Sara Bauer is the Vice President of Education for VGM & Associates. She has been with VGM since 1998, and has been actively involved in the managed care division, HOMELINK, since joining the VGM team. 

Her main responsibilities have been developing and implementing training programs for VGM employees to maximize their productivity and to serve the VGM Members and Participating Vendors. 

As Vice President of Education, she is committed to building industry-leading educational programs that provide VGM Group members with tools to increase their sales remain competitive in the marketplace and increase their profitability. 

Sara works with VGM Group Participating Vendors in the education of VGM Members as it pertains to the sale/use of their products. Sara is also an active member of ASTD (American Society on Training & Development).

Scott Sergeant is Manager of VGMU Development for VGM Education. He is responsible for coordinating Web-based training and developing programs for VGM members and VGM employees in an effort to meet their education and accreditation needs. His primary responsibilities include coordinating course curriculum, developing course content, and producing new courses for VGM’s Virtual University, VGMU. He also coordinates and hosts VGM’s monthly Member Orientation Program teleconferences and webinars, which are free to VGM Members.

A graduate of Iowa State University, Scott brought his love for writing and teaching to VGM in August 2003, following a career path that led him to such companies as John Deere, Lennox Industries, and GMAC Mortgage.

Lori Schilling is the Education Coordinator for VGM & Associates. She joined VGM in 1998, in the Collection Department of the managed care division, HOMELINK. Lori was the Training Coordinator for the HOMELINK business office before joining the VGM Education Team.

Lori is responsible for coordinating a variety of programs, which help VGM employees and members meet their educational needs. She regularly gives demos of VGM’s virtual university (VGMU), registers new VGMU students, and fields questions from current VGMU users. Lori also works closely with the Director of Education in coordinating educational events nation wide.

Ally Billhorn is the Marketing Coordinator for VGM & Associates. She joined the VGM Education team in the fall of 2005. Ally is responsible for marketing educational programs to VGM participating vendors, consultants and members. She also works with VGM-endorsed consultants to market their programs and services to members. A graduate from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Electronic Media and journalism, Ally brings previous experience working as a membership coordinator for a non-profit agency and a sales associate.

Megan Friedman is an Education Associate for VGM & Associates. She joined the VGM Education team in the summer of 2007. Megan is responsible for coordinating course curriculum, developing customized course content, and producing new courses for VGMU’s various learning platforms. She also registers new students on VGMU, and fields questions from current VGMU users. A graduate from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication, Megan brings previous experience working as a sales associate, and a publicist.