Ted Diven
Ted is a seasoned business leader, executive, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience owning and managing companies, organizations and dynamic teams. Throughout his career Ted focused on sustainable revenue growth for new and existing businesses. He started his career in the financial industry where he was an executive and manager for several large financial institutions. He gained experience in revenue growth, business development, management, leadership development, capital markets and strategy. He started several companies including a successful commercial brokerage company that works with clients nationwide.
He graduated from UC Irvine with an MBA in 2005 from the Paul Marage School of Business with an emphasis in Management and Entrepreneurship. He has severed on several boards and non-profit over his career and is bilingual – English and American Sign Language. He is a father of five and is heavily involved in community advocacy and coaching youth sports.
Chip Browndyke
Chip has been in the Human Resources field for 25+ years. His experience includes providing value at Fortune 100 companies as well as consulting to small and mid-sized businesses. Prior to OCM, he was with Mesa Associates, Capital One (NYSE: COF) and Ray & Berndtson (Top 20 Executive Search Firm) providing HR expertise in career coaching, executive coaching, recruiting, associate relations, and more. His Board of Directors service includes Human Resources of the Treasure Valley Association (SHRM), St. Luke’s Hospital System, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival. After attaining his degree in business from the University of Houston, he served in the United States Marine Corps.
Elaine Bucy
Elaine brings a wealth of experience in finance, program management, and career coaching, showcasing a unique blend of analytical expertise and a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their professional and personal goals. Her background includes roles with a Fortune 500 company and her association with OCM since October 2018. Prior to joining OCM, she held various positions at Bank of America. Additionally, Elaine’s nurturing spirit, encouragement, and optimism consistently distinguish her as a speaker, instructor, and leader across a wide range of finance and career-related topics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management services from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Carroll Welch
Carroll is an executive, career and leadership coach who for 15+ years has partnered with professionals across industries and levels to inspire and support peak career performance. Carroll holds the International Coach Federation’s MCC credential (Master Certified Coach), and earlier in her career, she was a practicing attorney whose work at two major law firms included supporting management on workplace law issues. Carroll has also been a frequent speaker, instructor, group leader and writer on career-related topics and has developed and presented program curriculum on leadership development. Carroll received her JD from University of Virginia School of Law, her BA from Johns Hopkins University. She also holds a graduate certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard Extension School.
Shannon Blackstock
Shannon has over two decades of comprehensive Human Resources experience. She has held roles across the HR spectrum, from entry-level to executive roles, but finds the greatest fulfillment in helping others achieve their career goals through coaching and professional development. Her career spans a variety of industries, including healthcare, insurance, and higher education, in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Her expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and strategic HR planning, enables her to effectively serve as an advisor and career consultant. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in Human Resources from Boise State University. She is certified as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Sandy Bolinske
Sandy has been in the Human Resources field for 25+ years. Her experience has spanned the globe working with large publically traded companies as well as providing HR support in small and mid-sized private family-owned businesses in the legal, retail, engineering and agribusiness industries. Prior to OCM, Sandy was with the following organizations: Boise Co-op, Rimon PC/Novalaw, Stinker Stores, Power Engineers, and Nunhems USA (subsidiary of Bayer AG-NYSE: BAYRY OTC) providing HR expertise in organizational design, business strategy, setting up international offices, recruiting, associate relations, and more.
Sandy has been active in the HR and Boise community holding memberships as either a board member or sitting on the advisory council for the SHRM Global Advisory Board, President of the local chapter of SHRM, Idaho Inclusiveness Coalition, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Epilepsy Foundation, and Junior Achievement. She has been quoted in several industry magazines and has been a guest speaker for the College of Idaho providing career goal and strategy setting for upcoming graduates. Sandy has complemented her expertise by obtaining two bachelor degrees, one in Psychology from the College of Idaho, and one in Management and Organizational Leadership from George Fox University, and then a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on international business from Northwest Nazarene University.
Robbin Bond
Robbin is the Business Manager supporting our Professional Services for the Idaho, Nevada, and Montana region. Her oversight for day-to-day business processes ensures our clients have a first-class experience. Robbin interfaces directly with our client company representatives to ensure their enterprise Career Transition needs are met in our region, U.S., EMEA, and APAC. As a 10+ year member of our team, she is our "go to" person for process changes and improvements because of her depth of understanding.
