With 25+ years in talent and leadership development, Mike has dedicated his career to helping organizations move beyond surface-level initiatives into real transformation. He’s seen leaders embrace humility, agility, and courage — acknowledging blind spots, reshaping culture, and casting a positive shadow across their teams.
Guided by his core values of accountability, fun, courage, and trust, Mike believes people are the true differentiator in every great company. Looking ahead, his mission is to shape bold, purposeful leaders and resilient cultures at scale — where assessments, coaching, and culture-shaping aren’t extras, but the strategic drivers of lasting success.

Mike is known for turning complex people challenges into simple, actionable strategies, helping organizations make smarter, data-driven talent decisions that drive business success. With 25+ years of experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, he partners with Fortune 100 companies, family businesses, and high-growth organizations to implement scientifically validated selection tools, develop leaders, and transform culture.

Joe is an entrepreneur and innovative talent management leader with 30+ years of global experience in operations, sales, marketing, and talent management. He is passionate about putting the “talent” back into talent management; blending high-tech tools with a high-touch approach to help organizations build cultures where people of all generations thrive.

For 25+ years, Cobi has helped organizations solve their people problems for good — transforming managers into confident leaders, struggling teams into high-performing units, and workplaces into cultures where both businesses and employees thrive.
Guided by her core values of clarity, fairness, and impact, she believes people strategy is business strategy. Looking ahead, she aims to build workplaces where mediocre leadership can’t survive, and where organizations become true talent magnets — attracting, retaining, and developing the best people to fuel long-term success.

With 30+ years in psychometric testing and workforce assessment, Anthony has built a career focused on one thing — helping organizations make smarter talent decisions that change both business outcomes and people’s lives.
Today, his work centers on scaling that impact globally — equipping entrepreneurs and organizations to align talent strategy with business strategy. Guided by the belief that people are the true differentiator, Anthony’s mission is simple: put the right people in the right roles with the right support, so organizations – and individuals – thrive.

Julia is a 20+ year veteran of the assessment industry. She delivers exceptional support that drives organizational success, solves complex challenges, and enhances operational efficiency. When you work with Julia, you can be sure to get tailored solutions that boost performance and fuel growth.

Ann Marie Semasko is the Director of Finance and Administration for Talexes, where she oversees financial strategy, budgeting, and day-to-day administrative operations. She partners closely with leadership to ensure sound fiscal management, streamline processes, and support sustainable growth. Known for her attention to detail and steady, solutions-focused approach, Ann Marie helps translate business goals into clear financial and operational plans. Her work enables Talexes to serve clients effectively while maintaining a strong, efficient internal infrastructure.

Dr. Ronald Trego, PhD, has been a stalwart figure in organizational consultancy since 1973, specializing in pinpointing and recruiting ideal candidates. Renowned for his personalized approach, Dr. Trego has garnered a reputation solely through his commitment to excellence. Based in Dallas, Texas, he and his team provide unwavering dedication, expertise, and support to foster enduring partnerships and tangible outcomes.