Steven L. Anderson, Ph.D., MBA
President, Senior Leadership Consultant
Steve graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Agricultural Business in 1980. He spent his summers during college harvesting wheat across the Midwest on an itinerant combine crew. After graduating he worked in the dairy, grain origination, and retail industries. In 1995 he received his Masters in Business Administration from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Realizing that his true calling was in teaching and assisting others, Steve went back to school, where in 1999 he received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The Ohio State University. Since that time, he has established himself as a professional speaker, leadership consultant, and executive coach with the creation of Integrated Leadership Systems, LLC. Steve has assisted such companies as: Sunoco, McGraw-Hill, Honda, Nationwide, The Ohio State University, Husky Energy, Irving Oil, OhioHealth and Worthington Industries. Steve is presently on the board of directors for The Nature Conservancy and is pursuing a Masters degree in Environmental Science. Steve is the author of four books on leadership. Steve lives with his wife, Charlisa, in Westerville, Ohio.
M.J. Clark, M.A., APR
Vice President,Senior Leadership Consultant
M.J. Clark, M.A., APR, Fellow PRSA, Vice President of ILS, has been a prominent Columbus communications professional for more than 20 years and with ILS since 2006. She has presented at international and local conferences on leadership, succession planning, management, building teams, emotional intelligence and communication topics. M.J. has a master’s degree in organizational communication from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism. She is Accredited in Public Relations and was the 2005 president of the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America, an organization of nearly 400 communication professionals. She is the author of three leadership books.
As a senior leadership consultant, M.J. has helped countless business owners and senior level directors/managers drive more efficiency, create alignment among divisions and communicate more effectively to grow their business, plan for succession and become more effective leaders. M.J. has assisted such companies as Husky Energy, Jobs Ohio, Matesich Distributing, Thompson Concrete, Upper Arlington Veterinary Hospital, George J. Igel, & Co., Security First Insurance (Florida), May River Dermatology (North Carolina), Buckeye Partners (Texas), Nemours Children’s Health (Florida) and many others.
Aaron Helton
Leadership Consultant
Aaron earned both his specialized undergraduate degree in Workplace Psychology as well as his M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, with a focus on applied organizational psychology, from Eastern Kentucky University. His credentials include workshop and training development as well as knowledge and application of the current best hiring and retention practices, while his passion is in facilitating smooth collaboration and inclusion among all members of a team.
In pursuit of self-improvement, Aaron’s hobbies include all things fitness; having trained in martial arts, bodybuilding, and CrossFit, and team-oriented activities such as escape rooms and online gaming.
Lisa Beaty, ACC
Consultant
Lisa is an Executive Coach and Consultant and holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential in the International Coaching Federation and a Master’s Degree from Concordia University-Townsend Institute in Executive Coaching & Consulting. Lisa’s vision for coaching is to see every client, shining brightly as their whole and authentic selves. Her mission is to guide individuals, teams, and organizations to ever increasing levels of impact through the discovery of their untapped potential and harnessing it for transformational results.
Lisa has worked with global leaders and teams in the manufacturing, distribution, and technology industries. Her past work includes leadership developmental coaching, workshop and training facilitation, talent management systems development, team development sessions, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) strategy, and change management.
In her personal time, Lisa enjoys DIY home improvement with her husband, watching her son play baseball, CrossFit, serving at her home church, and playing with her three dogs on their 7-acre property in Plain City.
Michael O’Donnell
Consultant
Mike is passionate about guiding people toward the truth of their own story and the discovery of their purpose. A teacher, baseball coach, and mentor for the better part of 20 years before becoming an executive coach, Mike earned his BA in English from The Ohio State University, his teaching certification from Ashland University, and a Master’s in Creative Writing and Literature from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Our collective stories and the art we share motivate Mike to connect people with their calling, and he brings a unique perspective to coaching and leadership through his understanding of how we learn through the stories we tell.
He’s also a writer, publishing across various formats, and an artist in the areas of abstract expressionism and illustration. He loves to help people discover their innate creativity in their field of expertise.
Mike and his wife have been married for 22 years, and have six kids together, ranging in age from 9-20 years. He enjoys fitness, hiking, exploring small towns, restoring homes, and searching for the beauty in all things.
Hattie Hunter
Consultant
Hattie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia. She also holds a master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from East Carolina University. In addition to her master’s degree, she has received graduate certificates in Business Analytics and Leadership in Organizations. Hattie’s passion for helping others find true happiness and purpose have led her to ILS where she is a Leadership Consultant.
Charlisa Anderson
Operations
Char works in Operations for ILS. She worked in retail and office management for 20 years in western Canada and Montana before moving to Columbus in 1997. She graduated from DeVry University with a B.A. in Business/Information Systems in 2003.
Char worked in IT support, network administration and systems analysis for 7 years before joining ILS in August of 2005. She has worked in sales, retail and office management and computer software training for several companies over the years. She is working with her husband, Steve, in Operations as website administrator, IT support and accounting assistant. It is a thrill to be working with her husband, the ILS team and their wonderful clients.
Jane Ahearn
Operations
Jane is a graduate of Waynesburg University with a B.S. in Finance. She moved into the insurance industry upon graduation and was a field sales rep for the two national companies: The Travelers and CNA Insurance. She left the company side to work for a local independent insurance agency, Insurance Unlimited, as an insurance agent. Upon the arrival of her daughter Abigail she opted to become a full-time mother. While at home she ran a successful small business, Watch for YOU, where she made women’s jewelry. She also helped out at a local business, Perfect Image.
With Abigail off to college Jane decided it was time to reengage with the business world. At ILS Jane helps to seek out our speaking engagements and helps with the Leadership Institute. Her customer service skills are second to none and she’s been a wonderful edition to the ILS staff!
On a personal note Jane has been married to Brian for more than 25 years. She’s passionate about golf and the Pittsburgh Steelers.