Your Partners in Growth & Innovation: Meet Our Team

Fueling Your Success

We believe in leaving a lasting impact. Our leadership team isn’t just about guiding projects; they’re passionate about empowering your team to become the architects of their own success. Meet the experienced professionals dedicated to igniting sustainable growth within your organization – and beyond.

The Team That Ignites

Rochelle Rivas, SPHR, MBA

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Clint Watson, MBA

President & Co-Founder

Taylor Morrison

Vice President, Talent & Managing Director, Ember Group Search

Aubrey Haller

Talent Experience Leader

Sharon Cooper, PCC, ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF

Vice President of Operations & Practice Management

Dawn Reed

Manager, Executive Support & Operations

Jeff Valentic, MS

Senior Director - Engagement Principal

Jerame Smalls, MBA, CSM, SSG

Director, Engagement Principal

Kevin Balmat, MBA, CAMS

Director and Engagement Principal

Neil Zachariah, MBA, CSM

Senior Director

Tanja Castor

Senior Director and Engagement Principal

Zach Johnson

Director - Engagement Principal

Isha Pednekar

Strategic Analyst

We’re Growing!

Want to be part of impactful transformations at an innovative company? Check out our careers page for exciting opportunities to be part of the Ember Group team.

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