnest desire for clear impact with ROI, he has been the linchpin between C-level executives and consultants for more than 25 years. Steve worked for IBM’sIT consulting group for four years before joining Pragmatek in sales in 1991. The business grew quickly and within three years, he became owner and CEO. Steve understands your need to be more operationally efficient and better utilize people and technology, as well as your aspirations to increase business and gain market share. He also shares his enthusiasm for making connections and improving performance for nonprofit organizations through his work with Social Venture Partners.
Outside of work: Steve plays golf and hockey, and enjoys running, biking and spending time at his cabin with his friends and his girls.
Read more about Steve’s experience on LinkedIn.
Email: Steve.Bloom@Pragmatek.com
Tim Allen
VP of Management Consulting
Specialties: process improvement, operations/manufacturing assessments, IT and strategy alignment
“My passion is working with C-level teams to deal with tough business issues. It’s all about bridging the gap between business strategy and process, and then utilizing technology for greater business leverage. With practical recommendations on where to focus improvements, I enjoy helping my clients get to the next level of business.”
As the former CEO of a steel fabrication company, Tim can relate to the problems that all C-level executives face in their supply chain, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution functions. He has first-hand experience solving growth, financial, operational and staffing challenges. Based on his expertise and best practices, he’ll help you discover and shore up risks, then create new opportunities for increased revenues, margins and customer service. Learn more about Tim’s expertise by reading his article, “Improve Your Business: Processes for ERP Efficiency,” from the 2011 article in Strategic Finance.
Outside of work: Tim is active in Western horsemanship, fly fishing, hiking and skiing.
Read more about Tim’s experience on LinkedIn.
Email: Tim.Allen@Pragmatek.com
Jodi Martin
General Manager
Specialties: sales and operational effectiveness, growth strategies.
“As former owner of a distribution company, I hired Pragmatek to help me make tough decisions when profits were down. These seasoned consultants brought a wealth of knowledge to fill the talent gap in my organization. Their expertise and laser focus were applied to every aspect of my business, resulting in improved profitability and more efficient operations—leading to a successful sale of the business. I believe in Pragmatek so much that I decided to join their ranks.”
Understanding your company’s pain points through active listening is one of Jodi’s core strengths. With a background in sales and business development, as well as management of warehouse and office operations, she quickly grasps the issues that C-level executives wrestle with daily, such as inventory turns, logistics, revenue growth and net profit margin. This first hand experience, including 25 years of experience as a food-distribution business owner, helps Jodi empathize and engage with you — to show you how Pragmatek will help improve your bottom line by addressing the challenges that are hindering your company’s growth.
Outside of work: Jodi enjoys cabin life, boating, ballroom dancing, yoga, and Zumba.
Read more about Jodi’s experience on LinkedIn.
Email: Jodi.Martin@Pragmatek.com
