ILS – Staff

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: Elmer’s Products, Accent Energy, Honda of America, Nationwide, George J. Igel & Co., Worthington Industries, The Andersons, Attaché, Nicholson Builders and Griffin Pavement Striping. Steve is the author of ’The Call to Authenticity’, ‘Embracing Rebellion’, ’How to Create a World Class Company’, and co- author of ’Success Strategies’.

M.J. has worked in the communications field for more than 20 years. She has a master’s degree in organizational communication from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Ohio University.

M.J. has been an executive coach to several business owners and upper level managers, as well as individuals who seek coaching to help them succeed professionally and personally. She has conducted leadership and team building training for leaders at corporations, law firms, CPA conferences, the Columbus Bar Association, eWomenNetwork, and non-profit organizations, among others. She is the author of ‘Shut Up and Lead’ and a guest columnist on leadership topics for Columbus Business First. Through leadership and communication training and one-on-one executive coaching, M.J. helps clients become more self-aware so they can achieve their dreams.

Katie graduated from Denison University with a B. A. in Psychology in 2001. As a senior captain, she helped lead the Denison Women’s Swimming and Diving Team to their first National Title. In August of 2008, Katie received her Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.

During her doctoral training, she provided individual counseling to a number of clients suffering with a variety of mental health issues and completed a concentration in organizational psychology, which has helped to prepare her for working with businesses throughout her career. In addition, she expects to complete a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership from Widener University within the year. This degree has furthered her knowledge of the business arena and will help her to work more effectively in meeting the needs of corporate clients.

Dan is a dual degree graduate of The Ohio State University with degrees in Psychology and Criminology. His passion for psychology led him to be a research assistant at The Ohio State University Medical Center for a longitudinal study researching early onset bi-polar disorder; as well as become an advocate for Suicide Prevention Services, which he still volunteers and trains at today.

Dan is also a supporter of the growth and livability of the downtown Columbus community. As the Vice President of the Downtown Residents’ Association, he continues to grow the visibility of the organization and promote the benefits of living in the core of Columbus. Dan also co-hosts a live talk show and won an award for his writing on lifestyle design.

Char is the Operations Director 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 IS 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, as Operations Director, website and newsletter designer and administrator as well as in marketing and public relations. It is a thrill to be working with her husband, the ILS team and their wonderful clients.