CMA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Lead Assessment Services Coordinator
- Lead Assessment Services Coordinator Support Team
Amanda is CMA's assessment services coordinator, helping maintain the online assessment platform and keeping clients up to date on the status of candidates.
She also helps guide candidates through the process of completing assessment questionnaires online and addresses technical issues if they arise.
Amanda holds a Master's degree from University of Illinois - Springfield in Public History and a Bachelor's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in History.
She's a huge Cardinals fan and loves traveling to away games to watch them play on the road in other stadiums. She also loves hiking and mountain biking.
Job Titles:
- Assessment Services Coordinator
- Assessment Services Coordinator Support Team
Anthony has excelled in the administrative field for over 20 years in different capacities and industries, but really loves the eight years he's been with CMA.
He is responsible for retrieving all online assessment scores and for scoring paper assessments. He also puts together all of the candidate assessment results for the assigned CMA consultant to review, analyze and provide feedback. In addition, Anthony handles any incoming calls from the client organization regarding a candidate's assessment status.
He spent five years in the Marines (mainly in Hawaii), and is an avid sports fan and loves to cook.
"I believe all people show up to work with the intent of doing well and doing good. Our intent, however, doesn't always translate to impact. I help my clients by supporting them and challenging them around their impact - how they affect the people, processes, and outcomes in their environment at work."
Ashley is a Ph.D. candidate in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology program at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She earned an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.
While pursuing her Industrial-Organizational Psychology degree, Ashley worked in various human resources/talent acquisition capacities. Using her knowledge, she works with leaders in organizations, specializing in optimizing talent and leadership initiatives to increase the overall effectiveness of the organization's strategic objectives.
Ashley loves the beach, movies, and art museums. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends in her free time.
Brian draws on his leadership experience, business acumen and education when helping organizations build capacity and morale within their teams. He follows data from the science of psychology and cues from his diverse experience to help people thrive as leaders in work and in life. Through his career, he has consulted closely with several executive teams while also connecting with front-line workers, which has given him a rare and edifying window into the ripple effect of executive decisions through all levels of an organization.
He graduated with highest honors from Butler University and later earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. His doctoral dissertation focused on psychological assessment in employee selection. He has published peer-reviewed research, presented at professional conferences, and he taught graduate level courses in the practical application of cognitive and personality assessment.
While he served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, Brian honed his leadership approach in a challenging post 9/11 operational environment. He was selected as Officer of the Year in his Squadron, and he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his service. After the Air Force, he gained valuable experience as a CMA consultant prior to living and working in Germany, Japan, and New Zealand, where he earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Otago.
He enjoys the outdoors with his wife and son, and he appreciates volunteer opportunities in areas that support community building and that promote children's interest in science.
Job Titles:
- Senior Client Services Coordinator
- Senior Client Services Coordinator Support Team
"I strive to respond quickly to requests and start the assessment process. If candidates are uneasy when I call, I try to put them at ease."
For the last eighteen years, Carol has been a crucial touchpoint for our clients. While she stays focused on her primary responsibility of scheduling assessments for organizations, their candidates and the consultants conducting the assessments, she also strives to bring a sense of humor to her interactions, brightening the mood of everyone she meets.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications, which helps her easily communicate with clients and candidates, addressing their needs and putting them at ease.
Job Titles:
- IT and Systems Administrator
- IT and Systems Administrator Support Team
As the IT and Systems Administrator, Christina provides technical support and assists with specialized projects with her team members. She oversees CMA's use of high end technology to provide seamless communication and services to clients around the world.
Outside the office, Christina supports the St. Louis teams (Cardinals, Blues, Battlehawks, and City SC) and local restaurants. She spends her free time with her family and taking her dog for runs in parks across St. Louis.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant Support Team
As an Administrative Assistant Dale is always ready to help and lend a hand.
Dale holds a Bachelor's of the Arts in Theatre and Dance but has since leaped into the corporate world.
In his spare time, Dale coaches high school color guard, spending time with his Huskies Jolene and Lieutenant, and being poolside with his partner, Andrew.
