Protis Executive Innovations History

2006

Protis was named #35 on the 2006 Top 100 Best Training Organizations in the U.S. by Training magazine – March, 2006. Protis named #2 on the list of the Top 20 Best Places to Work in Indiana for small-medium sized companies – Indiana Chamber of Commerce – May, 2006. Meggie Dials named Team Leader for the Contract Services Division of the company

2005

Protis has a record year as we continued to build a multi-million dollar organization. Vern Davis, along with Todd Hill, emerged as the #1 producers in the organization.  The team of Tom Blackwell, Mike Ganly, and Lori Shugars finished #2, although they substantially increased their business in 2005.  These accomplishments continue to demonstrate the level of professionalism and competitiveness in the Protis team. Todd Hill was named the 2005 Branta Award winner. Meggie Huels and Todd Hill both were first time home-buyers this year, and both announced their engagements to their long-time significant others. Michael Bitar was promoted to Executive Vice President, Sales.  Mike has been a top producer for the company and through his demonstrated leadership has lead the entire Protis sales team to new records.

2004 proved to be a great year as Protis again qualified as a President Gold Club Member and positioned itself to have a great start to 2005. Protis built a joint-venture to get into the consulting services arena with strong credentials to staff augmentation (contract) and HRO (human resource outsourcing) services. Michael J. Bitar was promoted to Sr. Vice President of sales, leading the executive search group. Tom Blackwell has emerged as the number 1 producer in the organization as well as leading by example. Chuck Combs, Vern Davis and Michael Bitar all qualified as Pacesetter Winners along with Tom. Finally, Chuck Combs made an official announcement to retire after the 2004 campaign. Chuck, in addition to a bank career was honored by the Governor of Indiana as Sagamore of the Wabash Winner that goes to one that demonstrates career long service to the state.

2003 was an exciting year for Protis Executive Innovations as we completed a merger with Management Recruiters of Brownsburg, Indiana. As a result of the merger, Protis is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners to Protis' leadership, Steve Combs and Chuck Combs. Steve is the COO of all Operations for Protis. Chuck is the Senior Vice President of Banking and will lead the Banking division for Protis. Sales for 2003 reflected a 28% increase from 2002. Protis finished 10th overall out of a 1,100 office network. Billing Manager performance remained stellar with Chuck Combs, Mike Bitar and Vernon Davis all retaining Top 20 recognitions.

2002 was capped off by the announcement of the move of Protis Executive Innovations headquarters from Avon, Indiana to Indianapolis, Indiana. Protis acquired 7,100 Square feet of office space in Indianapolis' premier office park complex- Intech Park. In 2002, Protis sales were recognized with the President's Gold Club level of performance. Chuck Combs, Mike Bitar and Vernon Davis were all named Top 20 billing managers globally.

2001 was a year that afforded tremendous opportunity for Protis to learn how to be excellent in the Human Capital Business regardless of economic conditions. Protis proved that we could not only survive but challenge ourselves to thrive during this business cycle. Protis continued to find success by the achievement of the President's Gold Club level of performance. Top 20 Billing Managers included Chuck Combs, Mike Bitar and Vernon Davis.

In 2000, Protis continued to strengthen the leadership of the company by the announcement of Vernon Davis as a partner with Protis. Vernon will join Michael Bitar as co-lead of the #1 Consumer Products division in our network. His presence on the team will continue to raise the bar and the tremendous successes of Protis' Consumer Products efforts. In 2000, Michael Bitar was a Top 10 Billing Manager. Protis achieved the President's Gold Club level of performance.

1998-1999: By year-end 1998, and early 1999, Protis recognized the need to adjust our business model. The dynamics of business and the recruiting industry included, necessitated a more efficient and value-added role for our team. Thus, the team concept became the permanent business model for Protis and is fast becoming a model other firms are emulating. In fact, Protis is often asked and consulted "how" to plan and implement the business model that is adding value to our clients and team.

1998: Protis is honored yet again, with a higher distinction, by becoming a member of the "President's Platinum Club". This honor is bestowed upon offices achieving in excess of $2,000,000 in sales for the 1998 calendar year.

1997: Michael J. Bitar is awarded the National "Rookie of the Year" out of our 1,000 office network. This is a distinguished honor and one that is challenged upon every rookie that becomes a team member. Michael met the challenge head on and accomplished this goal.

1997: To become a leader...if not THE leader in the industry, the company had to build itself around solid professionals to assist in forging the path to excellence. The early success of Protis demanded the growth of our leadership and talent. This need resulted in the addition of Michael J. Bitar as a Partner for Protis. Michael quickly became one of the pillars of the organization. With his hard work, dedication and motivation, Michael continues to propel the business to the next level. Today, Michael holds the title of Vice President of Sales and is a shareholder in the company.

1997: Protis becomes a member of the prestigious "President's Gold Club" for over 1,000,000 in sales for the year 1997. This achievement was accomplished in only our second year of business.

1997: Protis moves from our original "birth place" in Danville, Indiana due to lack of space for our growing team to our new home in the Ameriana Bank Building in Avon, Indiana on the west side of Indianapolis.

1996 and 1997: Protis quickly became a high performing office and is honored with national recognition for "Best of Class" in customer service. This award is presented to those offices with superior service to their client companies and is scored by clients and independently evaluated by MRI corporate.

1995 December: Bert and Laura Miller, Cofounders and Co-Managers of Protis Executive Innovations, open a franchise office of the largest executive recruiting firm in the world- Management Recruiters International. The office was founded on the premise of being the premiere consultative and advisement specialist on Human Talent solutions. Our philosophy was to meet clients' needs in the "new" economy and to deliver value through innovative products by blending technology with a consultative methodology and "facilitate" talent acquisition instead of traditional headhunting.