Meet Our Team
- All
- MDA Partners
- Executive Leadership Team
- Senior Leadership Team
- Assessment Center Team
- Client Development Team
- Client Success Team
- Consultants
- Executive Coaches

Sandra Davis, Ph.D.
Chair and Founder
Helping boards navigate succession planning and developing CEO candidates


Kevin Louiselle, Ph.D.
EVP of Talent Strategy and Assessment/Partner
Designing and delivering custom people-development solutions

Andrew Greenseid, M.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer
Modeling financial data to inform organizational decisions

Sharon Sackett, Ph.D.
SVP of CEO and Board Services and Executive Assessment
Advising leading organizations with top-of-the-house succession and talent decisions

Jennifer Donahue, M.A.
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Leading MDA’s brand, marketing communications and business development

Angie von Ruden-Doll, M.B.A.
Human Resources Director
Creating and maintaining a “best place to work” culture

Sean Allen, M.B.A., M.S. Finance, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Talent Solutions and Head of Consulting, Western Region
Working with senior leaders to achieve strategic priorities and drive business results

Jim Laughlin, M.F.A.
Senior Vice President, Leadership Development
Partnering with executives to accelerate growth and transformation

Matthew Such, Ph.D.
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Creating solutions and enhancing experiences across the organization

Lisa Gordon, Ph.D., L.P.
Principal Consultant & VP of Coaching Services
Partnering with senior leaders to support thinking, planning, and execution

Jeffrey D. Hinds, Psy.D.
Vice President of Private Equity/Principal Consultant
Helping business leaders make smart hiring decisions

Michael Hepperlen, Ph.D.
Director of Talent Insights and Analytics
Partnering closely with clients to tailor talent management solutions

Chris Sloan, Ph.D.
Principal Consultant
Partnering with organizations to maximize the potential of their people

Kimberly Fowler, Ph.D.
Principal Consultant
Identifying and facilitating the best solutions to improve enterprise-wide performance

Cori Hill, M.A.
Principal Consultant
Promoting performance across business lines and global units to drive positive change

Erik Williams, M.B.A.
Principal Consultant
Facilitating positive change and unlocking potential in clients

Natalie Grund, M.A.
Senior Consultant
Developing talent and enabling leaders to realize their full leadership potential

Tony Carthen, M.A.
Senior Consultant
Translating individual characteristics into leadership capabilities

Michaela Madden Smith, Psy.D., L.P.
Senior Consultant
Encouraging leaders to identify and maximize their natural gifts



Chad Zemple, B.S.
Director of Client Development
Crafting solutions to fit the needs of clients wherever they are on their journey

Cory Jacobson, B.S.
Vice President of Client Development
Crafting and executing sustainable solutions for mission-critical business challenges


Shawn Jones
Key Accounts Implementation Manager
Helping clients and consultants work to peak effectiveness


Aldon Severson
Practice Operations Manager
Connecting people, ideas, and data to drive talent and change management initiatives















Nancy Weidenfeller, Ed.D.
Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach
Helping leaders, teams, and organizations achieve high performance

Barbara (Babs) Rozin, M.B.A.
Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach
Developing global leaders and preparing them for future challenges

Floyd Carlson, M.S.
Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach
Using brain-based coaching to help clients set motivating goals, strategies, and actions

Jenny Swanson, Ph.D.
Affiliate Consultant
Providing guidance around selecting, developing, and engaging top leaders

Napoleon Petsoulis, Psy.D., M.B.A., L.P.
Affiliate Consultant
Challenging leaders to broaden perspectives and think strategically in everyday scenarios

Robert Barnett, Ph.D., L.P.
Senior Fellow & Affiliate Consultant
Guiding integrated strategic change

Shreya Sarkar, Ph.D.
Affiliate Consultant
Helping leaders achieve long-term success by using science, data, and empathy

Joseph (Joe) Gier, Ph.D., L.P.
Affiliate Consultant
Combining 25+ years knowledge and expertise to customize impactful business solutions

Melva Holt, C.P.C.
Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach
Teaching leaders how to improve their efficiency and influence

Sharon Lundberg, M.B.A., C.M.P., B.C.C., P.C.C.
Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach
Coaching executives and emerging leaders to develop their leadership capabilities

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At MDA Leadership, we know there are no one-size-fits-all solutions for every organization. We take the time to get to know your business and your leadership needs and recommend a range of options that are the best fit for your growth goals. Let's see how MDA Leadership can optimize your Talent Strategy for the Long Run®.