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Terry Merriman - Owner and Managing Principal

Terry PhotoIn addition to managing the business, and developing and supporting PDS Group's technology tools and administering the AlEx™ database, Terry advises clients on business fundamentals, practical governance and risk management, strategic planning, process evaluation and development, internal control, and organizational and personal performance.

He is a former Internal Audit Manager and Auditor, business owner, management and technology consultant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Systems Professional. Terry holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and has over thirty years of experience in policy and strategy development; business systems analysis; forms and methods analysis; records management projects, compliance and risk-based auditing, controls consulting; and project management.

Terry has conducted dozens of audits and studies resulting in significant operating improvements, coordinated creation and publication of corporate philosophy and mission statements, and over 350 policies and procedures on subjects ranging from retail operations and human resources to accounting and information systems security. Contact

Ray Plamondon - Business Development

Ray PhotoRay Plamondon – Ray is our Business Development Representative for Western and Northern Canada. In addition, Ray owns a private lending financial services company and a medical sales company. He has extensive experience in business and project management, management of sales organizations and people, creation and implementation of strategic programs and presenting and teaching sales related initiatives.

Ray began his career as a teacher and moved to a more dynamic sales environment to become a manager early in his career. As a business manager, he was able to initiate, guide and manage many projects over his 20 years in the medical industry.

Ray has always used his consultative approach to build and earn respect with his colleagues, clients and competitors; an approach that has rewarded him with much success over the years. Contact

R. Lee Hammett - Founder and Critical Projects Advisor

Lee PhotoAs a former Senior Partner of PDS Group, Lee has had extensive experience developing sales and account management processes, competitive sales strategies, and strategic learning systems.

Lee has used his organizational development consulting talents to assist many companies through complex and painful change. Before founding PDS in 1987, his career included Vice President and Sales Management roles in financial services organizations. He directed and implemented sales programs, product and market development, coaching and compensation activities, and training and development of personnel.

Lee and PDS in general, focus on the practical application of processes and tools which create alignment between all of those saddled with improving corporate conditions. Lee also specializes in coaching to competency development and delivering revenue results. Although retired from full time consulting, Lee remains available at the request of current and former clients. Contact