Our team
Rick Stamm
Founder
Rick Stamm founded The TEAM Approach, inc. in 1986. Rick began his career in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation and has always believed that work is central to a person’s well-being. Before he launched The TEAM Approach, Rick developed and led a non-profit organization called Gateway Placement Institute, dedicated to helping people with disabilities find competitive employment opportunities. He also was a pilot and group training office in the Air National Guard, retiring after 20 years of service.
Rick founded The TEAM Approach on a simple belief – teamwork is the key to service excellence, innovation, and increased productivity in any kind of business.
Rick developed his first DiSC Certification class in 1990 before the internet existed. These first classes were delivered via correspondence course and conference call technology. Over the years Rick has certified hundreds of learning professionals, HR leaders and consultants in the DiSC model.
Rick is a graduate of Albright College (BS – Math) and Penn State University (Master of Community Psychology).
Susan Stamm
President
Susan Stamm has been interested in what drives human behavior since her high school psychology class. In her first job out of college, she worked to create organizational change by transforming attitudes about the learning potential of people with disabilities.
Through this work, she developed the belief that all people can learn. This belief fuels her passion for her current work and helps her confront client’s personal barriers to achieving their potential.
Susan is the author of 42 Rules of Employee Engagement. She hosts a program called “Bookends Bookclub” where she interviews authors to explore topics related to business and leadership.
Susan has an Associates Degree from Delaware Technical Community College in Human Services, a BS in Management & Organizational Development from Eastern Mennonite University, and a MS in Instructional Technology Management from La Salle University.
Adam Stamm
Marketing Manager
After spending 7-years working in various Advertising and Marketing positions, Adam decided to leave his corporate job and join the family business.
While in advertising, Adam worked with household name brands (Hyundai/Kia, State Farm, Walgreens, Pepsi, and Clorox) and managed their various advertising campaigns. He was fascinated with how brands were able to maintain our attention and hoped to one day use the skills he developed to promote ideas or projects that would change lives rather than sell a product. For that reason, Adam was grateful for the opportunity to join the family business.
Adam has a passion for connecting with others and solving problems. He graduated from Albright College with a B.S. in Communications and English Literature.
In 2022, Adam was elected to the position of Vice President of Technology for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Talent Development.
Jeannie Bril
Senior Learning & Development Consultant
Jeannie has been using DiSC® since 2012 in several capacities. In fact, she used to work for Wiley, the publisher of Everything DiSC! For 9 years, Jeannie taught other facilitators how to use DiSC in their organizations. After becoming a DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team expert, she worked for one of the largest commercial real estate construction firms in the US as a Learning & Development Manager.
She joined Center for Internal Change in 2023 to serve a larger audience of DiSC experts and learners and to help spread the magic of DiSC. Her biggest joy is helping people become better versions of themselves and tap into their true potential. Jeannie graduated with a BA in Psychology and Human Resources from University of Minnesota-Mankato, and a MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.
Aaron Kauffman
Client Services Manager
Aaron began his career as a community organizer in Kansas City, Missouri where he developed a passion for leadership development and advocacy. In the past decade he’s worked in customer service management, higher education administration, and public advocacy roles. He enjoys working with people and has a heart for service.
Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from New England College and also serves as the President of the Board of South Tampa Ecumenical Ministries, a Non-Profit focused on the homeless population in Tampa, FL
Sarah Stamm
Operations Manager
Sarah received her BA in Liberal Studies with minors in Peace & Conflict Studies and Youth Empowerment and Urban Studies from West Chester University. She loves learning and discovering new ways to empower individuals to create positive changes in themselves and the world around them.
Sarah received certificates in digital web and print design from the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and a certificate in Project Management Practices from the University of Vermont. She loves using design and digital media to create engaging content and to help facilitate learning and understanding.
Brian Miller
Training Support Administrator
Brian’s career began more than twenty years ago in the furniture retail industry. Brian held positions as a Sales Manager, a General Manager, and a Market Manager.
Brian now works with Center for Internal Change as a Training Support Administrator where he assists in the facilitation of behavioral, assessment-based applications.
Brian’s energy, positivity, and experience help create fun, immersive training experiences. He is passionate about helping people reach their fullest potential, regardless of their position.
Kristin Emerson
Senior Learning & Development Consultant
Kristin earned a BA in English with a minor in journalism from Otterbein University and completed an MA in English at North Carolina State University. She went on to teach at NC State in the English Department for 15 years. She loves to learn and enjoys helping others learn and explore. Those passions inform her current work as a trainer and facilitator.
Bob Jackson
Chief Administrator
Before joining Center for Internal Change, Bob was an internal learning consultant and program director with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He developed, implemented, and presented leadership programs for commonwealth employees at the staff, supervisory, and management levels within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Governor’s Office of Administration.
Bob was an adjunct Instructor in the Training and Development Masters Program at Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, and co-authored a book, Career Planning and Succession Management while completing his Ph.D. at Penn State.
He also retired from the PA Air National Guard after a 30-year career. Bob manages many details with precise attention and accuracy. We are so glad Dr. Bob retired and joined our team!
Tish Fray
Client Support & Outreach Coordinator
Tish pursued her goal of having a career in behavior analytics by completing her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Kaplan University.
After putting her aim of becoming a part of the FBI behavioral analytics team on hold while starting a family, Tish explored other opportunities to build her skill set. She began working in the assessment industry with Profiles International (now part of Wiley) and spent eight years honing her skills working with various assessment tools including DiSC, PXT Select, and Checkpoint 360.
In her free time, Tish enjoys off-roading in her Jeep Wrangler, exploring creeks, and climbing mountains. She also has a creative side that she explores by refinishing antique furniture.
Tish is thrilled to be part of Center for Internal Change, and is excited to build strong relationships with clients while helping them unlock their team’s potential.
Tim Schwanz
Account Manager
Tim’s work with the DISC model began in 2016 when he started working at Wiley, the publisher of Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®. During that time, he forged many close relationships—including with all of us at Center for Internal Change—which is what drove him to work here! Tim cares deeply about others and is passionate about partnering alongside, coaching, and advocating for their successes.
Outside of work, Tim runs the youth program at his church and enjoys spending time with family and friends in any capacity. He also loves working with his hands and has done a couple kitchen remodels and built several pieces of furniture amongst other projects.
Tim has a BA in marketing from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
That’s it! This is our entire team. We are proud to be a small, family business.
