Meet The Michael Hyatt & Company Team
Principals
Responsible for direction, vision, and the accomplishment of ultimate goals, our founders lead fearlessly into territories old and new. They tirelessly seek to meet the needs of our customers while protecting the interests of the team. Their heart for the integrity of our products and message resonates in everything we do.
Michael Hyatt
Chief Executive Officer
Michael is the Founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, an online leadership development company dedicated to helping high achievers win at work and succeed at life. Formerly the CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Michael is also the New York Times bestselling author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World and the co-author of Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want. Through his blog, books, and online courses, Michael’s ideas impact the lives of millions worldwide. He and his wife of 38 years, Gail, have five daughters and eight grandchildren. He enjoys reading, spending time with family, fly fishing, and geeking out over the newest technology.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Achiever, Intellection, Strategic, Futuristic, Relator
Megan Hyatt Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Megan Hyatt Miller is the Chief Operating Officer. Second in command to Michael, she’s primarily responsible for strategic direction, brand management, growth initiatives, and general operations for the company as a whole. She also serves as the leader of our leaders and works closely with Michael to create a world-class company culture for our team. An appreciator of beauty, Megan majored in design in college, and her professional background includes leading marketing and communications initiatives for small businesses and non-profits. Megan and her husband Joel make their home in Franklin, TN, along with their four children, Fionn, Felicity, Moses, and Jonah.
Enneagram Personality Type: 4, The Individualist
Strengths Finder Top 5: Relator, Strategic, Futuristic, Activator, Command
Marketing Team
Enthusiasts from start to finish, our marketing team is wired for matching people to the products that can improve their lives. Responsible for design, messaging, and getting the word out, they seek maximum impact and effectiveness for our customers. Their positive, can-do spirit is equaled only by their steadfast work ethic.
Chad Cannon
Chief Marketing Officer
Chad Cannon is our Chief Marketing Officer. He was formerly the founder and CEO of Chadwick Cannon Agency, a full-service digital marketing firm dedicated to amplifying brands and ideas. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Marketing for Thomas Nelson Publishers, now a division of HarperCollins. In his five years there, he led more than 225 book marketing campaigns, with 16 titles reaching the New York Times Bestseller List. Chad lives in Nashville with his wife Julie, a talented photographer and writer. He’s an enormous fan of the Chicago Cubs, Apple products, dogs, traveling, and darn good food.
Enneagram Personality Type: 8, The Protector
Strengths Finder Top 5: Competition, Command, Strategic, Activator, Futuristic
Alison Kennedy
Marketing Technology Manager
Alison Kennedy is the Marketing Technology Manager. She lives in a small town outside of Santa Barbara, CA, with her husband Bob and their two boys. Prior to this, she was employed at Chadwick Cannon Agency as the Senior Digital Marketing Manager and for Outreach, Inc., as the Marketing Manager for Electronic/Web. Her hobbies include running and anything her kids are into, which includes robotics and volleyball.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Achiever, Strategic, Responsibility, Focus, Discipline
Christina Sheer
Marketing Executive Assistant
Originally a native of the Metro Detroit area in Michigan, Christina Sheer is the Executive Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer, Chad Cannon. Christina has a Recording Industry Management degree from Middle Tennessee State University, which she has used to provide brand management for indie artists, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, and non-profit organizations. She’s a published author, speaker, and social media evangelist who lived in Cape Town, South Africa, for 15 months to help raise up the future leaders of Africa. She’s a lover of all things glitter, hot pink notebooks, hipster tacos and Nashville food trucks.
Enneagram Personality Type: 7, The Enthusiast
Strengths Finder Top 5: Maximizer, Strategic, Achiever, Input, Positivity
Dave Yankowiak
Senior Developer
Born and raised in Minnesota, Dave is a senior developer for the marketing team. He focuses on front and back end web development. He especially enjoys building on top of WordPress with various JavaScript and CSS frameworks. Prior to joining the team, Dave ran his own company, Lift Development, for over nine years. His interests include the outdoors, guitars, vinyl records, the Minnesota Timberwolves, dates with his lovely wife Sarah, and making their three daughters laugh. He has his B.A. from Bethel University.
