Testimonials

Joe has been a great resource for MTS over the years. His assessments of personnel, analysis for executive compensation and general compensation plans have always been on target. Joe is both creative and strategic when approaching difficult situations and has also provided us with valuable compensation analysis for our public company board of directors. I highly recommend Joe if you need the sophistication of a big firm but reasonably priced.”

We engaged the POE Group to create our company’s first formalized salary structure covering US and Canada employees in over 100 locations. We subsequently engaged them to develop a common incentive approach across our decentralized operating regions. After three years, we determined the original projects are fully meeting their original goals. The firm delivered sound analysis and communication plans with minimal effort on our part – just what you need in a resource-constrained environment! Joe Kager is more like a virtual member of my staff than a traditional third-party consultant.”

We engaged Joe Kager and the Poe Group to assist in developing a more formalized compensation plan which included base and incentive pay structure. While we typically use a national firm for this type of work, we felt Poe Group would provide a more customized approach and we were comfortable with the skills they brought to the project. We were not disappointed. The work product was on target, Joe Kager’s presentation to the officer group was instructive and effective. As a result, we had buy-in from the officer group, not only to the process but the recommended solutions as well. I would not hesitate to use Poe Group again for our next project.”

The POE Group has been the executive compensation consultant on two boards I serve. Joe Kager has effectively facilitated our committee discussions through sound analysis of compensation arrangements and changes in governmental regulations. Furthermore, he effectively understands the sometimes different perspectives of management and board members, and successfully crafts arrangements that satisfy both parties. I would recommend him for further assignments.”

We have worked with the POE Group for over ten years. During that time they have worked with us on many different projects including a formalized base pay system, incentive plans, executive compensation recommendations and plans, establishing policies, and developing training for our managers. The training ranged from HR processes to our operational approach to managing the business. Joe has been a trusted advisor to me over the years and has complemented the skills of our HR staff to further our business results. I would recommend him to organizations that don’t want or need big name or high priced consultants.”

Joe Kager, a member of our Board of Directors, has played an integral role in developing our HR systems including: executive compensation, employee compensation, performance management, and succession planning. His firm, the POE Group, understands the culture of non-profit organizations, their business drivers, and how to help them become employers of choice. In every instance, they have been prompt and highly responsive to our needs, provided an extraordinary level of service and added extraordinary value.”

Joe Kager of the POE Group has been engaged as our executive compensation consultant for over ten years. We value long-term partners who can understand our culture and support our business. He demonstrates sound analysis skills, ability to communicate with directors and management, and independence in his role as an advisor to the compensation committee. I would recommend the POE Group to companies wanting a consulting firm that can customize programs to the particulars of their business with an independent point of view.”

We have used Joe Kager of the POE Group for multiple projects over the last two years addressing our base pay and incentive plans. He is recognized by me and my senior management team as an expert in his field. Also important to me as the VP of HR, he effectively worked with me and my compensation staff to share his knowledge and experience and improve our competency. I trust Joe to take the right approach for my organization through his understanding our culture, business strategy, and the parties involved.”

We have worked with Joe Kager of the POE Group as our executive compensation consultant for over seven years. The analysis provided by the firm is detailed and thorough. He helped change our pay system in response to a change in our business strategy. Most impressive is Joe’s consulting skills in dealing with board members, executives, and employees. He has the ability to perceive underlying situations and use that understanding to manage the consulting process. Joe has been a strong resource to me during our association, working in collaboration with my staff and our board.”

The POE Group worked with TriStar Engineering to facilitate our first strategic planning effort. The significant pre-work with team members and our senior leaders resulted in a two day offsite meeting. Joe worked well with our team, providing insight and direction during the meeting. The end results of our session were action plans that we intend to use to help evolve the future of our company.”

The POE Group has provided executive compensation consultant services for our firm for over ten years. Joe worked directly with me in my capacity as Compensation Committee Chair and currently as a committee member. In working with both Board members and management, Joe has demonstrated independence and balance in his recommendations. In this dynamic executive pay environment, our Board values the advice received from the POE Group.”