Kelly Dykes
Kelly C. Dykes graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler. He started his business career in 1968 as a Management Trainee with Sears and Roebuck. In 1973, Kelly took a job as a Sales Representative for United States Gypsum and eventually became the Distribution Yard Manager for L & W Supply, a division of United States Gypsum.
In 1982 Kelly was given the opportunity to run a distribution yard for a Gypsum Management Supply Company. His professional background led to the development of 7 Gypsum Management Distribution Centers, in which he was a partner. During his career, Kelly served as both President and General Manager of Wrangler Materials, Inc., located in the Dallas area. Sales from these business ventures were estimated at over 40 million dollars annually.
Mr. Dykes is the owner and president of ECS. He is involved with the sales and networking of the company.
John Cano
John Cano serves as Vice President/Director of Safety Services for Essential Corporate Solutions, Inc. John has over 25 years of experience in safety, loss control and human resource management and has been with ECS since 1999. His job provides safety education, inspection processes, loss control and human resource services to a wide range of ECS clients.
John is dual approved OSHA Outreach Trainer and can provide OSHA related training to clients in Construction (CFR-1926) and General Industry (CFR-1910).
Mr. Cano is past officer and current member of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Council of Safety Professionals. He is also a longtime member of the National Safety Council.
Dr. Steve Keating
Dr. Steve Keating is a senior Human Resource and Medical Care professional with over 25 years experience in business and healthcare management that includes: human resources, organizational development, quality/continuous improvement, managed care, medical case management, skilled nursing care, worker’s compensation, corporate occupational health and safety, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, Catastrophic (CAT) case management, Independent Medical Examination (IME) coordination, ergonomic assessments liability, group health, STD, LTD, vocational testing, personnel recruitment, job placement, labor market access, wage analysis and ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has over 20 plus years experience with employee training/development initiatives, employee assistance programs, chemical dependency programs and non subscriber, self insured corporate insurance plans. Also, Dr. Keating holds twelve years of clinical experience in critical care (ICU, CCU, OR, ER), orthopedics, burns, psychiatric, behavioral medicine, long term care, home healthcare and geriatrics.
As a Senior Executive with the Quaker Oats Company and Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Dr. Keating began building his extensive management background in Human Resources that now includes: Quality/Continuous Improvement, Safety/Risk Management and Training and Development initiatives. While with Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Dr. Keating successfully implemented a non subscription program which he ran for 9 years as the Human Resource Director.
Dr. Keating conducts classes and seminars as an adjunct professor of business and healthcare management at Southern Methodist University and Northwood University. He holds a B.A. in Nursing, a Masters of Science in Human Resource and Business, and a P.H.D. in Health Service Administration Management. In addition, he is certified in Case Management (CCM) and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM).
Christopher Dykes
Christopher Dykes serves as Client Relations and Sales for Essential Corporate Solutions, join the company in 2008. He has an extensive background in customer service, working in the food service industry from an early age. Christopher was a manager with Albertsons Grocery Stores for 4 years before moving into manufacturing with Dilling-Harris, Inc. With Dilling-Harris, Inc., he was involved with several aspects of the business including sales and distributor relations. After 3 years of learning the ins and outs of the carwash business, Christopher was promoted to National Sales Manager.
After 5 yrs with D/H Christopher was offered and accepted a position as General Manager with Baker Equipment & Supply. Christopher was involved in all aspects of the company, overseeing the daily operations of the car wash supply and service business.
Colleen Vaughan
Ms. Vaughan has been employed with Essential Corporate Solutions, Inc. since 1996 as Director of Financial and Office Administration. She is director of our Accounting, Payroll, and Benefits Departments. In addition to the duties stated previously Ms. Vaughan directs rate negotiations with outside vendors who provide services to our clients.
Colleen has over 16 years of experience in human resources, accounting, and insurance administration processes. Ms. Vaughan constantly strives to administer the operational goals of Essential Corporate Solutions, Inc. as efficiently as possible without sacrificing client satisfaction.
