About Us

Leadership

Michael C. Hyter

President and CEO
During a 19-year career at Dayton Hudson Corporation, Mike Hyter held a wide range of human resources and management positions. In 1996, he joined J. Howard & Associates (now Novations’ Diversity & Inclusion Practice). Mr. Hyter was attracted to the organization because of its mission of developing talent and helping organizations increase the yield of their employees. >> Full Biography

Audra M. Bohannon

Vice President – Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
Audra M. Bohannon directs the Diversity & Inclusion Consulting group, and is a considerable contributor to the goals of that organization. >>Full Biography

Dawn Frazier-Bohnert

Senior Vice President - Human Resources
Prior to joining Novations, Dawn Frazier-Bohnert was Vice President, Global Workforce Diversity at The Gillette Company. There, she was responsible for developing and leading Gillette’s Diversity Strategic Plan, including initiatives focused on Employee Development, Recruitment, Retention/Work Environment and Supplier Diversity. >> Full Biography

Rebecca Hefter

Senior Vice President - Facilitation Services
Rebecca Hefter oversees the Facilitation Services group at Novations Group. Her area of expertise is Organizational Communication. >> Full Biography

Gerard Lupacchino

Senior Vice President - Product Development
Gerry Lupacchino oversees operations of product development and curriculum design groups. >> Full Biography

Sheldon M. Schenkler

Chief Financial Officer
Shel Schenkler is responsible for all of the financial operations of the company as well as information technology and legal services. Prior to joining Novations in February 2006, his career as a financial executive includes being the Chief Financial Officer for several public and private companies, with an emphasis on enhancing shareholder value, strategic planning and systems improvements. >> Full Biography

Paul Terry

Vice President - Talent Management Consulting
Mr. Terry leads a team of consultants who specialize in helping organizations improve their systems and human performance in the areas of organizational and individual development. The Talent Management Consulting Group also provides assessment and measurement sevices—including data collection tools, design, administration, and analysis for measuring individual and organizational results. >>Full Biography