other staff
Steve Cooke
Chief Administrative Officer
I believe that being forthright and trustworthy are essential in creating a supportive environment that allows the business to be successful and by extension, our clients.
Cassie Harb
Coordinator, Operations & Administration
It is important to me that I am always growing and learning, and creating a space where others feel safe to do the same. I value curiosity, respect and the belief that anything is possible.
Karl Rishe
Director, Client Relations
When you commit your word, your handshake, and your name, there is no greater promise you can provide to a person. When we honor a commitment, we honor our work, handshake and name.
Courtney Opalich
Designer, Experience Design
I believe that life is an unending journey of learning. Curiosity brings about understanding. Every interaction and experience teaches us about ourselves, others, and our impact on the world.
Bob Drovdlic
Chief Client Relations Officer
I believe that greatness exists in each of us. Through curiosity and commitment, I partner with clients to catalyze growth and development for the betterment of self, relationships, and organizations.
Quinn Zhanai
Analyst, Operations & Administration
I strive to better myself and others by having a positive impact in all facets of life. Learning, growing, and expanding my view of what it means for each of us to be a human being drives my actions.
Matt Mazur
Designer, Experience Design
My passion is to deliver meaningful experiences that move people and organizations forward through the careful curation of a curious and appreciative mindset.
Liz Naylor
Director, Client Relations
Curiosity is at the heart of growth for me. I am energized through continuous learning which allows me to partner with people on their own path to excellence.
Lee Caplan
Director, Client Relations
I believe that you can only live forward and that the best is always yet to come. As my favorite singer-songwriter John Mellencamp sings, “save some time to dream, cause your dreams could save us all"
Jeannine Gury
Designer, Experience Design
I believe that authentic connection, grounded in thoughtful consideration and genuine gratitude, creates opportunity to engage in a client’s unbounded possibility.
Harry Pepper
Designer, Experience Design
I believe that compassionate support and nurturing is the most effective approach to help individuals and teams both discover and authentically express their unique strengths.
Bob Schultek
Director, Client Relations
Every person is a source of energy, with an exceptional set of gifts to contribute, and the potential to leverage their unique perspective, insight, and experience to make a difference.
Maria Stevens
Experience Designer
I believe nurturing is the foundation for inspiring others to greatness both personally and professionally. Nurturing is how I show those around me that I believe in them and their potential.
Nicole Rye-Newman
client engagement manager
Thomas Matthews
senior consultant
Sally Turner
senior consultant
James Van Doren
associate director, marketing & digital engagement
Consultants
Andi Rupert
Coordinator, Operations & Administration
Nothing makes me feel more accomplished than taking care of the people around me in any way that I can. I enjoy being of help and support to others in their successes, that's my personal success, too
Alberto Arroyo
Senior Consultant
Katherine Bailey
Senior Consultant
Colleen Bastian
Senior Consultant
Rose Bator
Senior Consultant
Rita Brauneck
Senior Consultant
Lyn Christian
Senior Consultant
Pamela Clark
Senior Consultant
Suzanne Coonan
Senior Consultant
Maria Coyne
Senior Consultant
Lyne Desormeaux
Senior Consultant
Bruce Flareau
Senior Consultant
Liz Guthridge
Senior Consultant
Mike Herzog
President & Chief Experience Officer
For me, curiosity is one of the highest virtues. It opens so many doors. Better solutions. Deeper connection. Reduced suffering. The world would be a better place if we were all more curious.
Jenifer Hill
Senior Consultant
Chris Hoff
Senior Consultant
Chris Howard
Senior Consultant
Nora Infante
Senior Consultant
Michael Leytem
Senior Consultant
Marty Maddin
Senior Consultant
Julie Mangini
Senior Consultant
Laura Marshall
Senior Consultant
Laura Marvin
Senior Consultant
Yan Maschke
Senior Consultant
Bart Miller
Senior Consultant
Pam Noble
Senior Consultant
Anne Papinchak
Senior Consultant
Tom Patterson
Senior Consultant
Damaris Patterson Price
Senior Consultant
Chris Percy
Senior Consultant
Ginny Pippin
Senior Consultant
Jennifer Reitz
Designer, Experience Design
I believe that curiosity is the foundation of true exploration. When we show up with genuine care and curiosity, we open to possibility and create space for who or what wants to emerge.
Mira Ringler
Senior Consultant
Betsy Ross
Senior Consultant
Meg Seelbach
Senior Consultant
Caroline Taich
Senior Consultant
Dan Weiss
Senior Consultant
Suzette Williamson
Senior Consultant
Marian Wright
Senior Consultant
Lori Young
Senior Consultant
Strategic Advisors
Al Weiss
Strategic Advisor
telos reminds me of my days at Disney. Long term commitment to people and strategic partners. Pursuit of excellence in everything we do and nurturing people to their highest level of achievement.
Bryan Segedi
Strategic Advisor
I am gratified to be associated with telos, which consistently asks and strives to answer the challenging questions, aggressively makes investments and truly cares about achieving industry outcomes.
Directors
Ron Soeder
Director, the telos leadership foundation
I have been fortunate to see the value of nurturing demonstrated by caring adults like those who support the telos leadership foundation to benefit and nurture youth.
Angela Fox
Director, Client Relations
I live commitment by taking time to connect with others and together building a relationship that is built on trust. I live commitment by doing what I say I will, letting my actions back up my words.
Richard McClellan
Director, Business Development
One thing I love doing more than almost anything else is helping people figure out what they want, then how to get there.
Michele Niehus
Director, Operations & Administration
It is important to me to encourage those I work with to be the best version of themselves. To not be afraid of opportunity that presents itself or to make their own opportunity where none exists.
Kim Paik
Director, Operations & Administration
We all have unique strengths and perspectives, appreciating them builds trust. I am committed to truly listening and partnering with each individual to understand and help them achieve their goals.
Henry Slyker
Director, Business Development
Helping others succeed is an important part of service. It's amazing to think that 100 years from today, someone may be living a better life because of something I helped a client improve today.
David Somoo
Director, Client Relations
I believe that having a growth mindset allows for constant learning and discovery and inspires me to develop more trusting and more collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
Coordinators
Janelle Mainiero
Manager, Operations & Administration
I find immense joy when I can support others towards their chosen successes and towards their extraordinary feats.
Amanda Noel
Experience Designer
Each person has unique experiences and perspectives. Understanding your needs is an integral part of designing your experiences. Through thoughtful questions I intentionally design custom experiences.
Michele Ocasio
Coordinator, Experience Design
I take tremendous pride in striving for excellence in every aspect of my role at telos. It is personally gratifying to know that my work has a positive impact on both colleagues and clients.
Bishop Reid
Designer, Experience Design
I work to hold space for others to open up about what is real and authentic to them. I find when I commit to practices that allow me to nurture myself, I have more space to do it for others.
Jennifer Scerbo
Coordinator, Client Relations
Quite simply, I strive for excellence in every task I complete, every interaction I have, and every platform we utilize.
Jennifer Tomasch
Coordinator, Client Relations
As telos' consulting services coordinator, my commitment to the telos consultant panel is of the utmost importance.
Leadership Team
Rick Simmons
Chief Executive Officer
My view on helping individuals, teams, and organizations is shaped by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words: What lies behind us and what lies before us are but tiny matters as compared to what lies within us.
Amy Simmons
Advisor
Continuous learning and mindful risk taking are key priorities I embrace every day to help propel our organization and our clients toward excellence.
Wendy Blaszak
Chief Relationship Officer
Commitment for me is a true dedication to our values and philosophy...to become your partner and advocate in the path to further greatness.