Who We Are
eSkillz Leadership
 Don Cole President Don brings over 20 years of experience in the HCM & online learning arena to eSkillz. Having worked for companies such as Fujitsu, KnowledgePool, and Global Mentoring, Don has been a part of the evolution of the content, LMS, and HCM sectors. Don formed eSkillz with the intent to bring unparalleled customer service to the industry, matched with a rewarding & integrity-focused corporate culture. Don lives bicoastal, bouncing from Laguna Beach, CA, to Washington, D.C., and can be found trying to catch a wave when his travels take him to a surfing town.  Chrissy Zehr Vice President, Operations Chrissy has been in the HR & Virtual Training space for 8+ years. She heads up Human Resources for the organization and has implemented a Quality Assurance department that strategically specializes in ensuring efficiencies and only the best customer service levels across all company divisions. Chrissy was the creator of the eSkillz Virtual Event Management division (now part of Media and Production Services within our Specialized Services division), adding a fabulous virtual training support arm to our solution suite. She considers dogs, dancing, and playing the acoustic guitar the best parts of life.  Josh Rogers Director, Professional Services Josh is a self-starter, bringing over 15 years of experience in project management, learning management system (LMS) implementations, system integrations and custom software development to the eSkillz team. He founded Open Jar Media in 2004 to serve a wide range of clients by providing IT/ e-learning consulting services, including implementation and configuration of the Oracle Taleo Learn LMS. He’s also been involved in the production of e-learning, multimedia and live streaming video projects during his lengthy career in the industry, serving clients in healthcare, wireless communications, insurance, financial, hospitality, manufacturing, sports performance and non-profit sectors. In his role as a Director of the Professional Services team, Josh helps oversee our team of implementation consultants, project managers, system administrators, and SMEs. Josh lives outside of Chicago and most days you can find him trying to keep up with his three teenagers who march in band, play volleyball and soccer.  LeighAnn Tufts Marketing Manager LeighAnn joined eSkillz in 2016 via Oracle/Taleo/Learn as an accomplished designer/developer and has 10+ years of industry experience and more than 175 design implementations to her credit. She currently lends her marketing expertise to eSkillz as Marketing Manager, providing creative direction and event support, and overseeing production of various eSkillz print and web media. She specializes in UI and UX design and development, combining skill and creativity with expert product knowledge for both internal and client-facing design projects. She loves to problem solve, is known to Google anything and everything, and usually has 100 browser tabs open as a result. LeighAnn is from sweet home Alabama but has lived in NYC for 8+ years, and she enjoys playing the piano, trying new restaurants, and relaxing in Central Park in her spare time. |
 Melissa Guerra Chief Operating Officer Having been partnered with Don Cole for 17 years, Melissa has been the driving arm to institute a strategic support and service methodology defined by incomparable customer service, attention to detail, and superior execution. She leads all aspects of client success and engagement within our government and private sectors and has run operations since eSkillz’s inception. She oversees deployments and strategic partnerships and shapes our company vision and solutions, driving customer success. Melissa calls D.C. home but is a Texas gal at heart.  Maya Biggs Director, Professional Services Maya has over 15 years of professional services experience in the Human Capital Management software industry. She has managed numerous system implementations, multi-project programs and optimization engagements within the Public and Private sectors. As a Director of the Professional Services team, Maya helps oversee our team of implementation consultants, project managers, system administrators, and SMEs. She collaborates cross-functionally to develop efficient organizational processes to meet strategic business objectives, ensuring eSkillz provides an unparalleled, customer-oriented client experience and builds long-lasting client relationships. In her spare time, Maya loves to travel, explore different cuisines and spend time with her family.  Cathy Bartlett Director, Operations Cathy joined eSkillz in 2016 after spending 14 years with Learn/Taleo/Oracle in various roles. For over 18 years she has assisted hundreds of customers by directly configuring their systems and providing consulting support and best practices. During her time at eSkillz, she has been instrumental in streamlining our internal processes for our Professional Services team and manages client billing and reporting. Cathy hails from Oklahoma and is very proud of her Cherokee ancestry as well as her large family, which includes 13 grandchildren! Cathy also co-owns a family restaurant with her daughter, where you can find her making homemade cakes and cupcakes on the weekends. You can always count on Cathy for a smile (and a bad joke!). |
 Elizabeth Bagley Vice President, eSkillz Solutions Elizabeth joined eSkillz by way of Oracle/Taleo/Learn, bringing 10+ years of LMS arena expertise. She pioneered our Professional Services division, responsible for efficiency and customer satisfaction throughout client implementations and supporting admin operations, and now heads up eSkillz Solutions, encompassing Live Support, Professional Services, Specialized Services, and Global Services. Elizabeth began her career providing training and technical support for children and adults with disabilities. Elizabeth is raising her 4 children in South Carolina & is honored to serve on the board for the Special Olympics of SC.  Adair Empson Director, Professional Services Adair joined eSkillz in 2017 after working at Oracle/Taleo/Learn, bringing 13+ years of Learning Management expertise. Acting as a Director of the Professional Services team, Adair helps oversee our team of implementation consultants, project managers, system administrators, and SMEs, and helps administrators and managers navigate all of the complex technical and functional details associated with product functionality. She enjoys supporting customers by finding creative ways to maximize their systems and efficiently streamline their processes. Adair lends her key product insight to our Best Practices and User Groups, ensuring these events are effective and worthwhile. Adair loves traveling and exploring new places, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Samaritan’s Purse, and leading her Cardio Drumming exercise class.  Randi Proby Program Manager, Live Support Services As the Program Manager of our Live Support Services division, Randi brings over 12 years of experience in the customer service industry to eSkillz. She oversees the implementation and execution of all Live Support clients, achieving unprecedented customer service user satisfaction ratings. She leads a team of exceptional Support Specialists in providing HCM/LMS & application customer support to millions of end-users. She’s also a pretty avid gamer. |