President & Founder
Dale Ludwig has a Ph.D. in Communication and, prior to Turpin, taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He founded Turpin Communication in 1992 with the mission of providing the best presentation and facilitation skills training available. Since then, he has worked to do just that. In addition to being one of Turpin’s lead instructors, Dale is our Chief Learning Architect when tailoring learning engagements for our clients and holds a Bates ExPI™ (Executive Presence Index) coaching certification. Dale is a frequent blogger and the co-author of two books, The Orderly Conversation: Business Presentations Redefined and Effective SMEs: A Trainer’s Guide to Helping Subject Matter Experts Facilitate Learning, both written with Greg Owen-Boger.
Dale Ludwig
EVP, Learning and Business Development
Greg Owen-Boger has been with Turpin Communication since 1995, first as a cameraman, then instructor, account manager, and now EVP of Learning and Business Development. Schooled in management and the performing arts, Greg brings a diverse set of skills and experiences to the organization. Greg is one of Turpin’s facilitators and coaches and holds a Bates ExPI™ (Executive Presence Index) coaching certification. When he’s not with clients, he manages the day-to-day operations of the company. Greg is an active member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and was the 2015 President of ATD, Chicagoland Chapter. He is a popular speaker, frequent blogger, and the co-author of two books, The Orderly Conversation: Business Presentations Redefined and Effective SMEs: A Trainer’s Guide for Helping Subject Matter Experts Facilitate Learning, both written with Dale Ludwig.
Greg Owen-Boger
Account Manager/Coach
Sarah Stocker graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BA in Communication. After college, she worked as a stage manager for various theatres in Ohio. After moving to Chicago, she worked as a contractor for several companies, first stage managing corporate theatre productions and then as a project and logistics coordinator for customized training seminars. She came to Turpin in 2005 as a camera operator, then progressed to Workshop Coordinator, Coach, and now Account Manager. In addition, Sarah supports the operations, sales, and marketing functions at Turpin, and she is instrumental in the management of eCoach, our blended learning platform.
Sarah Stocker
Director of Operations
Kevin Vogelsang joined the Turpin team in 2016 after earning his BA in Mathematics from Governors State University and gaining management experience in the restaurant industry. Since then, Kevin has taken on a variety of roles to help the business adapt, thrive, and grow. He maintains our financial and operational health while providing instructional and logistical support to keep our client engagements running smoothly. He researches and implements SEO strategies to connect us with future clients. Generally, Kevin ensures that the lights stay on and that nothing is overlooked in the operations of our fast-paced business.
Kevin Vogelsang
Facilitator/Coach
Mary Clare is an experienced learning and development professional with a strong background in instructional design, facilitation, and coaching as well as adult learning strategy. She started working for Turpin in 1996. After a few years, she took a break for about a decade to explore other opportunities. Now she is back as a coach. While on hiatus from Turpin, she worked as the Global Director of L&D for a multinational data/information company. Her responsibilities included executive and leadership programs, continuous performance, and professional and functional training to help drive the organization’s strategy. Mary Clare also holds a Bates ExPI™ (Executive Presence Index) coaching certification.
Mary Clare Healy
Facilitator/Coach
Dana Peters has spent the past 22 years in leadership roles, implementing strategic plans and leading solution-based sales, service, and business development initiatives. After participating in one of Turpin’s public workshops, she became a huge fan of our approach to presentation and facilitation skills training. So much so, she decided to join the team. Dana is our in-house virtual delivery expert. She is also a certified Bates ExPI™ (Executive Presence Index) coach. In addition to her work at Turpin, Dana owns her own business, Mondo Learning Solutions, and also served on the board for the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Association for Talent Development. In her previous life, Dana spent 15 years in the credit union industry as the Executive Vice President of a mid-sized credit union in Milwaukee. She holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from St. Ambrose University.
Dana Peters
Facilitator/Coach
Barbara Egel is an experienced trainer and presenter who has worked in a variety of fields, from qualitative consumer research to high-level communication strategy consulting. In each of her roles, Barbara has specialized in helping people get comfortable in situations that, at least at first, are uncomfortable. Her strengths lie in asking the right questions to lead learners to their own solutions and in spotlighting the connections between granular communication decisions and their large strategic outcomes. Barbara is also on the faculty at Northwestern University, where she teaches Design Thinking and Communication, a required course for engineering undergraduates. At Turpin Communication, Barbara is a workshop coach and was the developmental editor of The Orderly Conversation.
Barbara Egel
Facilitator/Coach
Milena Palandech started her career more than twenty years ago as a facilitator for a company that specialized in classroom-based communication skills training. When training started moving online, she went to work for one of the largest eLearning companies, where she helped corporations develop online courses for their employees. Over the years, she has held roles in L&D, sales, sales management, and operations. She is a coach for Turpin workshops and is often called upon for executive coaching.
Milena Palandech
Facilitator/Coach
Blaine Rada worked as a corporate trainer in the mortgage industry for 20 years. At Turpin, he coaches individuals to be more effective communicators, and he believes all communication, whether it is written, spoken, or in an online environment, begins with proper context setting. Blaine was named “America’s Greatest Thinker” by winning The Great American Think-Off, a national philosophy competition. He holds a Certificate in Distance Education from Indiana University and has achieved the highest earned designation in the speaking industry, the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association.
Blaine Rada, CSP
Facilitator/Coach
Daniel Lobb, CPTD, has been CPTD certified since 2012 and has spent 15 years in talent development. He served for seven years on the Piedmont ATD board of directors in a number of roles, including president, and spent three years as a National Advisor for ATD (NAC). His first career was in tour and travel, where he spent nearly a decade co-managing a group travel business. He is currently the president of TRP Enterprises, Inc., an internationally known training company. He leads several trainer certification courses annually and actively consults with and delivers learning programs to businesses around the country, including several Fortune 500 clients. Originally from upstate New York, he is an alum of the State University of New York. He and his wife Irene live in the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina with their three sons. He is a pilot, an active leader with Scouting BSA, a backyard beekeeper, and a lifelong learner.