Passion, Purpose & Focus

Gemstone Partners is comprised of industry professionals from many walks of life and areas of expertise. We're passionate about helping our clients protect and expand their companies. Our purpose is to help clients establish solid business practices to achieve more growth and success, as well as peace of mind. We focus on leveling the playing field when it comes to business issues and operations.

Julie Davis Friend CITRMS, CIPA	Julie Friend is an entrepreneur, business consultant and speaker. A primary focus of her business practice is helping medical practicioners transition to electronic health records. Ms. Friend is a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist and a Certified Identity Protection Advisor. She speaks nationally on liability issues and compliance requirements associated with the new Federal ID Theft laws. Her business career has spanned more than 25 years. She has founded several successful companies in different industries including computers and technology, staff training and development, fitness facilities and business consulting. A passionate business person that gives talks on a variety of topics. She helps organizations both for profit, not for profit and consumers learn about and mitigate risks for identity theft. During off hours Julie is actively invloved in many volunteer endeavors. Contact Gemstone Partners to schedule Julie to speak at an event hosted by your company or organization.  (previous speaking engagements)
Jay R. Berg	Jay Berg is a business analyst and strategic consultant specializing in, process enhancement, facility review, sustainability programs, material handling solutions, and market research for clients in very diverse business groups including telecom, retail distribution, manufacturing, medical, logistics, military, state and local government, 3PL’S, and manufacturing companies.
	Kathie Schiefer's professional career experience encompasses a unique blend of risk management, legal compliance, business litigation, finance, insurance, and sales & marketing. She has extensive experience working with financial institutions, medical clients, and business owners from many different industries.