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Mike is responsible for setting strategy, leading the organization and delivering results.

He brings more than 30 years of retail, services, technology and leadership experience to the business and a track record of driving growth, increasing profitability and creating shareholder value. In his 4+ years with Spar, he has transformed the company through acquisitions, divestitures and investments to deliver compelling and consistent year over year results differentiating the company from the competition.

As a proven Fortune 150 c-suite executive and strategic leader, Mike has a deep, practical understanding of the day-to-day issues facing SPAR’s retail, consumer goods and distribution clients. He has also been recognized as a successful entrepreneur, technology executive and thought leader who has been quoted and published across media platforms and is sought after for speaking at industry events around the world.

Prior to joining SPAR, Mike served as the Chief Administrative Officer for Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Stores, Chief Executive Officer for The Parker Avery Group, Vice President, Strategy and Operations at Manhattan Associates and Vice President, Product & Operations and Managing Director, Europe for Evant. He serves on a number of charitable organization boards and when he is not spending time with his wife of 29 years and three children, he can be found on the tennis court, golf course or skiing.

Ron leads SPAR’s global business development, and is responsible for global branding and marketing, as well as the business in Japan and Canada.

Ron has built a 35-year executive career guiding Fortune 100 companies and private organizations in the retail customer experience space. He led organizations through transformational growth, business solution strategies, brand and market expansion. Throughout his career Ron has held executive responsibilities in the areas of business development, experience design, strategic growth, marketing, omni-channel deployment, international expansion, and acquisitions. He has a track record of developing solutions from strategy to execution which delivered increased customer engagement, strategic relationships, and improved profitability.

Prior to joining SPAR, Ron was consulting as an International strategic retail advisor working with organizations in Japan developing customer experience strategies. Previously, he served as the Chief Client Officer at Miller Zell, a leading retail services and solutions company; responsible for business development, marketing, digital solutions, and project management. Earlier in his career, Ron served as a Vice President with Lowe’s Companies, where he led the deployment of an omni-channel customer experience solution across 2,000+ North American retail store locations. In addition, he had responsibility for new store deployment in emerging markets, and store renovations across US, Canada, and Mexico.

Ron has been published in numerous industry media platforms and has enjoyed the opportunity to provide insights as an international speaker. He currently serves on several industry and organizational boards.

When out of the office, he is an avid reader, focused on fitness, enjoys golf, a wine enthusiast, and a proud grandfather of 6 terrific children.

Kori serves as the Global Chief Operating Officer of SPAR Group, Inc. Prior to that she served as the Chief Operating Officer since 2004, having been with the company since 1992.

Throughout her years at SPAR, she has been instrumental to the growth and success of the business. Kori has been a leader in the areas of Client Service, Field Operations and Sales & Marketing, providing a high level of focus on strategic client relationships to drive success and growth for all customers. She has streamlined processes and developed efficiencies that allow the company to focus on the needs and growth of its customers. Throughout her career at SPAR, she has led the successful integration of multiple acquisitions domestically and internationally that have provided SPAR’s customers with increased services and added value.

As Global Chief Operating Officer, she is responsible for creating global synergies, processes and driving operating efficiencies that improve individual country performance that provide the highest levels of customer experience and results to our clients worldwide.

To SPAR’s clients, Kori is a pillar of confidence that their business is being executed to the highest standards and providing maximum return on investment.

Kori is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is an avid sports fan with a particular focus on Jayhawks basketball.

William serves as SPAR’s Chief Strategy & Growth Officer. He is responsible for Group Strategy, M&A, expanding group capability, and growing SPAR’s service offerings and its US revenue.

William leads our Field Execution Teams across the SPAR US business, and is responsible for growing our US revenue across each of our divisions – our Merchandising national services, our Assembly & Installation business, our Distribution services, and our Remodel & Retail transformation division. In addition, William manages Client development across some of SPAR’s key Clients in the US.

William has, over his 30-year career, highly relevant US and International experience. He has successfully delivered shareholder value by leading strategic change, driving operational efficiencies, and growing the top line across different businesses and markets. He has held leadership roles in Tesco in the UK and Ireland, in Sears and Kmart in the US, and across other well- known retailers; with accountabilities in areas of Merchandising, Category Management, Operations, Vendor management, Inventory management, Marketing, Data management, Digital, Finance, Strategy, and M&A.

Prior to SPAR, Mr. Linnane has held the roles of CEO of a successful advisory and investment firm focused on M&A and restructuring, President of Kmart’s Pharmacy, Drugstore & Grocery businesses in the US, Chief Merchant of a leading book retailer in Europe, and led the Beverage, Candy, and Snacks business for Tesco in the UK working with key CPG vendors to drive branded and own brand revenue and profit growth across stores and digital. Mr. Linnane is a qualified management accountant, and started his career with Kingfisher PLC and Tesco in the UK and Ireland. Mr. Linnane holds a MA in Economics from Trinity College, University of Dublin.