"Peter Drucker famously said "culture eats strategy for breakfast." As an addendum to that statement I believe people's collective behaviors and shared perspectives are what constitute an organization's culture. My mission is to help people within and across organizations to get out of their own way so they can know and achieve their purpose and goals."
Dan Bean has helped hundreds of individuals and organizations of all types and sizes achieve their goals. Dan assists organizations with strategic planning, organizational development, talent management and executive development. He has a particular passion for working with family-owned businesses, especially during generational transitions. He draws upon over 30 years of consulting experience, 15 of which have been as Partner at CMA.
Job Titles:
- SVP, Denver Market Leader
Since starting at CMA in 2010, Dana Borchert has helped arm her clients with the tools to develop into the professionals they wanted to become. Drawing on her extensive experience, Dana works to understand each organization to help put them at ease. Her expertise is partnering with leadership to improve individual and organizational performance through succession planning, assessment, performance evaluation, team building and developmental coaching.
Dana has a unique understanding of the brain's many facets-both psychological and physiological-thanks to a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in neuroscience.
In addition to being recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the "30 Under 30" up-and-coming young professionals in 2012, she has co-authored publications and presented many professional papers throughout her career. She's very active in community affairs, serving as chairs for the St. Louis Children's Hospital Young Friends Board and as Chair of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Young Leaders Society for 2016 & 2017.
An avid fitness enthusiast, she grew up skiing (and loves the cold of her native Madison, WI), attends weekly hot yoga classes and enjoys spending time biking the park with her toddler and husband.
David began working with CMA in 2016. During his time with CMA, he has focused on conducting assessments for selection, promotion and development, coaching, teambuilding, organizational development, and training services.
Prior to starting with CMA, David launched the Colarossi Group and, before that, he was the Vice President of Leadership Development at a management-consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado.
With expertise in emotional intelligence, executive presence, cognitive agility, organizational network analysis, and corporate culture, David has coached and consulted with organizations in a variety of industries (healthcare, transportation, construction, engineering, finance, technology, manufacturing, education, clean energy, oil and gas, hospitality, etc.).
In addition to his work as an executive coach and consultant, David has been heavily involved in teaching. He was the Executive Director and a faculty member of the Institute for Social and Emotional Intelligence and has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Denver.
In his free time, David enjoys playing indoor soccer, snowboarding and running. David lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and son.
Job Titles:
- Senior Administrative Assistant
- Senior Administrative Assistant Support Team
As a client services coordinator, Debbie goes the extra mile to exceed expectations of clients while making sure the consultant's day runs smoothly.
Debbie has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree focused on marketing. Prior to joining CMA, she worked in the financial industry for 5 years.
Outside the office, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant Support Team
As an Administrative Assistant, Echo is willing to make a special effort to ensure clients' satisfaction while making sure the consultants' day runs smoothly.
Echo is a bilingual communication-based problem solver with the ability to handle multiple projects and capable of providing advocacy. Echo has a Bachelor of Art in Applied Psychology degree focused on responding promptly to conflicts and crisis.
Outside the office, Echo enjoys solving puzzles, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Erica received her Bachelor of Science in psychology with from University of Georgia in 2018. She then went on to receive her Master of Science from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2020, where she is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in industrial and organizational psychology.
During her time at the Florida Institute of Technology, Erica has had the opportunity to work on several research projects investigating topics such as teams, leadership, and motivation. Most notably, Erica has worked with the Institute for Culture, Collaboration, and Management as a co-lead for The Next-Generation Teams & Organizational Subsystems project. Her thesis investigated how perceptions of warmth and competence impact perceptions of leadership, while her dissertation will explore the role of warmth and competence perceptions in the emergence of shared leadership.
In her free time, Erica loves collecting board games and gathering friends for board game nights. She also enjoys watching classic movies, baking, and exploring new hobbies.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Senior Consultant
Erin Greilick specializes in executive development, strategic change, and cross-functional team building. She is a trusted advisor, working closely with executives and senior leaders to clearly identify core challenges and bring smart, integrated solutions. Clients most appreciate Erin's insight, dedication, and fearlessness in helping them and their teams get to their next level of greatness.
