Our Mission

We believe every person should have the right to pursue a career that gives them financial stability, satisfaction, and peace of mind. With this belief in mind, we developed a hands-on, virtual reality learning approach so that anyone, anywhere, can learn the skills that will open doors to new employment and a brand-new future.

Our Vision

To be the premier solution for those struggling to find meaningful employment across the U.S. by delivering a self-paced learning system using virtual reality that will open doors to new employment opportunities.

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the technology promising people is built on

Promising People Enterprises, LLC

Parent company for the following Promising People ventures

Promising People Enterprises, LLC. comprises several companies formed to deliver learning technologies for trade skills using 3D video and VR systems and provide employment opportunities for qualifying students who have completed their certification through the Promising People program. Soon, we will establish centers to provide support for parolees.

Promising People, LLC

Promising People creates and delivers new learning technologies to develop pre-apprentice learning experiences for trade skills using the latest 3D video and Virtual Reality systems.

Promising People Placement, LLC

Promising People Placement provides employment for qualifying students that complete their certification through Promising People virtual coursework.

Promising People Missions, Inc.

Coming Soon! Promising People Missions will be a nonprofit entity that secures relationships with faith-based organizations to minister to those in need and provide support, counseling, and treatment.

Promising People Learning Centers, LLC

Coming Soon! Promising People Learning Centers will establish centers that provide learning solutions, accommodations, and parole management in areas not adequately serviced by current halfway houses.

Our Team

Meet the members of Promising People who are bringing our vision to life.

Les Cowie developed innovative learning systems in South Africa for people with little to no educational prospects. His expertise has been vital in creating the integral learning system for the Promising People platform. His passion has always been to open up educational opportunities and help people develop skills to find gainful employment so they can, in turn, help others.

Les Cowie

Co-Founder

Dave Clark is a visionary with extensive experience as a successful real estate and property development entrepreneur. His creative thinking and problem-solving are what helped make Promising People a reality. Through adversity, Dave shifted his perspective to see what was truly important in life, and now one of his pursuits is helping others find a new perspective. The other is fishing!

Dave Clark

Co-Founder

Robin Cowie has worked in the tech, gaming, and entertainment industries for three decades. His experience transforming four startups into thriving businesses and knowledge of creating VR, AR, Mixed Reality, and other digital products have prepared him for his responsibilities at Promising People. Robin worked directly for numerous Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies and has a keen understanding of sales, marketing, and business development.

Robin Cowie

President
Chief Technology Officer

Claudia T. Pastorius, Esq. is an attorney admitted to the Florida Bar who has also completed international law programs in Costa Rica and Spain. Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked as a business consultant, specializing in sustainable systems design, and as a case manager working with high-risk youth. Also an artist, Claudia enjoys sponsoring the arts, surfing, and watching shuttle launches on the Space Coast.

Claudia T. Pastorius, Esq.

General Counsel

Mike Hughes company, Hughes Consulting Services, LLC, is dedicated to ensuring that their clients achieve their business and financial goals. Mike has worked with Promising People from their inception, committed in faith to the mission that every person deserves the chance at a promising future. When not crunching numbers, Mike finds his peace in his family, the sound of the sea, and the occasional good read.

Mike Hughes

Chief Financial Officer

Fred Stones is a self-motivated, out-of-the-box thinker who built a successful business career on the belief that making a personal connection to people must be grounded in logic, love, and the desire to solve problems. Fred loves a challenge both in work and play and has made it his goal to qualify for the US Senior Amateur Golf. We're rooting for you, Fred!

Fred Stones

Director of Sales & Marketing

As a trained expert in phonetics, Cristal Clark serves as an Academic Coach and Reading Intervention Specialist, helping students experience the joy of reading and learning. Cristal's skills, input, and feedback are crucial to ensuring every lesson in our virtual reality learning platform is accessible to all students, regardless of their reading level. Her dedication and passion for her craft earned her a 2018/2019 Teacher of the Year award.

CrIstal Clark

Director of Education & Literacy

Kathy Kozak is a natural-born leader with decades of management and mentoring experience under her belt. Her ability to empower and energize coworkers while keeping projects on task and under budget is her superpower. Kathy takes pride in helping others and sees each day as a new opportunity to learn and experience life to its fullest.

Kathy Kozak

Director of Participant Engagement

Hector Maffia's down-to-earth teaching and leadership skills make him the perfect choice for his role with Promising People. His creative innovation and many years as an electrical journeyman helped create the learning content for our first curriculum. Hector believes life is the best teacher, so be open to learning and experience it all!

Hector Maffia

Director of Learning Content

Jim adds dimension to the production team with decades of experience in video and 3D production. His talent is vital in bringing to life footage in full 3D in the virtual reality world. Jim's passion for fully capturing this earth's natural beauty in all its glory led him into the 3D space. His obsession is our success!

Jim McManus

Director of 3D Media and VR

Jamori Montgomery's expertise shines in his ability to tell stories through different mediums. Years in the military reflects in his discipline to his craft and his precision to detail. Whether it's on paper, on screen in black and white, or in color, Jamori believes life is about creating new ideas and sharing stories.

Jamori Montgomery