Working with Universities, Students, and Sales Organizations
Our dedicated team works closely with universities, their sales programs, students and sales organizations to bring the benefits of foundation programs and resources to everyone.
Howard P. Stevens, Co-Founder
Howard P. Stevens is co-founder of SEF and retired chairman of Chally Group Worldwide, a firm providing research, talent management, leadership development, and sales and productivity improvement services for over 2,500 clients in 60 countries. Stevens is the author of several sales and management books and a frequent presenter at national and global events. In addition to spearheading curriculum development efforts to establish university-level professional sales training programs, he has served as an instructor, board member, and advisor for several universities.
Sally Stevens, Executive Director and Co-Founder
Sally Stevens, Executive Director of the Sales Education Foundation, is co-founder of SEF and retired vice president of research and development for Chally Group Worldwide. Stevens’ research and development have led to the creation of instruments, measurement methods, and effective profiles for a complete array of sales, management and technical positions in a variety of industries, as well as the largest six sigma-level database on sales in existence.
Marty Holmes, Associate Director
Marty Holmes has been with SEF since February, 2010. She currently serves as Associate Director. Originally from North Carolina, she began her career in the graphics business, ultimately owning her own commercial printing operation. Marty now oversees most day-to-day operations for SEF, specializing in social media and program logistics.​
SEF Board
SEF is fortunate to draw on the expertise of top-caliber leaders in the fields of business and education. Our Executive and Advisory Board members provide invaluable guidance on SEF initiatives and enable ongoing enhancements for the students, universities, and professionals we serve.
Executive Board
Sally Stevens, Executive Director, SEF Co-Founder
Jon M. Hawes, Indiana State University (retired)
Mike Jenkins, AT&T Global Business Solutions
Jason Jordan, Independent Consultant
Connie Resendes, Morningstar, Inc. (retired)
Jack Rhodes, University of Washington
Howard Stevens, SEF Co-Founder
Advisory Board
Leff Bonney, Florida State University
Bruce Chesebrough, TPG Capital, LLC
Andrea Dixon, Baylor University
Mike Kunkle, SPASIGMA
Robert Peterson, Northern Illinois University
Ellen Pullins, University of Toledo
David Roberts, University of North Carolina
Lee B. Salz, Sales Architects | The Revenue Accelerator
Jane Sojka, University of Cincinnati
Rosann Spiro, Indiana University, Professor Emeritus
Barry Trailer, Sales Mastery