Our Team

Curt Bechler, Ph. D.

CEO

bechler@vianswers.com

Works with organizations that need immediate crisis assistance or long-term strategic intervention. Provides executive coaching for CEOs and presidents.

Tamra Ummel

Partner

 venture@vianswers.com

Specializes in strategic planning, organizational restructuring, special education, human resource management, talent development and leadership coaching.

Shannon McNett- Sillcox

Partner

smcnettsilcox@vianswers.com

Specializes in communication and marketing strategies, including crisis communication, reputation management, social media engagement strategies, and brand development and management strategies.

 

Mark King

Partner

mking@vianswers.com

Expert in governance, board support, strategic planning, developing multi-organization systems, and charting organizational direction. Well-versed in retirement services, healthcare, and the non-profit sector.

Toni Daggy

Project Manager

tdaggy@vianswers.com

Specializes in research, project management, and assessments of CEO, leadership teams, and stakeholders.

Justin Weaver

Partner

jweaver@vianswers.com

Specializes in organizational development, business development and facilitation in the area of strategic planning, business alignment, and conflict management.

 

Penny Avery, Ph. D.

Executive Coach & Trainer

venture@vianswers.com

Assists organizations with effective communication practices, goal setting, motivation, performance appraisals, conflict facilitation, and decision making. Provides executive coaching for physicians and leaders.

Emma Powell, Ph. D.

Associate Partner

venture@vianswers.com

Specializes in Nonprofit Organization: Infrastructure, Governance, Strategic Planning, Board Development and Senior Leadership Coaching.

Connor Bechler

Research Analyst

connorbechler@vianswers.com

Specializes in strategic communication, research, data analysis and organizational assessment.

 

David DeTavernier

Graphic Designer & Videographer

ddetavernier@vianswers.com

Specializes in graphic design, creative thinking, social media marketing, email marketing, technical support and assistant to the CEO.