Having kicked off his career in the public relations industry in 1983, Chris has dedicated most of his professional life to helping organizations successfully implement and nurture sales, service, and leadership cultures. Harnessing his talents in adapting to cultural diversity, Chris uses his facilitation expertise to inspire organizations worldwide. From Bahrain to Belgium, Singapore to Sydney, or right here in North America, his message is the same – develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships through continuous learning and skill development.

Tim Hagen founded Sales Progress, a Training Reinforcement Partner Company, in 1997. His entrepreneurial career began in college leading to positions in sales, sales management, and sales training for small and large corporations, and eventually ownership of several training companies. He possesses a unique combination of hands-on experience, academics, and innovative insight to solve the industry’s most common challenges. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.