Our People
Leadership Team
The certified HR professionals and business leaders who drive Catapult’s mission.
Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Richards leads Catapult’s overall strategy and vision, drawing on decades of experience in organizational development and HR leadership.
Doug Blizzard, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Solutions Officer
Doug oversees day-to-day operations and service delivery across all Catapult service lines with deep HR expertise in compliance and advisory.
Kim Boyko, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kim oversees all aspects of human capital planning and development at Catapult, bringing 18+ years of HR experience across manufacturing, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. She holds SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.
Wen Hemingway, DBA, CTP
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Hemingway drives financial strategy and operational excellence, positioning Catapult for sustained, disciplined growth.
Vance Moore III
VP, Growth & Partnerships
Vance leads growth strategy and market expansion with a background in digital strategy and B2B services across the Southeast.
Jill Feldman
VP, HR Solutions
Jill leads Catapult’s HR Solutions team, overseeing strategic HR consulting, compensation, recruiting, learning, and HR products and technology solutions that help organizations navigate growth and change.
Cate Powell
VP, Operations
Cate leads technology infrastructure and operational systems for seamless HR service delivery through scalable platforms.
SME Directors
Subject matter experts leading Catapult’s specialized practice areas.
Carlie Houchins, EdD
Director, Learning & Development
Leads L&D strategy and program design, helping organizations build leadership capability and employee growth.
Kevin von der Lippe
Director, HR Products & Technologies
Leads HR technology strategy, background screening operations, and workforce technology solutions.
Tom Sheehan
Director, Member Services
Leads member engagement, service delivery, and client success across Catapult’s membership base.
Kendra Stewart
Director, HR Solutions
Leads talent acquisition, workforce planning, and strategic staffing solutions for Catapult’s clients.
Meet Our Board
The business leaders who guide Catapult’s strategic direction.