Dr. Roger A. Gerard, Rachel Strella, Richard Huffman | Office Hours #649

Dr. Roger A. Gerard Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private firm providing executive and board-level services in strategic planning, executive coaching, and management development, with a focus on process improvement and lean methodologies for measurable organizational growth. He previously served as Chief Learning Officer at ThedaCare, where he worked for 23 years before retiring in 2014. Dr. Gerard is the author of Owning the Room: Leading with Mind, Heart and Spirit and the upcoming book Lead With Purpose: Reignite Passion and Engagement for Professionals in Crisis, as well as the co-author of On the Mend: Revolutionizing Healthcare to Save Lives and Transform the Industry. Rachel Strella Rachel Strella is the owner and founder of Strella Social Media, a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management. With a degree in Communications and a background in journalism, Rachel leverages her expertise in storytelling across various platforms including her blog, social media channels, and syndicated content. Her dedication to entrepreneurship and small business growth extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she actively mentors and advises aspiring business owners. Richard Huffman Richard Huffman started his entrepreneurial journey in 1994 by opening his first preschool in Ellicott City, Maryland. Over time, he expanded his business into Huffman Family Brands, which now operates across 17 states and includes four companies. As Maryland’s largest early childhood education provider, Huffman further grew his impact by franchising the Celebree School model in 2019. This allowed families, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals to open their own schools. Since then, he has awarded 92 franchise agreements, with 72 more in development, resulting in over 50 schools across the U.S. and 164 more in progress, positioning Celebree Schools among top competitors like Primrose and Goddard.