While many know Bob Reina to have quite a sense of humor, it's no joke when he says: "In order to be successful, it takes commitment over a period of years, and I mean a lot of them." Self-discipline helped him remain farsighted in a career that had many bumps as well as forks in the road. Bob juggled several jobs while completing his coursework at the University of South Florida, and he eventually went on to graduate number one in his police academy class. Anyone recognizing his picture might be having a flashback of Bob pulling them over during his patrol days. In response to an entrepreneurial itch, however, Bob began using good old-fashion desire and sweat to make it as a part-time associate in direct selling. His passion for marketing led to boldly giving-up a steady paycheck. Family and friends called him crazy, but he had a clear-cut vision for success. In a recent survey, "Bob's vision" was actually the reoccurring reason that Talk Fusion's marketing and technology experts joined his team. He brings insight and dedication to work, and he also brings family pets (like his loyal dog Shadow) to the office each day. Therefore, it is no surprise that much of Bob's free time goes to actively supporting non-profit groups to help animals.

Jeanne Dickson's title might be long, but her list of executive duties is even longer. Perhaps that is because her professional know-how has made her an official go-to woman at Talk Fusion. Surprisingly, her career path did not begin in the direction of global operations. Jeanne earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the University of South Florida. "Ms. Dickson" taught first and fifth grade for several years. Although before long, she caught the eye of a major Florida University. Her big business talents came to the forefront, and there was no turning back when she was given oversight of a multi-million dollar budget. The combination of Jeanne's business and teaching experience led her to successes in network marketing. She developed award winning training tools that have been adopted by various companies as a model for domestic and international business training and development. Jeanne's business savvy and upbeat nature is the perfect addition to the Talk Fusion family.

You will not be caught nodding off when Susan "Susie" Reina is present. That is not because she is the boss' sister. It's because Susie's high-energy and motivational approach will have you up and on your toes. That is why Bob Reina, whom Susie considers to be her "role model," hired her. Prior to joining the executive team at Talk Fusion, Susie had proven herself as a proactive and respected leader with over 20 years in operations and management. She climbed that proverbial ladder of success to hold a managerial position with a Fortune 500 company. While overseeing a staff of more than 150 employees, Susie fortified her hardworking and dead-line driven attitude. As a result, those attributes continue to land her the role of team leader in companywide projects. Her energetic nature is rarely left at the office. On any given weekend, Susie can be found out on the town, enjoying a jazz band or checking out an art show.

David Hooker joined Talk Fusion as our VP of Field Development to share his network marketing, speaking and teaching talents with our Associates. Mr. Hooker possesses a vast amount of experience in the Direct Sales Industry, having held managing positions in a number of widely recognized companies, including serving as the United Kingdom's Director of Sales for Herbalife. In addition, David has enjoyed international recognition and speaking success, motivating and inspiring audiences in 28 countries. His wit and humor have earned him a runner-up position in the Toastmasters International Competition and inclusion as a semi-finalist in the Public Speaking World Championship. David's professional affiliations include being a member of the Professional Association for Network Marketing and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. When not spending time with his wife, Shirley, and his two children, Jordyn and Devon, David enjoys dining out with friends, spending time with Associates and cruising to exotic locales.

Marketing Director, Kathi Lowe, brings endless energy, enthusiasm and over 20 years of professional advertising, sales and marketing experience to Talk Fusion. Or over 40, if you count the fact Kathi is a second generation copywriter and can tap into her father's years of knowledge too! As a writer/producer at top advertising agencies in New York, Boston, Columbus and Orlando, Kathi handled many nationally recognized campaigns and earned over 50 of the ad industry's most prestigious creative awards. Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit, she also started her own business in North Carolina, ran an ad agency in St. Croix, became a manager in Tupperware, was an Inside Area Distributor and Corporate Sales Trainer for Rainbow, and a freelance creative consultant. It's no wonder Kathi's unique background and qualifications made her the ideal addition to the Talk Fusion team. When not writing something creatively captivating, Kathi can be found inline speed-skating, screaming on the rides at a theme park or hanging out with her awe-inspiring son, Torin, and their ninja cat, Kitty.

VP of Training & Development, Allison Roberts, oversees our Corporate Training Team. You may also recognize her as the key spokesperson in numerous episodes of Fusion TV! Allison has been a driving force behind the coordination of our Corporate Events, capably juggling and finessing numerous aspects of the overall presentation. As a pre-launch member of the Talk Fusion team, she was also the person responsible for introducing our Talk Fusion Sales Survival Kit to help ensure your business success. With over 14 years in the dental field, Allison is a seasoned trainer and coach. She knows what Associates need to hear, because she's been there! She has developed and delivered countless Corporate Seminars, clinically coaching Dentists and their teams on dental and business techniques in over 20 offices across Florida. Allison earned her Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Certification from the University of Florida in Gainesville and holds a degree in Math. Allison’s pastimes include spending time with family and friends and Talk Fusion’s ever-expanding dynasty of loving pets.

