Innovators in Education & Training
Introducing the dynamic leadership team of MCM Learning Company, a beacon of innovation and excellence in the realm of learning and education. Together, supported by a team of dedicated employees, they bring unique expertise and passion to the table. With their collective vision and unwavering dedication, the leadership team of MCM Learning stands poised to inspire, empower, and transform the learning landscape for generations to come.
30+
Over 30 + years of experience in the training and development industry
Our Services
Creating clear and effective learning solutions, including training manuals, technical writing, translations, performance improvement strategies, instructor-led training, and instructional design.
Biographies
Mr. Ned Piccinini
President/CEO
Ned is the President and CEO of MCM Learning. He founded MCM in 1991 and has led the company though changes in technology, economies, personnel, and industries by successfully focusing on his clients’ needs for improved performance as well as the growth of his company and employees. Ned is a lifetime Army War College Foundation member and attended the National Security Seminar, where he received a Certificate of Leadership Development. He is also a Past President of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce and a private pilot with IFR and multi-engine ratings. Ned is a founder and volunteer pilot for Wounded Wing, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the families of those who served in the US Armed Forces.
E-MAILDr. Bill Solomonson
Vice President of Learning Development
Bill is the Vice President of Learning Development at MCM Learning and has worked at MCM since 2002. He specializes in all learning output, human and organizational performance improvement, as well as aligning solutions to business needs and strategic direction. His expertise is in learning theory, performance improvement, instructional systems design, training initiatives, and enterprise learning environments. Bill holds an appointment as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Organizational Leadership in Rochester Hills, Michigan where he researches and teaches organizational learning and leadership. Bill has led client work for The US Army, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Audi, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Delphi, Henry Ford Health Systems, Siemens, Wayne State University, Beaumont Hospitals, Kellogg’s, Fiat, Raytheon, and others.
E-MAILMr. Greg Schacker AWC (AW/NAC) Ret.
Director of Business Development
Hired in 2013, Greg is the Director of Business Development. Greg retired from the US Navy as Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator with 4000 flight hours in various H-60 platforms as a Naval Aircrewman, Search and Rescue (SAR) Swimmer, Squadron Weapons and Tactics Instructor (SWTI) for both Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Helicopter Aerial Door Gunner Instructor (HADGI) for the GAU-16, M-240, and M-60 crew operated weapons systems, and Night Vision Goggle Instructor (NVGI). As one of the top 10% of Naval Instructors, Greg was awarded Master Training Specialist (MTS), and has over 2,500 hours of classroom instruction and over 300 live, high-risk exercises safely executed. During his time in the USN, Greg deployed seven times in support of multiple US military actions in Iraq, Somalia, Kuwait, and other locations.
E-MAILMr. Daniel Fiori Mihalcik (CWO-4 USMC, Ret.)
Senior Program Director
Since 2022 Daniel has overseen programs and is MCM’s Senior Program Director. He retired from the US Marine Corps as Chief Warrant Officer-4 after serving 20 years in tours that included Japan (2 tours), Australia, Iraq (2 tours), and Afghanistan. Over Daniel’s military career he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Combat Action Ribbon (2 awards), Good Conduct Medal (2 awards), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (4 awards), Drill Instructor Ribbon, U.S. Army Order of the Golden Spur and various unit and service awards. Daniel holds a degree in Government Contracting and Acquisition.
E-MAILMr. Robert Bondy
CIO
Robert is the Chief Information Officer of MCM Learning and brings over 35 years of experience in managing computer network system security. He has extensive experience creating custom software applications focused on client efficiency improvement. Robert has managed over 75 unique secure client networks and has oversight of MCM’s Managed Service Provision. He solves client challenges using a consultative approach with an eye always on the end-user experience.
E-MAILTHE MCM LEARNING ADVANTAGE
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Program Management
Our Program Managers are the primary point of contact (PoC) for all projects and provide advisement to our military clients. Our experience with major programs with significant resources (greater than $1M US) empowers our PMs to effectively provide technical and programmatic guidance to personnel for the highest effectiveness and efficiency for critical programs. By leading the development of goals, objectives, and strategic plans we ensure program completion as scheduled, scoped, and funded. With an eye on cost-effectiveness, we evaluate our team’s performance and overall effectiveness in terms of mission accomplishment, schedules and budget, quality, quantity and environment, safety, and health standards, procedural, policy and regulatory compliance, and technical competence.
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Project Management
Our Project Management team members are expert at assessing and documenting risk, schedule development and management, requirements assurance, and personnel time management. We ensure on-going communication to our clients to ensure constant awareness of status, risks, and required support to ensure completion to project schedule and budget. Our Project Managers routinely draft requirements planning documentation, risk analyses, quality assurance reviews, and are responsible for scheduling, managing, and facilitating required meetings per project schedules. MCM utilizes traditional project management principles and tools, AGILE, as well as proprietary software to manage tasks and support the maintenance of required government management documentation.
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Military
MCM has focused on serving the needs of the U.S. military, both CONUS and OCONUS, since 2010. With a combination of civilian and veteran internal personnel, we leverage industry expertise with military experience to ensure we meet or exceed our clients’ requirements. MCM has extensive experience in logistic services and integrated product support. Our products and services have supported soldiers in the U.S., Afghanistan, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, and other areas around the globe.
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