Robbin is an Idaho native who enjoys the lifestyle and sense of community the Treasure Valley has to offer.
Colleen Chlapowski
Colleen has over 20 years of experience in the Talent Development field. Before joining OCM, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank, where she provided expertise in career coaching, skills development, and change management. Her extensive corporate background and active involvement in volunteering enable her to effectively assist candidates in navigating their next opportunities, whether professional, volunteer-based, geared towards active retirement, or a unique combination of these paths.
Colleen finds great joy in guiding and supporting clients through career transitions, particularly when she witnesses them set and reach their career goals.
Colleen is a Montana State University Billings graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management and marketing. She is active in the Billings community as a sustaining member and former board president of the Junior League of Billings.
Corrine Clement
Corrine Clement has more than 25 years of experience building award-winning cultures in Fortune 500 companies and non-profits, launching & operating small businesses and start-ups, creating EQ and DEI programs & trainings, & coaching executive clients. She has also partnered with multiple professional sports teams and athletes, currently working with the Las Vegas Raiders to transform the culture and create a winning era in Las Vegas.
In corporate America, Corrine most recently served as Vice President of Culture & Diversity at Wynn Resorts, working nationally and overseas. Heading culture, branding and communications for multiple MGM Resorts properties, she positioned MGM Grand to win the Best Place to Work award three consecutive years, and her work to transform the culture to drive revenue growth was documented in two books.
Outside of hospitality and gaming, since 2008 Corrine has served as COO and a certified Master Coach of a leadership university that focuses on elevating Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to increase personal & professional performance. She is famous for coaching poker pro Antonio Esfandiari to win $18.2 million – the largest sum ever won in a single tournament - by focusing on an EQ mindset of resilience
Carl Fowles
Dr. Carl Fowles brings 40 years experience as an executive coach, consultant, organization development/human resources senior leader, and strategic change agent with broad Fortune 1,000 industry focus and P&L responsibilities. Carl is recognized for his extensive experience in executive coaching, leadership development, organization effectiveness, strategy development, career transition, and profound belief in the potential of people to achieve.
Carl has breadth and depth and breadth of entrepreneurial and corporate experience. He operated his own executive coaching and organizational consulting practice, was Head of Global Organization Effectiveness and Leadership Development for the Kellogg Company, Senior Vice President of Organization & Professional Development for First Security Corporation (Wells Fargo), and founding Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DBM’s Intermountain Area Offices.
As an Executive and Leadership Coach, Carl is dedicated to developing and unleashing the phenomenal creative and productive power of people, and achieving alignment of organizational strategy, operations, and leadership processes. He declares that effective coaching is engaging in partnerships that unleash personal potential, maximizing individual performance, and creating transformations that produce prosperity.
Carl has achieved advanced coaching certifications and professional credentials withLHH, ICF, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Franklin CoveyLeadership, Korn/Ferry/Lominger Leadership Suite, and several other leadership assessment and development tools.
Jack Eastwick
Jack possesses a wealth of experience in human resources with companies ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small family-owned businesses. He has held the position of HR Vice President in two computer companies and the HR director position in a variety of other businesses. He has initiated strategic planning, designed and implemented executive compensation programs, created positive work environments through a variety of creative human resource programs.
Jack served as Commissioner on the Nevada State Personnel Commission for three years, is the Past President of the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association, past Director of the Nevada State SHRM Council, and Past President of the Rotary Club of Reno. He has held adjunct faculty member positions at the University of Phoenix, University of Nevada-Reno, and the Truckee Meadows Community College.
He holds a MBA degree in business and a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering. Jack is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute.
Bonnie Holland
Bonnie is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a passion for fostering inclusive and supportive workplaces. With a background encompassing performance management, recruitment, AAP and EEO reporting and employee onboarding, she brings a blend of reliability and efficiency to her role. Bonnie holds a bachelor's degree in Business from Marylhurst University and is dedicated to creating environments where every individual feels valued and heard. Her commitment to professionalism and positivity ensures she is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to thrive.
