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Leadership
Randy Coats, ACC President Amy Childs, PCC President- Elect
Dan Pogue, ACC Past-President
Kerri Burchill, PhD, MCC Director of Professional Development/ Masterminds | Dr. Randy Coats’ passion for coaching is grounded in three beliefs: - Everybody wants to grow and achieve more Through the Coats Leadership Group, Randy offers clients ICF-certified coaching fueled by 35+ years in many leadership roles as a military officer/commander and civilian leader. His journey has taken him from a rural upbringing to amazing experiences living and working with diverse professionals in five countries. He holds three graduate degrees, including a DBA in Strategy and Innovation, and coached part-time (pro bono) for seven years. In 2023, Randy left an executive position to focus full-time on serving others through coaching. For any questions about our chapter, contact president@ICFSA.org Amy Childs is a certified professional coach with over 18 years of experience in coaching, leadership development, and business growth. She is founder of Align Executive Coaching, where she works with leaders to optimize their effectiveness at home and work through group and individual coaching. As a coach, Amy leverages her expertise in emotional intelligence, change management, and life transitions to help her clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities. She is passionate about supporting individuals and teams to advance their personal growth and leadership skills. She is also a board member of the San Antonio Women's Chamber and a co-chair of the Bloomberg Business Program. She holds a master's degree in political science from Texas A&M University, a graduate certificate in executive and professional coaching from UT - Dallas, and certifications in EQi 2.0, PCC, and change management.
Having owned and operated businesses for over three decades, Dan Pogue is a seasoned leader, business owner, executive and leadership coach. He is passionate about helping people achieve success and make a positive impact in their business and personal lives. Dan is an EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i 360 certified coach, a Trust Quotient coach, and a CLCI Certified Professional Coach. In business, Dan has received numerous awards from the military and corporations. Training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders was one of Dan's many roles in the Air Force. Dan is CEO, Founder, and Principle at Thriving Leaders Group. In this role, he focuses on developing and refining leadership competencies, management expertise, and business capabilities so that they can achieve success in their chosen industry and market. In addition, Dan has served on and led three non-profit organizations (NPOs). Dan holds two master's degrees from Webster University, Information Technology Management and Business Management & Leadership and a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Southern Nazarene University. You can contact Dan Pogue at past-president@icfsa.org View our other past presidents HERE Dr. Kerri Burchill is President of North Star Coaching, a leadership development company that specializes in helping leaders slow down to go fast and achieve ambitious goals through coaching, leadership training and team development. While Kerri is an entrepreneur now, she didn’t start off that way. Her career began as a middle school teacher, then administrator, next professor, followed by director of organizational development and finally to her work now as speaker, coach, consultant and facilitator. Along that journey, she has spent 15 years in university, with master’s degrees in education and in Human Resource Management, plus a PhD in educational leadership. Kerri entertains audiences with stories from her experiences living in three countries and her insights working with a variety of leaders and industries. You can contact Kerri Burchill at professionaldevelopment@icfsa.org |
Pepper Wilson Director of Membership Engagement | Pepper has 15+ years of experience in leading a learning organization for a Fortune 100 company. She partners with executive leaders interested in making a leadership transition, or those experiencing a leadership challenge. She believes: -To educate is to empower. -People want to do and be their best. -Coaching is a transformational process. Pepper maintains a fierce focus on her family and friends. You will find her cheering in the stands at basketball and volleyball games or catching her guilty pleasure TV show, Moonshine Masters. She’s currently working on honing her coaching skills and working toward her coaching certification. You can contact Pepper Wilson at membership@icfsa.org |
Cathryn Baker, CPC Director of Marketing and Outreach |
Cathryn Baker is a seasoned leader and entrepreneur with a career spanning over 35 years in the staffing industry. Cathryn co-founded two successful Texas-based staffing companies and served on the board of the Texas Association of Staffing. She had several roles during her board tenure, including President. Today, Cathryn is the co-founder of Avanzara’, a coaching and consulting firm that empowers businesses and individuals to reach their full potential. Drawing upon her extensive business knowledge and leadership experience, Cathryn guides clients towards achieving their goals, enhancing their team dynamics, and optimizing their business acceleration. Cathryn holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She is pursuing a Certified Professional Coach certification through iPEC’s ICF accredited program and is a certified Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Master Practitioner. She is also a certified Predictive Index Master Analyst. She currently lives with her husband on a ranch in the Texas Hill Country. You can reach Cathryn Baker at marketing@icfsa.org |