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Our Philosophy
ASC has a unique understanding of the life cycle of a long and complex outsource (or in-source, SLA, etc.) having worked through many projects from cradle to grave and around again. We know that to be successful, all the pieces have to fit together with no replication of effort as you move from one step to the next. We have developed TF!/SeeSOR to support this philosophy and continue to work with our customers to move our process and tools toward the ultimate goal of a completely integrated and unified approach to this most challenging of endeavors.
Core Team
Steve Blancq and Dan Everest launched ASC in 1992 and have been working together since they were employees of Group Michelin in 1981. Starting in 1984 they worked in procurement for the US Navy in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was with the Navy that they were exposed to the challenges of complex services contracting that eventually led to the founding of ASC and the development of TF! and SeeSOR.
• Daniel Everest (President and Co-Founder):
Dan manages the operations for ASC's San Francisco, CA office. He contributes to product development and is heavily involved in the development of ASC's service contract bid and management tools (TF!) and contract management and monitoring tools (SeeSOR). He is also involved in ASC's training and consulting practice. Previously, Dan worked with the U.S. Navy, where he managed procurement and administration of a number of the Navy's largest base operations support contracts throughout the Pacific Theatre. He holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University (Sigma Gamma Tau). He is a Registered Professional Engineer, Industrial.
• Stephen Blancq (Vice President and Co-Founder):
Steve manages the operations for ASC's Vienna, VA office. He contributes to product development and is heavily involved in the development of ASC's service contract bid and management tools (TF!) and contract management and monitoring tools (SeeSOR). Mr. Blancq is also involved in ASC's training and consulting practice. Previously, Mr. Blancq held the position of Facilities Division Business Manager with the U.S. Navy, where he managed procurement and administration of more than $425M in contracts to U.S. Naval Bases. Before this, Mr. Blancq was Senior Industrial Engineer for Michelin Tire Corporation. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Florida, (Phi Beta Tau) and is a Registered Professional Engineer, Industrial.
• Agnes Jackle has been affiliated with ASC since 1997 and has been working with ASC since 2004 where she heads the ASC Canadian office. Ms. Jackle has an Audit background and is a Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Elaine Everest joined ASC in 1997, overseeing contracts and finance/accounting. She now concentrates on sales and communications.
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