Partner Biographies

Richard S. Trafton has a Ph.D. in Psychology and over 30 years applying the best principles of psychology to the workplace. In addition to research positions in psychometrics and human behavior, he has also worked in line and staff positions in the corporate world, as well as holding faculty positions in business and psychology. Most recently, Rich was the General Manager of the Los Angeles office of a large global consulting firm, where he grew the office by 25% in less than two years. Contact Rich via email or phone.

S. Diane Marentette has over 35 years of experience working in industry and has a bachelor’s degree in Business. She spent 11 years in the human resources department of one of the largest natural gas transmission companies in the nation, and has almost 25 years consulting to the energy industry, as well as manufacturing, high technology, construction, and other industries. Most recently, Diane was a Vice President and Regional Director of a large global consulting firm, where she opened a key strategic office and integrated the efforts of the 13 western-most states in serving clients effectively. Contact Diane via email or phone.

Both Rich and Diane have held leadership positions in various organizations and have tested their leadership points of view in real leadership situations, personally and through work with their clients.

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