Teicko Huber, Founder & President

teicko@focus2grow.com

Teicko is the founder of Focus To Grow, and his enthusiasm to break through boundaries and scout uncharted territory started at a young age. At four-years-old, Teicko was taken from his biological home because his teenage parents were unable to care for him. At the age of seven, Teicko had a life changing experience that shaped his character to this day. Mama Earthie, a single black woman in her late seventies who cared for her two birth and three foster children told Teicko, “Boy, you can do anything you put your mind to!” and, “Always seek excellence.” Soon after his time with Mama Earthie, Teicko was accepted into a family that grew from nine to nineteen adopted children, all the while, guided by those two lessons from Mama Earthie.   (Click for Teicko's full story)

Experience

Teicko began his career with Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 global healthcare company. Later he was hired as the youngest sales professional for Focus Diagnostics where he swiftly rose to the top of the sales organization, all while maintaining heavy involvement with the marketing departments of various companies. As the Principal of Focus To Grow, 95% of his clients experience record sales growth, regardless of size or industry.

Professional Affiliations

Scott Bornstein, CSO | Chief Sales Officer

scott@focus2grow.com

Scott’s belief in cultivating collaborative relationships has resulted in clients leaning on him as a trusted advisor who can rally appropriate business leaders, cross functional teams, and partners towards the successful execution of strategies and tactics that have lead to the achievement of their business goals.

With an eye towards delivering remarkable customer service, Scott has lead, planned, executed, and controlled profit producing programs and projects to over 125 small to global fortune 50 manufacturing and services companies. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge through his 20 years of expertise in sales, marketing, business development, business consulting, partner alliance management, software training, project management, and product management.  
 
With Focus To Grow, he's responsible for creating and implementing strategic and tactical sales programs that insure the continued growth and expansion of Focus To Grow. Prior to Focus To Grow, he worked with other leading solution providers including Boeing, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, and Intercim.  
 
Scott earned a BA in Economics from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), and a BA in Psychology from UCLA. He was able to pay his way through college by having many various jobs, including one as a phlebotomist, where he was nicknamed 'The Count."
 
In his free time, he enjoys volunteering as the Chair for the Minnesota Chapter of Sales and Marketing Executives International. He also spends time with family, often at his kids activities, coaching soccer, golfing, reading and working on home improvement projects.

  Melinda Johnson, COO | Creative Director

melinda@focus2grow.com

Captivated by all forms of artwork from a young age, Melinda now embraces her talents by focusing on creating a more positive first impression to small business marketing.

She feels that Inbound marketing and effective sales tools can only be successful if they convey a clear message and utilize design techniques that accredit the company to appear professional, organized, and trustworthy.

Large businesses start out as small businesses. At some point you must invest in the look and feel of your company identity, collateral, and other designed materials to grow. By hiring a professional company, like Focus To Grow, who have established designers, like Melinda, you gain a professional consistency that stands out in the eyes of potential clients. 

Look to Focus To Grow for all of your web and print marketing needs. We will create the correct image for your company.

Kallie Pechacek, Inbound Marketing Manager

kallie@focus2grow.com

Kallie graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison where she spent four years cheering for the Badgers and pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree in strategic communications. 

Now, at Focus to Grow she works as an inbound marketing manager. Specializing in helping small businesses implement their marketing plans, Kallie turns marketing plans into roadmaps and ensures all marketing tactics called for come to fruition. A certified inbound marketing expert, she has the skill and ability to help you execute against your plan, because a plan is only good if it is implemented.

When she's not working as Teicko's sidekick or helping clients grow, you can find her teaching dance at Helmer Dance Studio, crafting, spending time with family and friends, or outdoors watching baseball or just staying active.