Enneagram Personality Type: 7, The Enthusiast
Strengths Finder Top 5: Activator, Restorative, Learner, Futuristic, Includer
Megan Greer
Sr. Marketing Project Manager
Originally from Houston, Texas, Megan Greer is the Senior Marketing Project Manager. Prior to this, she managed marketing campaigns for several talent management solutions and leadership councils at CEB (now Gartner). She has her B.A. from Texas A&M University, M.B.A. from Trevecca Nazarene University, and enjoys reading, interior design, and going on adventures with her husband and son.
Enneagram Personality Type: 9, The Peacemaker
Strengths Finder Top 5: Positivity, Futuristic, Maximizer, Adaptability, Relator
Neal Samudre
Marketing Copywriter
Hailing from the suburbs of D.C., Neal is the marketing copywriter. He’s responsible for crafting the words that power our promotional campaigns and launch initiatives. Prior to joining Michael Hyatt & Company, he was the CEO and founder of Neal Samudre & Associates, where he helped the biggest names online sell their products 24/7. Neal currently lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, Carly, and their dog, Noble. He’s a book lover, mustache enthusiast, Apple fanboy, and buffalo wing connoisseur.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Achiever, Maximizer, Strategic, Relator, Significance
Ryan Kellogg
Director of Sales
Ryan Kellogg is our Director of Sales. He has over 10 years of sales experience in both the healthcare and financial industries. Prior to that, Ryan served as a Captain in the US Army stationed in Giessen, Germany. During his 5 years in the military, Ryan earned a Bronze Star having spent 29 months deployed to Iraq. Ryan currently lives in New York City with his fiancé, Adriana, and dog, Bowie. Ryan is a huge fan of the NY Yankees, enjoys skiing, running, traveling and anything food related. He has a B.A. from Providence College and an MBA from Fordham University.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Competition, Responsibility, Positivity, Individualization, Significance
Sarah McElroy
Marketing Automation Specialist
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Sarah McElroy is the Marketing Automation Specialist. Prior to this, she managed email marketing campaigns for several companies including HCA and several brands for the Journeys Group. She has her B.S. from Urbana University and M.B.A. from Wright State University. In her downtime, she enjoys basketball, Netflix, and life with her husband and daughter.
Enneagram Personality Type: 2, The Helper
Strengths Finder Top 5: Restorative, Relator, Positivity, Individualization, Learner
Content Team
Guardians of voice, brand, and quality, our content team navigates the deep end of relevant research, distilling insightful, consumable information for our audience. Endlessly creative, they are responsible for developing and producing all types of content. Their knack for wordsmithing and attention to detail never ceases to amaze us.
Joel Miller
Chief Content Officer
Joel oversees our content team, which produces blog posts, podcasts, courses, and books. He is a writer and editor with more than fifteen years of experience in the publishing industry, including as a vice president and publisher for Thomas Nelson, an imprint of HarperCollins. He has worked with several New York Times bestselling authors and has authored four books of his own, including a biography of American revolutionary hero Paul Revere. Originally from California, he and his wife Megan now live in Franklin, Tennessee, with their four children. Joel enjoys spending time outdoors with Megan and his kids, reading history and theology, and blogging about where faith fits in the world today.
Enneagram Personality Type: 5, The Investigator
Strengths Finder Top 5: Intellection, Input, Connectedness, Ideation, Learner
Mandi Rivieccio
Senior Content Creator
Mandi is a Senior Content Creator, contributing to our podcast, online courses, and webinars. She also serves as Michael’s co-host on many of our online trainings. Mandi has spent over a decade in the event industry, having written scripts and interviews for notable celebrities, athletes, politicians, and business leaders, including a former US president. A Florida native, Mandi holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern University and resides in Nashville. On the weekends, you may find her on the porch with a C.S. Lewis book, a strong cup of coffee, and a Matt Nathanson song playing in the background.
Enneagram Personality Type: 4, The Individualist
Strengths Finder Top 5: Strategic, Intellection, Ideation, Connectedness, Restorative
Mike Burns
Content Project Manager
Mike lives in Spring Hill, TN, and has over 20 years of experience in both communication and content development. His career has spanned both the for-profit and non-profit worlds. Mike has worked on the communications team of a global anti-poverty social enterprise and has taught time and life management courses to groups of all sizes and backgrounds–ranging from those in leadership positions to the homeless. Mike has been married to his wife, Jen, for 20 years. They have six kids and get really jazzed if they can make the world a slightly better place.
