History
Guiding Businesses to Success Since 2002
Mike Whitlock is an expert in business finance, strategic planning, financial management programs and education, and business improvement roundtables within franchise or aligned industry platforms. With a strong background in commercial banking and over 20 years experience in financial management across a variety industries, he helps companies achieve heightened levels of profitability and success. As a financial consultant to business owners and managers, he becomes a vital member of the corporate executive team with a wealth of experience and unique industry perspective. He also provides Chief Financial Officer (CFO) consulting services for businesses on a retainer basis.
Tanni Whitlock has over 20 years of experience in professional services marketing, development and fundraising, and digital design and collateral material development. Her expertise in thinking outside of the box to solve complex market and communication challenges creatively, efficiently and effectively have produced results for clients in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. She also provides all administrative, technology, and invoicing services to support the company.
Whether you are just starting a business or have been in business for generations, TCI has the experience to help you set goals, stay focused, and heighten your success.
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Who we are
President
Mike Whitlock, MBA
Experienced financial management and strategic planning business consultant who works with business owners and corporate managers to set strategic corporate and fiscal goals and accomplish them. With over 10 years of commercial banking experience and 20+ years of financial consulting and teaching experience, brings proven results to budget setting, cash flow management, banking relationships, variance reporting, strategic operational and fiscal planning, profitability, and transition planning. Long-standing business consulting relationships with clients ranging from franchise business owners to privately held, family owned businesses are a testament to his practice.
Education
University of Washington
Foster School of Business
M.B.A., 1994
Arizona State University
Carey School of Business
B.S., Finance, 1982
Experience
• President, Tannian Consulting, Inc., 2002-Present
• Vice President, Business Resource Services, 1994-2002
• Commercial & Private Banking, Bank of California, 1985-1992
• Commercial Lending, Westinghouse Credit, 1983-1985
“I have had the pleasure of working with Tannian Consulting for over ten years now.... Over the years Mike has become a trusted advisor and friend. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable and caring individual to help with their business. ”
vice president
Tanni Whitlock
Results and relationship-driven marketer with experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit industries. Has 20+ years of experience positioning companies for sustainable growth through strategic planning, PR, advertising, marketing and event planning. As Development Director at a K-8 parochial school, increased the school’s endowment from $375K to $1.2 million, generating support for both short- and long-term needs. In a Fall 2019 fundraising campaign, raised $2.3 million in 3 months. Prior to working in development, established a marketing consulting services firm and led marketing and proposal teams at premier environmental services firms.
Education
Arizona State University
Carey School of Business
B.S., Marketing, 1980
Experience
• Vice President, Tannian Consulting, Inc., 2002-Present
• Development Director, Holy Family Parish School, 2006-2018
• Strategic Communications/Marketing Consultant, 1999-2006
• Senior Marketing Executive, Environmental Industry, 1984-1999
“Our most recent campaign exceeded our hopes of over $2M in large part because Tanni takes the time to know the people she’s working with and the alignment with the broad audience. Her passion for success is contagious and she always builds “fun” into her projects, so everyone wants to work with her. She’s a rare gem in the world of development planning.”