Poker Training Network | About PTN | Meet the Executive Team

Company

PokerTrainingNetwork.com is committed to becoming the global leader in Poker Education and Training. PTN has built a proprietary learning center that utilizes Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) as its primary teaching method, as well as, built a world class game room for its members to practice what they've learned.

Our award winning and accomplished staff has created compelling technologies combined with our custom reporting features and analytical poker coaching software that provides feedback and guidance for all player levels.

To achieve its goals, PTN's marketing vision combines poker with one of the most powerful distribution methods today - Network Marketing. PTN is building a worldwide team of entrepreneurs that have a common goal... to improve the sport of poker. We will accomplish this by producing better educated and trained players, who have a healthy respect of the game, who will play responsibly and who sincerely enjoy playing the game.

Mission Statement

PokerTrainingNetwork.com is dedicated to providing the highest quality poker education and training experience in a dynamic, social, entertaining and rewarding environment.

Meet Our Executive Team

Dennis Nadeau

Dennis Nadeau, Co-Founder and CEO

Dennis Nadeau is a business leader and entrepreneur who helped develop several new industry categories in today's business world. Under his leadership, PokerTrainingNetwork.com has developed a line of proprietary Poker training and playing environments, analytical poker coaching software, Social Media websites, and a revolutionary Network Marketing Business platform. His broad background in Corporate America and Entrepreneurial business ownership started in 1986. Since that time he has been involved in a variety of ownership and consulting positions ranging from: Video Production, Music Artist Representation and Concert Promotions, Online Marketing and Customer Acquisition, Private Investigation, Computer Tracking and Forensics, Direct Sales and Network Marketing. Dennis is also an active volunteer with the Humane Society.

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10/21/2009
PokerTrainingNetwork.com™ Launches the Ultimate Network Marketing Product.

Dennis Windsor

Dennis Windsor, President and CMO

Dennis Windsor is an internationally known and respected Network Marketing Executive, Author, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker. He has been a Network Marketing Professional for almost 30 years, spending over 17 years in the field as a distributor building large sales organizations and over 12 years in Founder and Senior Executive roles. He was President of a cutting edge, nutritional Network Marketing company and has served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for three multi-million dollar Network Marketing companies. He is the author of the Network Marketing best seller – “Financially Free” The How To’s of Building a Large, Successful Direct Sales - Network Marketing Organization.

Robert Bruck

Robert Bruck, Chief Technology Officer

Robert Bruck was the only kid in his 1960's elementary school with a minicomputer at home where he learned 12-bit Assembler and Fortran when he was 10 years old. He went to Harvard at 15 and became a classmate of Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and Yo-Yo Ma. Mr. Bruck got his degree in Biomedical Physics, and was a Computer Science Teaching Fellow at Harvard and MIT. Since college, he’s developed several products such as the Phoenix BIOS (Mr. Bruck was one of the original authors), WaveFrame Digital Audio Workstation, and many others. Robert founded his own companies and led the development of Wills.com, BusinessPlans.com and OLDP, Inc., and has been awarded 13 International and United States patents.

Robert Leff

Robert Leff, General Counsel

Robert Leff is a graduate of the University of Florida and The University of Miami School of Law and has been practicing general corporate law and compliance for almost twenty years. Over his professional career, he has held positions with a half dozen companies serving in a range of roles from General Counsel to President. At PTN, Robert Leff has filled a valuable niche not only because of his legal and business background, but also because of his overall poker knowledge and playing ability as an avid tournament veteran of over ten years. He serves as the company's General Counsel and Corporate Governance Officer in addition to contributing to PTN’s poker content and software programs.

Jeff Branch

Jeff Branch, Director of Finance

Jeff Branch has over thirty years of experience in management, accounting systems, inventory and staff development experience. His experience includes network marketing, company startups, product design and selection, patent and trademark applications, investment and security operations, financial and regulatory reporting, automated systems (selection, design and installation), implementation of cost and internal accounting controls, asset/liability management, and re-engineering of unprofitable operations. He has managed a statewide investment security operation which transacted over $12 billion daily, served as CFO for a major bank, and was co-owner of a network marketing company. Jeff and his wife of 38 years have 2 sons and 1 granddaughter. Jeff is active in his church and serves as chairman of the finance committee.

