Our Executives

Robert J. Nielsen
CEO and Founder


Rob Nielsen has dedicated his career to creating and implementing leadership, cultural development, and performance initiatives for companies . . . Public Profile »


LTC (RET) Stephen Ingalls
 President and Principal

Colonel Stephen Ingalls has been leading and developing leaders, for over 30 years. He has led and directed operations ranging from climate research in Antarctica and Greenland . . . Public Profile »


Dennis S. Passovoy
Managing Director and Principal
Operations and Technology


Dennis Passovoy possesses over 15 years experience in the Financial Services business sector and over 30 as an accomplished business executive. . . . Public Profile »


LTC (RET) Lester W. Knotts, PhD
Managing Director and Principal
Faculty and Curriculum Development

Colonel Lester Knotts served as a leader in the US Army Infantry for twenty-seven years on five continents. His last assignment was as an associate . . . Public Profile »


Christopher D. H. John
Principal

Chris John’s passion is developing and empowering creative leaders in order to change the world for the better. . . . Public Profile »

Our Staff


Community Editor

A 2011 Plan II Honors graduate of UT Austin, Charlotte sparks dialogue and activity in our Online Community.

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Our Faculty

Jack Altschuler
Director, Leadership Development

For over 40 years, Jack Altschuler has been a successful entrepreneur, industry leader and. . . . Public Profile »


Leigh Branham
Director, Employee Engagement and Retention

Leigh Branham is dedicated to assisting organizations in engaging their workforces, and helping individuals to keep themselves engaged. . . . Public Profile »


LTC (RET) Joseph Doty, PhD
Managing Director, Leadership Development


Colonel Joseph Doty is an associate professor and the deputy director of the United States Army’s Center of Excellence for the Professional Military . . . Public Profile »


Joseph Hajost
Director, Leadership Development

Joseph Hajost is a 1982 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and holds a Masters degree from the Royal Military College in Shrivenham, England. . . . Public Profile »


Joseph Fields
Director, Leadership Development


Joseph Fields is a 1982 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and holds a masters degree in International Affairs. . . . Public Profile »


Todd Van Sickle
Director, Leadership Development


Whether it is building a successful business here at home or teaching leadership abroad, Todd Van Sickle applies the skills he learned at West Point on a regular basis. . . . Public Profile »


COL (RET) Tom Economy
Director, Leadership Development

Colonel (RET) Tom Economy has been involved in leading and leader development spanning a 26-year career in the United States Army and 4 years in private industry. . . . Public Profile »


Katina Maddox
Director, Leadership Development


Katina Maddox is a 1997 graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA). Throughout her career she was tasked to create efficient and effective teams . . . Public Profile »


Kathryn Weldon
Director, Leadership Development and Cultural Alignment


A graduate of the University of Texas, Austin, Kathryn Weldon developed her leadership and cultural effectiveness skills, first by building and leading teams. . . . Public Profile »