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THE PREDICTIVE GROUP

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JEB STEWART

President

MIKE STEWART

Board Member / Advisor

KELLIE FERN

Director of Business Operations and Development
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BRIANNA NOFIELD

Client Success Director

TOM BRUNKE

Controller

ASSOCIATES

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JO PETERSON

Associate

AMBASSADORS

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KARINE SHAHAR

Ambassador

WAYNE BELL

Ambassador

ANTHONY HORTON

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THE PREDICTIVE GROUP

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JEB STEWART

President

MIKE STEWART

Board Member / Advisor

KELLIE FERN

Director of Business Operations and Development
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BRIANNA NOFIELD

Client Success Director

TOM BRUNKE

Controller
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JEB STEWART

President

Jeb is the President of The Predictive Group.  Jeb has the distinct honor of leading an incredible team that makes up one of the very select few Global Elite Predictive Index Partners around the world.

 

Jeb is a graduate of the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Management. He began his career in the financial services industry. Working in various in B2B sales roles, Jeb navigated his way into Commercial Real Estate for a large Land Development investor. Building upon his experiences in deal-structuring, capital formation and sales, Jeb moved into the role of Chief Operating Officer of War Horse Leasing, heavy equipment leasing company.  Jeb was able to generate measurable success for the organization before departing in 2009.   

 

After joining Predictive Group, Jeb led the growth of the company by investing in new assessments and training products that helped to expand client relationships into 26 states and 36 countries.  Jeb has personally facilitated the Predictive Index Leadership Workshops on 6 continents, just missing Antarctica.

 

Jeb’s focus is now directed toward the optimization of how the Predictive Group can full support each of their client’s unique needs.  Focusing primarily on high level strategy and development of client’s leadership teams. 

 

Jeb learned quickly that the organizations should constantly be evolving and partnering with global best practice organizations to create the best possible customer experience. The Predictive Group has created several strategic partnerships, specifically in dynamic learning, leadership development and employee development and experience.

MIKE STEWART

Board Member/Advisor

Mike is the Founder of The Predictive Group. After running a public company in 1990, he implemented Predictive Index into his company to assist with hiring and business needs. He was instantly mesmerized by the Predictive Index Survey’s ability to predict performance. By 1993, Mike was supporting PI Certified Managers across the globe. Mike has observed thousands of PI Trained Managers begin the transition to true leaders in their organizations by adjusting their performance behaviors. Tuning into one’s performance behaviors requires understanding of those behaviors and having a clear perspective on the Fits and Gaps with one’s ambition. It is truly one of the greatest pleasures in Mike’s life to have watched personal careers accelerate as managers begin to have fun leading others by applying their Predictive Index knowledge.

As a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and an Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran from the United States Air Force, Mike began his career in the telephone and desktop software industries, quickly moving into leadership roles and navigating companies through acquisitions, mergers, and product launches.

Mike purchased 43 restaurants in the Western United States. It was during this time that Mike first saw the impact of Predictive Index within his company, and how it can create a successful human infrastructure. After successfully serving as an Associate for PI Worldwide for 6 years, Mike purchased the PI License for Arizona in 2000. As the demand grew, The Predictive Group expanded their product line, adding cognitive assessments and leadership training modules, as well as acquiring licenses in California, Oregon,. Washington, New Mexico, and Nevada.

KELLIE FERN

Director of Business Operations and Development

Kellie joined the Predictive Group in 2016 after I graduating from Arizona State University with an emphasis in Business Management. During my first 2 ½ years in the business, I was a part of the Shared Services team and was able to support and consult with clients on all their business needs. 

Life then brought me to Dallas, TX where I worked within a hospitality technology company in a sales enablement and learning development role. I was able to globally train and develop all the incoming and current sales reps within the business. During my time there, I was able to utilize PI and fell back in love with the value the tool can bring to organizations. 

I found that my passion with PI was something I wanted to pursue on a more permanent basis and I am excited to continue to share the value human analytic tools can bring to all organizations.

BRIANNA NOFIELD

Client Success Director

Brianna Nofield is a Client Success Director with a diverse professional background, a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, along with a minor in Wine Studies from Linfield College, Brianna brings a unique blend of industry expertise to the Predictive Group.

Originally from the Oregon Coast, Brianna recently relocated to Phoenix to embark on new professional endeavors. She is passionate about providing an exceptional client experience and takes pride in generating creative ideas that drive success.

With a comprehensive understanding of multiple industries, she has gained valuable insights through experiences in hotel and restaurant management, sales, and client services. She has also developed her expertise in the enchanting Oregon Wine Country, where she honed her skills in providing quality experiences to clients.

Brianna enjoys helping people understand themselves and their teams better through the power of PI. By utilizing this valuable tool, Brianna is dedicated to helping clients maximize their full potential through the transformative insights provided by the Predictive Index.

TOM BRUNKE

Controller

Tom joined The Predictive Group in 2011. Tom provides the highest quality deliverable for every aspect of each project- solving complex problems and helping The Predictive Group grow to meet their true potential.

