Meet Our Team
Meet the team behind Rialto Academy.
Les McGehee
President
Les McGehee has presented thousands of events across the U.S. and internationally. He is the author of the book Plays Well With Others and the co-creator of the...
Jonathan MoerbeCEO
As the co-founder and CEO of Rialto Academy, Jonathan Moerbe leads the products division, crafting instructor-led training, online courses, and coaching support...
Kat McBride
Director of Learning and Development
Mike Topel
Producer and Developer
Mike Topel is a media producer, programmer, and dance convention director. He is the co-owner and general manager of CSz Austin - Home of ComedySportz...
Alex Garland
Client Success Manager
Alex Garland is a Customer Care Representative. She has a background administration, operations, and wellness...
Marian Baltazar
Sales Office Manager
As a Sales Office Manager at Rialto Academy, Marian Baltazar is responsible for...
Mahendra Sethi
Virtual Campus Production Manager
Aleksandr Scherbina
Graphics and Layout Manager
Aleksandr Scherbina is a graphic designer based in Ukraine, with more than seven years of experience in design and more than 150 successfully completed projects...
Laura Turner
Instructional Developer & Client Success Manager
As a member of Rialto Academy’s production team, Laura helps to develop, design, and implement digital learning experiences. Laura brings her background in art and...
Kaitlin Merchant
Director of Research
Kaitlin works with Rialto as both an instructional designer and a client success manager. Kaitlin is an independent real estate broker in Dallas...
Zara "Wednesday" Macrohon
Campus Support Specialist
Jezel Zulueta
Campus Support Specialist
Anne Marie Hampshire
Senior Content Specialist
Anne Marie Hampshire is a content specialist and editor with extensive experience crafting strategic — and sometimes entertaining — content...
Kim Lane
Editorial
Kim Lane is an award-winning publisher, editor and writer in Austin, Texas. She was the editor of Edible Austin magazine for...
Alan Rice
Advisory Board & Head Coach
Alan Rice is a highly successful business owner, renowned trainer, certified international The ONE Thing instructor, and...
Emerick Peace
Advisory Board
Emerick has a signature to his life—a certain style with which he lives. It is to make the most of every chance he gets, and help others to...
Mel Reed
Advisory Board
My name is Mel Reed and I am a Leader! Nothing is more rewarding than to see people grow professionally, reach new heights of success...