Connie Summit, Director of Communications

Connie Summitt

Connie Summitt, Director of Communications

Connie Summitt is a marketing, training, and network veteran who has developed communication, event, B2B, and CSR programs from A to Z. She’s held General and Executive Manager positions for top tier MLM companies. For WorldVentures, Summitt engineered a total affiliate/customer relations plan, from initial contact to retention along with a “win back” program that reached across all communication channels. Her email campaigns were not only creative, but effective, boosting retention by more than 250%. At AmeriPlanUSA, she installed new affiliate training policies and procedures for the entire sales division in addition to designing annual marketing plans, both online and in print. Ms. Summitt also has extensive financial and banking experience.

Nancy Boyette

Nancy Boyette, Director of Support

Nancy Boyette has over 20 years of experience in the network marketing industry, both as an Affiliate and at the corporate level specializing in commission management and affiliate/customer service departments. Prior to her network marketing career, Nancy spent 15 years in managerial positions in the Commercial Banking and Savings and Loan industries. Nancy enjoys spending time with her daughter and two grandsons. She is actively involved in her church and sits on the board of the Dallas Chapter of the “Walk To Emmaus” organization.

Bryant-Doran A. Fusco

Bryant-Doran A. Fusco, Director of Operations (FL)

Bryant-Doran A. Fusco’s professional career spans over 10 years as a graphic artist, motion graphics specialist, 3D animator and video editor. His portfolio includes companies such as; The Florida Panthers, The New York Titans pro lacrosse team, The Bank Atlantic Center, Madison Square Garden, Fox Sports Florida, The Marriot Hotel chain, Disney Hotel chain, The Black-Eye Pea Restaurant Franchise. Bryant also served as the senior-level IT expert for companies such as American Express, Quarterdeck Corp, Campus Management Corp, and Ferrell Schultz, PA.

Yamil Pedrozo

Yamil Pedrozo, Director of Flex Development

Yamil Pedrozo has more than 6 years experience in interactive development focusing on delivery of internet applications for both web and desktop applications and systems. He is highly qualified in web development platforms as well as client and server side technologies. Prior to Poker Training Network, Yamil developed e-learning systems and modules for educational clients, among these were Kaplan University and the University of Miami. He received his degree in Interactive Multi Media Development from the Florida Art Institute. His expertise in developing applications and managing production teams makes him a highly sought after developer and consultant in the Web application industry.

Dennis Nadeau	Dennis Nadeau, Co-Founder and CEO Dennis Nadeau is a business leader and entrepreneur who helped develop several new industry categories in today's business world. Under his leadership, PokerTrainingNetwork.com has developed a line of proprietary Poker training and playing environments, analytical poker coaching software, Social Media websites, and a revolutionary Network Marketing Business platform. His broad background in Corporate America and Entrepreneurial business ownership started in 1986. Since that time he has been involved in a variety of ownership and consulting positions ranging from: Video Production, Music Artist Representation and Concert Promotions, Online Marketing and Customer Acquisition, Private Investigation, Computer Tracking and Forensics, Direct Sales and Network Marketing. Dennis is also an active volunteer with the Humane Society.	Learn more about us. 10/21/2009 PokerTrainingNetwork.com™ Launches the Ultimate Network Marketing Product.

Dennis Windsor	Dennis Windsor, President and CMO Dennis Windsor is an internationally known and respected Network Marketing Executive, Author, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker. He has been a Network Marketing Professional for almost 30 years, spending over 17 years in the field as a distributor building large sales organizations and over 12 years in Founder and Senior Executive roles. He was President of a cutting edge, nutritional Network Marketing company and has served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for three multi-million dollar Network Marketing companies. He is the author of the Network Marketing best seller – “Financially Free” The How To’s of Building a Large, Successful Direct Sales - Network Marketing Organization.

