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Executive Leadership

Dario Passadore
President and CEO

DARMIC Consulting, Inc. was founded at the beginning of 2007 by Dario Passadore, an international visionary leader with an extensive background in B2C and B2B marketing, finance, consulting, and operations.

After serving as Category Manager for Carrefour Italy (the world’s second largest retailer) for a few years, he decided to move to the United States to obtain an MBA from the University of Florida. As a result of a very productive internship with Viking Office Products (subsidiary of Office Depot), he received a permanent job offer at Office Depot in the corporate marketing department, where he assumed different roles with increasing responsibilities. After working as Director of Strategic Marketing at Wal-Mart Stores in Bentonville, Dario eventually became the head of sales & marketing at Mosaic Sales Solutions, a leading field sales and marketing company in North America.

In February 2007, Dario founded DARMIC Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that initially provided effective and innovative solutions to clients in the Dallas Metroplex, before expanding its reach nationwide and beyond. Dario also collaborated with the George S. May International Company, a full service management consulting firm specialized in addressing the needs of small and mid-sized businesses across North America. As Project Director, he had the opportunity to lead several teams of talented professionals in creating and implementing programs and tools in the areas of management, waste reduction, business operations, finance, and strategy for clients across different industries that generated several million dollars in cost savings.

Lindsay Scherr
Director of Operations

Lindsay joins DARMIC Consulting as the Director of Operations. Lindsay has an extensive background in business development, marketing, customer service and operations in a wide variety of businesses from commercial real estate to ecommerce. In her most recent role, Lindsay spent four years at Coldwell Banker Commercial, assisting business owners and investors in navigating complex real estate transactions. With a focus on sustainability, Lindsay was involved in various green developments, including the first LEED Platinum certified bank building in Illinois.

While at Coldwell, She was exposed to a wide variety of organizations, including banks, restaurants, non-profits, medical users, distribution companies, technology businesses, and law firms. In charge of assessing their needs and finding them locations that met their budget, Lindsay used her expertise to guide her clients into meeting their objectives. She was also responsible for the marketing of a variety of development projects, as well as office and retail space for lease.

Before joining Coldwell, she was Marketing Manager for Colfax Realty, a real estate company catering to the graduate students housing market. Over Lindsay’s tenure there, Colfax opened four new markets, and she was responsible for managing the company’s creative team and the development of marketing materials, websites, and public relations campaigns.

Lindsay attended Northwestern University, where she majored Italian and Communications. She lived in Bologna, Italy, for a year, and is fluent in Italian.

Joseph Winn
President, Sustainability Division

Joseph Winn serves as President of GreenProfit Solutions, Darmic Consulting’s Sustainability Consulting Division. Joseph is responsible for the E4 Sustainability Program’s development and implementation, and the creation and expansion of GreenProfit’s Approved Green Business Program. He combines his education and real world experience to create tools that assist businesses in saving money and becoming more environmentally conscious.

Mr. Winn has a Master’s Degree from University of Miami in Marine Affairs and Policy. Mr. Winn is on the Board of the Port of Miami Propeller Club, Eco Chamber, and Riverwalk Trust Sustainability Task Force.

Additionally, he is an active member within Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Broward Chamber of Commerce, Emerge Broward, and participates in the Broward County Climate Change Task Force.

Keith Winn
Vice President, Sustainability Division

Keith has over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, speaking, and business development in environmental and insurance industries. As part of Darmic Consulting’s Sustainability Team, Keith is responsible for business development, marketing, project management for both the E4 Sustainability Package and GreenProfit Solutions’ Approved Green Business Certification.

Keith develops and facilitates seminars, workshops, and webinars for potential E4 and Approved Green Business clients. He has been featured on radio interviews on stations such as Voice America and Web Business Ownership. An active author, Keith is responsible for the popular “Average Joe Goes Green” article series.

