We are fortunate to have attracted a team of professionals with demonstrated experience and excellence in these fields. Their diverse backgrounds enable us to examine test validation and career development issues from multiple points of view, which helps us dig deeper into the nature of work-related decisions. Our staff members all have advanced degrees and a minimum of seven years work experience. Many have much more experience than that to offer.
Staff Bios
Director of Career Vision: Peg Hendershot
Peg joined Career Vision as a career consultant in 1992 and assumed her current role as Executive Director of Career Vision and The Ball Foundation in 2012. With over 20 years experience in aptitude-based career consulting, workforce development, and other career-related issues, Peg is an advocate for the importance of developing a career literate student population and workforce. As a champion for the inclusion of aptitudes in career planning, she facilitates strategic direction for both the assessment and consulting services and the product development and research efforts of Career Vision and The Ball Foundation. Peg has a Masters from National-Louis University and a Bachelors from Northern Illinois University.
Research Director: Kevin Field
Kevin is responsible for the evolution of the Ball Aptitude Battery and the integration of new aptitudes in the computerized format. He is lead in data analytics for the use of aptitudes to ensure the battery retains high standards and for the development of related assessments. Kevin is the technical expert on the different assessments used in the battery, providing leadership in joint product development and research. Since 1999, Kevin has presented findings at national conferences and a co-author of several professional publications. Kevin obtained his MA and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Minnesota, his MBA from DePaul University, and his BS in Business at Indiana University.
Research and Assessment Systems Coordinator: Victoria Harmon
Vicky’s primary responsibility is the maintenance and development of assessments used in the Ball Aptitude Battery. She also provides technology support related to the administration of the Ball Aptitude Battery and Career Vision’s other assessments. Vicky obtained her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, her MA in psychology from Roosevelt University, and her BA in psychology from Northern Illinois University.
Senior Career Consultant: Mary Hanney
Mary joined the Career Vision team in 2006, bringing with her more than 15 years of prior career counseling experience working with students, mid-careerists and career changers. She has worked in university and community college settings as well as a national career consulting firm. In addition, Mary’s work history includes more than a decade at Xerox in human resources, management, sales/marketing, and operations. Mary holds an M.Ed. in Counseling from Northern Illinois University, an MBA from DePaul University, and a BA in Psychology from Northern Illinois University. She is a National Certified Counselor and Certified College Counselor. Mary has also completed post-graduate training as a Global Career Development Facilitator and Distance Counselor.
Career Consultant: Nancy Ryan Krane
Nancy joined the Career Vision team in 1999. Over the years she has used her career assessment and consulting experience to assist hundreds of clients with aptitude-based career exploration, decision-making, and planning. Nancy actively contributes to the web presence of Career Vision and has an extensive background in vocational research, authoring numerous professional publications and presentations. Nancy holds both a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Applied Psychological Measurement and an MA in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. Her BA is in Psychology from Benedictine University. Nancy is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Customer Service Coordinator: Lynne Bournazos
Lynne is our front-line ambassador, representing Career Vision and welcoming visitors, clients, and callers to our office. She coordinates key marketing, outreach and client service activities that increase awareness of our Career Literacy mission and promote our aptitude-based career planning services. Lynne obtained her BBA from Western Michigan University with a major in Marketing and minor in Administrative Services. Her prior work experience has focused on sales, marketing, and customer service. Lynne enjoys interacting with and assisting Career Vision clients in choosing the best service package to suit their needs.
General Office Assistant: Melody Euhus
Melody seamlessly wears a variety of hats to contribute to our work at Career Vision. As a Customer Service Assistant, Melody welcomes visitors, clients, and callers to our office and helps coordinate client service activities. As a Test Administration assistant, she welcomes and guides clients through their career assessments. Finally, as a Technology Assistant, Melody helps with the verification of new technology. She also assists Career Vision consultants by assembling client portfolios. Melody holds a BS in Computer Science from Benedictine University.
Test Administrator and Bookkeeper: Judy Brogan
Since 1998, Judy has held key roles within Career Vision, including that of Test Administrator and Bookkeeper. As Test Administrator, Judy is instrumental in welcoming and guiding clients through their career assessments, with a helpful demeanor that sets the perfect stage for an engaging experience. Judy holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Wheaton College and an MA from The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.