Our Sandler – McDonell Consulting Group Team

Chris McDonell is the Owner, President, and CEO of McDonell Consulting Group, a licensed Sandler Training center located in Baltimore. Since 2008, McDonell Consulting Group has been helping companies with hiring, business development, sales training, sales management training, customer service training, leadership development, professional assessments, and executive coaching. Chris has worked with a wide variety of industries, from solopreneurs to international corporations, to bring skills, structure, and strategies to improve employee performance, increase revenue and develop future leaders. He has more than 30 years of experience in sales, sales management, corporate training, and executive leadership and consistently works on his own professional development. Chris is a graduate of the Leadership Maryland Class of 2021.

Kristine McDonell is the Vice President of Operations at McDonell Consulting Group, a licensed Sandler Training center located in Baltimore. Since 2008, McDonell Consulting Group has been helping companies with hiring, business development, sales training, sales management training, customer service training, leadership development, professional assessments and executive coaching. Kristine brings her focus and energy to the operations side of the business: marketing, client services, finance and human resources. Her goal is to promote, support, and encourage the MCG team, their clients, and our community in success.

As Director of Client Success and Marketing, Erica Haskell leads the strategy, operations, and communications that shape how clients experience Sandler - McDonell Consulting Group. She oversees the full client lifecycle from onboarding through long-term engagement, ensuring every individual and organization receives a consistent, high-quality training experience.

Erica manages and enhances the systems, processes, and communication frameworks that support Sandler Essentials, Mastery, the Sales Leader Growth Series, and all ongoing training programs. Her responsibilities include client onboarding, progress tracking, program logistics, certification management, and the development of scalable tools that make the client journey clear, efficient, and transparent.

In addition to her client success leadership, Erica directs the firm’s marketing strategy, including brand management, content development, digital communications, email campaigns, and social media presence. She works closely with the executive team to strengthen brand positioning, support business development efforts, and ensure cohesive, aligned messaging across all channels.

Erica brings a creative, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven approach to her work. Her ability to blend strategy with execution enables McDonell Consulting Group to deliver a world-class client experience while expanding its reach and impact within the business community.

Renée M. Winsky is a Senior Leadership Development Consultant with McDonell Consulting Group/Sandler Training. She provides personalized assessments and coaching to guide business leaders in their personal and professional development and strategic planning efforts. From September 2013 to March 2022, Ms. Winsky served as President and Chief Executive Officer for Leadership Maryland, a professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of the leaders throughout the state! Since 2008, McDonell Consulting Group has been assisting companies in a wide variety of industries bringing skills, structure, and strategy to improve employee performance, increase revenue and develop future leaders.