Our Team

James Tsikerdanos

James has held a variety of positions including Executive Sales Coach, Program Manager, and National Account Executive and was previously with Enable as the Revenue Enablement Program Manager where he was responsible for providing the leadership development of over 35 sales managers and directors located across the globe in US, CA, UK, and ANZ. He designed and deployed sales training and coaching for over 100 sales representatives.  James is most proud of his work with junior sales managers at Enable in helping them find a healthy work-life balance while exceeding their team sales targets.  James is also 14-year Army Reserve veteran. He enlisted out of high school as an intelligence analyst and went on to receive an ROTC scholarship from Howard University in D.C. while dual enrolled at George Washington University where he would get his BFA in art education. James has over 15 years of sales experience working with finance and technology start-ups. He has provided sales training and coaching to dozens of law firms over the last several years as an executive sales coach.

In their spare time, James enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and their two dogs Luna (pitbull)  and Harvey (Italian greyhound). Katie and James are big time horror movie fans and art lovers.  James also volunteers on several county appointed boards and non-profits, to include the Greene County Economic Development Authority, Piedmont Workforce Development Board, and the American Legion.

Laura Helton

Laura has held a variety of positions including Sales Manager, Sales Coach and Sales Supervisor and was previously with Allstate as Business Insurance Sales Manager where they were responsible for leading over 20 sales professionals to exceeding targets. Laura is most proud of her most recent work at Allstate where she achieved a 46% increase in annual sales.

In their spare time, Laura enjoys going to the beach with her two children and hiking with her two dogs Pepper Potts and Tony Stark.

Ray Paradise

Ray has held a variety of positions including IT Project Manager, and was previously with Apple where he led the construction of the new Apple Headquarters – one of the most high profile projects in history.

In their spare time, Ray enjoys the beach, swimming and golf.

Andrew Ferenczi

Andrew has held a variety of positions including Manager of International Sales, Project Manager for Resilient Communities, and Researcher at the Weston Seismological Observatory, and was previously with WegoWise by AppFolio as Manager of Strategic Accounts where they were responsible for building a new sales team to target the top 100 multifamily real estate portfolios, advising state agencies on public policy and tax incentives related to energy efficiency, and creating partnerships with large financiers—including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD—to develop and expand their green loans programs. 

Andrew is most proud of having raised $1.1 MM after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico to build 30 off-grid community centers that would provide essential services to over 7,500 residents in the affected communities. In their spare time, Andrew enjoys climbing mountains, collecting ultra-light camping gear, volunteering at the American Red Cross, and spending time with his dog, Kilimanjaro.

Jennifer Niemier

Jennifer has held a variety of positions including Paralegal, Trial Manager, City Clerk, Legal Office Manager, Project Manager, and was previously with Wheelhouse as Client Services Director managing public relations and inhouse manufacturing.  Jennifer is most proud of her paralegal career working in different areas of the law and managing a small law office; as a City Clerk was instrumental in establishing a number one ranking of best places to live by US News and World Report, city logo design, and taking the city paperless; as a project manager building 17 quick serve restaurants across the country in 10 months; working in non-profit for a syndicator building low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) properties; and most recently in public relations managing an account for the world’s second largest wine and spirits seller.  She has degrees in management, paralegal studies, and advanced paralegal certifications.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two children, outdoor activities, traveling, reading/listening to self-improvement and personal development, networking, and always learning and developing new skills. 

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to How to Manage a Small Law Firm and wishing her success in this new opportunity.

Jolene Griesse

Jolene has held a variety of positions including Paralegal and Deputy Clerk, and was previously with Clerkin, Sinclair and Mahfouz as a Paralegal where they were responsible for Litigation of Auto Subrogation Cases.  Jolene is most proud of successfully converting an entire law firm from in person appearance to zoom appearance during the pandemic.  Jolene holds a Bachelor’s degree in Legal studies and has worked for 10+ law firms throughout the state of Florida.

In their spare time, Jolene enjoys cross stitching and Jeeps. Jolene has one son, a chihuahua and a hedgehog.

Please join us in welcoming Jolene to How to Manage a Small Law Firm and wishing them success in this new opportunity.