Corporate Trainer and Coach, Brenda Santelises, is an exciting individual, to say the least. She has traveled to over 20 countries, been a featured speaker on motivation in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela and she’s delivered over 1000 presentations in the US. Brenda has appeared in many national conventions in New York City, Las Vegas and the Walt Disney World Resort, including sharing a stage with Bill Cosby in Las Vegas and Wayne Brady in Orlando. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business; is a Certified Etiquette Expert, has been an entrepreneur and business owner and is the author of two self-published books! Dedicated to maximizing Associates’ overall abilities, Brenda’s motto is "influence and inspire change". When she is not teaching, training and motivating Associates, Brenda loves to travel, write, spend time with her family and jump out of perfectly good airplanes!

Corporate Trainer and Coach, Tracy Echols, is a truly rare find – she’s a second-generation Floridian! Selected as a Woman of Achievement by Business & Professional Women of Hernando County, Tracy joined Talk Fusion from the entrepreneurial world of life and business coaching. Her positive, upbeat attitude, coupled with her motivational speaking background and marketing, promotion and business development acumen, make her a natural for the Talk Fusion training team. Tracy’s 24 years of experience, helping people learn how to succeed, includes working for Primerica Financial Services, a member of Citigroup. She definitely knows how to motivate, teach, train and encourage people to turn their goals and dreams into reality... and it’s something she loves doing. To Tracy, “Success is all about being coachable and following a proven system.” Tracy lives happily with her life partner and their animals, Wolfie, Fat Cat and Kitten. Her many life goals include establishing a community teen center to help address critical youth-related educational and social issues and finding a cure for cancer.

Corporate Trainer and Coach, Renée McCummings, joined Talk Fusion with a daunting set of skills anyone would be proud of. A graduate of Cornell University, she has spent over 15 years designing, developing, presenting and managing, leadership, communications and sales and customer service training programs. Eight of those years were as “globetrotting trainer”, adding strength to people’s skills across the US, Japan, Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico! Possessing an enthusiastic and humorous style, plus a talent for relating to people from diverse backgrounds, Renée excels at motivating Associates to apply their newly developed skills to promote personal growth in their lives and business. She enjoys being part of a training team that enables Associates to become the best they can be. The proud, single mom of a beautiful daughter, Renée enjoys volunteering and mentoring young women. After inspiring Associates every weekday, Renée loves cooking for family and friends and relaxing by the pool, or out on the beach, with a good book.

A seasoned, multimedia professional, Videographer, Lewis Scott, brings over 25 years of video industry experience to Talk Fusion. Possessing an impressive range of skills in video production, editing and AV presentation systems, Lewis has been the recipient of numerous National Telly Awards and garnered other prestigious industry recognition. His most recent achievements include being the Final Cut Pro Editor for Designing Spaces. Lewis and his wife, Lisa, have four children—Maddie, Justus, Mia and Jarret—and a Boston Terrier named Daisy. When not shooting and editing videos at Talk Fusion, Lewis can often be found underwater! He is an avid scuba diver, who is rescue/cavern certified. Lewis also enjoys hiking and camping with his family, golfing, skiing and fishing.

Jeff Hand joined the Talk Fusion Art Department with over 20 years of professional commercial art experience. He received his BFA from Columbia College and has continued to forge a well-rounded career in the Arts. He has worked with Advertising Agencies since the young age of 16. Additionally, he has worked for the United States Air Force, U.S. Olympics Diving Team, Verizon, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jeff has painted murals for Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. He also designed the current Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo. He is the recipient of several Addy Awards for his work. Jeff believes, "everyone is beautiful, if you look close enough." His vision of a great day is sitting on the beach, with his feet in the sand, watching the sunset. In his down time, Jeff loves to play golf, fly airplanes, go to the beach, attend jazz concerts and record his own music.

If anyone knows how to launch technology into a new realm of convenience, it is Dr. Jonathan Chen. Fluent in many computer languages and operating systems, Dr. Chen is the man behind the curtain of Talk Fusion's wizardry. He wove his collective expertise into the creation of Talk Fusion to redefine the terms user-friendly and error-free video email. Throughout his years, he has made a name for himself by creating dynamic software applications. Dr. Chen, who received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin in 1989, led the American Airlines Performance Analysis Team to establish the corporate intranet web site, a complex data warehouse and analytical system. His responsibilities at Talk Fusion, which includes the web-based database application system, would likely make a less technical person's head spin.

