Joining as the Business Revitalization Strategist at Peak Performance Partners, Shultz has over 25 years of experience in financial management and restructuring. He brings strong expertise in navigating organizations through challenging times, and is known for transforming struggling companies or enhancing existing businesses by stepping into roles such as interim CFO or CEO to guide clients to stability and success. He has held C-level Executive leadership roles with major banks, consumer finance companies, and consulting firms, impacting operational performance and financial stability for a variety of market-leading corporations, using his expertise in financial reporting, restructuring, and revitalization, as well as long-term cash flow planning and crisis management. Most recently, he served as the court-appointed Receiver for NNV Operations I, Inc. where he led all operations of the multi-faceted cannabis company for 10 months, resulting in Nevada’s first successful negotiation and sale of a cannabis business in receivership.
Wong joins as Chief Hospitality and Culinary Officer to lead Peak Performance Partners’ new Hospitality/Food & Beverage Division where he will be helping clients with ideas from concept to grand opening, including creating menus and developing recipes to training chefs and building systems – even working with large hospitality groups to improve efficiency and boost ROI. With over 30 years in hospitality and culinary management, Wong has shaped dining experiences at renowned establishments such as the Four Seasons hotel group, Bellagio Resort & Casino, and the Mirage Hotel & Casino. A chef by trade and former VP of Food & Beverage at top resorts, he has overseen culinary direction, developed signature dining concepts, and achieved remarkable growth in food and beverage revenues. His career highlights include championing initiatives that consistently earned top-tier accolades and awards such as AAA Five Diamond, Michelin Guide, and recognition from the James Beard Foundation. With a passion for workforce development, Wong previously served as CEO of the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and COO of Three Square Food Bank, contributing to community engagement and sustainable initiatives.
“The addition of Charles and Edmund to our team enhances our capability to provide tailored, hands-on consulting in fractional executive roles,” said Ricky Navar, President of Peak Performance Partners. “With Charles leading revitalization efforts and Edmund expanding our reach in hospitality, we’re uniquely positioned to deliver lasting impact for our clients across diverse industries.”
These appointments underscore Peak Performance Partners’ commitment to offering top-tier expertise in business transformation and operational improvement. Based in Las Vegas, Peak Performance Partners provides a range of services, including business consulting, strategic planning, sales process optimization, and professional business coaching. The company specializes in financial performance analysis, human capital management, personal development, process optimization across all departments, and exit planning and succession strategies.