Allen Hollingshead

Hal brings over 40 years of sales and leadership experience in the consumer products industry. He began his career with Beecham Products and went on to leadership roles at Fuji Photo Film, Hamilton Beach Proctor-Silex, and Hisense USA where he served as VP of Sales–Appliances. Throughout his career, Hal has driven business development, built lasting retailer partnerships, and helped expand major brands in the United States market. Known for mentoring teams and solving customer challenges, he brings deep expertise in sales strategy and go-to-market execution with a proven track record of influencing how products reach consumers.

Steve brings more than 35 years of experience in consumer products, with a career spanning both domestic and international markets. His expertise includes sales, marketing, business development, and go-to-market strategy, with a proven track record of supporting clients through sales representation, market planning, and broker management. Known for providing clear, practical guidance, Steve focuses on assessing market performance, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring clients have the tools to succeed. His goal is simple: provide expert advice and always be an asset to the organizations he supports.

Russ has extensive experience in consumer product sales, having worked with market-leading companies across several industries. Over the course of his career, he has consistently delivered results, leading to advancement in both position and responsibility. Russ has a proven ability to increase brand share, strengthen organizational equity, and build lasting relationships with strategic customers. His expertise lies in driving sales growth while maintaining a focus on margin optimization and long-term value. At Goal, he partners with consumer product clients to understand their unique needs and works to maximize opportunities for growth and success in the U.S. market.

Cindy has more than 25 years of finance and accounting leadership.  With a business degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina, Cindy has a deep passion for partnering with all business formats including start-ups and entrepreneurs.  She brings to the team a proven track record of excellence, achievement, and a winning spirit that fuels excellence.  Her sharp business acumen and operational savvy are key elements in the Go-AL formula for success.

Clarissa is a junior at the Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan University, pursuing a double major in Business and International Studies with a concentration in International Business. She contributes a strong background from internships with the City of Virginia Beach and Lantia Publishing in Seville, Spain. Clarissa brings experience in cross-cultural communication, project management, and client relations, and she is passionate about applying her international business knowledge to real-world challenges.

Claudio is a senior at UC Davis majoring in Statistics with a focus on Economics and Accounting. Claudio supports the team through market research and data analysis, bringing experience in 3D modeling and market analytics. Passionate about applying data to real-world business challenges and developing expertise at the intersection of statistics, business, and technology, Claudio is building expertise at the intersection of statistics, business, and technology.