Team

Dr. Ralph Gallay, Advisor/Consultant

Dr. Ralph Gallay has a B. Eng. (Chemical), an M.B.A., an M.S. (Quantitative Analysis and Economics), and a Ph.D. in Marketing. He spent several years working in engineering, financial, marketing and consulting capacities for major companies in the U.S.A. and abroad. He is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business Administration at Rider University, New Jersey. Dr. Gallay has two patents and is the author of many scholarly and professional publications in various journals and proceedings.

V .Elaine Marigliano, Engagement Leader

V. Elaine Marigliano brings over 20 years experience to Transcend as Engagement Leader, principally in the fields of human resources and transportation logistics. Elaine has had diverse leadership responsibilities in human resources, public relations, rail transport operations, vessel loading operations, port operations, and missile maintenance.  Elaine is expert at identifying process improvement opportunities even in the most challenging situations. She provides clients astute strategic planning and practical implementation of initiatives to realize improved customer satisfaction and work force effectiveness.  Her expertise includes work force effectives, attrition reduction, staff recruiting, training, logistics management, property management, and transport operations. As a retired Army veteran, Elaine provides Transcend’s operating leadership and strategic direction.  Elaine holds a BS in Communications from the University of Illinois.

Kara Smith, Marketing Specialist

Kara brings a diverse experience to Transcend, having completed assignments in creative development, social media, market research, and recruiting. Prior to interning at Transcend, Kara interned at NBC Universal. Kara is completing ongoing studies at West Vriginia University.