Who We Are
Chuck Ashman - Traditionalist/Innovator
Founder, CEO
Executive Producer, Business Matchmaking
When your resume includes as many eclectic positions of authority in so many
industries, it might be considered difficult to find common ground. But,
in the case of Chuck Ashman, it is clear. By combining traditional policies
and procedures and finding new ways to achieve marketing goals, he has earned
the respect of his peers, and his clients and established a network of connections
with few rivals.
In media, Chuck has hosted radio and television news and talk shows ranging from
anchoring Channel 11 news in Los Angeles to hosting KABC and KFI talk programs.
At the same time, he has been a guest on Larry King, Oprah, the Today Show, Good
Morning America, Regis, 60 Minutes and CrossFire as well as on leading programs
in the UK.
In print, he has written major articles for the London Express, the Toronto Sun
and the Chicago Sun Times as well as 7 non-fiction books including “Diplomatic
Crime” which triggered a US Senate investigation into abuses of Diplomatic
Immunity.
As an event and program producer, he led the Republican National Convention that
nominated Governor Ronald Reagan for the presidency and hosted Walter Cronkite
in a Democratic party syndicated debate prior to President Clinton’s election. He
has also produced events with Steve Forbes, Ralph Nader and others at the United
Nations and at corporate headquarters throughout the country.
At 20th Century Fox, he was named President of the Worldwide Merchandising and
Marketing division with responsibility for projects including Star Wars, Dynasty
and more than 25 Fox feature films.
As CEO of SMA Global, he has assembled a team of specialists who serve major
corporations and government agencies in dealing with small business owners with
emphasis on women, minority and veteran owned firms. His client base has
included IBM, AT&T, HP, American Airlines, Sprint, MasterCard, Aflac, Federal
Express and Lockheed Martin. As Executive Producer of Business Matchmaking,
the nation’s leading face-to-face small business procurement initiative,
he has facilitated 75,000 sessions resulting in $7 billion in contracts.
Today, SMA Global specializes in company, brand and product launches, creating
alliances between large and small businesses and helping start ups survive and
grow.
Robert Wagman
Vice President, Public Affairs
Robert is a long-time member of the White House press corps, former AT&T School of Business lecturer and editor of the World Almanac on American Politics. He was the Washington Bureau Chief for Small Business Computing magazine and a frequent producer of location video production for IBM and many of its business partners throughout the United States and Europe. He is also a former field producer for CBS News with extensive involvement with projects at 60 Minutes.
Ann Marshall
Vice President, Small Business Services
Ann Marshall is a veteran producer of small business events as Vice President of Business Matchmaking. The Matchmaking series of programs have created 75,000 face to face seller-buyer meetings resulting in more than 6 billion dollars in contracts granted. She supervises a team of professionals that coordinate small business event and online participation
In addition, she is a frequent speaker, panelist and moderator at small business events including the California State Stimulus Workshop series and the Governor's Conference on Small Business
Ann began her career with the San Jose Convention and Visitor's Bureau. With over twenty years of experience spanning a variety of functions within sales and marketing departments of Silicon Valley companies combined with her expertise in event marketing and management Ann has proved to be a valuable asset to the company.
Linda Coletti
Vice President, Procurement Services
Linda has over twenty years experience in a diversified business environment with responsibilities in general management, customer service, legal, public relations and entrepreneurship. She has owned and managed a number of small businesses including a Hallmark gift shop, restaurant and teacher of natural food cooking classes. Linda works with the buyers and procurement organizations that participant in the Business Matchmaking initiative.
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