When out of the office, he loves to read, and to spend time with his wife and three daughters.

Antonio brings extensive experience in finance, accounting, treasury, tax, compliance, credit collections, legal, and operations to SPAR. With his industry background in Consumer Goods (FMCG and CPG), Footwear and Apparel, Logistics, Transportation, Shipping, and Professional Services, Antonio has held leadership roles in five countries on two continents. He has expertise in corporate finance, accounting and reporting, financial planning and analysis, treasury and cash management, ERP implementation, corporate restructurings, Mergers & Acquisitions, tax and transfer pricing compliance, risk management, contract management, and inventory management. Antonio is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

Before joining our team, Antonio held various leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer at Earth Shoes and Tax Manager EMEA at CEMEX. He's also worked for Chiquita Brands International, PWC, and PLMJ as a Senior Advisor and Tax Attorney, respectively. Antonio's accomplishments include stabilizing company finances, fine-tuning ERP and reporting, implementing significant cost reductions, and building and streamlining departments. He also participated in the turnaround of a multi-billion dollar multinational company from near bankruptcy to steady profitability and has extensive participation in PMI.

When he's not busy crunching numbers, Antonio loves spending time with his wife and two boys, reading, being outdoors, and paddleboarding. We're lucky to have him on our team!

Husam joined SPAR Group in 2000 as a Software Developer and in 2019 was promoted to Chief Information Officer.

Husam has been a part of SPAR’s digital journey in different capacities. During which, he led multiple IT teams through different initiatives to design, streamline, and modernize the overall systems’ capabilities and efficiencies. Husam’s leadership and dedication have been a cornerstone of SPAR’s global expansion over the past two decades, including North America, and Asia-Pacific. As Chief Information Officer, Husam is responsible for advancing SPAR’s digital strategy and enhancing SPAR’s global market leadership.Husam graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Electrical Engineering from SUNY New Paltz.

In his spare time, Husam enjoys the outdoors and traveling. He is also a fitness enthusiast and enjoys learning about emerging technologies.

Lisa Cona is a strategic Human Resources executive with over two decades of experience driving business success through people-centric leadership. With deep expertise across all facets of Human Resources, she has played a pivotal role in shaping high-performing cultures, optimizing talent strategies, and fostering inclusive workplaces in privately and publicly traded companies.

A results-driven leader, Lisa excels at developing and executing Human Resource strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness, elevate employee engagement, and drive sustainable business growth. Passionate about people and culture, she is dedicated to creating environments where individuals thrive, talent is recognized, and teams are empowered to succeed.

As a Gallup-certified strengths Coach, Lisa is committed to unlocking potential at every level of an organization. She takes pride in mentoring future leaders, fostering collaboration, and cultivating high-impact teams contributing to individual and business success. Her leadership approach is rooted in authenticity, transparency, and a deep commitment to employee development.

Beyond her professional role, Lisa actively engages in community service, embodying the values of connection, inclusivity, and giving back in her career and personal life.

Todd Bryce joined SPAR, Group Inc. in 2006 as the Senior Vice President of Customer and Retail Operations and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations.

Todd is responsible for National Services, Assembly & Installation, as well as our Distribution and Fulfillment Services.

Todd has over 35 years in the retail services sector, and before joining SPAR Group, Inc., he held a wide range of increasingly responsible managerial positions, including serving as president of MCG Retail in Chalfont, PA; Business Services Executive at RGIS; Midwest division vice president of Merchandising Advantage Plus in Oak Lawn, IL; and various positions over ten years with Acosta Sales & Marketing in Lombard, IL.

Todd shares three grown children with his wife of 35 years, and has one beloved grandchild. When Todd is not working, he enjoys yard work, maintaining the 1.5-acre piece of land he finds therapeutic.

As SPAR’s SVP of Business Development, Sonja spearheads the efforts for growth by crafting and executing strategies to expand markets, boost sales and develop strategic partnerships with clients, both new and existing.  In collaboration with Sonja’s business development team, she identifies new opportunities and drives revenue to enhance SPAR’s market position. Additionally, she is responsible for identifying customer analytics, incorporating the latest technologies and trends to ensure the most effective and efficient processes for stellar execution and deployment.

Sonja-Rose has a long track record of excellent client relationships and industry expertise, leveraging insights and data to enable transformation for businesses, providing another opportunity for SPAR clients to grow and prosper. Before joining SPAR, Sonja-Rose was Vice President of U.S. Sales and Business Operations at Grenade USA, LLC, a global health and wellness brand, and Vice President of Partner Strategy and Development at BodyBuilding.com, a leader in e-commerce.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family. Sonja-Rose is based in beautiful Boise, Idaho, where she enjoys time with her husband and two children. On the weekends, you can find her at various kids' sporting events or hiking in the Boise foothills. She is also an avid tennis player and loves to travel internationally. As huge live music fans, Sonja-Rose, and her husband attend concerts often.

