Greg Bliss, FOUNDER

Greg formalized Bliss Training & Consulting in 1990, devising the company’s mission to “help people work together.” Greg’s ten years in corporate experience and a diverse background of creative expression (including acting, improvisation and radio and TV broadcasting) combine to offer innovative and energetic methods of engagement and discovery. After in-depth input, Greg is an expert at turning desired outcomes into engaging learning environments. Adept at training personal skills, high performing team dynamics and reinforcing cultural values, Greg looks to connect people and information to each other so that they can achieve their individual as well as corporate goals. Beyond program creation and delivery, Greg uses his script writing and video editing skills to add more value to program concepts. Greg received his Bachelor of Arts in usiness and Interpersonal Communication from Hope College. He later attended Michigan State University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Advertising Management. He is qualified to administer and interpret MBTI as well as the Bar-On EQi. He’s a graduate of the Players workshop of the Second City and appeared in Second City productions for several years. Greg is a skilled presenter and still dabbles in professional broadcasting, working as a color commentator for major running, cycling and in-line skating championships.

Matt Kuikman, MARKETING MANAGER & PROJECT MANAGER

Matt Kuikman joined Bliss Training & Consulting in December 2007. Matt is responsible for positioning and marketing the Bliss Training & Consulting brand, and the development of marketing and communication materials; including the company website. Additionally, he plays an integral role in constructing and administering assessments, analyzing data, and managing the production, coordination of logistics and staffing, and facilitation of projects. Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, where he majored in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and minor in Psychology.

The BTC Network

In addition to our full time staff, BTC draws on an extensive network of expert contractors used to help insure we’ve always got the right people for the right project. The BTC network includes 20 dedicated facilitators all well-versed in the BTC active learning process. BTC also regularly contracts with a number of talented producers, writers, designers, and video editors, all used to enliven the BTC program experience and create distinctly branded course materials for each and every client.