The Team

Craig A. Krause

Craig is a people person whose greatest pleasure is great conversation, with his kids, his friends, or the clients he meets in his training. To Craig, training and speaking just feel like getting to know people. He is a great believer in the possible, which is why helping people recognize in themselves the resources they have to succeed in their business and personal lives is so appealing to him. Craig is simultaneously philosophical and practical, infusing his presentations with equal doses of sincerity and humor, leaving his audiences with an insight into their own potential.

Corporations and organizations such as Dell, Wells Fargo, State Farm Insurance, Texas Women’s Council of Realtors, Blue Bell Creameries, Harley-Davidson, Texas A&M University, and the City of Georgetown, have all benefited from his unique and enthusiastic training style. Having instructed thousands of individuals and businesses, Direct Development Training continues to widen its vision on what can be accomplished.

Gary Castellano

Gary Castellano’s insight that developing communication skills could help him overcome his deep-seated shyness struck him at an early age. He has been earning accolades as a salesman and trainer since he began selling newspaper subscriptions at age nine. As a teen, his results were so impressive that he was asked to train other teens. In the meantime, Gary was winning state awards in public speaking.

Drawing on personal stories from his long career in sales, marketing, and training, he has instructed thousands of professionals and individuals from many backgrounds. Leading corporations, such as John Hancock, IBM, Coldwell Banker, Xerox, General Motors and Ford, have benefited from Gary’s unique style and methods.

Gary’s brings expertise in memory skills, personal growth programs and sales training, in combination with his wide range of experience in the field of communication. All of this adds authority and enthusiasm to Direct Development Training’s group of instructors.

He derives joy in serving as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. You will thoroughly enjoy and benefit from your time spent with Gary.

JD Flores

JD Flores, first and foremost, is a wonderful person to associate with. Being brought up in a very close family, unity and harmony are qualities that help define him.  His close connections with the people in his life help those he instructs understand how these qualities will help them be successful, in both business and personal life. Full of energy and purpose, while at the same time easiness and steadiness, you will find JD to be an asset to all your accomplishments.

As a skilled trainer and teacher, his good-natured, laid-back approach will resonate an environment of learning. JD always looks for the positive. He has the ability to key on strengths, while at the same time, identify areas where a little improvement could open up opportunities for his clients. JD has your well-being in mind, thus helping you to achieve your goals. His experience, whether in speaking in front of large groups or just one-on-one, is something from which all will gain benefits.

Michael Huser

What you will discover when you spend time with Michael, is his ability to put you at ease. This quality is not something he learned, it is who he is. Comfortable speaking in front of thousands of people or with small groups, his compassion and style are equally displayed. Michael’s background, as an instructor and presentation coach, allows him to understand the potential in others and then assist in their development.

Often times when meeting someone, you know right away you are better off from that encounter. That is how you will feel when around Michael. With a solid background, strong family, and an incredible desire to assist in the accomplishments of others, Michael is someone who is a partner in your success.

DDT Support Staff