Kara J. Kelley
Unlock your full potential with Kara J. Kelley, an executive coach with over 25 years of expertise in leadership, advocacy, and board management. Kara has guided hundreds of C-suite leaders and executives worldwide through both stable and challenging times. Whether you need to improve executive presence, manage change, or enhance board capabilities, Kara’s expertise will elevate your leadership skills and organizational influence. One $5B client said, "Kara's coaching changed my life." Partner with Kara to achieve transformational results.
Kara has served on many boards and is currently vice-chairman of the Colorado River Commission of Nevada and incoming president of the International Women's Forum, Nevada chapter. She is the former CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce driving its membership to be the 3rd largest in the nation. Kara is a proud member of the Nellis Air Force Base support team and the FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association. She earned a master’s degree in political science from UNLV, was a Congressional fellow, an Aspen Institute fellow and a graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership. Kara's recognitions include one of Nevada's Most Respected CEOs and one of the "100 Most Influential Women in Las Vegas History." Kara holds an M.A. in political science and dual B.A. degrees in political science and communications. She and her husband have 2 adult daughters and love to travel with their dog, Ollie, a rescued beagle.
Seth Quealy
Seth Quealy Bio Coming Soon
Steve Lodis
Steve brings over 40 years of experience in all facets of human resources and HR leadership. Prior to OCM, his experience ranges from global Fortune 100 companies to private start-ups in aerospace, healthcare, and technology. Throughout his career, Steve was recognized as a strong business leader with a compassion for positive employee relations. He brings a special emphasis to executive coaching & development, recruitment, labor relations, compensation, and in the implementation of major cultural initiatives in global markets.
Most recently Steve was with indieDwell, a privately held company dedicated to building affordable modular housing utilizing shipping containers.
Steve and family have lived in Illinois, California, Colorado, Arizona and Seattle and are now settled in Boise, Idaho.
Steve is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. Degree in Labor Economics and Executive programs at Duke University and the University of Chicago.
Jenny Lowers
Jenny Lowers is experienced in sales and account management, was previously recognized for customer service excellence by the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and has been in client services with OCM since 2015. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University.
Mike Mueller
Mike brings extensive experience in professional services and corporate environments, including over 25 years with Price Waterhouse Coopers with an emphasis on recruiting and career services. He particularly enjoys helping executives, many of whom have not gone through a job search in years, navigate the path to their next opportunity. Mike holds a B.S. in Accounting from San Diego State University.
John Ridgeway
John Ridgeway is a seasoned executive with over 44 years of Leadership Experience in Project Management, Compliance, Financial Services & Operations (Sears Roebuck & Co, Bank of America, and Toyota Financial services). Throughout his career John has held several Senior/Executive Leadership roles as an Individual Contributor and leading teams. John embraces two pillars, “respect for people” and continuous improvement.
John is known for maximizing operational excellence, leading change, and delivering performance. He has a proven track record in developing leaders, improving associate engagement, implementing DEI strategies, improving bottom line results in profit and non-profit organizations.
John is active in the community and has served on several boards, such as The Board of Trustees at Delaware State University, Mid Atlantic United Methodist Foundation, Stevenson University President's Advisory Council, Baltimore County Economic Development Board.
He has a B.S. in Business Administration from Delaware State University. John has participated in a variety training programs focused on strategy, coaching project management, leadership development, Six Sigma and Kaizen. He has been recognized by multiple organizations for his leadership skills, performance and accomplishments.
John’s coaching philosophy is to guide individuals to a better future by guiding them to unleash their potential to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Rose Rush
Rose has dedicated her career to Human Resources for over 30 years and has held Executive positions overseeing HR, Payroll, Risk, Labor Relations, and the full spectrum of HR and Organizational Development (OD) functions in several industries. She holds professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, MBA, and ARM (risk management). To maintain professional knowledge, she is an active member of SHRM National, Calhoun County, AL SHRM, and the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA). One of her greatest honors was being nominated for Dallas, Texas SHRM HR Executive of the Year.
Volunteering in the community and helping candidates maneuver job and life transitions is rewarding to her. In her career, she has been based out of 6 states: PA, AL, LA, WA, TX, and ID, and has worked in manufacturing, distribution, food, services, and high-tech industries.
