These professional nonprofit consultants and trainers have joined the Nonprofit Consultants & Trainers Network in Kalamazoo County. The purposes of the Network are to:
Each consultant or trainer (C/T) has completed an extensive registration package, which includes their resume, agreeing to the Code of Ethics, and meeting with the ONEplace Team.
Before contacting consultants or trainers to work with you or your organization, please determine your objectives, and review Working With A Consultant and the Nonprofit Code of Ethics for Working With Consultants and Trainers. Then, contact consultants or trainers with the areas of expertise you are looking for to further assess the ‘fit’ of skills and personalities between the C/T and the organization.
If you would like help clarifying the expertise and scope your organization may best benefit from working with a consultant or trainer, please contact ONEplace for assistance.
AC Insights, LLC
Contact: Andrea Allen
Address: P.O. Box 19338 Kalamazoo, MI 49019
Phone: (269) 767-8678
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.acinsights.net/
Areas of Expertise:
Capacity Building, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Evaluation and Assessment, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Grant Research and Writing, Website Development / Strategy, Youth Development
Amy Mervak Coaching and Consulting LLC
Contact: Amy Mervak
Address: 4415 Bronson Blvd Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 United States
Phone: (269) 599-3219
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-mervak/
Areas of Expertise:
Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning
Aviators, LLC
Contact: Kris Mbah CEO
Address: 2224 East Cork St., Suite 1B Kalamazoo MI 49001
Phone: 269-389-9796
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aviatorsstrategies.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Community Needs Assessment Asset Mapping, Copy Writing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Evaluation and Assessment, Event Management, Facilitation, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Grant Research and Writing, Media / New Media, Program and Services, Public Policy, Short-term Project Management Services, Social Media Planning / Training, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Website Development / Strategy
Becoming Balanced, LLC
Contact: Shacara Burrel
Address: 1141 S Rose st STE A Kalamazoo, MI 49005 United States
Phone: (269) 888-4046
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mailchi.mp/ff5a04bef15c/becoming-balanced-llc
Areas of Expertise:
Conflict Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Ethical Issues, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Personality Assessment
Birch Consulting
Contact: Bill Birch President
Address: 1019 Northampton Kalamazoo MI 49006
Phone: 269-532-4922
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-birch-0b312b13/
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Executive Coaching, Financial Management & Reporting, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Personality Assessment, Strategic Planning
Black & Blue Networking & Consulting, LLC
Contact: Stacey R. Ledbetter
Address: PO Box 1012 Portage, MI 49081-1012
Phone: 269-615-3399
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Facilitation, Facilitation Training
Blue Tree Web Design, LLC
Contact: Ben Staples Owner
Address: 1219 W. Maple St. Kalamazoo MI 49008
Phone: 269-978-2571
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bluetreewebdesign.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Website Development / Strategy
Brose & Brose Consulting
Contact: David Brose or Barbara Brose General Partners
Address: 1805 Waite Avenue Kalamazoo Michigan 49008
Phone: 269-382-2118
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.broseconsultants.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Arts Management, Assessment, Board Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Financial Management & Reporting, Governance, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Volunteer Management
Carter Louis Hayes & Associates
Contact: Michael Harrison
Address: 2421 Glenwood Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 404-664-0809
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership and Administration, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Program and Services, Strategic Planning, Youth Development
Champion Your Scars, LLC
Contact: Takisha Johnson
Address: 1021 N Rose Street
Phone: (269) 224-2858
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Coaching, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Executive Coaching, Leadership and Administration, Other, Program and Services, Youth Development
Change Agent Consulting
Contact: Demarra Gardner, MA, LPC, CPC, President
Address: 251 N. Rose St., Suite 200 Kalamazoo MI 49007
Phone: 269-459-2565
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.changeagentconsult.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Capacity Building, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Evaluation and Assessment, Executive Coaching, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Leadership and Administration, Program and Services, Strategic Planning
Clement Consulting
Contact: John Stuart Clement, Owner/Lead Consultant
Address: 43928 Paw Paw Road, Paw Paw, Michigan, 49079
Phone: 269-657-4704 (O) / 2
Fax: 269-657-4704
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Governance, Other, Policy Governance Training, Program and Services
Columinate
Contact: Hether Jonna Frayer
Address: 309 E Water Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-598-6857
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://columinate.coop/
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Evaluation and Assessment, Event Management, Facilitation, Facilitation Training, Governance, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Youth Development
