BEHAVIORAL ESSENTIALS - Key Persons


A new Jeremiah

A new Jeremiah's Italian ice franchise owner fully staffs his new restaurant in a day

Arti Bagga

Job Titles:
  • Director of Coaching

Ben Utecht

Job Titles:
  • Chief Growth Officer

Bob Carilli - CTO

Job Titles:
  • CTO
Digital transformation pioneer, experienced in production, operations, e-commerce, marketing, and live events. A passion for technology has led to working on diverse award-winning projects, from producing AT&T's first Summer Olympic Games website to spending time with Shamans in the Amazon Jungle of Ecuador.

Chu Shin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Management
Experienced senior management coach, expertise in real estate, cultural attractions, service industries and the for-profit education sector, Board Director of Love and Care International.

Evyn Fox

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator
Evyn Fox is a young professional with a proven track record in retail food management. Her primary focus within the company is collaborating closely with the coaching sector, contributing her expertise to enhance organizational processes and communication strategies.

Jill Macauley - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
With a love for process and procedure and expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, and client management, Jill brings an enthusiastic energy to operational excellence. She holds degrees in psychology, is an adjunct professor in non-profit governance & leadership, and a competitive horseback rider.

Lauren Breden

Job Titles:
  • Director of Brand Experience
Creative strategist and designer with a love for moving shapes and ideas around until they make a beautiful whole. Her experience as a classical singer has inspired her creative work, and continues to give her invaluable insights about people, business and the importance of self-awareness, presence and relaxation in all aspects of life. She is also Rick's oldest daughter.

Maia Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Director of Learning & Development

Melissa Blue

Job Titles:
  • Leadership Coach
Melissa Blue is a versatile and distinguished entrepreneur with over 20 years' experience in executive leadership, accounting, and financial consulting. Melissa has served as CFO for an international gaming software company, and is also a certified Mindpower Coach, trained by renowned authors Stéphane and Shalee Schafeitel.

Rick Breden - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President
PhD in Clinical Psychology from Purdue, founded New Light Counseling Centers, studied hypnosis with Milton Erickson & is a student of The Way of Nature .

Ryan McNicholas

Job Titles:
  • Director of Biz Dev
Customer-focused professional with 20+ years' experience collaborating with organizations of various sizes and verticals in order to successfully implement change. Strong focus on trust to help organizations achieve their mission and goals.

Steve Tinkle

Job Titles:
  • Culture Transformation Consultant

Tammy Workman-Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Leadership Coach
Tammy Workman, MBA/HCM is an anxiety relief, relationship, & mindset reset coach. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, energy healer and advocate. She has been working with children, teens, and adults for 23 years, to find a better way of thinking & living; Finding Their Dreams!