An Accomplished Leader, Consultant And Trainer With A Vision To Be Nationally Recognized

It’s all about being healthy, wealthy, and wise!

Greg Rau is an accomplished leader, entrepreneur, consultant and speaker with a vision to change the moral and competitive course of the United States of America. His vision of giving his children and grandchildren the same chance that he had has inspired him to teach, network and speak on the issues of personal and professional Leadership, personal wealth and debt management and an overall commitment to health! Greg believes that if you are not leading in all aspects of your life, you’re not living your God - given purpose for your time on earth!

His commitment to educating people by teaching and speaking on the benefits of a healthy, wealthy and wise life style are unmatched! Greg applies his leadership through consulting and teaching, on issues of health and wealth by developing communities of individuals with the capability and organization to make a difference in this world.

Few things engage Greg more than leveraging his critical thinking skills by applying what he has learned with the organizations and individuals he’s working with. His commitment is demonstrated through the sharing of his knowledge of the health and wellness industry, wealth through the application of Ufirst financial (U1stfinancial.net/gregrau) software and wise through a Leadership development system.

Dedicated to building relationships and networking, Greg is the President of the Local Business Network for Rochester, Mi (http://LBN.com), a member of the Greater Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce (http://detroitchamber.com), and a member of Motor City Connect (http://Motorcityconnect.com), a detailed profile can be found on LinkedIn.com.

Professional Summary

Greg began his professional career in the factories of General Motors which took him from the manufacturing floor to the design studio; 15 years later, Greg left a Senior Engineering Manager position at GM. This departure lead to the building of a consulting business with his two partners Don Freeze and Regina Bowden (Transformation Inc.), that spanned three continents and took him around the world working with Original Equipment Manufactures and suppliers in Europe, Australia and North America.

Over the past 7 years, Greg as been involved in building several businesses while honing his skills in leadership and as a professional speaker. Greg is recognized in leadership development, the understanding of the health and wellness industry and the ability to manage debt and generate wealth. Experience Detail

2006 to present Greg Rau & Associates, Inc. - President LeadershipDevelopment Group, LLC- Partner Consulting groups focused on the competitive transformation of companies based on the implementation of leadership principles and execution of:  Corporate community building  Interactive / self-directed Leadership Development  Leadership coaching

2000 to 2005 Greg Rau & Associates, Inc. – Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan - Owner A consulting company specializing in:  Leadership / organizational development training  Total Cost Management  Value Engineering & Value Analysis workshop  Led implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives  Supplier Development

1993 - 2000 Transformation, Inc. – West Bloomfield, Michigan - Managing Partner / Owner An Automotive Consulting company specializing in:  Organizational Development  Continuous Improvement  Total Cost Management  Lean Manufacturing  Value Engineering and Value Analysis Developed and lead DaimlerChrysler’s Value Engineering and Value Analysis Initiative, including:  Integrated the Value Engineering and Value Analysis Initiative into the overall Continuous Improvement Process  Trained internal consultants  Researched and developed the need for a Supplier Development Center concept  Assisted in the Ford of Australia Total Cost Management Process  Lead and managed the Ford of Europe “Drive for Leadership Program”  Partnered with Ford to develop their Total Cost Management Process  Managed the execution of 100 Total Cost Management Workshops with a supply base throughout Europe  Developed the Ford of Europe Value Improvement Process and trained the internal consultants  Lead and/or was involved in, cost reduction efforts with various other Automotive Suppliers

1977 – 1992 General Motors Corporation – Michigan Senior Engineering Manager  Responsible for the specifications and quality of data and drawings for the Mid-Size Car Group  Managed 50 employees including the associated budget  Responsible for the coordination of the engineering budget and headcount for the CPC Group  Kept Senior Management apprised of budget status  Lead initiatives for cost reduction  Platform Supplier Quality Leader  Coordinated all efforts for the A car Platform, including: o Part approval o Resolution of assembly and supplier quality issues o Product Planner for Pontiac o Plant Supervisor

Education

1977 Bachelor of Science, Marketing - Detroit College of Business Continuous learning - Has read over 250 books in the last 7 years. [email protected]