Alan Feirer, Founder & CEO
With a Master’s degree in education and a history of building solid programs in secondary education since 1991, Alan Feirer established Group Dynamic as a leadership training business that started in schools and soon branched into businesses and organizations, going full time in 2010.
Since then he has motivated people in all types of organizations and industries, from health care, to agriculture, to construction, to non-profits, to fortune 200 companies, and equipped them with tools to further develop their teams on a healthy and revitalized foundation.
He currently lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with his wife, Julie. He enjoys cooking, eating, traveling, exercise, politics, family time, and all things Disney.
Julie Feirer, COO
Julie Feirer is the co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of Feirer Enterprises and Group Dynamic, where she leads daily operations. With a professional background in marketing, and entrepreneurship, Julie brings a versatile skill set to her role. Passionate about community engagement, she currently serves on the board of directors for the Des Moines Downtown Neighborhood Association. Julie is married to Alan Feirer, CEO, and together they are committed to growing a business that reflects their shared values and strengths.
Julie and Alan love to travel and spend time with their daughter, Mara. Julie also loves to hike, read, listen to podcasts, and drink a lot of coffee.
Lindsay Phipps, Business Development Specialist
Lindsay and her husband, Taylor, have three children and love small-town living. She is a graduate of Central College with a major in Religion and a minor in Psychology. Lindsay joined the Group Dynamic team as our Business Development Specialist and looks forward to matching clients’ needs with our programs. Lindsay enjoys spending time with family, discipling women in her church, and attending her kids’ activities.
Cindy Leaders, Executive Assistant
After graduating from the University of Iowa with her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Cindy owned and operated a successful daycare business for many years before transitioning to a full-time stay-at-home mom to her three children. Now that her kids are grown, she has joined the Group Dynamic Team to use her interpersonal and organizational skills to build connections with clients. Cindy lives in West Des Moines with her husband Michael, and in her leisure time, she enjoys reading, playing the piano, and cooking.
Cheryl Tuttle, Certified DiSC Trainer
Cheryl, a certified DiSC trainer, has over three decades of finance and operations experience. Her diverse background includes roles in public accounting with KPMG and leadership positions in various industries, from racetracks and casinos to art museums and social services organizations. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Cheryl is passionate about women’s empowerment and serves as Treasurer for Dress for Success Des Moines. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, camping, and crafting projects.
Jordan Kuhns, Graphic Design
Jordan has his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University, and recently received his MBA from Illinois State University. He works for an Agriculture Cooperative in Bloomington, but also does graphic design as The Normal Design. He’s interested and passionate in what good leadership looks like and how it’s achieved. He also loves creating simple and modern graphic designs from wedding invitations to book covers to business cards. The work he provides for Group Dynamic is a perfect fusion of his passions for both leadership and modern, clean design.