Meet the Success Mavericks Team

We’re a team of innovators and doers, driven to help organizations elevate people, culture, and performance. With expertise, energy, and creativity, we deliver solutions that inspire growth, engagement, and lasting impact.

Dr. Christie Wolfenbarger

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Christie Wolfenbarger is a powerhouse blend of business strategy, operational precision, and human-centered leadership. As Founder and CEO, she brings over 25 years of experience in accounting, entrepreneurship, and higher education to organizations ready to elevate performance and people at the same time.

With a BBA in Accounting, a Master’s in Engineering Technology, and a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Dr. Wolfenbarger operates at the intersection of numbers, systems, and human behavior. She understands both the financial engine that drives a company and the psychological factors that fuel employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and long-term success.

Before leading at the executive level, she built and managed successful businesses—including a trampoline park and a franchise shaved ice company—gaining firsthand experience in operations, staffing, customer experience, and scaling under pressure. Her entrepreneurial background allows her to connect with business owners and leaders in a practical, results-driven way.

In addition to leading organizations, Dr. Wolfenbarger serves as a professor, equipping future leaders with evidence-based strategies in psychology, leadership, and workplace performance. Her academic foundation ensures that every framework, workshop, and coaching strategy is rooted in research—not trends.

She is passionate about helping companies build resilient leaders, engaged teams, and sustainable systems that drive both financial growth and workplace well-being.

Vice President of Operations

Michelle McGlothlin-Williams

Michelle McGlothlin-Williams serves as the Vice President of Operations at Success Mavericks, bringing nearly 30 years of executive leadership, operational strategy, and corporate experience to the organization. Michelle oversees internal operations, strategic growth, systems development, and organizational excellence across all Success Mavericks programs. Her leadership ensures that every coaching engagement, workshop, and corporate partnership operates with precision, scalability, and measurable impact. She is instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports the company’s mission of increasing employee well-being, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable business performance.

Prior to joining Success Mavericks, Michelle built a distinguished career in Corporate America. She spent 19 years at General Electric Corporate Headquarters, serving in senior leadership roles across Global Growth Operations, Crisis Management, Six Sigma, and Logistics. Her experience at GE’s renowned Crotonville Leadership Development Center shaped her disciplined, performance-driven, and people-centered leadership philosophy. Michelle then joined Eastman Chemical Co. where she spent 9 years in progressive leadership roles including: Manager, IT Services-Corporate Pricing, Manager, Global Information Security, and Director, North America Logistics.

As Director of North America Logistics, Michelle led strategy and execution across multiple corporate and manufacturing sites, overseeing commercial supplier strategy and regional business results exceeding $450M in scope.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics with a minor in Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She has also completed executive education at Crotonville (John F. Welch Leadership Development Center) and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

At Success Mavericks, Michelle combines operational excellence with a deep understanding of people and performance, ensuring that strategy turns into execution and vision turns into measurable success.

Chesni Thompson

Director of Marketing

Chesni Thompson serves as the Director of Marketing for Success Mavericks, bringing creativity, strategy, and brand vision to every initiative she leads. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management from East Tennessee State University, Chesni combines strong business foundations with innovative marketing execution.

Chesni has several years of experience as a social media content creator and professional photographer, giving her a unique edge in brand storytelling and visual strategy. She understands how to translate a company’s mission into compelling digital content that builds engagement, strengthens credibility, and drives measurable growth.

At Success Mavericks, Chesni leads brand development, content strategy, digital campaigns, and creative direction. Her passion lies in helping organizations communicate their value clearly and authentically while creating marketing experiences that connect, inspire, and convert.

Chesni believes powerful brands are built at the intersection of strategy and storytelling — and she is committed to elevating Success Mavericks’ presence with bold ideas, strong visuals, and purpose-driven messaging.