Executive Coaching Team
Many “solo” climbers on Mt. Everest actually bring sherpas with them all the way to the summit. Likewise, you can benefit from relying on a guide on your journey toward higher goals.
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Gary Cohen - Founder CO2PartnersIn 1987 Gary co-founded a company with $4,000 in start-up money.
During
the start-up phase Gary and his business partner
hired a consultant to guide them through the process.
Though the consultant charged more money than the
two partners were making at the time, they made the
investment because they recognized the value of expert
advice. |
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Tom Steitz - Founder CO2PartnersTom has coached at the Olympic level in both whitewater
kayaking and Nordic combined skiing through 5 Olympic
games and has guided CEO’s and C-level executives
at Fortune 100 companies since 2002. In all, his engagements
have consistently raised the performance bar. |
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Lois Dirksen - Executive CoachAs a CO2 Coach Lois brings tremendous diversity of executive business
experience to her coaching practice. Her unique blend
of operational, strategic and marketing expertise helps clients drive
both individual and business results through better communication & organizational
strategies. |
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John LeTourneau - Entrepreneurial coachThe track for John's career has a sound foundation rooted deeply
in the retail grocery industry. With a background that
draws from an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to model successful
markets in an ever increasingly consolidating and competitive industry,
John has operated his own business for fifteen years. |
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Kate Knight - Strategic PlanningKate’s background is rich in starting new companies and helping
entrepreneurs more effectively execute their strategies.
Her career started by focusing on marketing and consulting to financial
services companies at both the Chase Manhattan Bank and the Mitchell
Madison Group (MMG) in New York City. |
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Jane Nakken - Leadership CoachJane has coached many leaders to find their unique authentic and
powerful influence, develop their talents and skills, recognize their
dreams and navigate the practical and political paths to leading change
and creating new opportunities for themselves and their organizations. |
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Evans Gebhardt - Executive CoachEvans joined 3 Peaks following an executive management
career at both Fortune 100 and start up organizations.
From experience, Evans carries the firm belief that
organizational performance is derived less from what
you are taught and more from what is practiced. He
brings to 3 Peaks the unique ability to translate theory
into a pragmatic tool kit that is relevant in senior
management environments. |
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Mike Leary - Executive CoachThe phrase "seasoned executive" is an apt characterization of Mike.
The depth of his background and experience makes him one of the most
sought-after executive coaches in the area. Mike's career has spanned
many years of retailing, franchising, human resources, marketing,
supply chain management and executive leadership. |