Courage & Compassion Consulting
Contact: J. Kyon
Address: Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: 917.943.0257
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://courageandcompassionconsulting.org
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Community Needs Assessment Asset Mapping, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Ethical Issues, Evaluation and Assessment, Event Management, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Facilitation Training, Financial Management & Reporting, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Governance, Grant Research and Writing, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Public Policy, Short-term Project Management Services, Strategic Planning, Systems / Processes Development, Youth Development
CPE Consulting, LLC
Contact: Carrie Pickett-Erway
Address: Please email or call
Phone: (269) 569-0008
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cpeworks.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Governance, Strategic Planning
Craft-Link
Contact: William Craft
Address: 142 E Stockbridge Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: 269.251.4860
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.craft-link.net
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Event Management, Executive Coaching, Facilitation Training, Information and Technology Management, Legal Issues, Media / New Media, Organizational Development, Proofreading, Short-term Project Management Services, Social Media Planning / Training, Systems / Processes Development, Technology (IT), Website Development / Strategy
Creative Consulting Hub
Contact: Chelsie Downs-Hubbarth
Address: Kalamazoo, MI
Phone: Please contact via email or website
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://creativeconsultinghub.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Copy Editing, Copy Writing, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Evaluation and Assessment, Event Management, Financial Management & Reporting, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Grant Research and Writing, Media / New Media, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Other, Program and Services, Short-term Project Management Services, Social Media Planning / Training, Strategic Planning, Website Development / Strategy
Dams & Associates, Inc.
Contact: Peter Dams, President
Address: 876 Miller Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone: 269-501-3000
Fax: 866-472-0554
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.damsandassociates.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning
Design Group International
Contact: Lon L. Swartzentruber, CEO/Senior Design Partner
Address: 2203 Elliott SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616-516-9870
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.designgroupinternational.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Executive Coaching, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning
do good Consulting
Contact: Laura Huth-Rhoades, President & CEO
Address: 2133 119th Avenue, Allegan MI,| 49010
Phone: 217-778-1687
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dogoodconsulting.org/
Areas of Expertise:
Capacity Building, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Facilitation, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Website Development / Strategy
E. Simon Wolff
Contact: Lillie Wolff
Address: 1427 Henderson Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: 231-392-2528
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lilliewolff.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Capacity Building, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Other
Evaluation and Organizational Insights
Contact: Rita McPhail President
Address: 21275 Pine Lake Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-317-1131
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ritamcphail.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Arts Management, Board Development, Capacity Building, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Community Needs Assessment Asset Mapping, Copy Writing, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Evaluation and Assessment, Governance, Grant Research and Writing, Mergers and Organizational Restructuring, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Short-term Project Management Services, Strategic Planning, Systems / Processes Development, Volunteer Management, Website Development / Strategy, Youth Development
Evergreen Evaluation LLC
Contact: Stephanie Evergreen, Principal Evaluator
Address: 812 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: 269-425-1650
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.evergreenevaluation.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Community Needs Assessment Asset Mapping, Evaluation and Assessment, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning
Evolution Prosperity LLC
Contact: Wade Woytal
Address: 555 W Crosstown Parkway, Suite 403, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269-207-2408
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Community Needs Assessment Asset Mapping, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Executive Coaching, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Leadership and Administration, Program and Services, Strategic Planning
FUNDamentals
Contact: Michelle Karpinski, President
Address: 1710 Henley Ave, Portage, MI 49024
Phone: 269-370-0475
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Copy Writing, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Governance, Grant Research and Writing, Media / New Media
Gladstone & Associates, Inc. / Act Naturally Studios
Contact: Dominick Gladstone, President / Executive Producer
Address: 2017 Elkerton Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone: 269-808-1514
