Meet Our Team
Our team of business development representatives and certified coaches and facilitators can help your organization identify the best services to meet your needs and achieve long-term success. Just click on any of the photos below to learn more about our team members.
Nancy Eichstadt, President & CEO
Nancy Eichstadt is a Managing Partner with Leadership Management International, Inc. (LMI) and President & CEO of The Carolina Leadership Group, LLC based out of the Upstate of South Carolina which is nationally recognized as LMI-Carolinas. In 2009, Nancy joined LMI with the responsibility of expanding the company’s presence in the Carolinas and has been consistently recognized for incremental revenue growth and outstanding levels of professionalism in her field.
LMI-Carolinas received the “Licensee of the Year” for the Americas (2018) which is the highest regional honor that can be bestowed on a Licensee. This award is the result of a team effort as evidenced by a consistently high level of monthly retail sales which is the result of effective personnel selection and management. Nancy has also personally received the “Sales Leader of the Year“ for the Americas (2017) which is presented to the person who has the highest personal sales during the award year, earned a Professional Degree status within the prestigious President’s Honor Club awarded for outstanding sales production, and inducted into the exclusive Leadership Council which recognizes the top leaders in our business.
Clients love and appreciate Nancy’s high ethical standards, her boldness to speak truth, and her unwaivering commitment to holding people accountable in order to create long-lasting behavior change. Over the years, she has received the distinguished LMI “Motivator of the Year” for the Americas (2015, 2016, 2022) and the “World Motivator of the Year” (2018). This award is presented to the individual who globally best exemplifies leadership qualities and who personally demonstrates the LMI “product of the product” disciplines. In addition, these individuals have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to other licensees, associates and clients. In turn, Nancy received the “USA Servant’s Heart” award (2020) selected by her peers and the LMI-Carolinas team has been awarded “Facilitator of the Year” for the Americas (2019) which is presented to the regional team who achieves the greatest success in facilitating LMI programs with their clients. Selection is based on results, resales, and client testimonials
Nancy’s professional background spans over 25+ years working in Corporate America for Fortune 500 companies such as Dow Chemical, Georgia Pacific, and Sealed Air Corporation. She’s held a variety of senior management positions from sales and marketing to global business development to business unit management. In various roles, she’s been responsible for revenues of $200 million, capital expenditures of roughly $500 million, and managing staff up to 50 employees.
Now, Nancy and her team focus on providing companies with the necessary management tools and processes that allow senior executives and other organizational leaders to increase leadership effectiveness, productivity, and organizational results. Nancy has served on several boards and has volunteered in various community non-profit organizations. Nancy and her husband moved from the Greater Cincinnati Ohio area to the Upstate of South Carolina in 2007. Together they enjoy golf, hiking, camping, scuba diving, travelling, cooking, and romping with their English Cocker Spaniels.
Nancy Eichstadt
Managing Partner, LMI-Carolinas
Moore, SC
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson is a Collaborative Strategic LMI Partner working closely with LMI-Carolinas to effectively support a growing business and service a unique array of client needs. Jeff is also a Managing Partner with Leadership Management International, Inc. (LMI) and President & CEO of Corporate Leadership Development Group, Inc. and LMI Chicago, Inc. based out of Chicago, Illinois.
As past President, General Manager, and Managing Director in public and private companies, he brings more than 30 years of experience in leadership, management, and employee development. He has a successful track record of starting, developing, managing, and directing both independent and Fortune 500 companies including FGS, Inc., DemandOne Inc., SalesLink (a CMGI, Inc. affiliate), COMAC Inc., and Lanier Business Products, Inc.
Jeff specializes in building businesses, developing leaders and teams, productivity improvement, and effective hiring strategies.
Jeff Johnson
Collaborative Strategic Partner
Warrenville, IL
Richard Parker
Richard Parker brings over 25 years of experience in organizational development, business and industry training, executive coaching, and leadership development. He has worked with several industries including automotive, plastics, machining, and other manufacturing sectors.
