Kerry L. Bass, CEO & Managing Principal

Kerry L. Bass, CEO & Managing Principal

Board & Executive Advisory, Purpose-Driven Strategy Consulting & Operational Excellence / Strategic Quality Practices Leader

Leadership Luminaries Lounge™ Podcast Co-founder & Co-host

Kerry L Bass is a thought leader, executive advisor and consultant with a wealth of leadership spanning over thirty-five years. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Potential to Reality Consulting, LLC, Kerry has been instrumental in the establishment and expansion of a consulting practice specializing in helping leaders of purpose-driven organizations define and refine their organization’s potential, couple it with strategic focus and operational excellence to produce sustainable value to stakeholders. His inventive methodologies and holistic insights have yielded marked improvements in operational efficiency and strategic outcomes for many government (federal and state), nonprofit and commercial enterprises.

His leadership and operational insights are the result of his service in a number of leadership roles. Among them are:

• Executive Consultant to two divisions of major federal agencies, resulting in their attaining bronze level certification of their operational systems under the ASQ/ANSI G1 standard
• Corporate Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of a major global nonprofit professional organization where he led a major revision of the headquarters and member unit financial operating and reporting policies
• Organizational Change Management Leader for a Southern state’s Electronic Visit Verification system, which led to national recognition at the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference
• Product Owner for the Development and launch of a major information technology enterprise’s Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System
• Independent Validation and Verification Project Manager for a Southern state’s health and human services comprehensive eligibility system development and deployment
• Organization Transformation and Business Process Re-engineering Project Manager for health and human services systems for multiple states
• CEO & Executive Director of a non-profit focused on closing the Digital Divide in a large Southern State
• Executive leadership of Organizational transformation and technology renovation for a major Southern state’s Child Welfare and Family Services organization
• Executive leadership of a Southern State’s information technology agency’s Project Management Oversight, Strategic Planning and Shared Services Account Management offices
• Senior Manager with global responsibility of a major information technology enterprise’s field services customer loyalty, service quality and skills vitality management
• Chief Operating Officer and Senior Associate Pastor for a suburban Southern Christion church that grew from approximately 100 to over 1000 members and added community focused ministries, including a private day school

As a thought leader, Kerry is engaged in developing the concept of Societal Excellence. Correspondingly, he is a researcher with interests that include the societal benefits of purpose-driven firms and those with strong ESG management, the benefits of the implementation and usage of high-quality AI systems and the future of strategic quality management. He is a speaker and author of several essays and white papers on organization transformation, Lean Six Sigma and leadership. Additionally, he is an instructor of quality management for graduate level business students. Further, along with Peggy O’Neal, he is the co-founder and co-host of the Leadership Luminaries Lounge ™ podcast, which is focused on sharing the insights of leaders and supporters of purpose-driven organizations. Finally, Kerry provides further holistic insights as an ordained Christian minister.

Kerry is a 2026 Doctor of Business Administration candidate at Georgia State University and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Emory University. He holds several active professional certifications. These include Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Silver Level), Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence, Quality Auditor, ASQ/ANSI G1 Designated Examiner, Project Management Professional, Organization Change Management Practitioner and talent optimization consultant.

Peggy O’Neal, JD, Strategic Alliance Partner

Peggy O’Neal, JD, Strategic Alliance Partner

Leadership Development & Executive Coaching Practice Leader

Leadership Luminaries Lounge ™ Podcast, Co-Founder & Co-host

Peggy O’Neal is an executive coach, author and nonprofit executive. In addition to her leadership roles with Potential To Reality Consulting, she is the founder and Executive Director of Democracy Is US Inc., a community organization that is focused enhancing civic engagement and promotion of democratic principles. She has coached leaders for more than 35 years after practicing law for 12.

Peggy’s work integrates the great wisdom teachings and corresponding science so that people can see beyond the illusion of separation (which is what limits us) and free themselves to have the business and wealth they deeply desire. She offers clients the direct path to transformative and sustainable change leading to clarity, resourcefulness and flow in all aspects of life and work.

She is the author of two chapters in the Handbook of Personal and Organizational Transformation, the first book on cutting-edge theory and practice on small- and large-scale transformation. She was Assistant Attorney General and Arkansas State Purchasing Director for Bill Clinton when he was Attorney General and Governor and served in President Clinton’s administration in the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

Peggy holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas and is a Certified Integral Master Coach.

David Etienne, CPA, CA, MSc, PMP / Strategic Alliance Partner

David Etienne, CPA, CA, MSc, PMP / Strategic Alliance Partner

Financial Sustainability Consulting Practice Leader

David Etienne is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant, management consultant, and author with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses navigate growth, improve operations, and build financial stability. In addition to his leadership role at Potential To Reality Consulting, he is the CEO of Etienne Business Solutions and Etienne Strategic Management Consulting, two firms committed to empowering clients across industries—including logistics, healthcare, real estate, and hospitality—through strategic financial guidance and operational insight.

In addition to consulting, David is a published author and the host of Crossroads, a podcast that dives into real-world business challenges and the decisions that shape success. Whether working behind the scenes or speaking on stage, David is passionate about equipping leaders to make bold, informed moves for sustainable growth.

David’s expertise is rooted in a global perspective shaped by his work with international development organizations and government agencies such as the Inter-American Development Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Word Trade Organization. He is a 2026 Doctor of Business Administration candidate at Georgia State University and holds a Master of Science in Accounting and credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is an ardent proponent of corporate social responsibility and embodies and promotes ethical business practices and sustainable business models as the way to viability and growth.

David is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Project Management Institute, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

For more information about David and his speaking engagements, visit myebsolutions.com or etiennestrategicmc.com.

Lene Omoh, MBA, PMP, PSM, ITIL, LSSBB / Strategic Alliance Partner

Lene Omoh, MBA, PMP, PSM, ITIL, LSSBB / Strategic Alliance Partner

Strategy Implementation & Project Management Practice Leader

Lene Omoh is a results-driven executive with over 20 years of success leading business transformation, enterprise PMO excellence, and complex program delivery across Finance, Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Transportation sectors. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant for executive teams navigating digital evolution and organizational change. In addition to her leadership role with Potential To Reality Consulting, she is CEO and Managing Director of Peridot Consulting Group, LLC, where she and her associates drive strategic initiatives that deliver operational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable growth.

Lene brings a proven track record of managing high-stakes, large-scale programs for Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and government agencies. Her leadership has guided enterprise-wide transformation efforts, optimized project portfolios, and introduced best-in- class methodologies that elevate performance and maximize ROI. As an executive and senior consultant, she has designed and led strategic PMOs, integrated advanced technologies—including AI, ERP, and automation tools—and championed change management initiatives that enhanced speed-to-value and stakeholder engagement.

An expert in PMO governance, operational efficiency, digital transformation, and portfolio management, Lene is known for building high-performing teams and implementing data- driven frameworks that reduce cost, manage risk, and accelerate delivery. Her style combines analytical rigor with a people-first mindset—focusing on aligning business goals with execution excellence.

She holds an MBA in Finance from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor’s in Accounting from DePaul University. Lene is a PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ITIL-certified, and a Professional Scrum Master (PSM), with deep expertise in Agile best practices, enterprise risk management, and program governance.