Dr. Valorie S. Valencia has managed and conducted dozens of cutting-edge scientific research, engineering, testing and evaluation projects in optics, material sciences and security technologies over the past 30 years in academic, commercial and Government environments. She cofounded and was President and CEO of Authenti-Corp, a firm that provided scientific research, consulting, testing and evaluation services in all areas of personal identification (2000-2010) with $500K-$1M in annual revenues. Dr. Val is a laser physicist, an internationally-recognized expert in the field of biometrics, and a Research Professor of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona. She is leveraging and applying her years of experience with longitudinal testing and data analysis principles to measure the effectiveness of beneficial products and services by providing a transparent online "lens" through which consumers and businesses can access their impact on each other. Who knew a laser physicist and biometrics expert would invent a breakthrough marketing system that is revolutionizing the way consumers buy things.

Juliet Martinez is an Arizona State University business management graduate student. She specializes in social media, guerilla marketing and reducing the cost of marketing by studying consumer behavior. She also hails as the current Miss Wheelchair Arizona 2014, which involves various volunteer events, advocacy campaigns and promotions events. Juliet’s passion is social media marketing—she believes social media allows us to communicate in a way we never have, with people we never would have reached otherwise. Juliet is creating clear concise messages that capture Stellar’s target market on an ongoing basis. She has developed unique approaches that increase customer loyalty and online presence while keeping mission in the forefront.

Dr. A. Magdalena Hurtado is a Professor of Anthropology and Health Sciences in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. She is a skilled socio-cultural and biological sciences field researcher and specializes in epidemiological research design, biostatistical analysis and questionnaire design (qualitative and quantitative). Dr. Hurtado is interested in the culture change Stellar Systems create by inviting customers to participate in the quantifiable rating of a business’s products and services. As a result, customers play a key role in economic productivity. She will be certifying the validity and reliability of Stellar’s product and service effectiveness measures, which are quantitative, as opposed to qualitative (testimonial-based) in nature. For the first time in history, businesses and consumers will benefit from scaled-down research designs that meet basic scientific method criteria without the need for large-scale, double-blind scientific trials that are prohibitively expensive, and thus unreliable and inaccessible to communities of consumers and businesses. Dr. Hurtado will conduct field research interviews, design adaptable data collection and analyses protocols, and develop Stellar quiz queries and effectiveness categories that are appropriate to the cultures of the stakeholders. Her passion is studying the socio-economic ramifications of giving consumers a voice in defining product and service effectiveness so businesses can, for the first time, know the true impact of their offerings.

We are currently interviewing for a Sales Manager to serve on our core team. The Sales Manager will build and manage our sales force and innovate, adapt and migrate our sales roadmap and collateral as we explore new markets and expand our product offerings.

Steve Price has served more than 25 years in the advertising industry, starting in Saatchi’s New York office and eventually becoming an award-winning copywriter, creative director and independent marketing and branding contractor. In 2006, Steve received his MFA in Creative Writing, and has published stories and poems in journals across the U.S. and abroad. He has taught creative writing at ASU, Benchmark Elementary School, Phoenix Art Institute and community colleges throughout Maricopa County. Steve has multiple certifications in yogic traditions and Life Coaching. Integrating his deep understanding of holistic healing, languaging and the ability to ask engaging, powerful questions, Steve plays a key role at Stellar Research in 1) developing uniquely effective assessment statements for product and service providers and 2) applying his marketing expertise to ensure that each assessment takes the client’s brand to a new level.

We are currently interviewing for a Director of Software and IT Development who will build and manage our technology team. Our Software/IT Director will be responsible for value innovation, change integration and ensuring that our product family powerfully and memorably solves our clients' evolving needs and challenges.

Michael Pekarek is a highly-skilled, dedicated and reliable software engineer. Michael has been improving, refining and upgrading Stellar’s original php/MySQL software platform. He also helps implement Stellar Systems for our customers. Michael’s web development company, Peko, provides web design and development services, delivering products ranging from simple web presentations to complex, custom-built applications.

Janet Klein is a high-performing executive with over 25 years experience managing all aspects of business and financial functions for small businesses. She handles monthly write-up work, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, financial statements, collections, budgets, set up and maintenance of accounting and operating systems, computer conversions, correspondence with accountants and contract negotiation. Janet has experience in the manufacturing and distribution, retail, real estate, property management, property maintenance, construction, financial services, health services, restaurants, research and development and advertising sectors. Janet has been Dr. Valencia's trusted and highly-valued controller and QuickBooks Goddess since 2008.

Raoul Davis has developed a reputation for effectively setting CEOs and their companies apart from their competitors by "thinking without a box." Raoul has built a private executive client list that includes Fortune 50 executives, multimillionaire entrepreneurs, major media personalities and NY Times Best-Selling Authors. His strategic leadership has helped clients generate multimillion dollar business deals, speak at Ivy League institutions, receive invitations for White House sponsored events and secure media in the NY Times, ABC's 20/20, the Steve Harvey Morning Show and The Wall Street Journal. Raoul has held management positions with Paramount, Speakers Etcetera (a West Coast communications firm and speaker's bureau) and the General Wesley Clark for President Campaign. Raoul obtained his masters degree in Public Administration at the prestigious University of Delaware School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, one of the top-ranking schools in public policy. In 2011 Raoul was one of 150 entrepreneurs selected to participate in a small business economics forum at the White House, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Senate. Raoul is poised and ready to introduce Stellar Research’s "Customer Transparency Model" to the world.

