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

Sandra Davis, Ph.D., L.P.
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.
Vice President of Marketing
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.
Vice President of Consulting, Western Region
Working with senior leaders to achieve strategic priorities and drive business results

Jim Laughlin, M.F.A.
Vice President, Leadership Development Programs
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.
Senior Consultant
Facilitating positive change and unlocking potential in clients

Kelly McGlothlin-Zendejas, Psy.D.
Senior Consultant
Developing leaders to reach their career goals and build better culture

Natalie Grund, M.A.
Senior Consultant
Partnering with clients to make smart hiring decisions informed by fit and culture

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

Emma Rafuse, M.A.
Consultant
Helping clients and candidates find their best fit and potential in an organization

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
Senior Implementation Manager
Helping clients and consultants work to peak effectiveness


Aldon Severson
Senior Implementation Manager
Connecting people, ideas, and data to drive talent and change management initiatives
















Wendy Friend, M.Ed.
Affiliate Executive Coach
Coaching executives from a broad range of industries and fields

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

Heather Wray, M.A., L.P.C.
Affiliate Consultant and Executive Coach
Maximizing leadership development through coaching

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

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

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

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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®.