Chuck Simikian, SHRM-SCP,SPHR is a founding Partner at Alliance Small Business Consulting. A seasoned HR professional and seminar facilitator, Chuck has worked in all aspects of Human Resources leading both large and small teams. With the belief that the Number 1 job of HR is to protect a company, Chuck brings more than his HR Management skills, experience, and strategy into every project that he tackles. His blend of a hands-on, collaborative, flexible, energetic, and entrepreneurial team approach is refreshing and effective as he can connect with audiences across all levels of an organization. 

Chuck has brought his positive approach to organizations, primarily in the hospitality, themed attractions, resort development, and retail industries, and is now available to help bring his HR management skills and experience to your organization throughout the country.

Chuck has co-authored The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists - available Fall 2022.

John Thalheimer, MS is a founding Partner of Alliance Small Business Consulting. Throughout his career, John has focused on the people side of the business and how organizations can increase the effectiveness of their employee base.

John is an award-winning management consultant, sought-out workshop facilitator, and author who has helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of professionals transform their potential into extraordinary performance.  He is the author of The Truth About Selling, a small business guide to marketing and co-author of The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists.

With over twenty five years of multi - industry experience focused on the small business sector, John understands what is necessary to deliver exceptional performance while grounding it into an organizations day-to-day business.