Michael Diercks, President of the Columbus office, has been with LMI for 7 years.  He has worked with many organizations to build stronger leaders and teams.  These companies include large corporate organizations as well as privately held firms.  He has worked with hundreds of CEOs, business owners and company presidents.  In addition, he has been published in a variety of business periodicals. Prior to joining LMI, he spent over 25 years in leadership positions with GM, EDS, RR Donnelley & Sons and other companies.Michael is known for his ability to lead teams and individuals through transformational and dramatic change that brings lasting results.

Nick Linamen, Executive VP. He brings over 26 years of sales, sales management, operations management and executive management. He has successfully led teams to achieve number one status in every organization he has been with. Nick credits much of his business success to his insatiable desire to learn, grow and strive for excellence. Nick is an accomplished speaker, motivator, trainer and author.  He has dedicated his career to helping people maximize their personal and leadership potential to become all they are destined to be.

Jennifer L. Goettemoeller, Regional Director. Jennifer directs, supports, and develops projects for a variety of organizations helping them implement process, behavioral, or methodology changes. She brings over 14 years of experience in a variety of disciplines s. She has the ability to anticipate and solve problems before they become real. Her background includes many leadership and technical roles including supplier development, negotiation, and team building.

Kelly Hanlon, Account Executive. Kelly has been in medical supply sales for 10 years. She has led multiple training and leadership initiatives.  She has her Master degree from Marshall University in Training and Development.  Kelly credits her success to her deep passion to learn and grow. Kelly is a highly qualified motivator and trainer. She is committed to helping people maximize their leadership potential.

Kent Justice, Account Executive.  Well known in Central Ohio as an award-winning television news anchor and the reporter who grabbed the big story of the day, Kent brings two decades experience as a professional communicator, networker and public speaker.  Kent is an effective trainer.  He has trained and led groups in television, non-profit organizations, and as vice-president of Media and Public Relations for a marketing firm, where he helped companies generate more revenue.  Kent is a highly regarded speaker in Central Ohio, passionate about bringing personal and professional success to everyone seeking it.

Mike’s firm has been heavily involved in the use of the entire Teleometrics product line for over 25 years. The firm’s Teleometrics-based work emphasizes an extensive leadership culture change process called "The Achieving Manager Experience". Mike introduced Teleometrics to LMI in 2001.

Mike holds both engineering and business degrees at the masters level and is a registered professional engineer. He is also a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces Mike served in the United States Air Force, on active duty and as a reservist, and his career, before entering the training and development field with LMI, included engineering and management positions in aircraft operations, rotary wing flight test, and systems engineering.

Mike is co-founder and charter member of Catalyst, a national organization dedicated to furthering the state-of-the-art in training and development. Mike is included in Who’s Who in The United States and a variety of other reference publications.

Patrick J. Below is a leading strategic thinker and business consultant specializing in the areas of strategy and growth for small and medium-sized companies. He founded his company, The Below Group, in 1970, in affiliation with Leadership Management, Inc. In the past 35 years, his company has worked with over 150 small and medium-sized clients across a wide variety of industrial and service sectors.

He is author of two books on planning: The Executive Guide to Strategic Planning and The Executive Guide to Operational Planning. His third book, The CEO Challenge, was published in July, 2004.

Allen Raffetto has a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, with emphasis in cognitive processes, statistics, and psychometrics. Psychometrics is the branch of psychology that deals with administration and interpretation of quantitive tests for the measurement of psychological variables such as intelligence, aptitude, and personality traits. He is under contract with LMI in addition to running his own LMI assessment business. He is the host / moderator of the Assessments tele-training series, assists in assessments certification and works on special projects with LMI where his background proves valuable.

He earned a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University, a M.A. at San Francisco University, and a Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota . He taught at several universities and was chairman of the Psychology Department at Beloit College. He has over 30 years of business experience emphasizing assessments, cognitive processes and job-related behaviors. Al has been a LMI Franchisee since 1998. He has been a member of the American Psychological Association and Sigma XI, a Scientific Society.

Paul Hindelang is a manufacturing consultant, quality engineer, and productivity/leadership trainer. Paul has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a M.S.A. in Human Resources from Central Michigan University.

