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An architect of aha’s, Chris Allen, the founder of AAP, has the ability to inspire change in people. With 20+ years of experience in rapidly growing organizations, Chris has developed an ability to establish clarity, build culture and develop leaders.
Chris has worked with leaders across diverse industries and sectors, who have all benefited from his passion, experience, and practical insights. As a trusted advisor and consultant, he has helped multiple organizations create the cultural clarity necessary for their next phase of growth. When it comes to scaling a business into its next phase of growth, Chris’s transformational leadership approach continues to breed success.
Chris is originally from Chicago, but Charlotte is home to the Allen crew. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Jamie, and their four children, where there is never a dull moment. On the weekend, we can expect to find him reading a book outside, anxiously watching a soccer game (wishing he was still playing) or having an authentic conversation with friends.
Senior Consultant
Stephen Vaughn has 15 years of experience creating and scaling organizations nationally. Stephen is driven to unify teams, establish operational efficiencies, and expedite a company’s purpose to reach its vision. Stephen started his career in teaching and coaching after graduating from Appalachian State in 2005, and his passion for developing others has continued to grow. From startups to established organizations, his experience and passion have proven to help create cultures where people thrive.
Stephen, his wife Moira, and 3 young kids live in Charlotte NC. Stephen loves being outside with the kids, gardening, playing golf, and reading a good book on leadership.
Consultant
Brennen Oakley has a remarkable ability to ignite transformation in people. With over 13 years of leadership and team-building experience, Brennen has honed her skills in fostering personal growth and unleashing potential in the people around her. Known for her tenacity, she thrives in bringing order to chaos and finding solutions where others see none.
Her knack for effective communication shines whether addressing a large audience or engaging in one-on-one interactions, infusing infectious joy and unwavering excellence into both our office and yours.
Brennen has been a proud North Carolinian for the past 12+ years, originally hailing from Western Kentucky. As a mother of two young children, she is passionate about encouraging parents to return home at the end of the day better than they started. Alongside her husband, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and discovering the next best spot for a memorable date night.
Chief Editor
As the “curator of content”, our Chief Editor, Dana Ramsey, is happy ensuring our aap language is compelling, consistent, and correctly spelled (alliteration is a bonus). As the former President of her 7th grade, she comes from a multifaceted background, with a BS in Interior Design, and years of experience in technical writing and Human Resources, as well office design and Chamber of Commerce management. After blogging about healthy living as a hobby (did we mention she likes to read and write?), she now enjoys writing our aap story and sharing our expertise through the written word, in order to help people thrive!
Dana, her husband Chris, and their adult children are Charlotte natives, but now live in the beautiful South Carolina lowcountry, with a daughter in Brooklyn, NY. Dana can often be found working from her sunny porch, with her beloved French Bulldog by her side.
Research & Analytics
A true polyglot and king of data, Iurie (that's an "i" not and "L", pronounced Yuri) reigns in Romania and speaks five languages. Iurie is our multilingual Data Scientist, statistician (yep, they’re real and we got one!), and creator of research surveys and methodologies, where he often geeks out on correlations and grants insights on how people can work better together.
Iurie holds a BSc degree from Bocconi University in International Economics. His passion for understanding Human Dynamics is matched only by his passion for Game Theory. Most of us on the team don’t even understand what those theories mean, so we are just grateful Iurie does.
He is married to Andreea and is a father to a boy and a girl.
We will know more when he wants us to.
I have had the opportunity to work with Chris and his team designing and implementing benefit structures at both Elevation and Movement . Chris has the unique ability to see culture and move people towards that goal . In teaching or coaching he leads in a positive way to empower others to believe in the mission of the organization . It has been a real blessing to see that skill set in action.
SVP – National Director Of Operations
I have worked with Chris Allen for several years now and have never met a more gifted and talented speaker. He is able to articulate the message better than anyone I know and truly is a positive influence. I would consider him an expert at understanding people, knowing the value of relationships and the different levels of leadership. I am a better person and leader because of Chris.
Account Manager At Pro-Active Performance
Chris is a dynamic and talented change maker whose effective leadership is absolutely contagious! I've had the pleasure of working with Chris informally and have seen first-hand the powerful culture he has built at Movement Mortgage. Outside of work, he is a positive influencer to all that he meets and someone that you simply want to be around!
Chief Marketing Officer At A&D Mortgage
Chris is one of the most humble, dynamic and exciting professional leaders I have ever worked with. His ability to captivate an audience is second to none. His commitment to the belief in empowering and inspiring people is honorable. His understanding of corporate culture and what it takes to not only inspire, but to practically build a strong company/brand based on healthy working relationships is invaluable.
National Director Of Affiliate Relationships At Movement Mortgage
Chris has a magnetic personality and a viable vested interest in helping others achieve their potential. Chris' emotional intelligence is off the charts and he is exceptional at helping others peel back the layers of their own obstacles and insecurities to reveal their own best self. Chis was a boss and a peer and a great partner in crime (not really, of course) and I'm better for having worked with him.
NFP - Managing Director
Chris Allen is a gifted leader who is extraordinarily impacting people. He is intentional, intelligent, wise, direct, focused, real, loving, giving and engaging. He has consistently displayed the ability to think strategically AND execute tactically - a rare combination. Chris is an excellent role model in business and life for his work associates, friends and especially his family.
Head Of People At Metabolic Living
Chris is an amazing leader. Not only does he have a business mind and incredible intuition when it comes to strategy and execution, but more amazing is Chris' natural ability to see the best in others and inspire people to accomplish more than they themselves ever thought possible. Chris is one of those amazing people that you meet in life and instantly you know he is genuine, overflowing with integrity, and truly smart.
President - The Loving Companies
Chris provides a lens into a perspective that is rooted in bringing the best out of your TEAM. He has provided insight and knowledge that has, and will continue to transform our organization in a positive way. I LOVE his passion for people, as it is a fire that burns extremely bright and is integrated into both how he lives and leads... Chris is both a leader and friend that I would highly recommend to any organization that is focused on empowering and bringing the best out of their people!
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