With experience in industries ranging from Food Service to Manufacturing to the Military, Erin has greatly enjoyed the challenge of becoming "fluent" in a wide array of settings. Her client collaborations have included executive coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, cultural transformation, cross-functional team building, data analytics (e.g. workforce analysis) and process improvement. Erin's work has been formally recognized by Fortune 500 CEOs, and she received the Superior Civilian Service Award while working for the US Army.
Erin earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University, affiliated with the nationally renowned Drucker School of Management, allowing her to augment her education with business-focused learning. She earned her BA and MA from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with her BA in Psychology and received her MA in Clinical Psychology.
Erin and her husband are devoted parents to their son, and she enjoys traveling, eating, and cooking (and takes all opportunities to combine these three joys!).
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Consultant for Television
Henry has been a consultant for television and print media regarding employee satisfaction, effective business leadership and motivational issues in the workplace, and he was a host for a psychology talk show on local radio.
Jami focuses on providing direction to allow clients to shore up talent management efforts by providing insight that helps individuals be more effective in their roles.Her experience working internally at a large financial firm and external consulting experience from Accenture gives her a unique blend of perspectives that helps her empathize with the client while offering insight from other businesses or industries.
Jami received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Business and Psychology from William Woods University, and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University. Her Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology is from St. Louis University where her dissertation addressed transformational leadership and the identification of people at all levels within their organizations. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification and is a member of the American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Gateway Industrial/Organizational Psychologists and the St. Louis Organization Development Network.
A native of St. Louis and a diehard Cardinals fan, Jami enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, golfing and connecting with friends from high school and college.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Assistant Support Team
As an Administrative Assistant, Jessica goes the extra mile to exceed expectations of clients while making sure the consultant's day runs smoothly.
Prior to joining CMA, Jessica worked in retail banking as well as mortgage processing before taking some time to be a stay-at-home mom.
Outside the office, Jessica enjoys shopping at thrift stores, antique malls, and craft fairs, performing in community musical theatre, cat yoga.
Jon is a licensed psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Society for Consulting Psychology. He is a St. Louis native who likes to clear his head with 18 holes or a stroll through Fast Lane classic cars.
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Psychological Association
- Owner and Managing Partner of
- Partner Emeritus
As a consultant, Kaitlyn aims to serve as a trusted thought partner for each client, blending her expertise with an understanding of what makes each client unique. Her work at CMA focuses on organizational development, leadership development, facilitating meaningful communication, and conducting statistical data analyses. She strives to bring a new perspective to clients' obstacles and opportunities, often picking up on the "little things" that make big contributions to culture and communication.
Kaitlyn has developed a strong passion for family-owned businesses and entrepreneurship. As part of the fourth generation of her own family's business and a former member of an angel-investing fund, she has a deep appreciation for the distinctive type of commitment these leaders make to their organizations. Kaitlyn uses her knowledge to help leaders position their businesses for success, especially during periods of growth or change-when norms, culture, and the way they do business are being established for years to come.
Kaitlyn completed her doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Saint Louis University, where she earned her Master's degree in the same. She has spent most of her graduate career conducting research related to psychologically healthy workplace practices, with additional research focusing on personality and ethical behavior. Kaitlyn earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Missouri.
In her spare time, Kaitlyn is often traveling to catch up with family and friends. A native St. Louisan, she believes life is best when it involves spending time relaxing on any dog-friendly patio in STL.
Kelli has a knack for gathering and analyzing complex data and information to make sense of an organization's unique situation, helping to craft effective solutions. Her work at CMA focuses on organizational assessment and development projects, team building, employee surveys, statistical data analysis and leadership development-she finds it especially rewarding to develop high-potential leaders because they impact such a breadth of people on a day-to-day basis. A creative yet critical thinker, Kelli has conducted research in a variety of areas, including employee wellbeing, person-to-organizational fit, veterans in the hiring process and goal orientation.
Prior to joining CMA, she assisted in the creation of a leadership development program along with a plan for evaluation for a Fortune 500 financial services company. At a large retail organization, she assisted in the design and analysis of employee satisfaction surveys, created training materials and analyzed assessments for selection.
Kelli holds a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Psychology and a Certificate in Business Administration from Saint Louis University, as well as a Master of Arts and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She taught a Psychological Tests and Measurements course at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she also served as a member of a research team federally funded by the U.S. Air Force to investigate individual trust in automation.