Enneagram Personality Type: 5, The Investigator
Strengths Finder Top 5: Achiever, Responsibility, Arranger, Positivity, Strategic
Aleshia Curry
Content Executive Assistant
A native of the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, Aleshia is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Content Officer, Joel Miller. She obtained her B.B.A. in Management from the University of Houston and has an extensive background in hospitality management. Prior to joining our team, Aleshia served as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Chef & CEO of a corporate catering company in Philadelphia. She recently relocated to Mt. Juliet, TN, with her husband Calvin. Aleshia enjoys dancing, volunteering, kayaking, and traveling with her husband.
Enneagram Personality Type: 8, The Protector
Strengths Finder Top 5: Communication, Woo, Strategic, Activator, Individualization
Mike Boyer
Content Production Manager
A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Michael moved to Nashville in ’96. After 12 years as a recording artist, he began working with a non-profit program to develop the talent of young artists in Music City. Prior to his arrival at Michael Hyatt & Co., Michael was the Creative Director at a church in Brentwood, TN, where he led teams focused on media and production and communications. In his down time, Michael enjoys reading, sliding across the kitchen floor in his socks, dancing with his 3 amazing kids, date nights with his bride, Verna, and designing t-shirts.
Enneagram Personality Type: 5, The Investigator
Strengths Finder Top 5: Connectedness, Ideation, Belief, Learner, Intellection
Lawrence Wilson
Senior Content Creator
Larry is a Senior Content Creator and has been producing published materials for about 30 years. Prior to joining MH&Co., his diverse career included ghostwriting, freelance editing, editorial direction, and pastoral ministry. He holds degrees from United Wesleyan College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Larry resides in central Indiana with his wife, Heather, and their six grown children. On weekends, he can be found browsing the local library or cycling.
Enneagram Personality Type: 1, The Reformer
Strengths Finder Top 5: Strategic, Learner, Achiever, Discipline, Responsibility
Jeremy Lott
Senior Content Creator
Jeremy is a Senior Content Creator and has been in the word business for about 20 years. Prior to Joining MH&Co., he had three books and an e-book published, was the recognized ghostwriter of former Maryland governor Marvin Mandel’s memoirs, and wrote for hundreds of publications. Jeremy and his wife Angela reside in Blaine, Washington, and enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest with their dog Siska.
Enneagram Personality Type: 6, The Loyalist
Strengths Finder Top 5: Achiever, Learner, Context, Individualization, Command
Adam Hill
Director of Product Design & Development
Adam Hill is our Director of Product Design & Development. He brings with him a wealth of experience on product development, having spent 13 years as a Product Developer for Harper Collins Christian Publishers. Adam has also been the front man for a rock & roll band, a dishwasher, a deli clerk, a furniture deliverer, and has written a novel. He currently lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two kids. In his free time, Adam eats tacos and reads history and mystery books.
Enneagram Personality Type: 6, The Loyalist
Strengths Finder Top 5: Context, Empathy, Relator, Strategic, Responsibility
Brand Leadership
Champions of each community we have established, we choose brand leaders who are passionate about creating “wow” transformational learning experiences. These strategic leaders dedicate their focus to developing and continually improving every aspect of the content and product experience for our brands. As deeply-invested advocates, they are responsible to create innovative ways to deliver the transformation we promise and truly exceed the expectations of our students.
John Meese
Platform University Director of Brand and Community Development
As our Director of Brand and Community Development for Platform University, John Meese works with our team to keep Platform University cutting edge as the best platform-building resource available today. John was originally a Platform University student, who successfully grew his platform enough to support his family from his online business and quit his job as Training Director at Chick-fil-A―where he worked for six years. John lives in Columbia, TN with his wife, Rachel, and two young kids. He enjoys good food, any book that makes him think, and learning songs on his ukulele (just for fun).