Bob serves as SPAR’s Senior Vice President of the Remodel and Retail Transformation division.  His team has responsibility for the execution of remodels, large scale transformations, and new store builds.

This is one of the fastest growing divisions for SPAR over the last number of years, and it is through Bob’s expertise in this space, his leadership, and ability to motivate and guide the team that has contributed significantly to SPAR’s growth.

Prior to Bob joining SPAR in 2001, he was a key member of CVS’s reset and remodel division.

And prior to CVS he spent 12 years with Coca Cola in various leadership and sales positions throughout the US southeast.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bob enjoys engaging in DIY projects around the home. He is passionate about golf, skiing, and traveling to discover the best hiking trails. As a proud father of two sons and a grandfather to three beautiful granddaughters, Bob cherishes every opportunity to create fond memories with his family.

Thomas Knight joined SPAR Group Inc. in 2022 as the Vice President of Talent Acquisition, overseeing Recruiting and Onboarding across all SPAR divisions. With a strategic focus on workforce planning and talent attraction, he plays a key role in driving the company's staffing initiatives to meet evolving business demands.

With over 20 years in the recruitment and staffing industry—15 of those specializing in the retail service sector—Thomas has a proven track record of building high-performing talent acquisition strategies. Prior to joining SPAR Group Inc., he spent 12 years as Director of Talent Acquisition at a retail solutions organization during its rapid growth phase, where he also managed corporate social media channels. Additionally, he was the founder of Knight Associates, an executive staffing firm.

Thomas’s career journey has also included leadership roles in the financial investment industry, as well as serving as Vice President of Business Development at DMedia, LLC, where he played a pivotal role in corporate branding and e-commerce expansion during the early rise of internet technology. He believes that continued advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology will be instrumental in shaping agile staffing solutions for the future.

Outside of work, Thomas has been married for 41 years and is a proud father of two grown children and a grandson. He enjoys spending time with family, embracing the outdoors, and taking the occasional motorcycle ride along the Pacific Coast Highway.

As SPAR’s Vice President of Client Services, Grace Liney leads a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and impactful solutions for SPAR’s clients. She oversees the execution of key initiatives that drive success for both long-standing partners – some of whom have worked with SPAR for over 20 years – as well as new and growing relationships. Her leadership is defined by a deep understanding of client needs, a commitment to operational excellence, and a dedication to delivering measurable results.

Grace’s passion for client services was ignited early in her career as an Advertising Account Manager, where she led a team in developing and executing client strategies. This experience shaped her dedication to building lasting partnerships and continuously improving the client experience.

Her expertise spans account management, strategic planning, and client relationship development. She thrives on leading teams that create innovative solutions, ensuring SPAR’s services continually evolve to meet the dynamic needs of the industry.

Outside of work, Grace enjoys traveling and immersing herself in the local cultures.

Maura serves as Vice President of Strategy & Growth for SPAR Group, Inc., leading strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions. She also oversees U.S. pricing strategy and key client management, ensuring sustainable growth and value-driven solutions for SPAR’s partners.

With a strong background in Customer Relationship Management and Marketing within national service organizations, Maura is a dynamic, results-oriented leader. Prior to joining SPAR, she spent 10 years in Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Marketing Division. She has extensive experience in forecasting and budgeting, yield management, and financial analysis. Her expertise in these areas has been instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making and enhancing financial performance.

Maura is passionate about mentorship and leadership development, having built and led high-performing teams throughout her career. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a double major in Finance and Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech, as well as an MBA from Duke University.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Maura serves on the board of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Executive Advisory Board for Virginia Tech’s Center for Business Analytics. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. When she’s not working, you can find her at various sporting events for her kids or enjoying the outdoors in Virginia Beach.

Niana is the General Manager of SPAR Canada. Niana leads and oversees more than 900 employees, 20 large multi-national clients and more than 40 individual brands. In her role, Niana leads all fiscal management, strategy, new business, client experience and Human Resources.

With more than 20 years in retail merchandising and marketing experience, and her undying belief in her team and their potential, Niana has relentlessly kept SPAR Canada at the forefront of business expansion, customer relationships and team productivity. Niana continually drives her team to find new and innovative solutions to offer their client partners. She has proven her ability to drive positive results and process improvement, even during the toughest of economic markets.

Collaboration, growth mindset and goal setting are some of Niana’s hallmark leadership traits that allow her to continually build meaningful and long-standing business relationships with her colleagues, clients, partners and vendors alike.

Although Niana loves the high-energy and fast-paced environment of retail marketing, she also enjoys recharging on the weekends with a good book or on the ski hill in Collingwood, Ontario, with her husband and two children.