Ed and I worked together in the Enterprise Risk group conducting onsite risk assessments. In his role as Risk Manager, Ed was able to meet both objectives of the role – project management and risk identification/analysis. First, he effectively managed each project, documented the milestones, and was great with follow-up and follow-through on any pending items related to the assessment. Second, Ed conducted research, reviewed documentation provided by the business unit, and was able to ask clarifying questions and drill down where additional information was needed to accurately identify and analyze risks related to the business units. Ed is a positive person with a great attitude, very dependable and always willing to lend a hand.

From 2002 - 2004, I was tasked with the turnaround of the Project Office for Alltel / FIS, (now LPS). Ed Akers was an incumbent member of the Project Office whom I quickly identified as being a rising star. His communication and collaboration skills enabled his projects to be delivered on time and on budget, and with the respect of the project team members throughout the various business units. Ed was recognized and rewarded for his leadership abilities with increasing levels of responsibilities, leading to his now extensive program management level experience.

Ed and I worked together in the Enterprise Risk group conducting onsite risk assessments. In his role as Risk Manager, Ed was able to meet both objectives of the role – project management and risk identification/analysis. First, he effectively managed each project, documented the milestones, and was great with follow-up and follow-through on any pending items related to the assessment. Second, Ed conducted research, reviewed documentation provided by the business unit, and was able to ask clarifying questions and drill down where additional information was needed to accurately identify and analyze risks related to the business units. Ed is a positive person with a great attitude, very dependable and always willing to lend a hand.

From 2002 - 2004, I was tasked with the turnaround of the Project Office for Alltel / FIS, (now LPS). Ed Akers was an incumbent member of the Project Office whom I quickly identified as being a rising star. His communication and collaboration skills enabled his projects to be delivered on time and on budget, and with the respect of the project team members throughout the various business units. Ed was recognized and rewarded for his leadership abilities with increasing levels of responsibilities, leading to his now extensive program management level experience.

Ed and I worked together in the Enterprise Risk group conducting onsite risk assessments. In his role as Risk Manager, Ed was able to meet both objectives of the role – project management and risk identification/analysis. First, he effectively managed each project, documented the milestones, and was great with follow-up and follow-through on any pending items related to the assessment. Second, Ed conducted research, reviewed documentation provided by the business unit, and was able to ask clarifying questions and drill down where additional information was needed to accurately identify and analyze risks related to the business units. Ed is a positive person with a great attitude, very dependable and always willing to lend a hand.

From 2002 - 2004, I was tasked with the turnaround of the Project Office for Alltel / FIS, (now LPS). Ed Akers was an incumbent member of the Project Office whom I quickly identified as being a rising star. His communication and collaboration skills enabled his projects to be delivered on time and on budget, and with the respect of the project team members throughout the various business units. Ed was recognized and rewarded for his leadership abilities with increasing levels of responsibilities, leading to his now extensive program management level experience.