Leadership Team

Industry Veterans

Talexes was founded by industry veteran, Joe Kistner, in 2015 to help companies attract the talent of the future and maximize the talent they have.

  • Michael Grubich

    Chief Executive Officer

    Michael Grubich brings more than 25 years of expertise in talent assessment, selection, and leadership development, helping organizations enhance performance by identifying and developing the right talent for the right roles. His deep understanding of psychometric assessments, leadership evaluations, and data-driven talent strategies allows him to drive measurable impact for businesses, teams, and individuals.

  • Mike Milsted

    Chief Operating Officer

    Miike Milsted is passionate about empowering organizations to make data-driven talent decisions that fuel business success. As a leader in management consulting and talent assessment, he specializes in helping organizations implement scientifically validated selection tools that identify the right people for the right roles—ensuring both immediate impact and long-term success.

  • Joe Kistner

    Founder/CEO

    Joe is an entrepreneur and innovative talent management leader with a proven track record for driving excellence in challenging business environments.

    Joe brings 30 years of global operations, sales, and marketing experience in the assessment, education, talent management, and talent acquisition sectors.

     

  • Anthony Pantaleone

    Vice President of Business Development

    Anthony has over 30 years of experience in the employee assessment industry, and his extensive career spans the disciplines of channel partner management, consultative sales, and strategic account management. He is dedicated to constant and never-ending improvement, so he can add value to his clients, colleagues, and the communities in which he serves.

  • Cobi Collins

    Director of Strategic Accounts

    A graduate of Baylor University and veteran in the employee assessment industry, Cobi is a master workforce strategist enabling business owners and leaders to solve their people problems for good by becoming talent attraction magnets, destination employers at the top of their game, able to attract, keep, and lead superstars better than their competition so they can amplify their business strategies and achieve their ultimate goals.

  • Julia Hynson

    Director of Support Services

    Julia is a seasoned expert in the assessment industry with a remarkable 20-year career dedicated to excellence in support services. As the Director of Support Services, Julia brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to her role.