Global:

“Marv has built a unique concept which at IBM we are now pursuing around how companies can leverage partners ecosystems. This match making process is critical in the way companies will do business in the future serving the small and medium business marketplace..."  Jay Ennesser, VP Cross Industry Alliances, IBM

“The 'Jerry McGuire' of the channel - he is all about how he can help you be more profitable and successful in your business. A revolutionary idea, so basic in its concept, has changed the vendor to partner interaction all for the better.”   Tiffani Bova, Research Director, Gartner, Global

“The concept that Marv has created with Success Group International allows technology providers and technology resellers to focus on what they do well helping one another to be more successful in the process. It has also served as a clearing house for new ideas and even partnerships among providers. In general Marv has the ability to identify providers and resellers who can work well together and then has the personal skills to facilitate those relationships.”  Garry Kolb, Unisys Corp, Global

EMEA:

“Marv is a great individual in connecting companies and people with common interest in a global world.”   Christer Makela, Managing Director, ADSOTECH,  Finland

“Marv is dynamic, knowledgeable, and communicative person. I would recommend Marv highly. He is doing marvelous work in bringing professionals and/or solutions together. When you have needs in solving important issues and not sure whom to approach, I am sure, you may contact Marv.  Olga Henning, CEO, Blue Sea Technology, Germany

“I have worked with Marv for many years utilizing his Success Group International, LLC to create business partnerships with both Distributors and Development Partners for Vanguard Integrity Professionals, Inc. Our relationship with the Success Group International, LLC has proven to be profitable and strategic for Vanguard Integrity Professionals, Inc.”  Brian Marshall, Director of Development, Vanguard Integrity Professionals, UK & USA

“Marv has an outstanding ability to put the pieces together and turn a difficult puzzle into a meaningful business opportunity. His creativity and a relentless drive to make things happen have made him a very successful business man.”  Cesare San Martino, Managing Director, Primeur Security Services, Italy

“Marv has an outstanding ability to create and to maintain profitable relationships between business partners”     Walter Marmo, EuroSel Spa, Italy

USA:

“Forget about VAR recruitment, click-through rates and all the other useless measurements we use. Marv has accomplished something far more important: he has carved out a space in the IT channel where he actually matches vendors and VARs in a way that enhances ROI for everyone involved. Refreshing!”  Robert M. Cohen, President and Business Editor, Integrated mar.co, Canada

 “Marv is a master at connecting people and businesses for the purpose of helping everyone serve their clients better, make some money from it. and have a lot of fun doing it.”  Frank Sung, Global Alliance Executive, IBM, ASIA

 “I have had the opportunity to work with Marv both as a peer within my company and as a Business Partner at Success Group International. Marv is outstanding to work with for many reasons. He is very focused on doing what is necessary to deliver a Win Win situation for everyone involved. His skills include a strong ability to understand issues and deliver solutions, he is dedicated to stay involved until closure and he has very good relationship skills. It has been a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Marv and I look forward to a continued successful relationship. I would recommend Marv as a partner to team up with anytime. Dave Lasseter, VP, Mainline Information Systems, USA

 “I have known Marv for many years in various organizations in our careers, and I have found him to not only be a great resource from a technical perspective, but also an honest, friend whom I could fully trust and rely on to assist in navigating the waters of complex business decisions. Thanks for a treasured relationship Marv!” Greg Dauenhauer, Director Information Systems, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado, USA

“Marv has created one the more unique businesses in IT - connecting channels to vendors and to customers - very much needed across the industry - especially relevant to young growing companies that may get overlooked by the big names yet powerful in their own value. Marv ran Success Group flawlessly - excellent & timely communications, able to corral people together on a common cause, and yielding business at the end of the day. Marv's tenacity paid off for Network Physics and would definitely connect with this group and Marv in future endeavors.” Scott Safe, VP Marketing & Product Management, Network Physics, USA

“I have referred a number of clients to Marv to assist building their partner sales channels. We found Marv to be quite effective at contacting the key industry players, initiating interest, developing multiple partner arrangements and managing the on-going relationships. His experience, tenacity and industry contacts are valuable assets.”  Joe Debold, President, Camelot, Inc, USA

 “Marv is by far the best around in his game! He is honest, up front and will give as much direct information as possible to help you succeed. You always know where you stand with Marv and he is always willing to help.” Darian Anderson, Chairman / CEO, iXtend, Inc, USA

“Marv has put together both a great group of partners from all over the world and created an advantageous program concept for all sides of the equation. Whether you are looking upstream or down for partners, Success Group is a good place to start.” Jason Henthorne, Director of Channel Sales, Mainline Information Systems, USA

“"Have known and worked with Marv over the years in a couple of different capacities. He is one of two respected individuals, that I know, who have helped and continue to help me attain personal goals within the realm of security. "Second to none!" in my books."  George Mitchell, Security Administrator, Department of National Defence - Canada

 “Marv and I have worked together for several years in a variety of roles. He has been very helpful to me in a number of business situations. He is highly effective in the networking and business development arenas, and maintains the highest ethical standards.” Jeff Robinson, Managing Partner, Advanced Information Systems, USA

 “Marv has the amazing ability to make things happen for members of SGI. He has been recognized by prestigious organizations, such as the Gartner Group, for building an entirely new paradigm for partnering and enabling those partners to work together both efficiently -- and profitably.” Paul JJ Payack, Strategic Marketing Executive, Vanguard Integrity Professionals, USA

“Marv has the ability to connect people on a level that is above any organization I've seen. He genuinely cares about the success of your company and does all in his power to assist in bringing about its success. Thanks again Marv for all you've done for AIS.”  Frank Yoder, President, Advanced Information Systems, Inc., USA

“Marv has created Success Group International in an effort to create partnerships between small companies and has done an outstanding job in obtaining that goal through hard work and dedication.”  Terry Goodbody, President/CEO, Enterprise IT Solutions, USA

 “Marv understands the power of leveraging technology partners and knows how to mentor a relationship to the benefit of both parties.”              Tim Nicolaou, Senior Security Software Programs, Sirius Computer Solutions, USA

“Marv is heading up a new type of business partner organization that is bringing a new route to market for our clients. Best wishes to Marv!” Claude Aragon, Territory Solution Partner Manager, IB, USA