Mr. Marco is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of data warehousing, enterprise architecture and business intelligence, and is the world’s foremost authority on meta data management. He is the author of the widely acclaimed, top-selling books “Universal Meta Data Models” (John Wiley & Sons, April 2004) and “Building and Managing the Meta Data Repository” (John Wiley & Sons). These groundbreaking books have been broadly endorsed by many of the largest software companies in the industry and by several major magazines. In addition, he is a coauthor of “Impossible Data Warehouse Situations and Solutions From The Experts” (Addison-Wesley) and “Data Resource Management” (DAMA). Mr. Marco has published hundreds of articles, is a regular columnist for several technology magazines, is the chairman of the Enterprise Information Management Institute (EIMInstitute.ORG) and has served as a judge in dozens of industry awards. In addition, in 2004 Mr. Marco was selected to the very prestigious Crain’s Chicago Business “Top 40 Under 40” and in 2007 he was named one of DePaul University’s “Top 14 Alumni Under 40”. In 2008 he was named to the DAMA Data Management Hall of Fame (Professional Achievement Award).

Mr. Marco has been referred to as the “Melvil Dewey of Metadata” and is a highly sought after speaker and has presented hundreds of keynote addresses and courses at the major business, data warehousing, and meta data conferences throughout the world. Mr. Marco has taught at the University of Chicago and DePaul University, and is on the Advisory Council for DePaul University’s College of Commerce.

He may be reached at (866) EWS-1100 or via email at DMarco@EWSolutions.com

Mr. Faulkenberry has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology and has focused on data warehousing, meta data management, and enterprise information management for the past 15 years. Prior to joining EWSolutions, he worked for major technology vendors and consulting firms, provided thought leadership, and built consulting practices to deliver complex solutions to Global 1000 and large U.S. Government clients.

Mr. Faulkenberry joined EWSolutions in 2001. He has consulted on numerous engagements and is responsible for business development. His industry expertise includes Insurance & Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Defense / Intelligence, Life Sciences, and Public Sector.

Prior to joining EWSolutions, John was Director of SPR’s eAnalytics Consulting Practice and held key sales and management positions with James Martin & Co., InfoSpan, KPMG, Computer Partners, Policy Management Systems, and IBM. He holds a Master of Management degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School and a B.S.B.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute and speaks frequently at industry conferences.

He may be reached at JFaulkenberry@EWSolutions.com or at (312) 303-4242.

Michael Jennings is a recognized industry expert in enterprise information management and has more than twenty years of information technology experience. Mike has published numerous industry columns/articles for EIM Institute, DM Review and Intelligent Enterprise magazines. He has been a judge for the 2002 - 2007 DM Review World-Class Solutions Awards and 2003 Wilshire Award for Best Practices in Meta Data Management.

Mike speaks frequently on EIM issues at major industry conferences and has been an instructor of information technology at the University of Chicago's Graham School. He is a co-author of the book "Universal Meta Data Models" and a contributing author of the book "Building and Managing the Meta Data Repository". He may be reached at MJennings@EWSolutions.com

Anne Marie Smith is a leading consultant in Information Management and is a frequent contributor to various IS publications. Anne Marie has over 20 years experience in information management for several corporate entities and has successfully led the development of data resource management departments within corporations and consulting organizations. Anne Marie is active in the Data Management Association (DAMA) and serves on the board of directors of DAMA International. She has been an instructor of Management Information Systems (MIS) with Philadelphia, PA area colleges and universities and currently serves as a faculty mentor in Management Information Systems with Northcentral University.

Anne Marie has taught topics such as: data stewardship and governance, data warehousing, business requirements gathering and analysis, meta data management and meta data strategy, enterprise data modeling, information systems and data warehouse project management.

Anne Marie’s areas of consulting expertise include meta data management, data stewardship and governance, information systems planning, systems analysis and design, project management, data warehouse systems assessment and development, information systems process improvement and enterprise information management.

Anne Marie serves as the Editor-in-Chief for Real World Decision Support, an online journal for all aspects of information management and decision support. She also contributes a montly column to the Enterprise Information Management Institute's journal EIM Insight. Anne Marie holds the degrees Bachelor of Arts and a Master's of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from La Salle University; she has earned a PhD in MIS at Northcentral University. She is a certified data management professional (CDMP), a certified business intelligence professional (CBIP) and holds project management certification. Anne Marie may be reached at AMSmith@ewsolutions.com