Keith is heavily involved in his community. He currently serves on and chairs various committees with the Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce; the Smart Growth Organization; the South Florida Chamber of Commerce; and the Eco-Chamber, as well as acting as a Sustainability Advisor for various charitable non-profit organizations.

Profit Engineers

DARMIC Consulting, Inc. is staffed with some of the brightest and most talented professionals to serve our clients’ needs.

A rigorous analytical mind, many years of working experience, a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree from an accredited University, in addition to a successful background in management or sustainability consulting, are among the requisites to be considered for our team. 

Tim Kasse
Senior CMMI Consultant

Tim Kasse brings over 30 years of process improvement and quality management experience to Darmic Consulting’s clients. He is dedicated to the success of every project to help our clients achieve measureable results including: streamlined processes, immediate ROI, reduced cycle time, higher product quality, increased operational capacity, improved employee satisfaction, and greater customer satisfaction.

He is an Authorized Instructor for SEI’s Introduction to the CMMI-DEV v1.2 and Introduction to the CMMI-ACQ v1.2, an Authorized SCAMPI Class A, B, & C (CMMI-DEV v1.2) and (CMMI-ACQ v1.2) Lead Appraiser, and an SEI Certified High Maturity Lead Appraiser.

He has worked with clients in telecommunications, IT systems services, finance, engineering, defense, aerospace, process automation, and manufacturing industries, providing process improvement and quality management consulting services in the form of trainings, assessments, action planning, supplier management, and organizational change services. Furthermore, Tim has developed and provided instruction for over 20 different systems and software engineering workshops including: Requirements Engineering, Configuration Management, Quality Management, Peer Reviews, Risk Management, Measurement, Supplier Management and Organizational Change Management.

Tim has authored three technical books on assessment and process improvement and is a contributing author to three others. He has a degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona and Masters in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University. Having worked in over 26 countries, Tim has intermediate language capability in German and Dutch.

Dr. Cecil Martin, Col, USAF, Ret.
CMMI Consultant & SCAMPI Appraiser

 

Dr. Martin helps executives to define, develop, and implement visions, strategic goals, business plans, change management programs, and technology systems under the CMMI approach. He also conducts SCAMPIs for process improvement clients.

A retired Colonel from the United States Air Force with an exceptional career spanning 25 years, his management and technical experience includes: leading and managing organizations with over 10,000 personnel in developing and maintaining automated communications and information systems, managing an annual budget of over $1B, managing worldwide organization of communications centers, and initiating annual savings of over $100M on numerous occasions. He has lead software process assessments, review, and audits at Citibank, U.S. WEST, Kaman Sciences Corp., and others nationwide.

Since 1994, Cecil has driven innovation into the management and engineering processes of his client’s organizations. He consistently demonstrates vision in leading improvements, for example Process Action Teams, for clients to deliver quality software on time and within budget.  He assists clients implement processes to achieve business goals and objectives, including CMMI and ISO standards.

While a Enterprise Architect and Systems Analyst at International Software Systems, Cecil developed and implemented the Process-Directed Software Life Cycle Support Environment (ProSLCSE), the Strategic Defense Development System Software Engineering Environment, the Distributed Design System and the Military Standard Document Conversion (MSDC) System.

He was also a Senior Manager for the Software Engineering Institute, and one of the creators of the CMMI. He developed a structured approach to technology transition that accelerates the maturation and adoption of technology. As member of Air Force Scientific Advisory Board on electronic combat, analyzed Air Force-wide electronic combat software programs, and made recommendations that were accepted and implemented. He is estimated to save the Air Force a billion dollars over time.

Colonel Martin successfully served in the United States Air Force for 24 years. He received many awards and decorations to several include Meritorious Service and Legion of Merit medals.

He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Air Force Communications and Electronics Association, Air Force Association, and Austin Process Improvement Network.

He currently teaches as Adjunct Professor in EE at the Software Quality Institute of The University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. EE (Research in Computer and Software Engineering), Auburn University, an MS Information and Computer Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, and a BS Math and Education, Georgia Southern University with Honors.

