Our Team

Roger Kleckner

President

Roger is a highly experienced professional with more than thirty years of expertise in executive leadership, sales management, direct sales, and sales training. He is well-versed in team dynamics, morale enhancement, efficiency optimization, and overall sales productivity enhancement. Roger holds certifications in end-user sales and sales management from renowned sales training programs. He currently focuses on delivering certified sales training programs customized for small-to-medium businesses. Throughout his career, Roger has been honored with multiple awards for his exceptional sales performance and management abilities.

Karl Berger

East Coast Sr. Consultant

Karl is a seasoned professional with more than three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business leadership, and senior sales management. He has a proven track record of successfully expanding and enhancing regional, national, and international businesses. Karl's expertise lies in business operations, leadership development, process improvement, sales strategy, communication, technology, and lead generation across various industries. He is adept at driving revenue growth and enhancing profitability by implementing effective sales strategies to deliver exceptional results.

Mark Kompanik

Sales Operational Management Trainer

With more than three decades of experience, Mark has been appointed to spearhead Sales Management training for our expansion into new territories. His proven track record includes expertise in recruitment, transforming sales culture, introducing innovative sales methodologies, establishing best practices, and driving sales teams towards enhanced performance and profitability. Mark consistently delivers sustainable sales performance enhancements by devising and executing comprehensive sales strategies.

Ronan Carey

Sr. Sales Training Manager

Ronan possesses more than two decades of extensive International Sales expertise spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle-East, and North America. His background encompasses engagements with diverse entities, ranging from major multinational corporations with protracted sales processes to small independent enterprises across various countries and sectors. Presently, his focus lies on sales training, enhancement of sales operations, and the provision of training programs aimed at elevating overall customer support satisfaction within organizations. Ronan holds certifications as a Sales Trainer and Customer Support Trainer, in addition to offering sales team coaching and mentoring services.

Eric Osterloh

Senior Sales Advisor

Eric has over 35 years of expertise in the technology sector, where he has held prominent Sales and Marketing leadership roles. His career includes significant tenures at globally recognized companies such as PeopleSoft, SAP, and SuccessFactors, as well as notable contributions to mid-sized firms. Eric’s extensive experience spans multiple industries, including retail, utilities, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources, where he has consistently demonstrated his ability to create sales excellence and drive impactful business processes.

In addition to his corporate roles, Eric has served as a board advisor to numerous technology companies, offering his deep knowledge in enterprise software selection, sales team development, channel strategies, sales operations, CRM optimization, and customer service. His success is rooted in a strong focus on measurable performance metrics, ensuring that his initiatives consistently deliver bottom-line value.

David

Website Admin and Designer

David has played a crucial role at Ascent Sales since its establishment, offering specialized knowledge in the technical aspects of the company. His responsibilities encompass the upkeep and management of the website to guarantee our awareness and alignment with industry developments that may influence our achievements.