Enneagram Personality Type: 1, The Reformer
Strengths Finder Top 5: Strategic, Individualization, Achiever, Responsibility, and Belief
Deidra Romero
Platform University Production Manager
Deidra Romero is the Production Manager at Platform University. She helps create and publish content for thousands of Platform U students. She brings with her a decade of experience in media and blogging, after first learning the ropes from Michael Hyatt’s blog. She adores a good memoir, any kind of life hack, and coffee, coffee, coffee. When she isn’t at her laptop, she’s doing something fun (and messy!) with her two kids. She and her husband, Michael, live in historic Franklin, TN.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Activator, Achiever, Restorative, Learner, Strategic
Jamie Cartwright
Platform University Executive Assistant
Originally from York, Pennsylvania, Jamie Cartwright is the Executive Assistant to our Platform University Director of Brand and Community Development, John Meese. She focuses on managing his calendar and the administrative needs of Platform University. She graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in Psychology. In her free time, Jamie loves to read, relax in nature, and attend various sporting events—especially Nashville Predators’ hockey games. She resides in Franklin, TN with her husband and young son.
Enneagram Personality Type: 2, The Helper
Strengths Finder Top 5: Relator, Strategic, Learner, Discipline, Responsibility
Finance Team
The vigilance of our finance team has no equal. With diligence, optimism,
and an obsession with detail, they protect and add to the welfare of
our company with unceasing dedication. Responsible for our balance of personnel, income, and expenses, they fulfill their duty with passion and excellence.
Justin Barbour
Chief Financial Officer
Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, Justin is our Chief Financial Officer. In his role, he provides strategic financial direction and leads our finance department. Prior to this, Justin served as a financial executive in the not-for-profit sector, where he managed large accounting teams and annual budgets exceeding $18M. He’s a graduate of Southeastern University, holding a bachelor’s in Leadership and a master’s in Business Administration. Justin lives in Nashville with his wife Suzie and their two daughters. He’s a huge fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, suspenseful TV shows, reading, and spending time outdoors, especially with his family.
Enneagram Personality Type: 9, The Peacemaker
Strengths Finder Top 5: Harmony, Restorative, Context, Deliberative, Consistency
Charae Price
Accounting Manager
Charae is our Accounting Manager, responsible for processing all financial data as well as compiling the data into clean reporting packages for our executive leadership. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Studies. Prior to joining our team, Charae worked in the International Tax group for Home Depot and as a Senior Accountant at UnitedHealth Group in their corporate accounting group. Originally from Buffalo, NY, she grew up in Atlanta and now lives in Franklin, TN, where she enjoys photography, music, antiques, and traveling with her husband Matt.
Enneagram Personality Type: 6, The Loyalist
Strengths Finder Top 5: Belief, Strategic, Achiever, Developer, Learner
Danielle Rodgers
Human Resources Manager
Native to New Jersey, Danielle is our Human Resources Manager, specializing in creating an optimal employee experience as it pertains to hiring, training, company policies, engagement, and company-wide events. She graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Economics and serves alongside her husband, the associate pastor at their local church. In her free time, Danielle enjoys water sports, the outdoors, action movies, and spending copious amounts of time laughing with her husband Kyle and daughter Savannah at their home in St. Petersburg, FL.
Enneagram Personality Type: 1, The Reformer
Strengths Finder Top 5: Analytics, Significance, Competition, Communication, Focus
Andrew Fockel
Accounting Specialist
Andrew is our Accounting Specialist and assists the finance team in the overall upkeep of the company’s financial information. His prior accounting experience has spanned multiple industries including healthcare, construction and manufacturing. Andrew graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree and now lives in Columbia, TN with his wife Natalie. He loves driving tractors, reading, playing the drums and Green Bay Packers football.
Enneagram Personality Type: 1, The Reformer
Strengths Finder Top 5: Responsibility, Belief, Developer, Connectedness, Empathy
Operations Team
With a pulse on every endeavor, the Operations Team ensures the integrity of company processes that serve our clients and our staff. Our Customer Experience, Facilities and Executive Support departments fall under the Operations umbrella, and together these teams work for efficiency and excellence in all on-the-ground operations. Responsible for creating wow experiences in events, environments, communication, and administration, they coordinate logistics, people, and places with mastery.
Suzie Barbour
Senior Director of Operations
Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, Suzie is our Senior Director of Operations. She leads our Customer Experience, Facilities and EA teams, is responsible for all of our events, oversees company-wide communications and calendar strategy, and executes high-level project management on behalf of our Executive Team. Her career experience thus far has allowed her to work closely with leaders like Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Steve Forbes, Terry Bradshaw, and the late Zig Ziglar. Suzie holds a B.A. from the University of South Florida, where she double majored in education and journalism/communications. She resides in Nashville with her husband Justin and their two daughters. She’s a lover of coffee, reading, the ocean, old school gangster rap, and Timberland boots.
