About Us
Peak Performance Systems, Inc was formed in 1995 by Rick Martinez. He was later joined by Larry Birckhead. Together with our associates and colleagues we offer a wide array of performance improvement products and services.
Our Values
We want to teach. We like to teach. Nothing is more satisfying than when we help our clients learn new ideas and tools that will enrich their lives—both at work and at home.
We are passionate about our work. Too often people separate their jobs from their work. A job is a job; but work is a person's life purpose. It is what gives their life meaning. We are fortunate; our jobs are our work. We truly love what we do!
As businesses strive to improve their bottom line results, they typically focus on the numbers (which can’t be ignored), but they often neglect the people involved in the enterprise. We believe you need to look at both. Focusing on people is more than something that is nice to do; it also impacts your bottom line. But it requires a fundamental change in how you view people. That’s where we come in.
Partial Client List
- U.S. Dept. of Energy
- Mission Support Alliance
- Washington State University
- Kennewick General Hospital
- KEY Technology
- Boeing
- Kadlec Medical Center
- Fluor Hanford Co.
- Energy Northwest
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Veterans Administration
- Lockheed-Martin
- CH2MHill
Testimonials
Many people think they can lead without any training in leadership or management skills. I have seen far too many examples where disasters have occurred due to someone’s lack of knowledge or inappropriate behavior.
How many lawsuits could be avoided by a well-trained management staff? This Leadership Essentials course provided us with practical, yet powerful, strategies and tools for our managers to deal with human performance issues. It is a meaningful experience for both the new and the veteran manager.
Jon Peterson
Former V.P., Human Resources
Fluor Hanford Co.
What you taught us is certainly something our entire class has reflected on and referred to after each day together. I personally think you guys are the very best facilitators/teachers I've ever had the pleasure of being exposed to. It's pretty special being able to touch people's lives the way you do. I'm definitely one of your greatest fans!
Carol Etgen
City of Poulsbo
These guys are so effective we've asked them to provide our annual two-day leadership workshop for the last 13 years. Many of our past participants have said it was the most important and insightful workshop they have ever attended!
Jared Balcom
Former President
Leadership Tri-Cities
The leadership workshop far exceeded my expectations. Rick provides a lively and interesting presentation with valuable insights and fresh information. His program combines a mixture of small group discussions, videos, and simulations that keeps the group engaged the entire day. This was one of the most valuable leadership seminars I've attended!
Layne Erdman
Chief of Police
West Richland, WA
The leadership development program they created for our 400 managers and supervisors was very successful. They used a systematic approach, from the needs analysis to the workshop design to the training implementation. And we were included every step of the way. Their passion for helping people to grow and develop was evident. We ended up with a series of workshops that received high praise from all our managers.
Human Resources
Fluor Hanford Co.
Rick has facilitated our Community Forum for the past ten years. He has skillfully handled some emotional citizens and sensitive topics. He does a great job and that's why we keep asking him back!
Gary Crutchfield
City Manager
City of Pasco