Seamus O'Toole, Senior Consultant, joined SBCG in August 2003. He has experience across industries, including financial services, high technology, retail, healthcare and real estate development. Seamus graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Mathematical Economics. Prior to joining SBCG Seamus worked as a technology consultant.

Barry Sullivan, Senior Consultant, joins SBCG from Mercer Consulting, where he worked with Boards and management on issues of executive and strategic pay. Prior to receiving his MBA from the University of Illinois, Barry operated a successful building services firm in Chicago.

Cindy Cupino, Senior Consultant, has been a consultant since 1996. Previously with Sibson & Company, Cindy has experience in executive, professional and employee compensation and performance management across several industries, including retail and private banking, professional services, and insurance. Cindy was formerly the Director of Product Development at a B-to-B ASP and B-to-C internet retailer.

David Fern, Consultant, joined SBCG in June 2005. His prior experience includes working as a forensic and litigation consultant with FTI Consulting and as a financial analyst with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Dave graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Economics.

Jim Kzirian, Consultant, joined SBCG in 2008. Prior to joining the firm, Jim worked with both Mercer and Sibson & Company on executive compensation consulting engagements across industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. Jim graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics.

Elijah Ostro, Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2006. Elijah graduated from the University of Arizona with dual degrees in English Literature with honors, and Business Economics. He conducted a portion of his studies at Oxford University. Prior to joining the firm, he founded and managed an IT services business.

Greg Arnold, Consultant, joined SBCG in 2009. Prior to joining the firm, Greg worked as an executive compensation consultant at Korn/Ferry International and Mercer Consulting, where he worked with management and boards of directors across a variety of industries to help design compensation programs. He graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Economics.

Sameer Bhakta, Consultant, joined SBCG in 2006. Sameer graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a BA in Business Economics in June of 2005.  Prior to joining the firm, he was part of the management team responsible for the online expansion of a local hotel reservation system.

Jason Brooks, Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2007. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Government from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA, with emphases in Finance and Strategic Management, from the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito School of Management.

Mark Emanuel, Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2007. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minor in Economics from Harvey Mudd College, where he led a research project for Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Terri Stein, Consultant, joined SBCG in 2006. Previously with Sibson & Company, Terri has experience in executive compensation across industries including retail, utilities, and healthcare. Terri graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Mathematics and Economics, and also has her M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University.

Kendric Blanchard, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2008. Kendric graduated from the University of Arizona with a double major in Economics and Political Science. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a research assistant for the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Ross Brondfield, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2010. Ross graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations.

Steven Dang, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2010. Steven graduated with high distinction from the University of California, Berkeley with a BS in Business Administration and a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a consulting analyst at Accenture.

Richard Hsiao, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2010. Richard graduated from UCLA in 2007 with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Public Policy. Prior to the joining SBCG, Richard worked as an analyst for the federal court system.

Stephen Laux, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in August 2009. Stephen graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Economics.

Tiana Leeds, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in September 2007. Tiana graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Media Studies and a minor in Economics. Prior to joining the firm, she was sponsored by Claremont McKenna College's Kravis Leadership Institute where she conducted a community needs assessment for Santa Barbara County.

Norman Ling, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2010. Norman graduated cum laude from Occidental College with a BA in Economics and a minor in Mathematics.

Michael Lloyd, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2010. Michael graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Business Administration.

Andrew Loeb, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2008. Andrew graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a double major in Business Economics and Corporate Entrepreneurship.

Anne McGettigan, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2008. Anne graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a BA in Economics with honors, Mathematics, Political Science and Spanish.

Darren Ong, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in July 2006. Prior to joining SBCG, he was executive compensation consultant with another firm in Los Angeles. Darren graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with degrees in Business-Economics and Biology and a minor in Accounting.

Lei Pan, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in September 2009. Lei graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Economics and a BS in Industrial Engineering. Prior to joining the firm, he was part of the management team for a publishing and online marketing company.

Brittany Smith, Associate Consultant, joined SBCG in August 2009. Brittany graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Economics with honors.