Pete Sackleh | CEO

Pete has provided leadership and value to global entities for over 20 years, including Big 4 and Fortune 100 firms as well as small businesses. He has had a diverse and exciting career that includes senior roles in finance, operations, real estate, HR, learning and employee experience. 

He is recognized as expert in building effective operating models and as an innovator in developing talent optimization models that fit the culture and mission of both small teams and large organizations.

Due to his reputation for strategic thinking, Pete was tapped to help create and then lead Deloitte University, Deloitte’s flagship investment in learning and culture. Later, he joined KPMG in developing the experience for their state-of-the-art Lakehouse in Orlando, Florida. Most recently, Pete has designed and implemented a global learning platform for CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate entity.

Alan has 20+ years of experience in the human capital management space, working extensively in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, and learning & development. Alan has worked with a variety of organizations across the US over this period, including JP Morgan Chase, Chick-fil-A, Nielson, Hospital Corp of America (HCA), Siemens, BMC Software, Brinker International, Commercial Metals, LinkedIn, and many others. 

Alan is a well-respected executive who has led teams in delivering bespoke learning and development programs in a diverse array of areas, including leadership development, business development, technical skills, and financial skills. His teams were recognized by the Brandon Hall organization with a variety of awards for the programs that were developed and delivered. 

Alan has a passion for developing employees for current and future roles in a manner that is engaging and “in the flow” of work life. He believes in the integration of performance management, employee development, and succession planning to elevate the individual and the organization. Alan’s approach to development programs includes the critical areas of key message reinforcement over a period of time and the measurement of tangible results of a program. 

Lauren is a strategic consultant whose journey spans across marketing, leadership development, nonprofits, and startups. With a vast career at CBRE, alongside 110,000 colleagues worldwide, Lauren has become renowned for her innovative approach to high-impact program development, crafting solutions that break new ground. 

One of her greatest achievements is the creation and successful launch of a global manager training program. In less than three years, this program empowered over a thousand managers around the world, significantly reducing turnover and earning two prestigious global awards for its innovation and impact.

Beyond the accolades, Lauren’s true passion lies in inspiring transformation. Guiding, coaching, and mentoring rising professionals to confidently transition into careers that align with their dreams stands as her proudest accomplishment. Her dedication to helping people transform their potential into possibilities demonstrates her belief in the power of growth and change. 

Lauren's work is not just about development—it's about inspiring a better future, one person at a time.

Keri has served as a Human Resources practitioner for over thirty years, serving as a Chief People/HR Officer for the last decade. She has served as a strategic advisor to the most senior executives in organizations such as KPMG, Benjamin Moore, Mazars and Forvis Mazars, as well as to entire people teams. 

Keri has extensive experience moving people and processes through incredible assimilation, integration, stabilization and optimization focusing on all areas of the talent continuum. She works tirelessly with her partners to ensure that scalable, sustainable, relevant people practices and focus areas are identified and nurtured. 

Keri leads through professional and personal life with Emotional Intelligence at the core to help guide people in the process of understanding themselves and others and use this information to effectively navigate through the changes and challenges. Her EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 Certification serve her well. 

Keri is an influencer who believes that positivity is contagious, drama-free environments are healthiest and most productive, we all have superpowers, and most people are inherently good.

Anne is a L&D and change management professional with 30 years of experience helping organizations thrive. After starting her career as a television journalist, Anne has held numerous executive and consulting roles and has facilitated training workshops with executive teams at start-ups, private corporations, and Fortune 1000 companies. 

She has trained hundreds of professionals on core leadership skills. Her career advice has been featured in the Denver Post, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Monster.com, and others. 

Anne is an ICF accredited Certified Professional Coach, a certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner, and a certified Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach. 

She received her MBA from Loyola University in Chicago and is currently finishing her PhD in Adult Learning and Leadership at Kansas State University.

Teresa is a modern HR executive and strategic advisor with deep experience across the legal and workplace innovation ecosystem. She has held leadership roles, including Chief People Officer, at elite global law firms such as McDermott Will & Emery, White & Case, and Kobre & Kim, and has also led talent strategy efforts in mission-driven education organizations focused on building the workforce of tomorrow. 

Teresa began her career as a corporate and private equity attorney before moving into talent and leadership roles, bringing a unique blend of legal, business, and people expertise to help organizations align talent strategy with growth and build high- performing teams.

She is the founder of Humanity Capital, a boutique talent advisory firm that partners with leadership teams navigating scale, transformation, or culture change. Teresa is a 2025 Venture Fellow in Reach Capital’s Roadrunner Program, a selective community of investors, founders, and operators working at the intersection of education, the future of work, and health. She advises early-stage legal and HR tech companies—including an AI-powered platform focused on employment-related claims—and serves as a coach to both emerging and established leaders. Teresa holds degrees from Duke University and UCLA School of Law and has completed executive education programs at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Berkeley Haas.