MWI’s Executive Team is comprised of a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to their objective of delivering high-impact, best-quality, and innovative solutions to MWI’s clients. Their mentorship and guidance has continued to build on their experience and has given rise to talented and motivated teams.
Melissa D. Whitaker
CEO and Founder
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Melissa D. Whitaker is passionate about helping people in life and in business. Her motto is "Whatever you can conceive and believe, you can achieve." Family is extremely important to Melissa, and is her ultimate driver in life. She especially wants her daughters to know that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.
Melissa is a sales & leadership expert, business consultant, international keynote speaker and wellness coach. She is the co-author of the best-selling books "Pushing to the Front" and "Beat the Curve," with the legendary Brian Tracy (CEO, Best Selling Author, has consulted more than 1,000 companies, and given talks for 5 million people throughout US, Canada and 55 other countries) and the Founder/CEO of Melissa Whitaker International where she helps executives and their teams achieve alignment and drive profitable sales in an authentic way.
Through her proprietary peak performance program called MWI Total Transformation System™ Melissa has helped thousands of companies achieve double digit percent increases in their business within the first year of working with her and her team. The transformation process creates long term sustainable growth through creating clarity, finding ideal clients, increasing sales, accountability, effective communication, mindset and faith. Melissa is passionate about making sure people feel seen, heard and understood in her programs in the corporate world and as Entrepreneurs. Her high-performance, customized training consultations and proven selling system help you drive performance, generate new prospects, improve negotiation skills and ultimately win more sales.
Prior to founding Melissa Whitaker International (MWI), Melissa was the Director of Professional Development & Managed Print Services for a $40 million dollar technology company and a Global Relationship Manager / Business Analyst for a $54.3 billion dollar international organization. She has 30 years of experience and success in sales, sales management, leadership, business development, and professional development with leading organizations - Impact Networking, Toshiba America Business Solutions & Chicago Office Technology Group (COTG/GISX/XEROX).
Melissa loves to travel, enjoys all outdoor activities and is very active in her church. She is happily married to her husband of nineteen years, has two amazing young daughters, and has three wonderful dogs. Melissa is also active in her community and sponsors Compassion International, Foundation for His Ministry and is a Board Member for JTM—Join the Movement to Stop Human Trafficking.
Jacob Judd
Lead Facilitator, Trainer & Business Coach
As the Lead Facilitator, Trainer, and Business Coach at Melissa Whitaker International, I bring a dynamic blend of leadership development, motivational coaching, and business strategy to organizations looking to grow and excel. With over a decade of experience in leadership training, customer service excellence, and business management, I have helped teams and individuals unlock their full potential, drive productivity, and achieve transformational success.
For three years, I traveled across the United States, teaching leadership to business owners, equipping them with the tools to create thriving work environments. I am a DISC-certified instructor, and my background includes leading and managing 30+ salaried and hourly management staff and over 300 employees, successfully transforming underperforming teams into top-performing sales leaders in the country. My passion for change management, overcoming barriers, and maximizing productivity has allowed me to coach professionals from diverse industries, empowering them with the skills to excel in competitive markets.
Beyond the corporate world, I am a keynote speaker and emcee, having taken the stage at large-scale events, including in Las Vegas, where I've energized audiences of over 2,000 people. With a foundation in nonprofit leadership, restaurant management, and small business growth, I bring a well-rounded perspective on leadership at every level.
In addition to my professional career, I am the proud founder of Jay Positive Inc., a company dedicated to teaching positivity, leadership, and personal growth. My passion for connecting with people extends into my role as DJ Positive, where I bring energy and excitement to events, and as a fragrance reviewer, sharing insights on the world's best scents.
Excellence is in my DNA, and I thrive on seeing potential in others, inspiring them through positivity, and guiding them toward their highest achievements. Whether in a boardroom, on stage, or leading a team through growth, my mission is to empower individuals and businesses to reach new levels of success.
Health & Wellness Division
Julianne Butschli
Chef Julianne Butschli is the owner of Crafty Kitchen and she became one of MWI's Strategic Team Members in 2022.
Crafty Kitchen, LLC is a Personal Chef & Catering Organization serving Southeast Wisconsin customized meals for events and all occasions. Please visit her website for all of the food services they provide. Crafty Kitchen ... Where Creativity Meets Cuisine.
https://www.craftykitchen4u.com
Julianne has become a valued MWI Strategic Team Member in our Health & Wellness Division. She provides healthy meals and options for our MWI Events, caters our training classes, and offers personalized services for our clients' healthy lifestyles.