OUR A-TEAM
We love it when a plan comes together.
ANNA GIBSON
Anna is passionate about helping others harness their influence and impact. At its best, she believes that work can be a meaningful source of joy and self-expression. She works collaboratively with clients to build insight, take action, and find creative solutions to nagging problems, and she does it with empathy and a flair for silliness. And science.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
10+ years experience in applied psychology
10+ combined years experience in executive leadership and team development, organizational consultation and strategic planning, facilitation and training, program development and evaluation, and survey design
Certified Coach - Federal Internal Coaching Training Program
ANDREW CLINE
Andrew brings with him a wealth of experience. As a 20+ year executive coach and Organizational Development consultant, he brings energy, a calm and focused demeanor, wisdom, a spirit of collaboration, and a rich knowledge base which has enabled him to help leaders and teams achieve sustainable success.
B.A. in Distributed Studies
M.A. in Applied Behavioral Science with an emphasis on Organizational Development & Executive Coaching
Certified Coach with International Coach Federation
15 years as a Certified Mediator Practitioner
10 years of direct management experience
20 years of consulting and executive coaching
ANDY THOMPSON
Andy brings unique perspectives and practical, systemic solutions to his work. His training and practice as a family therapist gives him keen insight into human interactions and individual growth, and he effectively applies this insight to help individuals and organizations thrive.
B.S. in Behavioral Science
M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
Expertise in helping individuals and groups achieve personal growth and success
AKPENE TORKU SIMS
Akpene Torku Sims is a Strategic Developer who loves to reach into the chaos and confusion of business and life to create something beautiful and powerful. Her mission has always been about seeing the potential in people and helping them be who they already are. As a Coach and Consultant, Akpene inspires people to unleash themselves and their businesses through assessment, encouragement, and equipping, which in turn allows them step into successful leaders, deliver quality services or products, and leave an incredible mark in their spheres of influence.
B.A. in Spanish and French
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Coach with Coach Training Alliance
Executive and Change Management Certification
Senior Certified Professional (SCP) with the Society of Human Resources
Leading HR Certification
15+ years in Executive leadership and management, leadership development, business development, and HR management
9 years experience Leadership Coaching
ETHAN NASH
President/CEO
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Ethan advocates for trust, candor, and personal growth as the foundation of exceptional team performance. By blending practical behavioral strategies with mindset-focused practices, he helps teams strengthen cohesion and empower individuals to excel. With a blend of humor and practicality, Ethan has partnered with many organizations—from start-ups to large public agencies—to cultivate cultures of excellence and engagement.
B.A. in Strategic Communication (Washington State University)
M.S. in Organizational Performance
11 years of experience in frontline management and senior leadership
12 years of experience in coaching and teaching
8 years of organizational development consulting experience, with expertise in change management, workplace learning, and performance improvement
HANA BUTLER
Hana’s energy, creativity, and inspired vision for positive change have guided her successful path of teaching and facilitating groups and individuals throughout the world. She strives to engage people on a deeper level with themselves, their workplace, and their environment to create long-lasting change towards a more caring and compassionate world.
B.A. in Recreation & Leisure Services (Western Washington University)
Over 15 years of experience in facilitating and training groups in both outdoor (wilderness) and indoor environments
Wide range of expertise in management, classroom instruction, group facilitation, program development and non-profit/community development
Extensive experience in training, team development, and coaching with clients ranging from small nonprofits to large corporations.
Certified through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC), and accredited ICF coaching program
Dare to Lead trained through Brené Brown’s leadership program
MELISSA D’ATRE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
In addition to the many hats Melissa wears as Nash Consulting’s Director of Operations, she enjoys spending time with family, investing in relationships, dog training, and dabbling in various forms of art, including fine arts, graphic design, writing, and photography.
B.S. in Secondary English Education, minor in Art
Certified Enneagram Coach
Over 20 years of varied classroom instruction and group facilitation in multiple disciplines
12 years experience in office administration and several years of experience in event planning
MICHAEL NASH
Michael brings with him a wealth of experience (over 30 years) helping organizations and leaders achieve results. He brings to his work a combination of intelligence, creativity, innovation, humor, and a collaborative spirit, and has assisted over 100 organizations move toward greater excellence and success.
B.A. in Social Work
M.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis on Organizational Development & Coaching
35+ years management experience
Founded Nash Consulting, where he created the “Managing with Mind and Heart” curriculum designed to help leaders of all levels become skilled in creating effective workplaces
30 years partnering with organizations as an external consultant, executive coach, and trainer, with a specialty in organizations with a strong union presence, including utilities, hospitals, and government agencies
SCOTT UMMEL
Scott possesses integrity, empathy, and a deep knowledge base in how people and organizations function. He has been extremely successful in coaching individuals and diverse teams toward greater effectiveness and has a proven track record of helping individuals and groups become more positive and productive.
B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies, Minor in Psychology
10 years of executive management experience
Decades of experience in conflict resolution, training, organizational troubleshooting, and in successfully closing the divide between isolated departments
Certified in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership program (CFN)
TOM KEZIAH
Tom is motivated by the possibility that the workplace – where we spend a significant portion of our waking hours – can be a life-giving environment. He is focused on creating cultures that embrace deep listening, relational attentiveness, and the fundamentals of respectful, skilled leadership. The results are highly aligned organizations capable of achieving shared goals.
B.A in Political Science from Duke University
J.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill
M.Div
9 years as an organizational development consultant
Trained in the Immunity to Change approach to coaching and adult development through an ICF certified program
16 years as a trainer, mentor and coach
20 years experience in nonprofit management and ministry
VALERIE JEFFORDS
With over 25 years of global technology business experience and six years as a consultant/coach, Valerie’s insights inspire and motivate growth to help her clients thrive. She is masterful in the art of storytelling, turning challenges into accomplishments and injecting optimism and laughter just when they are needed most.
B.S.B.A in Management
HPLP with Vista Equity Partners (functional executive MBA program)
Certified Principal Instructor (an IBM program)
20 years of management experience including training, program development and coaching/mentoring
10 years direct executive management experience