Jack Doherty
Lead Quality and Aerospace Management System Consultant

With more than thirteen years as a Quality Management Systems Consultant for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, AS9110 & AS9120, Jack has experience training, implementing, registering, monitoring, and performing pre-assessment audits for a wide variety of clients. His experience includes more than 1,000 management system audits.

Former Director of the University of South Florida’s Manufacturing, Training & Education Center (MTEC) and St. Petersburg Junior College’s Corporate Training Department, Jack assisted more than 250 area businesses with the successful implementation of ISO 9000 quality systems and other productivity improvement programs. He has more than 30 years experience working in Higher Education as an instructor for both graduate and undergraduate courses in Manufacturing Materials & Processes and Quality & Environmental Management Systems. He has eight years experience teaching ISO 9000 & 14000 Five Day Lead Auditor Courses and Two Day Internal Auditor Courses.

Jack spent 25 years working for the General Electric’s Aircraft Engine Division. His experience includes: Manager of Shop Operations for Aircraft Engine Assembly, Manager of Assembly Quality & Technical Planning, Design and Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Team Leader, and he was responsible for the successful implementation of GE’s ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Jack has a Master of Science Degree in Management from Lesley University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts. He is also a graduate of General Electric’s Manufacturers Development Program and GE’s Executive Management Development Program.

Michael G. Harrison
Senior Quality & Aerospace Management System Consultant

Michael Harrison joins DARMIC Consulting, INC., as a Lead ISO & Aerospace Consultant. Prior to working with DARMIC Consulting, Michael performed over 250 surveillance and registrations to the ISO 9001-2000/2008, AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 Aerospace Management Systems for a myriad of companies worldwide.

Michael has over 35 years of aerospace experience.  He worked for the U.S. Air Force and the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA).  While working at NASA, Michael performed quality evaluations of the Contractor’s quality procedures, processes, and documentation relating to the assembly, testing, and checkout of payloads on launch vehicle such as the SCOUT, Delta, Atlas, and Titan rockets, Orbiter Midbody, Space Labs, Hubble Telescope, and MIR Space Station.  He also worked on the International Space Station Program performing duties as manufacturing, testing, and inspection of NODE One Space Modula, U. S. Airlock, and assorted array systems. He then transferred to NASA’s Engineering Department where he was assigned to the Configuration Control Working Board for the baseline of the Engineering Directorates configuration control of all new projects.

Michael also acted as a Risk Management Instructor for the Safety and Mission Assurance Project Assessment Office, responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of risk management/safety and mission assurance. He analyzed system requirements and validated data acquisition and output media/formats. He worked with users to test applications, assure software and systems quality and functionality, integrate flight and ground hardware and software components, write and maintain program documentation, evaluate new and improved software applications and programming technologies, and ensure the rigorous application of information security assurance policies, principles, and practices.

He uses his extensive technical quality management expertise to bring exceptional service to DARMIC Consulting’s clients.

Rudy Magasrevy, P.E., CSSBB
Senior Quality and Sustainability Consultant

Rudy brings over 23 years of quality and environmental management systems integration consulting, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Six Sigma, to Darmic Consulting’s clients.

In his career, he has saved clients over $15.5M using Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001 & 14001, and benchmarking best practices. He has also developed integrative methodologies for ISO initiatives, which have increased sales from global key accounts for both previous employers and clients.

An integral part of his consulting style is to drive clients become lean and “green” in their business practices. He specializes in “cradle to grave” product lifecycle modifications using ISO and Six Sigma methodologies. Typical deliverables include: roadmaps and action plans that attain maximum customer satisfaction, yield higher profits and ROI, while reducing waste, green houses gases, and energy consumption.

Rudy is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton, and Professional Engineer # E-56027 Certificate from the State of Ohio.

Rudy is a member of American Society of Quality (ASQ), Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He is fluent in English and Spanish, and possesses basic Portuguese and Italian and Essential Mandarin language skills.

