The Ener/Gems are J. Warren McClure's personal philosophy. Mac's not the only one to have these commonsense gems of wisdom at his core. Every one of us at Ener/Gem Success Systems lives by them, starting with "Succeed by helping others succeed."
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J. Warren McClure, Founder & Creator mac@freedomtoachieve.com
J. Warren McClure is the one-time newspaper owner and publisher who is the guiding star for the Ener/Gem Success Systems company and the original author of much of the Freedom to Achieve system. He graduated from Ohio University in 1940 with a BS degree in Commerce, and then from Northwestern University in 1941 with an MBA. Over the course of his life he has made many millions of dollars and given away tens of millions. The 10 Ener/Gems are the core of his personal philosophy, and he says they account for what he has accomplished in life. ^Top^
Daniel J. Feeney, Chief Executive Officer & President dan@freedomtoachieve.com Dan Feeney has the vision for what the Freedom to Achieve system can become with delivery possibilities available in the 21st century. He has taken on the responsibility of developing the strategy to make this vision a reality. Dan started his career with PriceWaterhouse in New York and Boston. He has been an entrepreneur in the Burlington, Vermont area and has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of various area businesses. Dan believes in giving back to the community. He has assisted in or headed up fund-raising ventures that have collected $18 million for civic betterment in the Burlington area. It was in the course of one of these—raising money for the McClure Multigenerational Center—that he first met J. Warren McClure and learned about Mac's 10 Ener/Gems. ^Top^
R. Scott Perry, Executive Editor scott@freedomtoachieve.com
Scott Perry is a writer, editor, and product development specialist who has presided over the creation of dozens of educational and training-oriented products: books, audio/visual materials, training manuals, and computer product manuals. Scott will be an active participant and advisor in acquisitions of new products and will contribute significantly to the preparation of Freedom to Achieve for entry into the digital world. His work experience also includes several years in business systems planning for Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation. Scott developed the first version of Freedom to Achieve, published in 1980, after a chance meeting with Warren McClure. ^Top^
Rick Van Arnam, Vice-President, Training rvan@freedomtoachieve.com Rick Van Arnam is a master of presentation skills and knowledgeable in all phases of training, with more than fifteen years in challenging leadership roles to draw on. Rick will be responsible for presenting seminars, workshops, and platform presentations before major clients. He will also exercise oversight and training of other presenters, called FTA Ambassadors. His experience includes overseas assignments and spans responsibilities in the for-profit, nonprofit, and military sector. He has been CEO of a consulting firm as well as an infantry lieutenant and graduate of the U.S. Army's Ranger Course. Rick knows both the language and the realities of leadership and business. ^Top^
Dan Feeney has the vision for what the Freedom to Achieve system can become with delivery possibilities available in the 21st century. He has taken on the responsibility of developing the strategy to make this vision a reality. Dan started his career with PriceWaterhouse in New York and Boston. He has been an entrepreneur in the Burlington, Vermont area and has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of various area businesses. Dan believes in giving back to the community. He has assisted in or headed up fund-raising ventures that have collected $18 million for civic betterment in the Burlington area. It was in the course of one of these—raising money for the McClure Multigenerational Center—that he first met J. Warren McClure and learned about Mac's 10 Ener/Gems. 
Rick Van Arnam is a master of presentation skills and knowledgeable in all phases of training, with more than fifteen years in challenging leadership roles to draw on. Rick will be responsible for presenting seminars, workshops, and platform presentations before major clients. He will also exercise oversight and training of other presenters, called FTA Ambassadors. His experience includes overseas assignments and spans responsibilities in the for-profit, nonprofit, and military sector. He has been CEO of a consulting firm as well as an infantry lieutenant and graduate of the U.S. Army's Ranger Course. Rick knows both the language and the realities of leadership and business.