Roy Bashore's professional career dates back prior to donning a cap and gown. As an artistic high school kid, he was recruited to work full-time as a product illustrator. That did not stop Roy, who would much rather be busy than bored, from squeezing in courses at the University of Colorado. His talent definitely launched his career, but it was a hardworking attitude that helped him soar. Several well known on-line companies, creative managers, attorneys, and powerful executives have sought after his keen illustration, layout abilities, and design skills. With nearly twenty years of experience, this design specialist brings creative talent to the Talk Fusion family. When Roy is not at his drawing board, you will find him playing with his kids in their Colorado Mountain home. They do not feel lonely high-up in those mountains, since the family includes three dogs, two rabbits, four rats, and a canary to boot.

As our resident mascot and furry friend, Shadow brings a smile to everyone's face! There to greet you at the door and always ready for a treat, Shadow gets free reign of the Talk Fusion Corporate Headquarters. Nicknamed "Bank Robber" because she can con just about anyone out of a treat, Shadow is a gentle and calm soul. Talk Fusion owner and CEO, Bob Reina, found Shadow and adopted her. Now she has a very important position, keeping us company here at Talk Fusion. Shadow enjoys treats, chewy toys and racing her owner, Bob, from one end of the building to the other. She is quite content being petted, walked and loved by all here at Talk Fusion. If you come by for a visit, make sure to say hello to Shadow!

IT Helpdesk Technician, Sandra Showalter, joined Talk Fusion with over 6 years of local and Help Desk support experience. Now a dedicated IT professional, with extensive skills and excellent Customer Service talents, Sandi’s background is one of fascinating diversity. Shortly after graduating from USF with a degree in Broadcast Production, Sandi and her family moved with her parents to a small town in Montana where they co-owned a café, and as Sandi says, “learned all about what cold really means.”After quickly returning to the warmth of Florida, Sandi worked as production assistant for ABC, NBC and PBS stations, and then entered the IT field. Now, in addition to attentively answering the IT needs of Talk Fusion Associates, Sandi owns a smoothie franchise with her husband. Outside of work, Sandi is an avid reader and loves to write. In fact, her dream is to write and publish a full-length novel. Sandi and her husband, Chris, have a beautiful 15-year-old daughter, Brynn, and several pets… namely three cats and two rats! Now doesn’t that sound interesting?

IT Help Desk Technician, Michael Bailey, joined Talk Fusion after over three years in the IT field, including working for such industry giants as AT & T and serving as an IT Consultant for AOL. (So, if you ever called AOL for help, you might have actually talked to him!) Michael is delighted to be able to offer his assistance and expertise to all of our Associates. He joined Talk Fusion to be a part of a team of "dedicated individuals that are not afraid of going above and beyond expectations." When Michael is not advising Associates at work, he spends his leisure time building computers and doing programming and enjoying his other hobbies, photography and exotic reptiles. In fact, his pets include three Burmese Pythons and a Reticulated Python! Michael's dream when he retires, many years from now, is to open an exotic pet store. Till then, all of us at Talk Fusion take great care to remind him that Shadow and Bindi are the only pets permitted in the office!

Walk into the Talk Fusion Corporate Office and one of the first smiling faces you’ll see is Customer Service Representative, Missy Whitfield. Missy joined Talk Fusion with an impressive background, earned from over 20 years of diverse experience in the customer service field. Missy’s done everything from spending years as a flight attendant with Continental Airlines to working as computer repair technician for CompUSA. A native to Brandon, Florida, Missy is delighted our corporate offices are so close to home and she’s excited about working with Talk Fusion Associates. Missy has 4 daughters, ages 20, 17, 7 and 5, so, as she puts it, “There is no shortage of drama or the color pink in my house!” A dedicated "Wonkaer", Missy has the somewhat unusual hobby of collecting original Willy Wonka memorabilia. Her other pastime favorites includes traveling and going shopping with all her girls.

Stop by Talk Fusion and you're certain to be warmly welcomed by Bindi, Talk Fusion's heroic media superstar and beloved member of our team. As the "mini-me" mascot assistant to Shadow, Bindi shares in the Talk Fusion goodwill ambassador duties: bringing a smile to everyone's face! The awe-inspiring survivor of a brutal alligator attack, which claimed her left front leg and fractured her jaw, Bindi's life-saving surgery was donated by Talk Fusion Founder and CEO, Bob Reina, after a request for help from Hillsborough County Animal Services. Once Bob met this gentle creature, he instantly fell in love with her amazing spirit and knew he had to adopt her. Now Bindi, named after "Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's daughter, occupies a special place in all our hearts and also in Talk Fusion Corporate Headquarters. Bindi, undaunted by her amputation, enjoys prancing through the office, cuddling up on her blanket and happily greeting every visitor. She delights in being loved by all of us here at Talk Fusion and is always thrilled to see new faces… and lick them, if possible! If you come by the office, make sure to say hello to Bindi!