A huge nature lover, Kelli loves spending time in Forest Park, running, hiking and exploring new cities. She is also an avid Cardinals fan who enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Member of the Society for Industrial
As an organizational psychologist, Kelly is passionate about improving the human experience at work. Combining his experience as a business executive with training in behavioral science and data analytics, he acts as a trusted thought partner by bringing a practical, evidence-based perspective to client needs. He brings to his work specialized training in diversity, equity, and inclusion and occupational health.
Kelly focuses on conducting assessments for selection and development, executive coaching, and organizational development projects. He also uses his experience as an entrepreneur and in retail to bring real-world experience to his practice.
Prior to joining CMA, Kelly held internal and consultative roles across a wide array of functional areas, including HR, organizational development, operations, sales, and service within both small, entrepreneurial companies and Fortune 100 businesses. Previously, he co-founded multiple media companies including ALIVE Magazine and EQ, publications focused on St. Louis' thriving cultural and innovation communities.
Kelly earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Portland State University with a dual minor in diversity and inclusion and occupational health. During his time in graduate school, he developed and validated a new training program focused on increasing allyship in the workplace, training over 1,200 people across multiple organizations. He also received specialized NIOSH-funded training in occupational health and safety and worked with a variety of organizations on assessing and improving the employee experience. His dissertation focused on identifying specific behaviors managers can perform to foster more inclusive work environments, driving better work outcomes for employees and teams. He also holds an M.A. in German from Washington University in St. Louis and bachelor's degrees in psychology and German with honors from Austin College.
Kelly is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Society for Human Resource Management. He is a prolific presenter and author on workplace topics, particularly diversity and inclusion, workplace health/well-being, and leadership. He has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a "Diverse Business Leader" and by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as a "Top Young Entrepreneur."
Outside of work, Kelly enjoys hitting local hiking trails, exploring new eateries, or planning his next National Park trip with his spouse, Sarah.
Kelsey likes being able to combine both her scientific and her social backgrounds, enjoying solving problems that allow her to utilize her knowledge gained through her education, as well as problems that allow her to work one-on-one with real people who are striving to be their best possible selves. She is a dedicated and detailed-focused worker, who aims to work with a variety of companies and individuals to help them function at full capacity.
Kelsey received her Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma in the summer of 2018, and is now pursuing her Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the same university, along with a minor in Quantitative Psychology. Her research focus is on the acquisition and adaptation of complex skills, with a specific focus on the impact of emotional variability. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Dakota.
During her time so far at the University of Oklahoma, Kelsey has been involved in many different projects, including developing new undergraduate courses in Career Exploration and Motivational Psychology, creating a comprehensive guide to the occupational information website O*NET for undergraduate psychology majors, and being an instructor for the University's Responsible Conduct of Research program. She also has the privilege of instructing undergraduate students, which has provided her with hands-on experience working with students to develop their full potential in the classroom.
Lee draws on her expertise in personality and behavior to partner with executives to optimize their leadership and to build effective teams. With twenty years experience as a management consultant, Lee enjoys helping executives to achieve their business objectives. She challenges her clients to fully utilize their strengths and to make positive changes in their thinking and behavior by encouraging self-awareness through coaching and the use of individual and 360 assessments.
Lee received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College, where she graduated Cum Laude. Her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is from Palo Alto University, and she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at The Menninger Foundation. She is also the co-creator of the Madam President Camp, a non-partisan camp which provides girls ages 10-13 with an introduction to leadership, governing, and civic engagement. When not shuttling her teenage children to their next activity, she has fun taking long walks with her husband and dog, doing yoga, and seeing friends.
Liam has been instrumental in developing and implementing a proprietary online 360° assessment for CMA. He also designed, developed, and instituted a talent management audit that provides an organization with an assessment of its ability to recruit, select, train, motivate, and retain high performers. He is passionate about helping clients deeply understand the talent within their organizations, and he has contributed at both an individual and strategic level within CMA.
Prior to joining CMA, Liam assisted a county government assessment center with candidate evaluation for various county positions, conducted a validation study of coursework relative to effectiveness in annual exams for a professional college, completed a meta-analysis of work-related behaviors and attitudes and their effect on individual performance, and participated in a video-based ethical decision-making experiment.
