Our Team

Travis Gostinger is the CEO/Owner of Summit Management Consulting. He is in the process of executing a Masters in Education Leadership, he holds a BA in Business Administration with concentrations in marketing and computer applications.

He strives to continually sharpen his effective leadership skills through local, state, and nationally renowned leadership and organizational development training. Specifically, his training and inspirations come from the likes of Dale Carnegie, Steven Covey, Patrick Lencioni and Andy Stanley.

Travis has the propensity to instinctively envision the potential of people and organizations; he can successfully create a path that drives toward desired outcomes. His positivity and servant leader approach grounds, yet empowers, the teams he leads and works with to achieve their goals.

Travis is a family man with a devotion to God, his beautiful wife and three children. He is also a twin and a dog lover, having a St. Bernard and a Porkie. Travis enjoys golfing, boating and has a never-ending love for fast cars.

Five words that best describe Travis are: Faith, Integrity, Passion, Driven, and Fun-loving.

Kim Shell is the Administrative Assistant to the CEO, where she specializes in the financial operations and HR support for Summit Management Consulting. With over 35 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll processing and business finance, Kim has successfully maintained financial records, ensured timely payments and supported payroll and benefits administration. Currently, she focuses on streamlining internal processes and enhancing financial accuracy and is passionate about supporting Summit Management by keeping the financial operations organized, compliant and stress-free. When not working, Kim enjoys spending time with family and traveling with her husband.

Debby Wilton is the Director of Education for Summit Management Consulting and Superintendent of Landmark Academy. With a Master of Arts in Teaching and Educational Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Bethel College, she brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership. Throughout her career, Debby has been dedicated to fostering excellence in education, building strong relationships with staff, and implementing Professional Learning Communities to create a cohesive and effective curriculum. Passionate about student success, she continuously seeks ways to empower educators and enhance learning opportunities. Outside of work, Debby enjoys outdoor adventures, golfing, and quality time with her husband and son.

Danielle Shannon is the Vice President and Special Projects Coordinator at Summit Management Consulting, where she provides strategic support to CEO Travis Gostinger and contributes to a wide array of organizational initiatives. With over two decades of experience in education and school leadership, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her role, particularly in the areas of charter school operations, compliance, and governance.

Danielle holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. Her professional background includes over 20 years of service at one of Summit’s charter schools, where she progressed from Elementary Teacher to Assistant Principal, and ultimately to Elementary Principal. This trajectory has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of school leadership, team development, and student-focused strategies.

Currently, Danielle’s work is centered on ensuring school compliance and board communication and engagement. Her dedication to educational excellence and continuous improvement drives her contributions to both Summit Management and the schools it supports.

Outside of work, Danielle enjoys spending quality time with her family. Together, they love boating, golfing, traveling, and relaxing at their cottage Up North.

Annette Harnish serves as the Registrar Logistics Consultant at Summit Management
Consulting, where she leads pupil accounting, state reporting coordination, student
records, and enrollment management for the schools under Summit’s oversight. With a
designation as a Pupil Accounting Specialist from the Michigan School Business Office,
Annette is highly regarded for her precision, dedication, and deep knowledge of Pupil
Accounting and student information systems.
As the administrator of the Skyward Student Management system and an experienced user
of PowerSchool, Annette brings technical expertise and strategic insight to database
administration and records compliance. Her role demands a high degree of confidentiality
and attention to detail—qualities she exemplifies daily.
Annette’s career began in the Royal Canadian Air Force after attending the Canadian
Forces School of Administration and Logistics in Barrie, Ontario. She broke new ground as
one of the first 12 women to serve in a combat role and on NATO deployments. Following
her military service, she built a diverse civilian career spanning civil service, engineering
administration, payroll, human resources, accounting, and business management.
Known by her colleagues as a dependable team player and the “go-to” source of
encouragement, Annette brings a positive and professional presence to every endeavor.
Outside of work, she enjoys family time, hiking, reading, Bible study, boating, exploring new
Netflix series, and traveling and exploring international destinations with her high school
travel club.

Alex Amey is a highly valued Accounting Generalist at Summit Management Consulting, bringing over 12 years of experience and expertise to her role. Throughout her tenure with the company, Alex has held a variety of positions, allowing her to develop a deep and versatile understanding of our operations. Her broad knowledge and extensive experience make her an essential asset to our team, contributing to the smooth and efficient management of our accounting functions.

Alex is known for her exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and positive, can-do attitude. She consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence, which has earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues. Her ability to approach challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, coupled with her keen eye for accuracy, allows her to consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Outside of work, Alex cherishes quality time with her family and enjoys the companionship of her dog, Luca.

Alex’s combination of professional expertise, community involvement, and strong personal values make her a key member of the Summit Management Consulting team. We are fortunate to have her as part of our organization, and we look forward to her continued contributions and growth.

Lori LaMontagne serves as the Director of Finance at Summit Management Consulting,
bringing a wealth of experience and a strong ethical foundation to the role. A lifelong
resident of St. Clair County, Lori has dedicated much of her professional career, over 30
years to the finance sector; 14 of which within the education field.
She possesses deep expertise in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, program
management, and collaborative leadership. Lori has been a registered MBSO Business
Member since 2013. Her academic foundation began at St. Clair County Community
College, where she studied accounting, and has been further enriched by professional
experience, ongoing education, certifications in business innovation, supply chain
management, and accounting program administration. She has had a vast majority of
connections and experiences over her career, values those relationships, personal growth
and embraces teamwork and collaboration.
Beyond her professional achievements, Lori is known for her commitment to family, her faith
and her community. Affectionately called “Meme” by her seven grandchildren, she
cherishes time spent with her husband, family and friends, and their dog, Walleye. Lori
enjoys her downtime outdoors, particularly boating, biking, swimming, and her passion for
gardening.

Nick Minock is an accountant at Summit Management Consulting, LLC, where he specializes in fund accounting and financial management for Michigan Public School Academies. With over 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management, Nick has successfully navigated a growth in opportunity for Summit Management Consulting’s client accounts, developed and streamlined financial processes and procedures, and adhered to various compliance metrics. Currently, he focuses on building best practices in line with guidance from regulatory bodies, improving internal workflow processes, and maintaining fiscal compliance for all of Summit Management’s client accounts, and is passionate about data integration and automation. When not working, Nick enjoys traveling, attending concerts, camping, and watching football, go Lions!