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.

Matthew is a natural-born entrepreneur starting Mail Post of America at 17 years of age selling mail posts door to door. This experience taught Matthew at a young age that successful selling required courage, having a proper plan and right attitude to turn rejection into sales. This was the beginning of a successful career in sales and management that led Matthew to establish Blake Consulting and Sales Training, Inc. Matthew served as Owner and President, of National Document Services, a Litigation Support Company, for over 16 years. Matthew was responsible for operations and sales of the multi-million-dollar company. National Document Services was successfully sold to Keais Record Service Company, LLC, a private equity-owned company, in 2017.

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.

Erica Haskell is the Client Success and Marketing Manager at McDonell Consulting Group, where she has thrived since joining as an intern in 2019 before securing a permanent position in 2020. Armed with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Towson University, Erica channels her passion for making marketing materials impactful, specializing particularly in social media marketing. Her dedication to enhancing the client experience sets her apart, as she ensures every interaction is not just satisfactory but memorable, going the extra mile to tailor solutions and provide exceptional support.With an eye for detail, Erica elevates every aspect of marketing, from crafting engaging social media posts to orchestrating flawless events. She values collaboration and excels in both independent and team environments, recognizing that synergy is essential for achieving outstanding results. Erica's commitment to excellence and her ability to merge creativity with strategic insights make her an invaluable asset to McDonell Consulting Group, where she continually drives success in client relations and marketing endeavors.