Liam earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Psychology, a Master of Science with distinction in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University. His dissertation focused on individuals' capacity to adapt to unfamiliar situations and the support that leaders provide for their employees to be more adaptive.
In his free time, Liam enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, exercising, sand volleyball, playing guitar, and spending time with his energetic dog.
Job Titles:
- Controller
- Controller Support Team
Since 1997 Mary Beth has been responsible for the accounting functions of CMA, including collecting financial data, reporting, client billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
She is the client's primary contact for establishing any special billing instructions and for providing invoice assistance.
Mary Beth holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting from University of Missouri - St. Louis.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing pickle ball, and hiking.
Mary has been a licensed psychologist in Missouri for over 27 years, and she loves learning what makes people tick. By helping put people at ease, she is able to truly evaluate prospective candidates during selection assessments, considering what is important for the organization as well as what is needed for the individual.
She holds undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and History, along with a Master's and Doctorate in Psychology from St. Louis University, where she developed a strong interest in the use of tests and measures within the business world.
A lifelong learner, she has served as a member of the advisory board for St. Louis University's "Women in Leadership" program and has taught graduate courses in the university's School of Business Administration. In addition to being a past president of Gateway Industrial Organizational Psychologists, she is also a contributing author of "Team Leader Training," published by McGraw Hill (1999).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Society of Industrial / Organizational Psychology
During her career, Michelle has helped to integrate talent management systems into organizations, developed and led succession planning processes, developed leadership development programs, facilitated numerous team building programs and led various assessment centers. She has also coached leaders in order to help them be more effective in their current roles, while preparing them for future responsibility.
Michelle earned her Master's degree and Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Tulsa. She has focused on individual differences as a topic for both her research and career. She also has a strong interest in helping people to achieve the work-life balance they are seeking.
Michelle is a member of the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Gateway Industrial/Organizational Psychologists.
Looking to always grow personally and spiritually, she enjoys reading, traveling with friends and family, watching movies and savoring good wine.
Before becoming a member of the CMA family, Niwa worked with clients in clinical outpatient settings conducting neuropsychological assessments and providing therapy to assist with moderate to severe mental illness concerns. Niwa also worked extensively as an academic and executive coach for undergraduate students in the University of Kansas' Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC), where he designed and implemented the first coaching program within the AAAC to assist undergraduate students from underserved backgrounds.
Niwa received his Bachelor and Masters in Counseling at Cairn University in 2014 and 2016. He then continued to the University of Kansas where he is currently a Doctoral Candidate in the Counseling Psychology program under the direction of Dr. Changming Duan.
Niwa's research interest is focused on the factors unique to the experience of individuals from marginalized backgrounds that breed resilience, and how resilience acts as a buffer to mitigate the negative impacts of discrimination for those individuals with marginalized identities. He is also interested in both the development and mitigating relationship of resilience within the organizational setting.
With his free time, Niwa enjoys building computers, creating and editing audio content, as well as performing on stage in vocal ensemble or theatre.
Dr. Reuben's approach to their work is inspired by the words of Jimi Hendrix, "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
As an organizational psychologist, Dr. Reuben offers coaching, training, and interactive workshops to help people and organizations humanize the self, other people, and work environments. Dr. Reuben understands the power that organizations have to positively (or negatively) influence both individuals and society and jumps on opportunities to co-create transformational change! Moreover, as a practicing clinical psychologist, Dr. Reuben recognizes the importance of individuals and groups maximizing innate human tools such as compassion, mutual respect, and growth-oriented mindsets, which Dr. Reuben believes are vital to organizational transformation.
Dr. Reuben earned his Ph.D in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri and his B.S. in Psychology at the University of Georgia. His dissertation explored how a dialogue based diversity and social justice course influenced student's multicultural competencies. Given the success of the course, the college adopted the course as a requirement for all incoming students. Dr. Reuben's work has been published in peer reviewed journals and he continues to speak and collaborate with a variety of clients in a variety of industries.
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- Office Manager Support Team
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- Lead Administrative Assistant Support Team
Job Titles:
- Assessment Services Coordinator Support Team