2012 Pacesetter emerging: Dan Courser, president and CEO, Predictive Synergistic Systems

In 2008, Dan Courser chose Pittsburgh as the location of his next venture with the goal of becoming one of the most valued consultancies for solving clients’ human capital issues. Despite economic instability, Courser began Predictive Synergistic Systems, a company designed to “maximize human potential” and has continued to lead the industry in employee selection […]

How Charles Stubbs led Primedia’s conversion from print to digital products

When Charles Stubbs left YellowPages.com to take the helm at Primedia Inc. in mid-2008, his new employer was at a critical juncture. Primedia’s market sector — apartment rental and home listings — was rapidly switching from print-based media to digital. Then, a couple of months later, the financial crisis struck, pushing the economy into recession […]

2012 Pacesetter centurion: Scott Barnyak, Christy Maruca, Chris Simchick, principal partners, SDLC Partners LP

Scott Barnyak, Christy Maruca and Chris Simchick make up the impressive leadership team at SDLC Partners LP, a technology consulting firm that focuses on accelerating the strategic initiatives of customers through business transformation, business intelligence and tech solutions. In the past two years, the principal partners have led the company through significant growth, reaching more […]