Enrique Beckerman, CSSBB, CMQ/OE
Quality and Sustainability Consultant

Specializing in Operations, Quality Improvement, and Sustainability Consulting, Enrique has 30+ years of business experience in Manufacturing, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Business Development in numerous industries.  He has assisted companies in implementing ISO-9001, CE Marks, ISO- 13485, AS-9100, and c-GMPs for food, drugs, cosmetics, aerospace, and medical devices. Enrique has worked extensively in international settings including Mexico, Brazil, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

In his professional career, Enrique has led and participated in initiatives that have resulted in success stories posted on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) website with documented financial impacts to clients of approximately $10 million. He has led a plant turn-around that resulted in profits of $6 million, directed technology transfers, and managed multi-plant domestic and overseas operations.

Enrique is an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). He is also an MEP Certified Facilitator of Lean Manufacturing Principles, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen Rapid Improvement Events.

Enrique is the Section Chair of The American Society for Quality (ASQ) of Greater Palm Beach. He won the ASQ 2004- 2005 Award for Community Service. He has an MBA from Rockford College, an MS in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Chemical Engineering degree from City College of the University of New York.

Marco Kazmi
Senior ISO Consultant

With over 30 years of quality management and ISO 9001 implementation expertise in the aeronautical, logistics, manufacturing, and transportation industries, Marco Kazmi helps DARMIC Consulting’s clients to employ and maintain successful quality management systems. He has worked for American Airlines, Pan American Airlines, B.F. Goodrich, Airways Express, Airways International, Arrow Air, Executive Aero Services, AVBORNE Heavy Maintenance, and Miami Air International in the quality management implementation, audit, surveillance, and training capacities.

Marco received his BS and MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and obtained his Airframe and Power Plant License (A&P) from G.T. Banker Technical Aviation School. He holds the following licenses: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Level III C.A.S.E. Auditor, and AAA Airframe and Power Plant (A & P). He brings a detailed, technical approach to all of his audits to guarantee successful ISO compliance and registration.

Marc Goldberg, J.D., CBM, SPHR.
Human Resources Consultant

Marc is a Human Resources Consultant that focuses on delivering solutions that align human capital with strategic objectives, promote organizational efficiency, sustainably and growth while reducing administrative costs.

Marc has over 25 years of corporate experience, including 10 years at the senior management and executive levels at General Electric, Contel Corporation, Executone, Inc. and Mobile Telecommunication Technologies (Mtel). He has over 15 years consulting experience in Human Resources and Labor Relations. He has consulted for healthcare, education, software, consumer marketing and forest products organizations. Marc was a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Compensation Committee of a publicly-traded, international, consumer electronics and music company. He serves as an arbitrator with the National Association of Security Dealers (FINRA/NASD) and is an Executive Volunteer with Nonprofits First.

Brian Feldman
Media Specialist

Brian Feldman is a veteran public relations professional and journalist with worldwide experience working with franchise organizations and public and private businesses from start ups to mature companies.

His experience includes public relations, media relations, product introductions and product line communications support, financial analyst tours and content development for Internet sites. Also, employee communications, government and community relations, speech writing and audio/visual presentations. Also trade show planning and execution, preparation of internal and external communications programs and crisis communications planning and execution.

Brian has provided varied strategic public relations and communications programs for Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial businesses.  He was Communications Director of the 330,000-member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Director of Public Relations for Cendant, international franchisor of more than 6,000 multi-brand hotels, real estate firms and car-rental companies. Other experience includes public relations activities for clients including Ericsson, Panasonic, GTE, USA Technologies and other technology, industrial and consumer companies.

In the area of media relations, he has worked with national business, consumer and specialty media; network and local TV and radio outlets, as well as trade media in many industries and specialties.

His work has received Gold, Silver and Bronze Golden Bell Awards from Hospitality Sales and Marketing International, among others.