Michelle Waddell | HR Consultant

Michelle Waddell has over 19 years of hands-on experience in most functional aspects of Human Resources. She has extensive expertise in the areas of Employee Communications, Employee Benefit Programs, Recruiting, Hiring, New Employee Orientation, Management of Employee Relations, Payroll Administration and has had previous experience in writing Affirmative Action plans including the role of AAP/EEO Specialist. She is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Scott Waddell | Consultant

Scott has over 25 years of experience in all phases of business and sales management. Scott has successfully owned and operated his own Safety Equipment Distribution Company.  Prior to owning his own company, Scott held positions as President and Vice-President of three industrial distribution companies.  Industry experience includes manufacturing, distribution, and real estate companies in both public and privately owned organizations. He has extensive background in the restructuring and revitalization of organizations encountering performance challenges. He now brings his expertise to the aid of businesses that desire improvement in their sales force and operations. Scott holds a bachelor degree in Business from Indiana University.

Dave McCarty | Certified Healthcare Consultant

Dave McCarty is a Certified Healthcare Consultant, Government Benefits Specialist and insurance broker representing the top insurance companies. Dave has the background experience to be a life-long healthcare resource with over 30 years in hospital and nursing home administration, Medicare-Medicaid management and health law. Dave assists individuals in understanding their best options in a rapidly changing healthcare industry while protecting entitlement to government benefits.

Scott Badger | Recruiting Specialist & Chief Technology Officer

Scott Badger is a business coach having vast experience consulting with local, state and federal government operations as well as several small to large sized private sector companies throughout the country.  Scott has enjoyed a rewarding career in software development, project management, insurance services and business development. Scott is drawn to serve and help business owners who recognize it is time to “jump-start” their business into gear.  Scott Holds a CDL as well as His Life and Health License with the State of Indiana.

Ben McCann | President

Ben’s Experience started in the Individual Health & Life Insurance market and quickly moved into the Medicare and Retirement Planning Market. This area of work led Ben to discover the SAFE MONEY PHILOSOPHY that he embodies today in all lines of his businesses.  The Social Insurance of our Country and States have a direct impact on businesses and the entire economy. Because of the intimate ties of the HealthCare Industry,

Ben moved into the world of Employee Benefits Consulting and Began to Target his Niche in the HEALTHCARE and TECHNOLOGY sectors, especially working with those who are Self-Funded. Now with over 7 years of experience under his belt and a track record for success in helping companies save millions of dollars in healthcare expenses by utilizing a transparent model of business, Ben has skyrocketed to become the premier consultant in the Industry.

Ben’s ability to uncover hidden expenses, expose costs, and analyze trends to look for additional cost savings make him a valuable asset to the Catalist Team.  He pioneered the phrase “Who are your Alloys” and has taken strategic outsourcing to a whole new level.  Each one of the Catalist Consultants was hand picked as someone who first and foremost exhibits absolute integrity, whose competence in their respective field has proven success, and exhibits a commitment to a Team approach to problem solving.  Integrity, Creativity, and Passion are hallmarks of Ben McCann and his team of Catalist Experts.

KIM B. STONEKING, CAE  |  Facilitator, Coach, and Lobbyist

Kim B. Stoneking brings to the firm more than 25 years of association management and government relations experience.

As a facilitator and coach for Catalist Consulting, Kim works with entrepreneurs and organization leaders to improve their business and take it as far as they want to go.  Clients report that by partnering with them, we have helped them achieve measurable results in 4 areas: financial performance, their ability to lead and manage, positively improve their customer base and help them grow and innovate.

Prior to joining Catalist Consulting, Kim served as the Executive Director of the National Private Duty Association, the nation’s first and largest trade association representing the private pay home care industry. His experience also includes serving as the CEO and Registered Lobbyist for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Indiana, the Indiana State Assn of Health Underwriters, and the Financial Planning Association.  Kim is a 1993 graduate of the Institute for Organization Management and is a contributing editor to the book, “Small Staff Association Fundamentals”.

Kim is a graduate of Ball State University.  A native of Kokomo, Kim and his wife Charla make their home in Sheridan, IN.  They have 4 children and 4 grandchildren.

Dennis Tooley | Consultant

Dennis has spent 27 years consulting with Not for profits, If your nonprofit is looking for a partner with executive-level expertise in executive coaching, board development, competitive proposal development, fund/resource development, social marketing, strategic planning, evaluation, training & technical assistance, or curriculum development, Dennis  would welcome hearing from you, discussing your needs, and working together to craft concrete solutions.