Our Team

Ascent Leadership unites a diverse and seasoned team of leadership development professionals, each passionately committed to empowering you to become the best version of yourself. With a wealth of experience and a shared dedication to your growth, our team stands ready to guide you on a transformative journey towards leadership excellence.

Dean Stewart Ed.D
Founder & CEO
Katie Schlueter
Client Experience Leader and Executive Coach
Allison Garner
Cohort Lead, Facilitator and Executive Coach
Vicki Updike
Cohort Lead and Executive Coach
Karen Lemke
Facilitator and Executive Coach
Tim Derozier
Cohort Lead, Facilitator and Executive Coach
Myriah Farrell
Facilitator and Executive Coach
Ben Fauske
Advisor and Executive Coach
Gail McNutt
Cohort Lead and Executive Coach
Mel Lewis
Cohort Lead, Facilitator and Executive Coach
Mark Duerwaechter
Facilitator and Executive Coach
Brian Rollefson
Facilitator
Cristi Burrill
Facilitator and Executive Coach
Jenny Swanson Ph.D
Executive Coach
Beth Bowers
Executive Coach
Jeff Nally
Executive Coach
Thom Cody
Cohort Lead and Facilitator
Kelly Bubolz
Facilitator
Carrie Rule
Facilitator
Kelly Skenandore-Holtz
Facilitator
Nacho Enriquez
Facilitator
Jon Harry
Executive Coach
Stephanie Paulson
Executive Coach
Scott Parsons Ph.D
Facilitator
Shaun Mader
Facilitator