Big Idea Guy

 
 

BRIAN STEPHENS
CPO, Partner

Brian J. Stephens is a Co-Founder and Senior Business Management Consultant at Verus Consulting. He has been engaged for the last 8 years as a Program Manager supporting the shift to Recurring Revenue and Salesforce digitization efforts within Cisco’s US Commercial HQ - Strategy & Planning and System Engineering teams. Stephens leads all veteran-related initiatives for Verus, helping our clients better understand the translatable skills and leadership impact that special operations veterans bring to meaningful second careers. Stephens is a mentor specializing in sharing lessons learned from his 21-year business career with transitioning veterans and helping today’s Corporate Leaders build industry leading diversity models.

Prior to founding Verus in 2013, Stephens served as a Strategic Development Executive for Cerner Corporation during a decade of growth. Stephens has worked as a Director and Strategic Relationship Executive for multiple startups in San Mateo, Seattle and Houston. Stephens has deep domain expertise in Consulting, Workforce Education, Change Management and Adoption, Business Development, Sales and Global Services delivery. 

Prior to his military transition Stephens was a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably as a member of the elite Pararescue team for 20 years.

Stephens received his Workforce education degree from Southern Illinois University, where he graduated with honors. He is a retired Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic. He is a graduate of multiple Entrepreneur programs through the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City (Fast Track New Venture and The Ice House).

Stephens finds his stoke creating collisions between the Entrepreneurial, the Over-the-Horizon focused C-Suite and veterans who are shopping for a new suit.   

Brian has four well-adjusted children, two granddaughters and lives with his high school sweetheart, best friend and wife of 36 years, Marcie in Leawood, KS

 
 

Make it Happen Guy

 
 

KEVIN ANDERSEN
CEO, Partner

Kevin Andersen is a Co-Founder and CEO of Verus Consulting. Andersen is known across our clients for his strategic skillset and ability to grow and maintain relationships to achieve project success. He has led transformational change initiatives including helping companies shift to Recurring Revenue, Salesforce Modernization, and other business critical programs.

Andersen leads the day-to-day business of Verus, from corporate engagements and business development, down to the financials. He is strategic by nature and is inherently a relationship builder, helping connect our clients to the right talent at the right time.

Prior to founding Verus in 2013, Andersen served as a Training Director for Cerner Corporation, leading a team to direct and develop the training strategy to implement a digital healthcare platform. Andersen has deep expertise in Consulting, Change Management Strategy and Adoption, Sales Enablement, and Salesforce and Technology Implementation.

Kevin lives in Northern Idaho with his wife, Mary and their son and daughter. When he isn’t running kids between dance, baseball, and any other practices, he spends his time outside in the mountains.

 
 

Strategist & Connector

 

Rachel Warrington
Enterprise Operations & Marketing, Partner

Rachel Warrington leads people operations and marketing at Verus Consulting. Warrington thrives on digging into challenging business problems and has a knack for uncovering creative solutions. Her background in marketing and advising on start-up business strategy transitioned seamlessly to consulting. Warrington has led change strategy and large-scale communications efforts to inform, enable, and support organizations.

In her current role with Verus, Warrington leads people operations, helping connect Verus consultants to the right role to find rewarding, challenging projects that provide personal and professional growth. She also brings her her marketing experience to shape the Verus brand and hold true to its values and vision.

Prior to joining Verus, Warrington was a Marketing Director at Nelnet, leading a team to deliver sound marketing strategies with proven results. Warrington's industry experience spans education, finance, retail, healthcare, and technology.

Rachel lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with her husband and two children. She spends her time with family baking, hiking, and enjoying the mountains.