He is involved in the ESD, ASQ, APICS, and the Troy Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Paul is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, a Certified Quality Auditor, a Certified Mechanical Inspector, a Certified Reliability Engineer, a Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Technician and Certified Program Facilitator. He is also APICS certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Integrated Resource Management (CIRM), an ISO9000 Lead Auditor (RAB IATCA Sr. Auditor #QI04940), and has been approved for QS-9000 Auditing by the Automotive Industry Action Group.

Author and Leadership Management, Inc. Founder

Paul J. Meyer became interested at an early age in the principles of personal development and professional excellence. He applied what he had learned about success through goal setting to his chosen career of professional sales and became a millionaire by the age of twenty-seven. He soon moved into sales management and began to teach success principles to the members of his organization. As Meyer's expertise empowered incredible numbers of individuals, requests for knowledge and instruction multiplied worldwide.

In 1960, Meyer founded a corporation dedicated to "motivating people to their full potential."^® In 1966 LMI was founded to expand into working with companies to develop the leadership skills of people. This company has grown to international prominence. It markets a comprehensive line of full-length programs and courses committed to helping people achieve their goals and enjoy greater success. Produced in 23 languages with others now in preparation, these materials are marketed throughout the United States and in more than 60 countries around the world. Combined sales exceed $2 billion worldwide, which surpasses the sales of any other self-improvement author, living or deceased.

During the years in which the company has attained worldwide recognition, Meyer has received three doctorate degrees and a special citation from the Haggai Institute of Advanced Leadership in Singapore. Meyer has been quoted and featured by more than 200 authors in their own books and has received awards from more than 50 civic and business organizations all over the world. Two books have been written about him – The Story of Paul J. Meyer, published in both English and Japanese, and Paul J. Meyer and the Art of Giving, which illustrates Meyer's principles of success and significance in all areas of life.

Paul J. Meyer's expertise has brought him worldwide renown and respect. Honors and awards bestowed upon him are numerous; here are some of the commendations recognizing Meyer's achievements:

• International Man of the Year
• 20th Century Award for Achievement
• Most Admired Man of the Decade
• World Lifetime Achievement Award
• International Dictionary of Global Business Leaders
• International Cultural Diploma of Honor
• Personalities of America
• Who's Who Registry of Global Business Leaders
• Hall of Fame for Investment Excellence
• International Directory of Distinguished Leadership
• Men of Achievement
• International Who's Who of Intellectuals
• Men's Inner Circle of Achievement
• The Biographical Roll of Honor
• Silver Shield of Valor
• The International Order of Merit
• Who's Who in Finance and Industry
• Dictionary of International Biography
• Most Admired Men & Women of the Year
• Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scouts of America
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Life Fellow of the International Biographical Associates
• Who's Who Worldwide

Paul J. Meyer and his wife Jane live in Waco, Texas, the location of the international corporate headquarters. The Meyer family – all have followed in Meyer's example of achievement and success – includes three sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren. As a family, the Meyers are principal owners of more than 40 corporations dealing in personal development, education, computer software, finance, real estate, printing, manufacturing, vinyl products, fiberglass, aviation, auto racing, legal insurance, and charities. In all his business endeavors around the world, Meyer uses the principles he presents in his writings.

Commitment and drive for success in his hobbies match those Meyer exhibits in his business life. He is an avid reader, and in sports he enjoys mountain climbing, hiking, snow skiing, cycling, scuba diving, and tennis. His photography is masterful, and he enjoys collecting antique cars, specializing in 1936 Fords. Meyer gives balanced attention not only to his hobbies but to personal growth in every area of his life. His personality is marked by curiosity, innovativeness, decisiveness, and a consuming belief in the potential of every individual for success.

The heart of every Paul J. Meyer program is the Plan of Action for goals achievement, developed by Meyer through decades of research and testing. Meyer's programs and courses have produced sales unmatched by the works of any other living author in these fields of personal and professional excellence. These materials have empowered countless individuals to greater achievement, fulfilling Paul J. Meyer's vision of "motivating people to their full potential."^®