Management Team
Meet the management team that leads our world-class technology professionals. Our leadership team brings experience from "Big Five" consulting firms, software product companies, and a variety of innovative businesses to each ACF Solutions client engagement.
Kristin Fries Sharpe, Founder and President
Doug Sharpe, Vice President
Steve Wohleking, Account Manager
Lori Shearin, Human Resources Manager
Kathy Bartnick, Operations Manager
Kristin Fries Sharpe, Founder and President
Kristin Fries Sharpe established ACF Solutions in 2003, convinced that a technology consulting firm could exceed client expectations and provide a great career opportunity for employees. Her efforts at ACF have been dedicated to understanding and achieving client goals on each engagement while working with employees to understand and help them achieve their professional aspirations.
Prior experience: 14 years in technology and communications, most of them at Accenture, consulting with major North American telecommunications companies.
- Expertise: Managing complex technology development projects and process redesign initiatives; telecommunications service assurance and service ordering.
- Education: B.A., Decision Science, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
- Affiliations: Active member of Women in Technology, the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the technology community. (top)
Doug Sharpe, Vice President
Doug Sharpe brings a background in complex information systems implementation, revenue stream business processes, and technical architecture to ACF Solutions. He provides technical leadership and consulting expertise to clients and works closely with engagement teams. He is also the ACF Solutions salesforce.com practice lead.
- Prior experience: 15 years in information technology, beginning at Accenture and later transitioning to management roles with software product and consulting companies.
- Expertise: Designing and deploying large-scale business systems. Specialties include functional architecture and a deep understanding of the complexities of systems that need to interface with customers.
- Education: B.S., Management Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. (top)
Steve Wohleking, Account Manager
Steve Wohleking works with prospective and existing ACF Solutions clients to deliver outstanding consulting services by understanding their needs and planning solutions to meet those needs.
- Prior experience: 14 years of major account management, enterprise solution sales, and corporate training management.
- Expertise: Start-ups and growth-focused companies in the software, banking, technology consulting, and media and entertainment industries.
- Education: B.A., Business Administration, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia. (top)
Lori Shearin, Human Resources Manager
Lori Shearin sources, recruits, and hires all new consultants. She ensures that each new employee has outstanding technical and business expertise, and that each employee’s professional aspirations can be satisfied through a career with ACF Solutions. Lori also works closely with other management team members to create new internal structure and programs.
- Prior experience: 10 years in recruiting (administrative and technology), staffing, and account management.
- Expertise: Recruiting and placing technology professionals for many top Washington DC-based companies.
- Education: B.A., English Literature, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia (top)
Kathy Bartnick, Operations Manager
Kathy Bartnick manages policies and procedures and administers company benefit programs. Kathy works directly with each employee to ensure that the employee successfully assimilates and grows within the organization. Kathy also plans and organizes all company events.
- Prior experience: 15 years as a human resources practitioner and consultant.
- Expertise: Back-office administration, including HR and benefits.
- Education: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. (top)