Most recently, Parker was a Program Director for 10 years at Tri-County Technical College. He was responsible for workforce development programs delivered to business and industry in the college’s service area. Prior to being selected as Program Director, Parker was a full-time instructor/facilitator at the college for eight years. While working at Tri-County Technical College, he was active for 12 years in the local Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), served on the board and held the role of Chapter President.
Prior to working for Tri-County Technical College, Parker was employed with SRS, Inc. based in Easley, SC as a Technical Writer/Training Specialist where he developed training materials and system documentation for operations, safety, and quality control programs for clients such as Kellogg Company, Keebler, Cornell-Dubilier, and Ryobi Motor Products. He has facilitated courses on leadership, interpersonal skills, supervisory skills, ISO QMS, EMS Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor, and safety. He is currently an OSHA Outreach Trainer, authorized by the US Department of Labor.
Parker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/History from Clemson University and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of South Carolina. He currently resides in Walhalla, SC with his lovely wife.
Richard Parker
Executive Coach & Facilitator
Walhalla, SC
Karen Shorey
Karen Shorey is a Collaborative Strategic LMI Partner working closely with LMI-Carolinas to effectively support a growing business and service a unique array of client needs. Karen is also a Managing Partner with Leadership Management International, Inc. and the President of IMPACT Leadership Group.
With a diverse background of over 25 years of leadership expertise, Karen infuses her work with unmatched enthusiasm, whether she's facilitating programs, engaging in public speaking, conducting assessment debriefs, or coaching her clients.
Karen has been with Leadership Management International since 2011 and in 2017 became a managing partner working in Central IL. In 2021, Karen made a big decision to return to her roots in Maine to be closer to her family. Currently calling Bangor, Maine, home alongside her husband Darin, Karen's commitment extends beyond her professional realm. She actively contributes to her community as a Rotarian, Chamber Board Direction and volunteers for many non-profits in the community. She is also a Certified Professional Coach accredited by ICF.
Outside of her professional and community engagements, Karen finds joy in spending time with her 3 adult daughters, being outdoors, immersing herself in a good book, or experimenting with new recipes. Her enthusiastic approach to life reflects in her dedication to leadership, community involvement, and personal fulfillment.
Karen Shorey
Collaborative Strategic Partner
Hermon, ME
Marc Wey
Marc Wey is a Collaborative Strategic LMI Partner working closely with LMI-Carolinas to effectively support a growing business and service a unique array of client needs. He is also a Managing Partner with Leadership Management International, Inc. (LMI) and President & CEO of Management Tools & Resources based out of Carlisle, MA.
Marc had the opportunity to broaden his managerial expertise in Europe, South America and North America over the past 40 years. He developed his trading and operational skills in Switzerland and Brazil as a grain trader for Cargill Inc., then joined Dennison Manufacturing Company in Massachusetts as a worldwide Sales and Marketing Manager in the labeling and packaging field.
In 1992, Marc became a Managing Partner of Leadership Management International, Inc. introducing the LMI Concept to countless business owners, executives and managers, thereby enabling them to unlock more fully their individual potential. His clients include banks, food distributors, security and alarm businesses, manufacturing companies as well as local government entities.
While the majority of his consulting portfolio centers around leadership skills, team-building, productivity and strategic planning, Marc approaches each assignment with a fresh and inquisitive outlook, ensuring that the client’s specific needs are met and exceeded.
Marc was named LMI Facilitator of the Year in the USA in 2002. He is also a member of the LMI Leadership Council.
A skilled communicator, Marc excels at integrating the input of various stakeholders and building consensus from what may initially appear as opposing factions. He has been active in the Toastmasters organization for 15 years and reached the top level of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in February 2020. A native of Switzerland, Marc is fluent in French, English, German, Portuguese and Spanish.
Marc Wey
Collaborative Strategic Partner
Carlisle, MA