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...

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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...

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Kat McBride
Director of Learning and Development

Kat McBride serves as Director of Learning and Development, overseeing Rialto Academy’s instructional design products and projects. Kat earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in...

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Mike Topel
Director of Training

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...

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Alex Garland

Alex Garland
Director of Client Success

Alex Garland is a Customer Care Representative. She has a background administration, operations, and wellness...

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Marian Baltazar
Sales Office Manager

As a Sales Office Manager at Rialto Academy, Marian Baltazar is responsible for...

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Mahendra Sethi
Virtual Campus Production Manager

Dr. Mahendra Sethi is a certified L&D Manager from CAMI USA and has over 18 years of experience in Learning and Development. He has received Ph.D. Degree in...

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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...

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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...

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Jezel Dawn Zulueta
Campus Support Specialist

I love being productive and I consider my responsibilities as some learning experience that will either hone my existing skills or allow me to gain new ones. I live...

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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...

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Anne Marie Hampshire

Anne Marie Hampshire
Senior Content Specialist

Anne Marie Hampshire is a content specialist and editor with extensive experience crafting strategic — and sometimes entertaining — content...

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Alan Rice
Advisory Board & Head Coach

Alan Rice is a highly successful business owner, renowned trainer, certified international The ONE Thing instructor, and...

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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...

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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...

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Jayson Stone
Agent Coach

Jayson Stone is a thought leader and powerful force for the millennial generation who knows firsthand ll about hard work and sacrifice.

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