Meet Our Team
Experience You Can Trust
Darrin Townsend
Executive Coach, Owner
Darrin brings over 30 years of experience in consulting, manufacturing, and logistics, covering roles in operations, engineering, sales, and project management. As owner and senior organizational consultant at Business of People, he serves as an executive coach, corporate trainer, and team developer.
Through his consulting engagements, he has expertise serving business professionals in a multitude of sectors including healthcare, retail, hospitality, construction, engineering, manufacturing, staffing, publishing, law, agriculture, and non-profits. His global reach includes clients in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Darrin holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He is also a graduate of the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio three-year post-graduate training for therapists and consultants.
Background
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Business Development
- Project Management
Jan Allen
Executive Coach
Jan is a seasoned senior consultant, executive coach, entrepreneur, and government and politics veteran. With 45 years of experience, she is a catalyst and innovator who empowers leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs to take bold action and achieve breakthrough results.
Jan’s expertise spans corporate, civic, non-profit, media, and academia. She excels in boosting profitability, developing leaders’ capabilities, nurturing creative teams, and helping individuals achieve their dreams. Having held executive roles with two Ohio Governors and led successful public affairs businesses with clients like Limited Brands and Nationwide Insurance, she focuses on one-on-one coaching with C-suite executives and emerging leaders at Business of People. She works across all industries, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, universities, media, and non-profits.
Jan holds degrees in political science, social work, and law from The Ohio State University, is certified as a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation, and is a graduate of Coach U and the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio’s three-year post-graduate training for therapists.
Background
- Corporate
- Non-profit
- Civic
- Academic
- Entrepreneurs
Rico Martinez
Executive Coach, Trainer
Rico’s journey showcases a remarkable evolution, transitioning from a former U.S. Marine Corps marksmanship instructor and competitor to a prosperous 20-year career in software engineering and delivery. His professional trajectory culminated in executive leadership roles spanning diverse industries, including ecommerce, manufacturing, distribution, insurance, and product development. Notably, he also made significant contributions to the success of a high-growth startup.
In contrast to the traditional image associated with a military background, Rico is recognized by clients for his warmth and approachable nature. His method for driving positive change begins with creating a supportive environment to explore challenges, improve self-awareness, and identify key opportunities.
Today, as a leadership trainer and executive coach, Rico combines his extensive business experience with a sincere commitment to motivating teams and nurturing individual growth at all levels.
Rico earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and has been training with Business of People as an executive coach over the past year.
Background
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Business Development
- Project Management