Tom is driven to excel and thrives in an environment where nothing less is acceptable. Tom has a strong background in retail, wholesale and distribution environments and has previously held Executive Positions for Bayless Supermarkets, CKS Auto and Fredrick’s of Hollywood.

Tom graduated with an Accounting degree from Ball State University before moving to Arizona in 1983.  Tom likes all sports, but especially Arizona State University Football, where his tailgate events are legendary since 1997.  In his spare time, Tom enjoys golf, woodworking and spending time with family and friends. Tom lives in Glendale, AZ with his wife and dog.  His two sons, daughter-in laws and two grandchildren live nearby.

ANTHONY HORTON

Ambassador

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Jo Peterson

Associate

Jo Peterson is a candid, relationship-driven executive with extensive expertise in talent optimization, recruitment, and retention. She delivers strategic human capital solutions that drive organizational excellence and is committed to solving complex workforce challenges. Jo excels at enhancing recruitment and retention strategies while fostering partnerships that align with business objectives. With a global background spanning industries such as telecom, high-tech, manufacturing, and consumer products, she has successfully led transformational initiatives that optimize performance, cultivate inclusive cultures, and support sustainable growth. Her approach, grounded in strategic insight and operational precision, ensures organizations are equipped to meet their most critical challenges.

As the Founder and Principal Consultant of Jo Peterson Consulting, Jo collaborates with organizations to develop and implement best-in-class talent strategies that drive business outcomes. Her leadership as Director of Global Learning Development at Taylor Guitars was instrumental in building a comprehensive talent management system that improved employee engagement and productivity. She introduced innovative recruitment practices, streamlined onboarding processes, and created leadership development programs that empowered teams to reach new levels of performance. Similarly, at Sony Electronics U.S., she reduced attrition and enhanced employee satisfaction through competency-based assessments and leadership programs.

Jo has been a user and client of Predictive Index for over 20 years, successfully bringing the system into Sony Electronics U.S. and Taylor Guitars. Her use of behavioral analytics has helped organizations optimize recruitment, team dynamics, and leadership development. As an Associate at The Predictive Group, she applies these insights to help clients unlock their workforce’s full potential.

Jo earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Colorado State University and remains active in professional organizations such as SHRM and Women in Manufacturing, where she champions workforce diversity and high-performance cultures.

Karine Shahar

Ambassador

An executive, entrepreneur and innate leader, Karine Shahar’s strength lies in her intuitive ability to read people and coach through her deep understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations. Karine is a seasoned coach with 20+ years of “People Operations” experience working across diverse industries in 36 countries. Driven by out-of-the-box thinking paired with empathy and collaboration, Karine thrives when working with trusted C-Suite executives, advisors, talent, and management leadership teams to reorganize, reimagine and establish new processes to effectively help companies realize their full potential.

Karine is the founder of Strategic Global Talent, a human resources and coaching consultancy. Skilled in organizational design, culture, recruitment, behavioral analytics, change management, compliance, and employee engagement, Karine is part Chief Talent Officer, part Chief Operations Officer and part Executive Coach. Her innate ability to imagine how an organization would best flourish and then construct a team and processes where people feel that their best talents and powers are put to use is an impact that is seen and felt immediately. She has advised several global companies including Amazon Ring, GOAT – Sneaker Marketplace, and Clutter.

Karine’s true passion lies in her coaching around behavioral analytics. Through her work with PI (Predictive Index), she is able to pinpoint the behavioral traits and cognitive ability someone would need to be successful in a given role. These sessions are used for a variety of human resource management purposes, including team curation, executive on-boarding, leadership development, succession planning, performance coaching, team-building and organizational culture strategies.

Karine graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in Philosophy and French and attained her HR Certification from UCLA. She lives in Los Angeles with her two young daughters. Besides her children, Karine’s greatest pride is the global network of amazing talent she’s worked with who today, are leading the world’s most influential and impactful brands. In her spare time, Karine is an avid hiker, incredible chef and will strike up a meaningful conversation with everyone and anyone who crosses her path.

Wayne Bell

Ambassador

As a 27-year business operator skilled in leadership, P&L management, operations, sales, finance, and process development, Wayne Bell has served as President and CEO of multiple firms ranging from public, private, and private equity with Revenues of $200M and nearly 1,000 employees. He brings a demonstrated history of growing and scaling businesses across multiple industries including Telecomm, Technology, Asphalt & Concrete Construction, Steel Fabrication & Installation, Landscape Maintenance Services, Masonry Construction, Waterproofing & Restoration, and Residential and Commercial Roofing services.

Bell holds extensive experience in construction, telecomm, service maintenance, direct commercial consumer, and wholesale distribution segments. He also has expertise in marketing, sales strategy, operational optimization and statistical trending of key indicators which enables him to focus on developing long-term business alignment and performance.

Other sector knowledge areas include Investment Banking Advisory and Sell-Side services, Telecomm, Elevator Services Maintenance, Property Management Software Solutions, HVAC wholesale distribution, and Commercial/Residential Roofing Maintenance & Construction.