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gladstoneandassociates.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Audio Production, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Media / New Media, Video Production, Website Development / Strategy
Grayson Accounting Service
Contact: Tevyn Grayson
Address: 251 N. Rose St. 204 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 United States
Phone: (269) 220-2081
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.grayson-accounting.com
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Ethical Issues, Evaluation and Assessment, Executive Coaching, Financial Management & Reporting, Financial Smarts Workshops for Employees, Human Resources, Mergers and Organizational Restructuring, Organizational Development, Short-term Project Management Services, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Systems / Processes Development
Heather Jach Consulting
Contact: Heather Jach
Address: 1030 Sheridan Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49001 United States
Phone: (269) 993-6392
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://heatherjachconsulting.com
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Ethical Issues, Evaluation and Assessment, Event Management, Executive Coaching, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Governance, Grant Research and Writing, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Program and Services, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Systems / Processes Development, Volunteer Management
ImageStream - Creative Communications
Contact: Thomas Brooks
Address: 6646 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49003-3717
Phone: 269-321-3100
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.image-stream.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Audio Production, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Event Management, Media / New Media, Video Production
In So Many Words
Contact: Jane C. Parikh, Owner
Address: 950 Hillbrook Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone: (269) 275-3544
Fax: 269-660-1149
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Media / New Media, Strategic Planning
Jill Terwilliger Coaching
Contact: Jill Terwilliger
Address: 1310 Pinehurst Blvd Kalamazoo, MI 49006 United States
Phone: (269) 220-0986
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jillterwilligercoaching.com
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Facilitation Training, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Youth Development
K-Zoo Consulting
Contact: Jeremy Zack Goldman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Address: 813 W South St, Apt LL, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 248-514-6757
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/kzooconsulting
Areas of Expertise:
Human Resources, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Development, Short-term Project Management Services, Systems / Processes Development
Kelly Duggan Image Consulting
Contact: Kelly Duggan, Founder & President
Address: PO Box 20483, Kalamazoo, MI 49019
Phone: 269-873-1598
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kellyduggan.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Customer Service Analyst, Executive Coaching
KTills
Contact: Katherine Kemp
Address: Kalamazoo, MI
Phone: 269.615.2058
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ktills.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Coaching, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Conflict Resolution, Executive Coaching, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Strategic Planning, Systems / Processes Development, Website Development / Strategy
LIA Consulting, LLC
Contact: Pamela Gallina, President
Address: PO Box 330, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Phone: 616-433-6720 (O) / 6
Fax: 616-433-6720
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://liaconsulting.org/
Areas of Expertise:
Arts Management, Board Development, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Facilitation, Systems / Processes Development
Liberation Labs
Contact: Michael Gregor
Address: 3375 Port Chicago Hwy Concord, CA 94520 United States
Phone: Please contact via website
Email: Please contact via website
Website: https://www.liberationlabs.co
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Ethical Issues, Evaluation and Assessment, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Facilitation Training, Governance, Human Resources, Leadership and Administration, Mergers and Organizational Restructuring, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Personality Assessment, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Systems / Processes Development
Liggins Abrams Consulting
Contact: Monica Liggins-Abrams
Address: 417 Forest Street #430 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 United States
Phone: (269) 359-1183
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ligginsabrams.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Accreditation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Evaluation and Assessment, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Youth Development
LLY Communications, LLC
Contact: Liz Young
Address: 309 E Water St Suite B Kalamazoo, MI 49007 United States
Phone: (269) 365-9343
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://llycommunications.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Copy Editing, Copy Writing, Media / New Media, Proofreading, Social Media Planning / Training, Website Development / Strategy
Radical Literacy
Contact: Jen Heymoss
Address: 2104 Rambling Rd
Phone: (269) 838-3420
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.radlitconsulting.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Facilitation, Organizational Development, Program and Services, Youth Development
ResponsAble People & Company
Contact: Allison Hammond
Address: 6045 Cypress Street PORTAGE, MI 49024 United States
