(Scottsdale, Arizona –July 27, 2015) Kay Segal, founder of Segal Insights; Paul Reuter, founder of Kreative Collaborations & Midwest Retail Group; and David Nelson, PhD, founder of Finance & Resource Management Consultants (Study Groups) have joined together to create Business Accelerator Team (BATeam), an advisory and business catalyst firm.
These partners of the BATeam are nationally known for positively influencing the retail, retail petroleum and foodservice industries. With extensive experience in retail, retail petroleum, foodservice, business media and industry analytics, the BATeam will provide information, education, market strategy and market analysis, as well as key connections within the industry.
“Business Accelerator Team combines the expertise of three industry professionals with extensive and varied knowledge,” Segal said. “Paul, David and I cannot be more excited about this combined new venture, built upon the desire to collaborate – with each other and with clients.”
With an extensive background in foodservice and retailing with Sky Chefs, 7-Eleven and Circle K, among others, Segal moved into the media space 20 years ago and spearheaded the development of industry education for CSP Information Group, setting new standards. In May 2015, Segal launched Segal Insights, a consulting firm. Segal Insights will now fold into BATeam, bringing current clients to the larger firm.
Segal, Reuter and Nelson are senior partners, and Segal will carry the additional title of managing executive.
“I have known Kay and David for numerous years,” Reuter said. “Their combined expertise, insight and integrity will help us accelerate supplier and retailer business, positively impacting the industry.”
Reuter brings nearly five decades of industry experience as an entrepreneur, journalist, editorial director, speaker and collaborator, resulting in an extensive network in the business community. In July 2012, Reuter, the founder and CEO of CSP Information Group, sold the business to CSP Business Media, now Winsight. During the past three years, he has launched two businesses, including Midwest Retail Group, the largest U.S. 7-Eleven franchise. He also has provided his consulting expertise to many industries and serves as a Senior Advisor to NRC Realty & Capital Advisors on M&A transactions.
Nelson has been a university professor of economics and finance for more than 40 years and has taught in the U.S., Japan, and Mexico. He has been selected as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow and as MBA Professor of the Year. Nelson is the Founder and President of Finance & Resource Management Consultants, Inc., a firm that provides facilitation and financial benchmarking services for Study Groups. Today, Study Groups includes more than 250 companies and 450 executives from throughout the U.S. He has a keen understanding of economic trends, coupled with extensive insight related to industry financial analysis, and is a frequent speaker at industry events.
“Our team is focused on helping others succeed,” Nelson said. “I am thrilled to be working closely with Kay and Paul, two visionaries in the market space.”
About Business Accelerator Team
Arizona-based catalyst firm Business Accelerator Team (BATeam) helps business leaders forge new paths with “outside-in,” thought leadership. With independent vision and opinions steeped in first-hand experience, analysis and strategic growth planning, Business Accelerator Team is a strong virtual asset to an organization with more than 100 combined years of experience.
For more information, email kay@thebateam.com
