Advisory Board

HPS lost our most trusted advisor on August 5, 2020. Matt was my partner in life and one of the people who pushed me to start this firm. Matt had the most brilliant mind and always offered sound advice. Matt's vast experience working in public and private company board rooms on Executive Pay for 25 years provided an insight and vision to our company that helped us to grow as quickly as we did. Matt saw HPS as being a global leader in the training and development space. He saw my ability to lead and pull people together as a strong foundation for this firm.

On a personal note, Matt and I shared a life, a home and a love for the outdoors. He opened up a world to me that I will forever be grateful. His life ended abruptly and our time together was too short. He is missed terribly everyday and loved for eternity. Rest in Peace.

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As Founder and CEO of Compound Effect, a growth business and marketing agency, Kham partners with local business owners to help fuel business growth and navigate the complicated world of marketing, branding and sales. He has been passionate about helping businesses grow for over 15 years.

Kham created Compound Effect to assist business owners in driving growth by connecting with qualified customers through the smart application of industry best practices and digital innovation. He and his team of experts work to improve their clients’ online presence and humanize the digital experience for their customers. Ultimately, Kham helps his clients tell their brand stories in ways that allow them to accelerate success. This skill has allowed his clients to increase their bottom line revenues by upwards of 96%, while more clearly defining business goals and strategy. Kham leverages an intense work ethic and problem solving approach as the backbone of his personal and professional outlook, which is reflected in his InThink team and the solutions that his company develops for their clients.

Kham is one of very few Google Certified Street View Trusted photographers in Central MA, Business Counselor and educator for local Chambers and Business Counseling Organizations, member of the PR / Marketing Committee for “Discover Central Massachusetts”, Board of Director for The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, Board of Director for The Learning First Foundation, PR Committee member for the Business Partners at the Worcester Art Museum and an Ambassador for “Real Men Making Strides Worcester” supporting the American Cancer Society.

 Patricia was responsible for implementing the very successful Falmouth Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) in Falmouth, MA. The program began with 16 volunteers and teachers in Falmouth High School and quickly expanded into all seven of Falmouth schools. When Patricia left the program there were more than 1100 volunteers working with teachers and students. In addition to volunteering in the classroom, residents worked as one-on-one mentors, in inter-generational programs, in a literacy program, and in a cross-age science teaching program. With the assistance of her Board of Directors, Patricia was responsible for several very successful yearly fund-raising events – VIPS Home and Garden Expo, VIPS Golf Tournament, and Feasts of Falmouth. She always called them “Fun-Raising Events.” In addition to being Director of VIPS, Patricia was also the Director of Falmouth Community School. When she began working with the Community School, there were 35 classes offered in each of 2 semesters. She hired instructors, organized and scheduled classes. She recently retired from the program with more than 100 classes offered in each of 3 semesters. Patricia’s philosophy was to offer affordable enrichment classes to those citizens who paid for the schools. With her vast knowledge and experience, Patricia is a key player in the success of our client experience. .