Neil Hartley, Sales and Marketing Advisor: A senior executive with a track record of success in the technology sector, Neil Hartley is a creative, lateral thinker who marries strategic vision with the pragmatism necessary to deliver short term results. Neil built a customer insight agency (Top Right Corner) that enabled businesses to understand the key drivers behind their satisfied and dissatisfied customers. As CEO of Leximancer, an early-stage startup, he raised interim funding of >$1M and increased revenue by an order of magnitude. Neil also served as the Director of Strategic Alliances at Infusionsoft. Neil has a stellar background in leading technology sales organizations with specific successes in turnaround and new market penetration. He specializes in finding innovative solutions to business problems.

Tom Costello, Software and Information Technology Advisor: The owner of Capitol Sytems Corporation, Tom Costello has over 25 years of experience successfully supervising, managing, designing and developing extensive enterprise information technology business applications in both the private and public sectors. Throughout his career, Tom has served as Technology Development Manager, Managing Principal, Project Manager, Systems Director, Project Leader, Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Application Developer, Application Architect, JAD Facilitator and Technical Instructor. He possesses a strong skill set within the Systems Development Life Cycle and understands the required steps to achieve quality software applications. Tom has the skills necessary to plan, direct and manage a dynamic development team, interface with executive management and customers, coordinate project meetings, and guide an organization in implementing long-term development standards and solutions with flexibility, adaptability and improved performance.

Paul Hoyt, Business Advisor: CEO of Hoyt Management Group, Paul Hoyt has over 40 years experience leading small and medium businesses to improve profitability and productivity. He is an expert at helping new and growing businesses develop their strategic plans, create financial models, write business plans, and fund and execute their growth strategies. He has enjoyed tremendous success at helping businesses of all sizes achieve their growth and exit strategy objectives. Paul is the author of four books: The Foundation Factor (2004), the Capital Coaching Program (2010), Remember (2005), and The Practice of Awakening (2010). hoytgroup.com/, capitalcoachingprogram.com/

Dr. David Gruder, PhD, DCEP, Human Capital Optimization Advisor: Dr. David Gruder is a clinical and organizational psychologist who provides Essential Psychological Skills for Extraordinary Businesses, Leaders, and Wellbeing™. An eight-award-winning author who has been hailed by the media as "America's Integrity Expert," Dr. Gruder is a highly sought speaker, trainer and trusted business development advisor. Internationally acclaimed as a foremost authority on collaboration skills that create sustainable productivity, profitability and job satisfaction, Dr. Gruder has converted his research on how entrepreneurs succeed and fail into practical sequenced skills and processes that turn leaders and their teams into Purpose-Driven High Performance Collaborators who create sustainable profits without sacrificing integrity, happiness or social responsibility. www.DrGruder.com.

Dr. Kathleen Gee, Technical Advisor: A physicist and electrical engineer, Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Gee earned a Ph.D. in theoretical elementary particle physics from Cornell followed by an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford. She designed and implemented the initial version of our proprietary Stellar System platform using php/MySQL and served as Stellar Research's first principal software developer. She now serves in an advisory role. Dr. Gee recently retired from a 30-year career at Sandia National Laboratories, where she served as a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff. Throughout her technical career, Kat developed a broad range of technical expertise, including electronics systems design and analysis and development of associated software systems. Kat co-invented a self-documenting failure analysis methodology for high-consequence (if things go wrong, really bad things happen) circuits and systems. Kat also co-founded the non-profit organization Itoi Ministries, whose mission is Transforming Lives and Promoting Peace through Music with a Uniting Spiritual Message. Itoi Ministries eventually evolved into emPower Music and Arts.

Steve Kellogg, Marketing and Brand Advisor: The principal at No BS Content Marketing, Steve Kellogg is a marketing strategist and writer, editor and web copy expert specializing in creating brand messages and relevant content to position businesses as industry leaders.

Barbara J. Luther, J.D., M.B., MBA, Patent Attorney: Armed with a BS in medicine, an MBA, and a Doctor of Law, Barbara Luther helps business people properly protect and maximize the value of their patents and other intellectual property, here and abroad. She assists clients with utility and design patent applications, trademarks and copyrights and negotiates with patent office examiners and executives to gain patents that are as broad as possible. Barbara is an active member of the U.S. Patent Bar; American Intellectual Property Law Association; the Licensing Executives Society; the bar associations of California, Illinois, and Arizona; the National Association of Women Business Owners; the Women’s Business Enterprise Council; and the Arizona Technology Council, among others. thelutherlawfirm.com

Aaron Blau, EA, CPA: As vice president of the Blau Company, Ltd. and Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, Aaron Blau specializes in small business taxation and accounting services and helps business owners better understand their financial and tax picture. A member of the Government Relations Committee of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), Aaron provides feedback and analysis that helps shape NAEA’s responses to the IRS, Governmental Accountability Office, and Tax Inspector General for Tax Administration. He also serves as President of the Central Arizona Chapter of Enrolled Agents and represents taxpayers in compliance and collection matters before the IRS and state. www.blauco.com