Our team

Our CEO has held many titles but his passion for tackling the most challenging business problems and delivering strong, sustainable results has been consistent at every phase of his career. J. Todd is the calm in the midst of chaos, the steadying leader that charts the path and creates the environment where teams can thrive.. He is direct, yet inclusive. Firm, yet nurturing. Global, yet focused. J. Todd is a big-picture thinker yet he knows how to deliver on every detail. He craves precision, quality, excellence, action and, yes, fun! In 2013, after 20 years of learning and leading in Corporate America, J. Todd launched Parson Partners to help corporate executives and boards deliver on the most ambitious strategies..

Indeed, J. Todd has gone by many names but his most cherished title is "Pahp". If not working with Parson clients or serving his community, J. Todd is almost certainly engaged in some activity involving his family, creating memories and finding new ways to have fun in every moment. His passions include coaching baseball and softball, woodworking, golf, travel, cooking, tinkering with old cars and fixing stuff around the house.

Nicole transforms leaders’ lives through learning. She has a knack for combining brain science, purposeful practice and gameful engagement to ignite behavior change. By aligning development strategies with company objectives, the solutions she designs (and often facilitates) improve performance to propel business forward.

Nicole has been involved in all aspects of performance improvement consulting including training development, sales, marketing and delivery. Having led an instructional design department and served as a Vice President on the executive team of an international sales training firm, she understands and can speak to executive level priorities and expectations. Without question, Nicole is good at what she does and her skills and insights will help you and your firm grow in all the right ways.

Valencia is the rock, the anchor, the glue that holds us all together. She is a stickler for details, only accepts excellence, pushes for perfection in everything she does. She is undoubtedly tough but the warmth and positivity she brings to every interaction reminds all of what's truly important.

Prior to joining the Parson Partners team, Valencia spent 16 years working with one of the nation's leading orthopedic surgeons. Her deep healthcare industry knowledge fits perfectly within the Parson Partners family and her energy and passion for learning inspire us all.