For more than 10 years, StarQuest Learning has worked to develop people in the areas of leadership, sales, and customer service.

Our innovative approaches to people development result in more learning, faster, with better retention of knowledge and greater returns on investment.

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Jill H. Athenour
Director of Curriculum Design

Jill Athenour Jill Athenour is responsible for the design and development of StarQuest's curriculum—including all e-Learning content and instructor-led programs. She is one of the original co-founders of StarQuest and brings a wealth of experience in education and adult learning.

Jill has spent her entire career in adult education, and was previously the director of marketing and admissions, then assistant dean for Regis University's adult undergraduate program. She has also worked for such organizations as University of Denver, and St. Mary's College of California. Her professional experience in marketing, sales, management and adult learning provides a robust backdrop when designing and developing relevant curriculum.

She has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Santa Barbara, CA; and an MA in education from St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA.


Ken Reed
Director of Information Systems

Ken Reed Ken is responsible for system development and all technical aspects of the StarQuest Online web systems and online course delivery. Ken is an engineer and author who has published a dozen textbooks on the subjects of computer networking, the Internet, and web development.

Ken began his career as a software engineer. After several years of developing software, Ken managed a number of different engineering groups composed of software developers, hardware and software testers and software librarians. Ken holds undergraduate degrees in Electronics and Computer Information Systems and graduate degrees in Management and Telecommunications Engineering.


Tom Athenour
Director of Client Services

Tom Athenour Tom Athenour is responsible for strategic sales and marketing. Tom's professional experience has transpired predominantly within the financial services and learning and development industries, and has included leadership positions in marketing, operations, and sales. Prior to co-founding StarQuest, he was vice president of marketing for International Learning Systems, Inc., an international performance development consulting firm that worked with Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

He has served on the board of directors for the Goodwill Industries of Denver and is a member of the American Society for Training and Development and the Society of Human Resource Management. He has spoken at numerous national conferences on the subject of leadership, organizational change and talent development.

Tom holds an M.B.A. from St. Mary's College of California and a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Santa Clara.


Robert Ott
Director of Technology Sales

Robert Ott Robert Ott is responsible for strategic sales and marketing initiatives for StarQuest Online. Robert has more than 25 years in technology sales and sales management positions. In addition to working for Fortune 500 companies, he has held key senior management roles in three start-up companies, including one that completed a successful IPO, one that was acquired by a public company, and a third that is ongoing.

He has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a major in advertising from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA.