Our Team

Andrew is the Managing Partner and a founding member of ExecLead (formerly Executive Leadership Partners). He advises Boards, CEOs and senior executives on strategic, operational and cultural issues that are central to organizational performance. Known for his ability to drive significant transformation, Andrew partners with leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, accelerate team effectiveness and guide enterprise-wide change.

With deep expertise in senior executive assessment and development, CEO succession, senior team alignment and large-scale organizational change, Andrew brings a results-oriented, pragmatic approach to business challenges. He has consulted across a wide range of industries including technology, financial services, consumer products, media, manufacturing and professional services. Nominated by the ExecLead team, Andrew was recently recognized as a 2025 Most Admired CEO by the Charlotte Business Journal.

Professional:

• Management Consulting Firm, Partner
• Bank of America, Enterprise Talent Management and Human Resource Executive
• Motorola, Director, Enterprise Talent Management

Educational:

• Illinois School of Professional Psychology, PsyD, Clinical Psychology
• Illinois School of Professional Psychology, MA, Clinical Psychology
• Columbia University, MA, Organizational Psychology

Personal:

• Andrew is a licensed (provisional) clinical psychologist in North Carolina.
• Andrew’s dog, a King Charles Cavalier, named Winston Churchill, is loved by our team (and snores on our calls).

As the Partner overseeing Strategy and Continuous Improvement for ExecLead, Lizzie is focused on all aspects of firm operations, administration and optimization of our portfolio of products and services. She is known for her ability to develop smart, practical solutions to complex problems and identify the most impactful opportunities to drive internal improvements that create new value for our clients.

Lizzie has a background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a love of teaching. She has served as a member of the adjunct faculty at multiple universities including Roosevelt University, DePaul and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Professional:

• Daniels Consulting Group, Consultant
• Strategic Talent Solutions, Consultant

Educational:

• Illinois Institute of Technology, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Illinois Institute of Technology, MS, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BS, Psychology

Personal:

• Lizzie is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, where she now lives with her husband, two little boys and three pets.

Laura enables executives to develop, transform and thrive through coaching, advice and partnership. She has deep expertise in leadership development, talent management, organization design and team effectiveness. Laura also leads strategic projects and supports critical continuous improvement initiatives for our firm including our recent rebrand.

Laura is currently undergoing certification by the International Coaching Federation. She is also an active volunteer in her community serving as precinct vice chair and coaching non-profit leaders through organizations like SEED20 (Social Entrepreneurs Empowered).

Professional:

• Bank of America, Global Talent and Leadership Development Executive
• BCD Meetings & Incentives, Meeting & Event Management
• Deloitte, Global Conference Group

Educational:

• Queens University of Charlotte, MA, Organizational Communications
• Elon University, BS, Sport and Event Management

Personal:

• Along with her husband, Laura is the proud mom of two young kids and a beloved rescue dog named Noda.

Lorrina helps leaders and teams thrive at work and advises them on how to navigate their most critical leadership challenges. Drawing upon her rich experience working with organizations across all sectors, she partners with her clients to achieve meaningful and sustainable change. Her areas of expertise include leadership assessment, executive coaching and team development.

Lorrina is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation and serves as an affiliate leadership coach for the Center for Creative Leadership. Passionate about advancing community and non-profit leadership, Lorrina provides pro bono coaching services through the Coaches Gift and SEED20 (Social Entrepreneurs Empowered). Additionally, Lorrina contributes to developing future leaders as adjunct faculty at Queens University's McColl School of Business.

Professional:

• HRCatalyst, Inc., Partner
• Bank of America, Enterprise Leadership Development and Talent Management
• Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), Human Resources Development
• Life Office Management Association (LOMA), Survey Products

Educational:

• University of Georgia, PhD, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• University of Georgia, MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• University of Mary Washington, BS

Personal:

• In her spare time, Lorrina enjoys keeping active at her local gym, reading and traveling.
• She is the proud mom of two sons, a daughter and a feisty Boston Terrier, Clover.

Craig strives to unlock the full potential of corporate leaders and teams through executive and team coaching, leadership assessment, HR advisory and strategic offsite facilitation. He helps leaders execute on their strategic priorities, strengthen leadership brand, accurately assess talent, build stronger teams and stretch into new and challenging roles.

Professional:

• Corporate psychologist, 25 years
• Adjunct Professor, Argosy University
• Coaching Faculty, Lake Forest School of Management
• Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Educational:

• Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
• Boston College, BS
• Registered Corporate Coach, Worldwide Association of Business Coaches

Personal:

• Craig is a talented musician, both guitar and vocals and a travel enthusiast who has visited over 35 countries.
• He resides in Charlotte with his wife and three daughters.

DeMarcus is a senior executive coach with a genuine passion for talent and leadership development as well as efforts geared towards diversity, inclusion and belonging. His advanced training and applied experience in organizational development have made him a skilled, trusted advisor, research-practitioner and effective collaborator who thrives when working with individuals across global and diverse environments including senior executives who are challenged by new transitions and change in our ever-evolving world.

DeMarcus received his doctorate in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University in the City of New York, where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor to develop the next generation of leadership and team coaches.

Professional:

• Athenahealth, Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness
• Tiffany & Co., Leadership Development Consultant
• City University of New York, Lead Consultant & Project Manager

Educational:

• Columbia University, Ph.D., Social-Organizational Psychology
• Columbia University, MA, Organizational Psychology
• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, BS, Psychology

Personal:

• Though he currently lives in the suburbs of Atlanta, DeMarcus is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee (Go Vols!).

Janet serves as a trusted coach and consultant to C-suite and executive teams, crafting talent, organizational and leadership strategies that anticipate emerging challenges and align with the long-term enterprise vision. With decades of Fortune 100 advisory experience, she guides senior decision-makers through complex transformations, leveraging deep expertise in organization design, leadership effectiveness, change management and performance optimization to foster leadership cohesion, organizational agility and sustainable growth.

Janet is an active member of various committees in her neighborhood. She volunteers at her children’s school and offers community workshops for the HeathMath Institute.

Professional:

• Duke Energy, Talent and Change Management and Strategic HR Business Solutions
• Bank of America, Human Resources and Enterprise Leadership Development Executive
• JLG Industries, Inc., Organizational Development Executive
• Gartner (formerly Personnel Research Associates), Consultant
• Assessment & Development Services, Consultant

Educational:

• Colorado State University, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Colorado State University, MS, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Penn State University, BS, Psychology
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt

Personal:

• Janet resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two sons. She enjoys all sorts of exercise, especially golfing, pickleball, hiking and pilates.

Andrew partners with executive teams to deliver data-informed insights that elevate leadership performance, strengthen organizational systems and optimize decision-making. He brings deep expertise in leadership assessment, talent development, organizational diagnostics and change management. At ExecLead, Andrew has developed interactive dashboards to interpret personality data and led continuous improvement projects to streamline client engagement and internal collaboration.

As a National Certified Counselor (NCC), certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and William C. Friday Fellow for Human Relations, Andrew blends behavioral science, systems thinking and civic leadership to support high-impact organizational outcomes. He has also contributed insights on the future of HR in the age of generative AI with recent work featured in the Human Resource Management Journal.

Professional:

• Findhelp, Community Engagement Manager
• City of Charlotte, Workforce Development Program Manager
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Career Development Coordinator
• Fairfax County Public Schools, Professional School Counselor

Educational:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, PhD, Organizational Science (in progress)
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MA, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
• University of Georgia, MEd, Professional Counseling
• University of Georgia, BS

Personal:

• Andrew enjoys running, cycling and adventure sports—participating in several amateur events each year.
• When he’s not logging miles on Strava, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and fulfilling his favorite role: “Daddy” to his two young children.

Ashleigh collaborates with executive leaders and senior teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and performance. She specializes in assessments, leadership selection and development and designing workshops that foster collaboration and improve decision-making. Her work empowers clients to build cohesive teams and make informed, data-driven talent decisions.

Ashleigh is certified in Hogan Assessments and Everything DiSC and leverages these tools to provide clear and actionable insights for leaders and teams. She is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), which helps her stay updated on the latest research and best practices in organizational development and leadership assessment.

Professional:

• Summit Leadership Partners, Analyst
• ExecLead, Consulting Intern

Educational:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Ph.D., Organizational Science
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Clemson University, BA

Personal:

• Ashleigh recently welcomed her first baby girl and enjoys traveling with her husband, daughter and goldendoodle.
• She is an avid reader with overflowing bookshelves and has recently started a new hobby, crocheting.

Jack consults and partners with executives and their teams in collaboration with his teammates to drive individual, team and organizational growth and transformation efforts. His strengths include leadership assessment, data analytics and visualization and talent/succession planning.

Jack is an active member in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and currently serves as a mentor in SIOP’s Committee for Ethnic and Minority Affairs (CEMA) program.

Professional:

• Spectrum, Organization Effectiveness & Leadership Development Consultant
• Shelter Employee Engagement & Development Survey, Associate Director & Senior Consultant
• Duke Energy, Executive Development & Engagement Intern
• Trane Technologies (formerly Ingersoll Rand), Talent Assessment Intern

Educational:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, PhD, Organizational Science
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MA, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, BS

Personal:

• Jack has traveled to 48 states (excluding Hawaii and Alaska) and been to 43 of the 63 US National Parks

Jennifer brings her strong background in analysis, problem-solving and decision-making to our firm. She influences the firm’s strategy, operations and culture by analyzing our firm’s performance metrics and informing consequential decisions on the management team.

Drawing upon her engineering and product development background, Jennifer plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and long-term scalability for our firm.

Professional:

• Motorola, Design & Development of Military-Grade Radios, Mechanical Engineer
• Motorola, Project Manager and Global Team Leader

Educational:

• BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Personal:

• Jennifer holds two utility patents for innovations in portable radio technology.
• In her spare time, she enjoys DIY projects and volunteering in local schools.

Emily is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the financial, HR and administrative functions of the organization. She ensures financial accuracy, compliance and operational efficiency. She supports the team through strategic financial planning and streamlined administrative processes.

As a collaborative partner, Emily helps keep core tasks on track, creates structure around complex financial operations and encourages consistent habits that drive organizational success.

Professional:

• Enterprise Holdings, Senior Accountant
• OrthoCarolina, Senior Accountant
• Ally Financial, Senior Financial Analyst

Educational:

• Rochester Institute of Technology, BS

Personal:

• In her free time, you can find Emily in the mountains of North Carolina. She is an outdoor enthusiast and has hiked over 1,500 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
• Emily is an avid international traveler who enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and expanding her worldview.

As the Executive Administrator, Wendy excels in calendar and email management, client relations, event planning and report writing. She utilizes her interpersonal communication and organizational skills to ensure the firm remains coordinated and operates efficiently.

Wendy has a strong background in administrative roles and truly enjoys supporting our team in many different capacities.

Professional:

• Financial Independence Group, Annuity Case Manager
• Auto Chlor System of the Carolinas, Executive Assistant
• Southern Outdoor Services, Office Manager
• Benssusen Deutsch & Associates, Sales Coordinator

Educational:

• Winthrop University, MBA
• University of South Carolina, BS

Personal:

• Wendy is a married mother of three and enjoys watching football, cooking and attending her children’s sporting events.

Mayleen supports our consultants in partnering with leaders to strengthen their effectiveness and drive team performance. In her role, she also contributes to continuous improvement efforts and strategic initiatives that advance the firm’s mission.

Mayleen is currently a doctoral student in the Organizational Science program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where her research interests focus on how organizations can better support employees through workplace stress, uncertainty and change. She is certified by Hogan Assessments for administration and interpretation of their inventory of personality-based assessments.

Professional:

• Hogan Assessments, Data Science Intern
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Employee Engagement and Retention Intern
• Spectrum, Organizational Effectiveness and HR Technology Intern

Educational:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, PhD, Organizational Science (In Progress)
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• University of Central Florida, BS

Personal:

• Originally from the sunshine state, Mayleen calls Fort Lauderdale, Florida home.

As a Consulting Intern at ExecLead, Loralee supports a wide variety of client engagements as well as Continuous Improvement projects. She is also the current student director of YET!, a volunteer program that teaches growth mindset practices to local elementary school children.

Loralee is a doctoral student in the Organizational Science program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is currently studying the range of dilemmas leaders face when attempting to enact leadership training, as well as the strategies they develop to address them.

Professional:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Research Assistant for the University Ombuds
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Graduate Assistant for the School of Professional Studies
• Virginia Tech, Center Coordinator for the Center for Applied Behavior Systems

Educational:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, PhD, Organizational Science (In Progress)
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Virginia Tech, BS

Personal:

• Loralee is originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, where the chocolate is made.