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President of Savant Business Development Systems, a Missouri-based franchisee for Sandler Training. For over 8 years, Cathy has coached businesses and individuals toward smarter sales, more effective management solutions, and increased productivity.
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Likes to spend time on the trail running with her attention-deficit English Setter, Joe.
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MU grad, J-school survivor, and raving fan of MU Tiger athletics.
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Enjoys jazz – saxophone in particular (she used to play!), a nice dry merlot, and a well-
written book.
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Once competed in a 10K race; won first place out of only two runners in her age group…and the other lady walked.
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Awarded Columbia’s “40-Under-40” in 2003.
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Requested to do speaking and training for business and associations across the country, including a 2x presentation in Baltimore for the International Sandler Conference and a session on “Negotiation” for the American General Contractors Association at the Belagio in Las Vegas.
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Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Ericksonian Hypnosis, and Performance Kinesiology.
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Happily married to Aaron for 16 years and mother of two beautiful daughters, Kaitlyn (11) and Megan (8).
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Serves on the Board of Directors for the MU College of Business/Marketing Department.

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Cathy Atkins