Robert Bruck	Robert Bruck, Chief Technology Officer Robert Bruck was the only kid in his 1960's elementary school with a minicomputer at home where he learned 12-bit Assembler and Fortran when he was 10 years old. He went to Harvard at 15 and became a classmate of Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and Yo-Yo Ma. Mr. Bruck got his degree in Biomedical Physics, and was a Computer Science Teaching Fellow at Harvard and MIT. Since college, he’s developed several products such as the Phoenix BIOS (Mr. Bruck was one of the original authors), WaveFrame Digital Audio Workstation, and many others. Robert founded his own companies and led the development of Wills.com, BusinessPlans.com and OLDP, Inc., and has been awarded 13 International and United States patents.

Robert Leff	Robert Leff, General Counsel Robert Leff is a graduate of the University of Florida and The University of Miami School of Law and has been practicing general corporate law and compliance for almost twenty years. Over his professional career, he has held positions with a half dozen companies serving in a range of roles from General Counsel to President. At PTN, Robert Leff has filled a valuable niche not only because of his legal and business background, but also because of his overall poker knowledge and playing ability as an avid tournament veteran of over ten years. He serves as the company's General Counsel and Corporate Governance Officer in addition to contributing to PTN’s poker content and software programs.

Jeff Branch	Jeff Branch, Director of Finance Jeff Branch has over thirty years of experience in management, accounting systems, inventory and staff development experience. His experience includes network marketing, company startups, product design and selection, patent and trademark applications, investment and security operations, financial and regulatory reporting, automated systems (selection, design and installation), implementation of cost and internal accounting controls, asset/liability management, and re-engineering of unprofitable operations. He has managed a statewide investment security operation which transacted over $12 billion daily, served as CFO for a major bank, and was co-owner of a network marketing company. Jeff and his wife of 38 years have 2 sons and 1 granddaughter. Jeff is active in his church and serves as chairman of the finance committee.

Connie Summitt	Connie Summitt, Director of Communications Connie Summitt is a marketing, training, and network veteran who has developed communication, event, B2B, and CSR programs from A to Z. She’s held General and Executive Manager positions for top tier MLM companies. For WorldVentures, Summitt engineered a total affiliate/customer relations plan, from initial contact to retention along with a “win back” program that reached across all communication channels. Her email campaigns were not only creative, but effective, boosting retention by more than 250%. At AmeriPlanUSA, she installed new affiliate training policies and procedures for the entire sales division in addition to designing annual marketing plans, both online and in print. Ms. Summitt also has extensive financial and banking experience.

Nancy Boyette	Nancy Boyette, Director of Support Nancy Boyette has over 20 years of experience in the network marketing industry, both as an Affiliate and at the corporate level specializing in commission management and affiliate/customer service departments. Prior to her network marketing career, Nancy spent 15 years in managerial positions in the Commercial Banking and Savings and Loan industries. Nancy enjoys spending time with her daughter and two grandsons. She is actively involved in her church and sits on the board of the Dallas Chapter of the “Walk To Emmaus” organization.

Bryant-Doran A. Fusco	Bryant-Doran A. Fusco, Director of Operations (FL) Bryant-Doran A. Fusco’s professional career spans over 10 years as a graphic artist, motion graphics specialist, 3D animator and video editor. His portfolio includes companies such as; The Florida Panthers, The New York Titans pro lacrosse team, The Bank Atlantic Center, Madison Square Garden, Fox Sports Florida, The Marriot Hotel chain, Disney Hotel chain, The Black-Eye Pea Restaurant Franchise. Bryant also served as the senior-level IT expert for companies such as American Express, Quarterdeck Corp, Campus Management Corp, and Ferrell Schultz, PA.

Yamil Pedrozo	Yamil Pedrozo, Director of Flex Development Yamil Pedrozo has more than 6 years experience in interactive development focusing on delivery of internet applications for both web and desktop applications and systems. He is highly qualified in web development platforms as well as client and server side technologies. Prior to Poker Training Network, Yamil developed e-learning systems and modules for educational clients, among these were Kaplan University and the University of Miami. He received his degree in Interactive Multi Media Development from the Florida Art Institute. His expertise in developing applications and managing production teams makes him a highly sought after developer and consultant in the Web application industry.