We exist to make managers better.

Wharton MBA and a Dartmouth master's. John ran a subsidiary of Amoco, a Fortune 100 company, then spent decades coaching executive teams across North America through GoalMakers' management consulting practice, working with startups and hundred-year-old companies in virtually every major industry. He distilled that work into his book, The Winning Manager's Playbook, and into every section of this curriculum. John received his first business education in his family's restaurant and lodging business. He lives in Bend, Oregon with his wife and their collection of llamas, goats, and dogs.

Jeremy has founded, grown, and exited companies of his own, and brings that experience to every cohort he facilitates. He has a passion for simplifying the complex, working alongside teams to build better culture, healthier balance sheets, and a stronger bottom line.

Nicholas runs the operating side of GoalMakers: association partnerships, partner acquisition, and the growth strategy behind them. He works with partners from the first conversation through launch, and keeps every program running the way it was promised.

Briana helps people and organizations thrive by simplifying talent and leadership practices. With 15+ years across corporate, nonprofit, and small-business settings, and as an Adjunct Professor in the University of Denver's Strategic HR Master's program, she brings real-world insight to every session.

Adam is a Learning and Development professional and certified CliftonStrengths Coach with 20+ years across higher education and professional training. He designs research-backed learning programs and coaches leaders using DISC, LPI, and Emotional Intelligence to cultivate talent and build thriving cultures.

Tim is the principal liaison for GoalMakers' partner associations, keeping every partner communicated with and supported from launch onward. He also builds the branded templates and visual assets behind each program's marketing. An NC State graduate, he brings a decade of community and customer experience work to the partner network.

Milo leads outreach to new association partners and builds the digital systems behind GoalMakers' growth, from prospect campaigns to the company's web presence. An NC State graduate, he studied marketing with a minor in computer programming.

Gania supports GoalMakers' association partnerships, running prospect outreach for the Master Manager Program and helping tailor programs to each association's members. She studies business administration with a focus in analytics at NC State.

Caden creates the content behind GoalMakers' marketing: video, design, and social. A marketing student at NC State's Poole College of Management, he brings a creator's eye to every campaign.