Phone: (269) 217-2205
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.responsablepeople.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Facilitation, Facilitation Training, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Development, Program and Services, Strategic Planning
Rick Chambers & Associates, LLC
Contact: Rick Chambers, Owner & President
Address: 1514 Kingsbury Dr., Portage, MI 49002-1664
Phone: 269-873-5820
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rickchambersassociates.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Coaching, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Copy Writing, Event Management, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Leadership and Administration, Media / New Media, Mergers and Organizational Restructuring, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Website Development / Strategy
Right Management
Contact: Cindy Pfeiffer, Executive Consultant
Address: 4341 S. Westnedge Ave., Suite 2208, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269-650-0326
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rightgreatlakes.com
Areas of Expertise:
Executive Coaching, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Development, Succession Planning
Rooted Coaching and Consulting
Contact: Carrie Drake
Address: 516 Whites Road Kalamazoo, MI 49008 United States
Phone: (269) 823-3484
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rootedcc.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Coaching, Event Management, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Governance, Leadership and Administration, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning
Rose Street Advisors
Contact: Kevin Brozovich, Chief People Advisor
Address: 244 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-459-6060
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://rosestreetadvisors.com/hrm/
Areas of Expertise:
Executive Placement Services, Human Resources, Leadership and Administration, Legal Issues, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning
Sherri Duncanson Accounting, LLC
Contact: Sherri Duncanson
Address: 5455 Gull Rd, STE D #189 Kalamazoo, MI 49048 United States
Phone: (269) 350-3614
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Financial Management & Reporting
Soul Artistry LLC
Contact: Yolonda Lavender
Address: 320 E. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 United States
Phone: (269) 599-7368
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ylsoulartistry.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Arts Management, Capacity Building, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Ethical Issues, Event Management, Executive Coaching, Facilitation, Grant Research and Writing, Leadership and Administration, Mergers and Organizational Restructuring, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Program and Services, Short-term Project Management Services, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Youth Development
Tangible Shine
Contact: Allison "Sonny" Kennedy
Address: 503 Axtell St. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 United States
Phone: (734) 645-4337
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tangibleshine.com
Areas of Expertise:
Arts Management, Board Development, Branding and Identity Development, Capacity Building, Coaching, Facilitation, Facilitation Training, Organizational Culture Assessment & Change, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Youth Development
The Confident Fundraiser
Contact: John Greenhoe, CFRE
Address: 825 W G Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49004 United States
Phone: (269) 760-2426
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.confidentfundraiser.com
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Capacity Building, Collaboration and Strategic Alliances, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Donor Relations / Cultivation, Emerging Nonprofit Organizations, Ethical Issues, Evaluation and Assessment, Fundraising / Fund Development Planning, Governance, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management
The Event Company
Contact: Deborah Droppers, Owner/President
Address: 1401 Lama Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269-388-2830
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.eventkalamazoo.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Event Management, Volunteer Management
Thomas Crothers Consulting
Contact: Thomas Crothers
Address: 614 Fairview Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: 708-714-4848
Email: [email protected]
Areas of Expertise:
Board Development, Copy Editing, Financial Management & Reporting, Financial Smarts Workshops for Employees, Short-term Project Management Services
Village Oak Creative
Contact: Josie Richards, Owner/Graphic Designer
Address: 3915 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 517-745-3591
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://villageoakcreative.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Branding and Identity Development, Communications / Marketing / Public Relations, Media / New Media, Social Media Planning / Training, Website Development / Strategy
Wyatt Advisors
Contact: Dr. Lisa Wyatt Knowlton, Principal/Owner
Address: 5942 Wellington Place, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269-209-2608
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wyattadvisors.com/
Areas of Expertise:
Evaluation and Assessment, Facilitation Training, Leadership and Administration, Organizational Development, Program and Services, Strategic Planning
Your Part-Time Controller Inc
Contact: Eric Johnson
Address: 1500 Walnut St #1200 Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States
Phone: (267) 433-6326
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.yptc.com
Areas of Expertise:
Financial Management & Reporting, Financial Smarts Workshops for Employees