PRESIDENT:

Jennifer Dougherty (Nevada)

president@icfhighcountry.org

As an iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Energy Leadership Index – Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), and COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist, I am passionate about helping leaders at multiple levels and organizations be the best versions of themselves. I have experience as an internal coach, administrator, leadership and professional development trainer, and researcher. I hold a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University. Also, she has a Master of Arts in Counseling and Educational Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Nevada, Reno.

My strengths are learning, deliberation, responsibility, relating to others, and intellect. I believe that the primary purpose of life is to learn and develop (on all levels). For me, each person has a path, which is expressed uniquely. I believe that people can change and grow in various degrees, and they must want to change for themselves.

PRESIDENT-ELECT:

Marianna Henry (Utah)

presidentelect@icfhighcountry.org

Marianna Henry is a Utah-based ICF Associate Certified Coach, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, and educator committed to helping clients find strengths-based success on their ADHD, academic, career, and leadership journeys. She is a first-generation, bilingual, Polish-American originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Marianna has a master's in Social Entrepreneurship, studying sociology and nonprofit leadership. She moved to Utah in 2008 for her partner's career opportunity, and has worked in higher education for 14 years. She founded her private practice, MH Success Coaching, in 2020. Marianna is trained and well-versed in the space of neurodiversity, including executive function challenges and strategies, and enjoys researching and presenting around this topic. She has a compassionate and entrepreneurial spirit, and loves helping clients, students, teams, and organizations implement a strengths-based mindset and culture.

SECRETARY:

Alex Barilec (Utah)

secretary@icfhighcountry.org

Alex Barilec (ACC) is an ICF Certified Career and Leadership Coach who helps ambitious leaders tackling the worlds big problems to feel confident and in control of developing a successful career and meaningful life on their own terms. Through his work he helps them improve their performance, productivity and purpose in both their personal and professional lives. He has served clients in education, technology, start-ups, government contractors, small business owners and students to envision their next step, effectively prepare to move the next level and take powerful action. In his coaching practice, The Mindful Health Collective, he offers 1:1 coaching, group training on developing coaching skills and he leads workshops to help teams improve wellbeing in the workplace.

Alex’s passion is guiding people to create a professional and personal life they love to make an effective impact on the world.  He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from John Carroll University and was professionally trained as a coach at the Coach Training Alliance. Alex was born in Buffalo, NY, but currently calls Ogden, UT home. When he isn't working with inspiring individuals you can find him adventuring along the Wasatch Front skiing, hiking, running, and climbing. 

TREASURER:

Valerie Davis, EMBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (Idaho)

treasurer@icfhighcountry.org 

Valerie Davis has over 30 years of executive, leadership, and human resources experience in varied industries, including: financial, retail, and consulting services. Her specialty is strategic planning and leadership coaching with expertise in culture, engagement, and talent and strength development. Valerie has a reputation as an enthusiastic leader who encourages and inspires others to stimulate both personal and group excellence.

Valerie is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing from the University of Idaho and her Executive MBA from Boise State University.

Valerie has been an active HRATV member for nearly 25 years and has spent the last seven years serving on the HRATV Board. Last year, Valerie launched her coaching and consulting practice, Creative Connections where she enjoys creatively connecting people to their purpose, passion, and each other. In 2019, she also became a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and ICF High Country.

Valerie and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors, watching sports, and living life as an adventure. They have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, a rambunctious puppy, and they recently welcomed their first granddaughter to the family.

MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRS:

Chris Acton, ACC (Utah) 

membership@icfhighcountry.org

Chris’s career in aerospace and mining took him around the world, leading teams on five continents in multiple business functions and in many business transformation projects. After gaining his coaching certification with ICF, Chris left the corporate world and founded Coaching to Leadership, LLC to fulfill his unwavering passion for helping people develop to their full potential and become the best leaders they can be, regardless of where they are in their career journey.

Chris’s compassion extends to the non-profit world where he holds Board positions with community organizations, including past leadership of The Road Home, Utah’s largest housing and homeless services charity.

Ultimately Chris sees his most important role as being a good male role model for his two daughters and granddaughter and inspiring them to follow their dreams with courage and passion.

Patricia Teall Vincent, LCS (Idaho)

membership@icfhighcountry.org

Patricia comes to the ICF High Country region from over three decades of multi-cultural community building in the States, Asia, and Europe. She works from Boise, Idaho, locally as well as virtually around the world, coaching and strengthening her communities. Learning and connecting are what she loves! Patricia Teall Vincent, LCS | LinkedIn.

PROGRAMS CO-CHAIRS: 

Becky Tibbetts (Oregon)

programming@icfhighcountry.org

Becky is an ICF-Professional Certified Coach with over 7 years of experience and a background in Human Resources. Trained in the Online xchange Experience (OXE), she specializes in designing and facilitating transformational experiences. With a focus on creating interactive, engaging, and human-centered meetings and gatherings, Becky utilizes proven frameworks to foster deep connection, meaningful conversations, and a true sense of belonging, supporting growth and learning.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Becky is a devoted wife, part-time empty nester, and Christian woman whose values are faith and responsibility. She is deeply passionate about learning and continually seeks personal growth and development opportunities. Additionally, Becky finds joy in sharing her knowledge and learning experiences to inspire others on their own journeys of growth and self-discovery.

Kerri Sutey (Montana)

specialevents@icfhighcountry.org

ICF-ACC and Mentor Coach, Specializing in leadership and organizational agility with a background in Marketing and IT, and specialty in organization design, development and diversity, team development, and relationships.

Connect with Kerri on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrisutey/

MARKETING CHAIR:

Hannah Waen (Nevada)

marketing@icfhighcountry.org

Hannah Waen, ACC, is an ICF-certified coach and brand strategist with a corporate background in marketing, communications, design, non-profits, and fundraising. She attended Mount Holyoke College and later obtained a Professional and Executive Coaching certificate through the University of Texas, Dallas. She received additional coach training through BetterUp and the Co-Active Training Institute.

Hannah specializes in helping entrepreneurs and leaders develop their brand identities through values work, creativity, purpose, community, nature, and mindset. She is passionate about helping people reach their full potential through self-reflection and strategic thinking. Residing in Reno, NV, she enjoys horseback riding, Pilates, and exploring the outdoors in her free time with her husband and rescue pup, Ruthie. You can connect with Hannah on Instagram (@hest.creative) or through her company Hest Creative.

PAST PRESIDENT

Amber Ussin Davey, MA, ACC (Montana)

pastpresident@icfhighcountry.org

Amber Ussin-Davey is an ICF accredited coach (ACC) and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). She is certified through the College of Executive Coaching and has a  masters in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Amber partners with her clients to assert their voice and bring an embodied presence to their  work. She brings her years of experience in human development, trauma recovery,  neuroscience and art to work with clients including college sports teams, profit and non-profit  organizations, and health care providers.

ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURNS

As a 501(c)(6) Tax Exempt organization with annual gross receipts normally less than $50,000.00 we file IRS Form 990-N (e-postcard) after the completion of each fiscal year (June 1 through May 31st). Our most recent 990-N report is available here: 2018 990-N e-Postcard Filing Confirmation

Our financial status is reported to the ICF High Country Board at its regular meetings, and annual updates provided at the May Members meeting. To inquire about ICF High Country Financial and Information Returns, email our Treasurer.