Team

Kevin Mitchell is the President of The Professional Pricing Society (PPS), the worldwide professional organization dedicated to pricing training, education, and networking. He is also the Publisher of The Pricing Advisor monthly newsletter and the quarterly Journal of Professional Pricing. Kevin is a frequent speaker at pricing conferences and events in North America and Europe where he often discusses trends and demographic changes within the pricing discipline.

Before joining PPS in 2007, he worked for 11 years in various Financial Management fields with Colgate-Palmolive and General Electric. He has BA degrees in Economics and English from Duke University and an MBA in Marketing from The William E. Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester.

Kevin lives in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and his hobbies include music, cooking, and sports.

Chris Buckingham has over 20 years senior management experience with business-to-business software and computer hardware companies. Most recently he was President and CEO of QL2 Software. He is a frequent author and speaker on marketing issues in the high tech industry.

Lisa joined PPS as the Director of Marketing in August 2010. Lisa has more than 10 years experience in Sales and Marketing, locally and internationally from a variety of industries including commercial insurance, real estate development, and wholesale distribution.

Prior to joining PPS, Lisa served as a Sales Consultant, marketing and selling, private residences for Cinnamon 88 in St. Michael Barbados, a real estate development company responsible for building the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort in Barbados and Grenada.

Lisa holds a MBA from The Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University and a Bachelors degree in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business.

Lisa is an active member of The National Black MBA Association in Atlanta where she serves on the Marketing and Communications Committee. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, Zumba, Yoga and cooking.

Michael Tatonetti is the Director of Certification & Education for Professional Pricing Society. Prior to joining the team in June 2016, Michael spent 12 years working in education as a Teacher, Principal, and Educational Administrator. Michael’s areas of specialty include adult learning, curricular design, and program and project management.

Michael holds a M.A. in Theology and Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Liberty University and is currently earning his MBA from Western Governor’s University.

Michael is an active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated where he has served as the State of Georgia Financial Secretary and Chapter Director of Education.

In his spare time he enjoys traveling, cooking and reading.

Cherica is the Membership and Conference Manager for Professional Pricing Society. She has 13 years of association/membership experience. She is responsible for the management of the Membership Department, Conference Registration Management, Sponsor Liaison and Member Relations. Cherica joined PPS in 2010.

Wynetta is the Executive Administrator for Professional Pricing Society. She is responsible for Office Automation, Accounts Receivable, CPP Certification Program Management and Vendor Liaison. Wynetta joined PPS in 2006.

Meagan has worked in digital marketing and social media for over 9 years, and is excited about all-things related to curating media. A proud Howard University graduate, she's also a fitness instructor that enjoys exploring cultural events around the city. She frequents technology hubs, fun fitness activities and loves to Snap Chat life in ATL.

She received her B.A. from Georgia State University and her M.Ed. from Argosy University-Atlanta. She exudes over 6 years of experience in customer service, educational affairs, and event program planning and management. In her free time, Phylicia loves to cook, read novels, sing, volunteer in her community, and is a dedicated Beyoncé fan. She recently had the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Georgia Entertainment Gala in which she and colleagues recognized the work of entertainment professionals in film, television, and the music industry. She currently resides in Douglasville, GA with her husband Steven.

Darnell Shepherd has worked at the Professional Pricing Society for over 10 years. During his time at PPS he has worked as a membership analyst and most recently assumed the role of Project Coordinator. Darnell holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, GA. In his spare time he enjoys "getting buckets" at various basketball courts in Atlanta.