Meet the Team

Our People

The Six Traits of Our Aquinas Brand

Adaptable

We positively embrace change to deliver results in dynamic situations.

Innovative

We are solution seekers who make it easy to do business today and in the future.

Invested

We are owners who take action in the best interests of our customers, team, and Aquinas.

Passionate

We enthusiastically come to work, support our customers and team members, and give both our hearts and minds each day.

Reliable

We do what we say we will do.

Responsive

We actively listen and react appropriately with urgency.

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Leadership

Ryan Bleeks – President

Ryan Bleeks

President

Sara Farley – Executive Director of Training Operations

Sara Farley

Executive Director of Training Operations

Ashley Laurel – Chief People Officer

Ashley Laurel

Chief People Officer

Zierra Lyash – Director of Learning Experience

Zierra Lyash

Director of Learning Experience

Shannon Hunt-Stokey – Team Director

Shannon Hunt-Stokey

Team Director

Lindsay McManus – Team Director

Lindsay McManus

Team Director

Employee Ownership

At Aquinas, we're 100% employee owned—which means every person building your training solution has a real stake in getting it right. This ownership mindset drives everything we do: we're not just executing a contract—we're building something we're personally invested in seeing succeed.

Our mission is simple—grow knowledge for greatness for our customers, our employee-owners, and our partners alike.

Benefits of Working With an Employee-Owned Company

  • Higher levels of customer service
  • Agility through accountability
  • Active investment in you and your success

Your Success Is Our Success

Aquinas’ employee-owners are driven to help your brand grow. We’re personally invested in ensuring your training is handled with care and is delivered to you, on time and in full.

Every employee-owner has a stake in the development of your training. We’re entirely devoted to your success. Employee ownership makes us different and empowers us to provide the friendliest and most conscientious customer service.

Let's Grow Knowledge for Greatness Together

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