john ehlers

founding partner and chief executive officer

About

IntelliSIM conducts rigorous management training, team leadership training, and business skills development seminars for MBA, Executive MBA, corporate training, and executive development clients (over 20,000 participants to date) around the world. We use comprehensive global strategy simulations, originally developed for use at the Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth College, Hanover NH), to train teams of participants how to use strategy and team skills to make better decisions in complex and ambiguous environments. Typical participants are fast-track mid- to high-level managers who are targeted for broader geographic, cross-functional, or general management responsibilities.

Country

united states

City

columbus

Industry

professional training & coaching

Skill

management consulting, business strategy, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, training, strategy, program management, public speaking, management, consulting, leadership, start ups, microsoft office

Experience

owner and principal consultant

ensar group

1987-1 - 1992-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

* Developed and coded a new business simulation under course development funds at Dartmouth College. * Developed and implemented financial computer models for forecasting and capital budgeting for multi-divisional technology firms. Assisted controllers and division managers with development of detailed operating budgets. Provided controllers and CFOs with data and graphics for board presentations. * Created EXCEL-based operating, government reporting, and personnel management tools for a large heating oil and gasoline services company. Managed new services development and implementation.

principal consultant, building energy systems

solar pathways associates

1977-1 - 1985-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Project manager and systems engineer for more than 300 innovative residential and commercial construction projects throughout the United States ($100M+ for construction costs and $25M+ specifically for renewable energy building technologies) for clients ranging from homeowners to developers, Fortune 100 companies, and the Federal government. Advised state and local governments on innovative, energy-conscious thermal building code development. Designed and implemented a computer-based marketing tool for fabric-covered, domed stadiums. Received the Dow-Corning Conservation Award (1982) for one of four exemplary commercial designs over a 10-year period, presented by Booz∙Allen and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Institute of Architects, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers.

founder and president

ensar

1992-1 - 1996-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

* New venture start-up. * Marketed and administered a complex, comprehensive global strategy simulation to MBA programs worldwide, under license from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

founding partner and chief executive officer

isims llc (isims project services / intellisims)

1996-1 - Present · 30 yrs 9 mos

* Responsible for general management, marketing and sales, model development, and client services. * Recruited and partnered with software developers; outsourced development as necessary. * Administered computer simulations to over 20 thousand participants in over 500 MBA and executive training seminars worldwide, focusing on global strategy, cross-functional integration, team leadership, and decision-making in complex, ambiguous environments. Consistently received high ratings (85-95%).