A Light for Organizations and Their People
When you need confidence and guidance to navigate forward, SparkEffect is the partner organizations have trusted for decades.
Our Values
SparkEffect was created to help our clients evolve in consistent alignment with their brand promises through effective leadership and organizational execution, culture realization and performance optimization. We do that by living our values every day.
Building Trust Through Heartfelt Relationships
We prioritize building deep, trusting relationships with integrity, fostering trust through truth, transparency, and doing the right thing.
Empowering Purposeful Transformation and Stewardship
We are purpose-driven, working with a vision and desired impact bigger than ourselves.
Leading with Authentic Courage and Accountability
We believe in having forthright conversations, acknowledging mistakes, and embracing vulnerability as enabling accountability.
Understanding and Connecting through Compassion
We approach our work with compassionate curiosity, seeking to understand our stakeholders’ needs and goals.
Igniting Adaptability Through Curiosity
We open ourselves to questions and listen and learn constantly to lead us to discover new avenues and effective solutions.
Our History
For more than 40 years, SparkEffect has transformed organizations and prepared their people to take on the ever-shifting challenges of today and tomorrow. Our tailored and proven approach is designed to meet the unique needs of leaders and employees alike.
SparkEffect is the result of the merger of two of the most experienced and premier West Coast firms, Waldron and Torchiana, in 2023. SparkEffect captures both our collective histories of sparking light and promise for individuals and leaders. As we move forward, SparkEffect will accelerate to meet the changing needs of organizations and help them see their next step, wherever it may be.
Our Corporate Team
At SparkEffect, our talented and dedicated team is dedicated to guiding your organization — and our own — through the ever-changing landscape of transformation and growth.
Kim Bohr
President & Chief Operating Officer
Kim’s mission is to make business better from the inside out.
Mike Humphries
Board Chair & Chief Executive Officer
Mike’s practical and compassionate counsel are an invaluable asset to his leadership.
Kristi Rocha
SVP Client Engagement & Effective Organizations
Kristi enjoys empowering people and organizations for transformational outcomes.
Rod Bacon
Chief Coaching Officer
Deep connection catalyzes Rod’s client work, enabling him to drive organizational transformation and impact.
Lynne Saiz
SVP People Operations & Culture
Lynne leads by her core values, placing people at the center of every business decision.
Blake Harris
VP Client Engagement – Greater Seattle
Blake deeply values his relationships as he helps organizations and individuals achieve their goals.
Kristie Winchester
Sr. Director, Client Engagement – Arizona
Kristie is passionate about serving as a conduit to companies exploring the powerful impact of Coaching and Leadership Development.
Ben Soto
Head of Marketing
Ben is dedicated to maximizing and activating people and big ideas to realize opportunities for others’ growth.
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Our Leadership
SparkEffect leaders are here to guide your organization — and our own — through ever-changing transformation and growth.
Kim Bohr
President & Chief Operating Officer
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