We enable improvement and progress.

Heather Kinzie, Chief Operating Officer

As COO, Heather works directly with clients to ascertain their needs. Then, with a terrific group of experts on the Arctic Fox Advisors team, she matches the right professional(s)
​to the project, and oversees that project until its completion.

With more than 20 years of organizational and workforce performance experience, Heather also offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. Heather's clients appreciate her authenticity and creative, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership, their teams and, ultimately, their organizations.

Heather is a sought-after national keynote speaker, noted for bringing humor, genuineness and practical perspectives to her presentations. 

Jim Bates, Advisor

Jim Bates’ vast career spans more than 30 years with proficiencies in business and project management and information technology. Well versed in quality improvement and outcome-based learning, Jim offers consultation and training on infrastructure, management and leadership. Jim's passion for efficiency and continual learning serves as a catalyst for organization improvement in a variety of industries.

Beth Chapman, Advisor

​Beth Chapman has 30 years of HR experience working with all levels of management to improve organizational performance and leadership. Beth’s expertise and experience includes meeting facilitation, organizational development, talent management, onboarding and performance management, conflict resolution, labor relations, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.

Diane Decker, Advisor

Diane Decker draws upon over 25 years of experience when helping her clients. Diane has a depth of experience in employee relations and leadership development. She offers a full host of training, facilitation and coaching services. Diane’s mission is to make a difference with candor and compassion, and she enjoys partnering with others to find the pragmatic path forward. ​

We utilize a diverse array of assessments such as Myers-Briggs, DiSC, EQ, etc. We facilitate the completion of these assessments and then help you and your team reveal the talents and tendencies that are helping or hindering success.

Many of our Advisors are certified coaches and are uniquely trained to optimize your development and increase your professional competencies.

Pamela Ellsworth, Advisor

Pamela Ellsworth helps businesses navigate their people processes. Pam has over 12 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, and performance management coaching. Ever curious, she works with both small and large clients across all industries. Pam’s passion for communication and collaboration plays nicely into her mediation, coaching, and professional development services. ​

Cara Fox, Advisor 

Cara Fox is a seasoned talent and leadership development professional with over 20 years of experience across a multitude of industries such as transportation and logistics, aviation, tourism, engineering and architecture, oil and gas, and more. Cara believes that true leaders never stop learning and the most effective leaders maximize emotional intelligence to not only influence those around them but to ensure their own well-being and balance. She offers program design & development, facilitation, custom e-learning and in-person course development, teambuilding, learning technology consulting, and custom retreats.

Mike Green, Advisor

Mike Green, MCC is an author, global keynote speaker, facilitator, and master certified coach with over 30 years of international human performance experience. Mike draws from to help his clients bridge the gap from where they currently are and where they want to be. Green specializes in coaching high potential or emerging leaders, executives, and leadership teams discover their leadership truths.

Erin Gregg, Advisor

Erin Gregg is an experienced Human Resources professional with a decade of expertise across a variety of industries and has a proven track record in roles ranging from HR Director and Recruiter to HR Generalist. Her pragmatic approach and genuine passion for helping others are evident in her work.
Known as the "fixer" you need to optimize your business, Erin specializes in leading new initiatives to improve processes, enhance logistical coordination, and strengthen team relations. Her extensive experience and practical mindset allow her to support individuals and organizations in achieving their goals.

Sarah Groogan, Advisor

​Sarah Groogan brings over 12 years of executive experience to her work as a strategic consultant and coach. With an MBA, she has a strong background in project management, finance, and operations from her high-level roles in corporate, non-profit, and government sectors. She specializes in guiding leaders through complex challenges by integrating practical business strategies with a focus on personal alignment and resilience. Sarah's goal is to help clients make transparent decisions and create sustainable business practices that reflect their true priorities.

Jonathan King, Advisor

​Jonathan King draws upon more than 20 years of experience working in economics and leadership to ensure his consultation and coaching is practical and valuable. His expertise in business and data management, teamed with his keen intuition on leadership philosophy serve to enlighten clients of all industries. Jonathan values integrity, accountability, personal growth and humor and these values serve as the foundation for his consultation and coaching.

​Whether you need training, facilitation, regular and consistent consultation or "just in time" assistance, our Advisors are prepared to help. 

Mark Truog, Advisor

Mark is a licensed CPA with over 17 years of experience in diverse corporate financial roles. With a background in both public and private sectors, he has a proven ability to manage complex projects, improve process efficiencies, provide expert financial consultation and develop and deliver pragmatic and insightful professional development sessions.

Mark's expertise spans corporate accounting, financial analysis, and risk advisory roles. His hands-on experience and practical approaches enable him to deliver valuable, real-world solutions to clients.

Brian Walch, Advisor

Brian Walch is a certified executive coach, consultant, and speaker who helps organizations develop their managers and build out best-in-class management cultures. Walch has worked with employees and leaders across HR, IT, finance, and operations. With extensive experience in recruiting, retention, and employee development, Brian combines his experience with people and systems to help managers empower themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

Bobbie Sue Wolk, Advisor

Bobbie Sue Wolk is a certified executive coach, mentor coach, health and well-being coach, industrial-organizational psychologist, accountant, business consultant, adjunct professor and author. As a 27-year entrepreneur, Bobbie Sue is an experienced businessperson, who helps organizations achieve success operating with integrity, ethics and professionalism; she helps you help yourself.

​Many of our Advisors are experienced and
dynamic public speakers. Their presentations/content
are sure to ignite ideas, reflection and interest.

Contact us when you are ready
​to elevate your next conference!