Deborah J. Evans is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Walter Canyon Consulting L.L.C. – a Strategic Consulting and Human Resource Management Firm.
Deborah has over 25 years of experience in various multibillion dollar corporations, non-profits, educational intuitions and governmental sectors serving in executive management positions and consulting roles. Deborah is a well-rounded business leader, excellent public speaker and meeting facilitator equipped and driven to handle any situation impeding corporate initiatives and community outreach.
Deborah’s management expertise spans the full range of organizational and operational functions – HR, IT, P&L, accounting, and customer service. Her expertise in Six Sigma, Organizational Resilience and Human Resource Management simplifies her ability to digest and implement business strategies to create the highest level of possible efficiencies within organizations.
Deborah, skillfully builds relationships, establishes trust and collaborates with peers, board members and workforce community to solve business issues in a strategic and effortless way. Ms. Evans empowers the workforce through organizational visions, values, people and purpose. Deborah is a graceful leader who influences, motivates, and enables the workforce and external communities to raise to a higher level of organizational success and philanthropic commitment.
Deborah grew up in the city of Detroit and completed her education in the Detroit Public School System. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the prestigious historical black college – Tuskegee University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Management and Finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration.
Joyce M. James is Director of Operations – Walter Canyon Consulting LLC. Joyce has worked for over 25 years in Big 8 accounting and consulting firms and leading regional health systems. Joyce has held senior management positions developing and coaching highly skilled professionals. Joyce has served on many boards lending her leadership to her community.
Joyce holds certificates in various areas of leadership and employee development including – Building a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion; Re:Think: Lean Principles; Americans With Disabilities Act for Leaders; World Class Service: Coaching.
Joyce grew up in the city of Detroit and completed the Detroit Public School System. Joyce holds a baccalaureate of science degree in accounting from Wayne State University and a Masters of Science Degree with a concentration in Management from Walsh College.
James Estabaum is Director of Curriculum and Training of Walter Canyon Consulting LLC. James provides critical focus on different ways to develop and improve learning opportunities for employers and employees alike. Curriculum development is decided through research, feedback, and testing of new curricula and consulting methods, selecting appropriate materials for use in the business setting. The consulting team is advised on regulations, and innovative ideas that will enhance workshops and coaching.
James has worked over 20 years in various multibillion dollar corporations, non-for profits, educational intuitions governmental sectors serving in executive management positions and consulting roles.
James grew up in the city of Los Angeles, CA and completed the Public School System. James holds a baccalaureate of science degree in accounting and finance from University of Southern California – and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Oakland University.