International Research Center Information

IRC utilizes outstanding professionals to form experienced and balanced teams with significant expertise and core competencies in all the various crucial areas relevant to project success. Our core associates are:Raymond (Todd) Blackwood is IT Development Manager for the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) in Tempe, AZ where he is focused on wireless network assessment, security vulnerability testing, and network integration issues. He is also responsible for research and technology implementations for the University, teaches Hardware Hacking and Technology Innovation, lectures on systems thinking and social dynamics. Richard Z. Gooding, Ph.D. maintains his own strategic planning consultancy, Strategic Advantage, facilitating strategic and operational planning sessions and conducting research and risk assessment projects for public and private organizations. He serves on IRC's project teams leading group facilitation, strategic planning, and primary research activities, as well as focusing on process analysis and design. Denise Huginnie is a principal in the economic and financial consulting firm of The Economists Group. She has twenty five years of experience in economic and financial analysis, data modeling, business planning and development, and infrastructure planning, primarily in the telecommunications, information, and utility industries. She also has extensive financial management and new business development experience for both government and industry. Joan Koerber-Walker is Executive Director of CorePurpose, Inc. and CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), bringing expertise in the area of industry best practices in business strategy, market development, channel design/optimization, and supply chain solutions. Joan helps IRC deliver sustainable results by combining the experience, skills and talents within teams to create focused business environments that maximize innovation, growth, profitability and return on investment. Daryl Mallett is an freelance writer, editor and publisher of books and periodicals, as well as a technology entrepreneur. He performs primary and secondary research, working on business and competitive intelligence, corporate strategy, management consulting and technical writing, mainly in the telecommunications, Internet and e-Commerce arenas. Abdul Shakir is the President of The conXsis Group, Inc., a professional business consulting network for government, military, and strategic corporate accounts. He is an executive with over 30 years of professional experience providing general business management, program and project management, marketing/business development, sales, and operations services. Mr. Shakir's primary area of focus is the AEC industry, specifically architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firms. Nolan Straabe has extensive and diverse experience in management, operations, sales, finance and consulting within the technology, telecommunications, and consulting fields.