The Strieker Group is a Talent Management firm that specializes in the areas of organizational development, leadership development and executive coaching.  We are experienced leaders who have led human resource and training and development departments internally for the entire enterprise as well as external consultants who have provided direction and guidance in our specialty areas.  We have extensive experience internationally and domestically and will be able to provide direct delivery for your leadership team or serve as a broker through our extensive network of professionals.  Consider us when the Talent Management is broad-based and requires experienced professionals in the room who have seen and worked through many challenges and have been there many times before.

Our Team

Our team consists of leadership consultants who have led organizations internally and presently advise leaders as external consultants in the key areas of OD, LD and Executive Coaching.  We are all “battle tested” and have worked at all levels of the organization.  We understand how decisions from the top affect all that work there and design plans and actions that fully recognize the impact of smart, clear leadership.  When we are engaged in your organization you will experience this depth of knowledge and can trust that we have covered all the bases before implementing the plan.  We look forward to meeting you in the near future and forming a partnership that recognizes your purpose, mission and culture.  This is what makes the plan work for you and your employees.

Ron Strieker PH.D.

Ron is the Principal of TheStriekerGroup, a talent management firm, and has worked internally and externally in executive development capacities for over 30 years.  He is a seasoned professional who has directed human resources as well as talent management and executive coaching practices domestically and internationally.  Ron was the Managing Partner for CMI, International, Director of Executive Development for Travelers Insurance, a member of Citigroup and earlier the Chief Human Resources Officer for a large health system in upstate New York. READ MORE

Toni Strieker PH.D.

Toni focuses on leadership development, instructional coaching and consulting in P-12 schools and universities. With over 30 years of experiences, Toni has worked with leadership teams in schools in North, Central and South America, as well as Europe and China. Her unique focus is on strategic planning for inclusive schools, preparation of instructional coaches, developmental supervision and collaborative teaching. In that regard, she provides customized materials for public, independent and private schools and agencies to assist them in planning for large scale changes. Toni has been a tenured professor at a large, state university in Atlanta for the past 20 years. READ MORE

Marilyn Buckner PH.D.

As an executive coach, Marilyn specializes in leadership development and is a coach for leaders and managers in such companies as Siemens, Disney, Lockheed and Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Her unique focus is provide customized coaching materials that leaders can apply directly to improve their operations in areas of strategic planning, reengineering/process improvement, and coaching others for high performance.  Marilyn has been a coach for 20 years across a wide range of profit and non-fit industries and disciplines including law, professional services, medical, manufacturing, retail and consumer products.  READ MORE

Lynn Slavenski PH.D.

Lynn focuses on leadership/high potential assessment and coaching with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with senior leaders and high potentials domestically and internationally. Her work is across a wide range of areas to include leadership potential / derailer coaching, decision styles, influence, conflict, change management, vision development, business planning and challenge projects. READ MORE

Donna Landau Sylvan, Ph.D.

Donna is an organizational psychologist who collaborates with business leaders to create high performing organizations. She draws on her in-depth experience in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, coaching, and change management to identify opportunities to enhance the health and productivity of individuals, teams, and organizations.  READ MORE

 Gloria Southerland

As the principal of Human Resource Design, Gloria Southerland has over 25 years of management consulting experience, primarily in the areas of leadership, talent development, performance management and customer service. She specializes in designing, developing and implementing customized programs, training, communications and learning tools, and with all crafted to address the unique business drivers and culture of each client.  READ MORE

Bob Morrice

As Executive Vice President, Sales, Bob Morrice was responsible for the development and launch of Cbeyond’s sales and distribution channels. He led direct sales, indirect sales, inside sales and national sales organizations. Also he was instrumental in developing a formal leadership program for sales management. In 2008, he spearheaded the creation of Cbeyond University, a recruiting, on-boarding, and training organization, and the program has grown to support more than 600 employees. As part of the University, Mr. Morrice established a comprehensive leadership development program for all levels of management.  READ MORE