Enneagram Personality Type: 8, The Protector
Strengths Finder Top 5: Communication, Activator, Futuristic, Strategic, Command
Customer Experience Team
Standard-bearers for the interests of our audience, our customer experience team empowers and protects our customers. In their eyes, every request is an opportunity not only to support, but to inspire. Their proactive approach toward building an uplifting experience generates a positive, accessible atmosphere that welcomes those we reach.
Blair Arcaini
Director of Customer Experience
Native to North Carolina, Blair is our Director of Customer Experience, overseeing product sales, membership community engagement, and online customer support. She graduated with a B.S. from Appalachian State University, and following six years of Management at Apple Retail, joined our team with a passion for optimizing our customer journey and elevating our overall Michael Hyatt & Company brand experience. When not working, Blair enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband Matt, her daughter Audrey, and their miniature schnauzer, Bennett.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Input, Achiever, Futuristic, Relator, Activator
Rachel Mullins
Member Experience Manager
A North Carolina native, Rachel is our Member Experience Manager. She manages support for Michael Hyatt & Company, as well as oversees our member experience and customer relations. In addition to serving as a project manager for the Customer Experience team, Rachel serves as the Activation Workshops program coordinator, delivering a world-class experience to our exclusive small-group coaching members. Rachel graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Business and a Minor in Business. She spends her free time cooking and exploring Nashville with her dog, Roosevelt.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Relator, Individualization, Arranger, Competition, Responsibility
Jennifer Bogard
Customer Experience Specialist
Jennifer is a Customer Experience Specialist and has the privilege of interacting with our phenomenal tribe of members and readers on a daily basis. She has a Master’s Degree in Training and Development and has spent the last 15 years working in Human Resources, primarily for health care organizations. Jennifer is a self-proclaimed personal growth junkie and loves to laugh with family and friends. She lives in Franklin, TN. When she’s not spending time with her two kids, she can probably be found doing something outdoors or curled up with a good book.
Enneagram Personality Type: 1, The Reformer
Strengths Finder Top 5: Connectedness, Maximizer, Relator, Positivity, Arranger
Allison Oslund
Social Community Manager
A Texas native, Allison is our Social Community Manager. As a communications professional with more than 15 years experience in communication strategy, Allison helps create and manage the different communities for Michael Hyatt & Company. Allison graduated with her B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication from Abilene Christian University, and lives with her husband Eric and their two children in Murfreesboro, TN. In her free time, she loves hiking with her family and their dog, Shady, as well as gardening, reading and going on date nights to try new Nashville restaurants.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Communication, Activator, Maximizer, Arranger, Strategic
Executive Support Team
With an ability to anticipate needs and always be 5 steps ahead, our Executive Support team diligently serves our founders using their superb administrative skills. By guarding their time, and helping them stay focused, these elite Executive Assistants free up our leaders to do what they do best—lead our company to new heights.
Jim Kelly
Executive Assistant to Michael Hyatt, our CEO
Originally from Long Island, New York, Jim is Michael and Megan’s Executive Assistant, focusing on booking their travel and managing their calendars. He graduated from James Madison University (JMU) with a B.B.A. in Management. Jim came to Michael Hyatt & Company from his alma mater, where he served as an Admissions Counselor for several years. In his free time, Jim loves to run, golf, and read. He resides in Nashville with his wife Suzanne.
Enneagram Personality Type: 3, The Achiever
Strengths Finder Top 5: Discipline, Focus, Harmony, Responsibility, Achiever
Jamie Hess
Executive Assistant to Megan Hyatt Miller, our COO
Jamie hails from Washington State and serves as the Executive Assistant to our COO, Megan Hyatt Miller. She developed executive support expertise through many years supporting authors and entrepreneurs in her own Virtual Assistant business. Together with her husband Greg, who was a pastor for more than 20 years, Jamie has an immense heart for people and loves to support charitable organizations. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family (especially their four grown children and now grandkids!), and relaxing anywhere with a serene, beautiful view.
Enneagram Personality Type: 2, The Helper
Strengths Finder Top 5: Developer, Relator, Belief, Responsibility, Empathy
Join Our Team
Interested in joining our team? If you work with us, you can dig deep into your desired specialty and grow personally and professionally. Visit our careers page to find out what positions are currently available.
