Mario holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University and is currently working on his PhD in the same field. His Bachelor’s Degree is in Psychology from St. Cloud State University. He also holds certifications in Hogan Assessments and The Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessment. Before joining Integrated Leadership Systems (ILS), Mario worked as an Organizational Psychologist for the State of South Dakota working with executive leaders and teams to improve the state’s workforce in areas including leadership, culture, employee engagement, selection, and performance.
As a Consultant and Executive Coach for ILS, his goal and passion is to develop and transcend leaders and teams to help lead their companies into a sustainable future of maximum performance and health. He enjoys blending his knowledge of social, cognitive, and health psychology with the business side of psychology. His academic research and interests are in the areas of leadership and organizational development, work motivation, training and development, and occupational health.
Mario was born in Minneapolis, MN, and currently resides in Columbus, OH with his wife and 3 children. Mario exhibits an open and outgoing personality, analytical mind, and drive for lifelong learning. His love outside of work is spending time with his family, serving in his church, and of course, watching the Minnesota Vikings. In addition, he has a passion for bowling and has even bowled a couple perfect 300 games!