Kelly Shaw
Kelly brings 20+ years of leadership experience as a senior executive in the technology and nonprofit sectors with a core belief in mentorship and coaching as a pathway to success. She is passionate about workplace culture and transformation through the lens of continuous improvement and curiosity. Kelly has extensive training from the ICF (international coach federation) credentialed program, Accomplishment Coaching, along with Brene Brown dare to lead certification, cultural and sensory intelligence trainings. Kelly is a business leader who coaches individuals for rich outcomes and forward momentum.
She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with minors in marketing and psychology from Eastern University and extensive executive education programs from Stanford and Columbia University along with the Center for Creative Leadership.
Kelly believes in community service through the Rotary Club, International Women’s Forum, Chamber of Commerce leadership programs and the Spencer Museum of Art. She has served on the boards of United Way Southern Nevada and Make-a-Wish Southern Nevada along with continued support of the Global Gaming Women organization.
Raymond Specht
Ray has 40 years of senior executive experience which includes multiple CEO positions and entrepreneurial endeavors with domestic and international companies. He created successful subsidiaries with high performing teams through work cultures that enabled personal growth, critical strategic thinking, and goal-oriented teams to thrive resulting in numerous employees moving up the ranks to executive positions.
He is skilled at the art of enabling people to become a better version of themselves by setting and attaining desired goals personally and for the organization. He does this through a process designed to help individuals and teams achieve exceptional performance and measurable business results. This development approach: 1) creates self-awareness, 2) clarifies goals, 3) achieves objectives, and 4) drives transformational change.
Managing and leading require unique skillsets, and Ray has coached clients to excel at both.
Nancy Sullivan
Nancy is a certified executive and transition coach, published author and keynote speaker with extensive professional background as a business leader in the telecommunications, cable, technology, healthcare, and talent development industries. She has been working with leaders for over 25 years to create cultures of intentional leadership. Through authentic and sustainable initiatives leaders learn to foster their employee engagement, innovation, and performance.
Nancy has been providing executive coaching to business executives and has partnered with global and national organizations to help in achieving goals in transformation, strategic planning, assimilation(cultural and level progression), leadership development, and team alignment.
As Covid changed the organizational landscape, and increasing globalization has created multi-cultural teams, Nancy has worked with leaders to create and sustain cohesive and diverse teams to drive successful outcomes in all areas.
Representative Client Engagements:
• Mining, Oil & Gas – Chevron, Newmont, SW Gas, GCC, DCP Midstream, Tallgrass
• Healthcare – Centura, CHI, Express Scripts, GE Healthcare,HealthOne, Kaiser
• Automotive – KOSTAL, General Motors, Daimler
• Consumer Products – Monsanto, Molson Coors, Kohls
• Financial Services – Charles Schwab, USBank, TransAmerica
•Technology – Digital Globe, Level 3, Maxtor
Mark Swain
Mark’s relationship with OCM goes back 25 years (full time and contract work). He’s been a Career Consultant, a Workshop Facilitator, Director of Training, and an Office Manager.
A graduate of the University of Utah, Mark was a Systems Consultant for AT&T and a Director of Marketing for a hospital chain before being recruited into the professional development business, where he eventually started his own company. As a professional speaker, facilitator, coach, and author, Mark has worked domestically and internationally with some of the most respected organizations in the world (eBay, Fidelity, Microsoft, NASA, Stanford Research Institute, etc.). He has created courseware and/or taught, spoken, and coached for Day-Timer, Franklin Covey, Shipley Associates, etc. Mark has taught at/for Clemson University, George Mason University, The University of Utah, etc. He is a Past President of the Utah Chapter of the National Speaker’s Association and an award-winning speaker.
Mark’s interests include astronomy, art, music composition, mineralogy, and scuba diving.
Allison Williams
Allison Williams is a successful senior executive with 35 years of experience as a small business coach and financial sales leader of a major insurance company. She has a robust performance record of coaching business owners and sales leaders to consistently exceed sales goals, drive profitable growth, and increase market share. Allison has helped numerous sales leaders get promoted to executive positions. Allison is people- focused with a passion for coaching business executives and entrepreneurs. She develops talent through coaching and facilitating sales leaders in the development and implementation of strategic plans thereby creating highly productive teams.
She honors the client as the expert in his/her life and work and believes that every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. Allison is a change agent evidenced by facilitating change through coaching sales leaders to focus on their specific spans of control while comprehending a broader view of the need for transformational change.
