Team
It’s not about having perfect academic content. It never has been. What makes a difference is the ability to relate, to instruct and coach. Every member of our team has decades of experience leading people through difficult challenges and immense growth.
Paul Doyle
Founder & Coach
Paul Doyle is the founder of LeaderWork. He brings more than 35 years of diverse business experience, including 15 years as a CEO, leading manufacturing companies. Paul has been active in North America with companies ranging from $20 million to $450 million in revenue.
Geoff Twietmeyer
Partner & Coach
Geoff Twietmeyer has been a partner with LeaderWork since 2014, coaching and leading classes in the What Leader Do series that has trained over 300 leaders in West Michigan. Geoff has over 20 years of automotive engineering and manufacturing experience, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. His leadership passions are People Development, Employee Engagement and Motivation, and Measures.
Dave Jerovsek
Partner & Coach
Dave Jerovsek has over 30 years of leadership and electronic/mechatronic systems knowledge with product-based and high-volume manufacturing operations experience. Dave’s experience stretches across a diversity of markets such as automotive, appliance, marine and commercial vehicles.
Heather Toppen
Partner & Coach
Heather Toppen is a passionate and deeply experienced leadership coach, strategic thinker and continuous improvement expert. With over 30 years invested in continuous improvement, management system design and leadership development, she has led transformation of healthcare systems, manufacturing companies and social service programs.
Pete Brand
Partner
Pete Brand is an entreprenuer, marketing expert and technology champion with over 20 years of leadership experience. From 2001 to 2023, Pete co-founded and led MINDSCAPE, a digital marketing agency. His passion for camraderie and innovation in the workplace helped the company to defy industry turnover rates and grow to become a significant player in the digital marketing space.
THOMAS DOYLE
Partner & Coach
Philip Kalamaros
Partner & Coach
Phil Kalamaros is a seasoned civil litigator, mediator, and business advisor with over thirty-five years of legal practice in Indiana and Michigan. His extensive experience spans thousands of cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, where his expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes has been proven time and again.
Branden Barkema
Partner & Coach
Branden Barkema has been a partner with LeaderWork since 2014, coaching and leading classes in the What Leader Do series that has trained over 300 leaders in West Michigan. Branden has nearly 20 years of healthcare related experience, including 15+ years in leadership roles.
Mark Litke
Partner & Coach
Mark Litke is an experienced executive business leader who has served West Michigan organizations such as Donnelly, Lear-Donnelly, Holland Neway, Hines Corp and SoundOff Signal. Mark has specialized expertise in product development/Innovation, project management, product management, business development and strategic planning.
Coaching Network
Our qualified coaches
Our core team is complemented by a distinguished network of coaches, each possessing a wealth of “been there, done that” real-world experience. The majority of our coaches are currently serving as operating executives, bringing a depth of practical knowledge to their roles. They are not only experts in the LeaderWork 12 framework but have also successfully graduated from our specialized LeaderWork Coaching Program, ensuring they are exceptionally equipped to guide and mentor with authority and insight.
Dan Broekhuizen
LeaderWork Coach
SVP Consulting, Teamalytics
Dan Broekhuizen is a People Operations executive with an extensive history of growing and scaling the people functions of fast-moving software companies.
Erich Boileau
LeaderWork Coach
Partner, Boileau & Co.
Erich is a strategic thinker, writer and coach whose passion is to see people and organizations grow into the truest expression of their best selves.
Jay VanderZwaag
LeaderWork Coach
VP Operations & Culture, Smart Vision Lights
Jay VanderZwaag is a seasoned veteran in the realm of operational leadership and cultural development.
Nick DeVries
LeaderWork Coach
CFO, Innotec
Nick DeVries is a dynamic finance leader whose strategic acumen and innovative spirit have been pivotal in steering corporate success and educational initiatives.
Philip Dejonge
LeaderWork Coach
Operations Manager, L3Harris
Philip Dejonge is an operations manager with experience in automotive, furniture, commercial vehicle, and aviation manufacturing.
Miriam Taylor
LeaderWork Coach
Client Success Manager, Ingenuiti
Miriam Taylor is an experienced learning and development professional who values the optimism of entrepreneurs, appreciates the culture of a small business, and is passionate about helping individuals and organizations develop their full potential.
Bill Baumgartner
LeaderWork Coach
Sr. VP, Bradford Company
Kelly Plawinski
LeaderWork Coach
COO, Adamy Valuation
Leanne Schaeffer
LeaderWork Coach
Partner, Boileau & Co.
Vince Boileau
LeaderWork Coach
Managing Partner, Boileau & Co.
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