MEET OUR TEAM

Richard E. Ernst
Co-Founder

Certified Business Director

Email: richard@richardassists.com

Richard brings over forty years of experience in business ownership and as an entrepreneur (thanks to the support of his very tolerant wife). Richard has a living legacy to help other business owners bring their dreams to fruition. 

Experience is the key to successful endeavors. Having owned and operated over fifteen business ventures, Richard has learned from his successes (and challenges). His experience and talent enables him to assist others in their adventures.

Now a certified business facilitator by the Edward Lowe Foundation,Richard offers qualified guidance to clients across many industries and backgrounds. His role isn’t to advise, consult, direct, or coach, but rather to source and suggest practical, actionable solutions to problems.

Having worked with a variety of companies, including firms with sales ranging from $150K to over $2Bn, Richard and Richard Assists can help businesses in almost any phase of growth. He’s worked with a variety of industries from retail and manufacturing, to very sophisticated chemical applications. His straightforward approach and insights create a fast rapport and instant connection with his clients.

Contact Richard Assists today to speak with Richard or a member of our team. We’re ready to help you grow your business! 

Lynne Robinson
Co-Founder

Executive Director of Administration

Email: lynne@richardassists.com

Lynne Robinson brings broad experience to her role as Executive Director of Administration. Previously, as an owner and President of Reliable Water Services LLC, she was responsible for all of the strategic and day-to-day operations of a successful commercial water heater leasing and service company. 

For the 10 years prior, she and her team provided CFO and systems consulting services in her own firm, Robinson Management Resources Inc. Her experience includes managing an accounting staff in a turnaround situation, positioning a medical products company for sale, assisting a small manufacturer in bank forecasts and presentations, and consulting on the valuation of a closely held business. 

Lynne also spent time modeling valuation and financial structuring in corporate finance at Kemper Securities and establishing the back room in a start-up leasing operation in San Diego as Senior Vice President – Operations with ICA Financial Corporation, as well as significant transaction experience.

Ms. Robinson has an MBA with a marketing emphasis from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Marquette University. Her wellspring of knowledge and experience guides her in helping clients take their business to the next level with ease, humor, and insight.

Ready to resolve your business issues? Contact Richard Assists today to speak with Lynne or a member of our team. We’re here to help! 

Website: www.ceobuddy.com
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Suzanne Eskola

Business Director

Email: suzanne@richardassists.com

Experience Includes:
Management, Sales, Government, Retail, Marketing, Investigations, Small business, law enforcement, legal, landscape management, training, sports management.

Some of Suzanne’s background comes from being the owner of Metro Investigations in Middleton, Wisconsin and as a business owner for the majority of the last 20 years.  Her primary experience comes from retail and service related companies, but also has extensive experience in the government sector.  With such a diverse background, Suzanne will be a great asset in directing companies in the following areas of concern:

• Human resources
• Management
• Marketing
• Sales/budgeting/purchasing
• Backgrounds
• Collections
• Investigations
• Landscape management 
• Telecommunications

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Ripon College and has completed the CFP course from Kaplan University.  Her passion is to help people and she looks forward to working with you!

Website: www.middletonpi.com

Lynn Corazzi ​

Business Director

Email: lynn@richardassists.com

Lynn is a professional business leader who helps transform under-utilized data into higher productivity, sales, and profit.  His primary focus is assisting owners in understanding how the behaviors of customers and sales teams impact topline sales and gross margins.
Lynn combines Fortune 500 financial planning analysis (FP&A) skills and Director-level business leadership to demonstrate how Data Analytics can provide new insights into the company’s performance.  He connects cross-functional data to identify business drivers and adjustments to strategy, performance management, and operational reporting processes.
Lynn launched Data2Profit Consulting in 2018 and served as its Chief Data Analyst.  He has worked with CPG firms, manufacturers, distributors, home builders, advertising agencies, and turn-around business consultants.
Lynn’s financial and business leadership skills support strategic planning, budgeting, business analysis, and cost management.  He also has extensive experience in sales management, customer analytics, and IT systems design and implementation.  Lynncompleted his MBA at Duke University.
Lynn develops analysis teams and data-driven cultures.  For a food manufacturer, he grew a team from 1 to 6 based on value created through proprietary CRM systems and aligning Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) into business strategy, sales compensation plans and business partner trade programs.  The value was measured by record sales growth and customer retention.

Website: www.data2profit.net

​Sara Sommerfeld

Graphic Design/Web Development/Marketing

Sara Sommerfeld is a 20 year veteran graphic designer and the local business owner at The Creative Side Designs. Sara has had many years of experience working in many facets of business including: design, advertising, marketing, customer service and web support for a wide variety of businesses. She is also currently the Marketing and Advertising Director for a local magazine publisher.

​Running her own graphic design business however has been her greatest career accomplishment to date. It allows her the freedom she enjoys to be creative, and the opportunity to share her passion for working with other small businesses.

Website: www.creativesidedesigns.com

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