Leadership Team

Robert Hogan, PhD

Founder & President

Dr. Robert Hogan is an international authority on personality assessment, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. His theory-based work in personality measurement has contributed to the development of socioanalytic theory, which maintains that the core of personality is based on evolutionary adaptations. He is widely credited with demonstrating how personality factors influence organizational effectiveness in areas ranging from organizational climate and leadership to selection and effective team performance.

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Wendy Howell Hogan

Partner | Chairman of the Board | CEO

Wendy Howell Hogan, a professional with more than 20 years of experience in learning and development, joined Hogan in 2013 as the editor of Hogan Press, and currently serves as the CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Partner.

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Chris Duffy

Managing Partner

Since joining Hogan in 2008, Chris Duffy has evolved into one of the most dynamic professionals in the assessment industry, assisting numerous Fortune 100 companies to make informed hiring decisions, develop key talent, and identify future leaders.

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Chris Kingham

Partner | Chief Operating Officer

Chris Kingham joined Hogan in 2012 as VP of Information Technology, leading the IT and customer service team in implementing innovative technology solutions for new product and report offerings, global client projects, system integrations, customer support, and process improvement. He was elevated to the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2015 where he works with the Hogan Board of Directors to set the company’s overall direction, and oversees the execution of departmental strategies.

Ryne Sherman, PhD

Chief Science Officer

As the chief science officer at Hogan Assessments, Ryne Sherman, PhD, is responsible for managing the primary functions within Hogan’s industry leading data science department, including talent analytics, product innovation, business intelligence, and Hogan’s research archive and infrastructure.

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Allison Howell

Vice President | Market Innovation

As the vice president of market innovation at Hogan Assessments, Allison Howell is responsible for ensuring that Hogan’s brand and products are known in the market as premium, client-centered, and innovative. She leads the marketing and product development functions at Hogan as a member of the executive leadership team.

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Zsolt Feher

Vice President | Business Development

With 25 years of experience in the consulting industry, Zsolt has delivered numerous workshops on leadership, company and project management, public speaking, and HR development. Zsolt drives the growth of Hogan’s direct marketing and thought leadership campaigns across the globe, and he is also responsible for strategic planning and growth in Hogan’s global business channel.

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Jackie VanBroekhoven Sahm

Vice President | Integrated Solutions

Jackie is the vice president of integrated solutions at Hogan, where she is responsible for leading our e¬ orts in providing comprehensive, seamless, and tailored solutions, managing our intellectual property, and identifying innovative strategies for the application of our solutions. Jackie has over 15 years of experience working in the field of assessment, talent management, and leadership development.

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Donna Charmasson

Vice President | Accounting

Terri Goodman

Vice President | Human Resources

Terri Goodman has more than 20 years of experience in human resources. She began her career in the oil and gas industry and utilities Industry as an HR generalist and then HR manager. In 2018, she joined Hogan Assessments as a director of human resources and now serves as vice president of human resources.

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