Helping Business Owners Build Thriving Companies With Cohesive Leadership Teams

Cyndi Gave

President | Visionary of The Metiss Group

Cyndi has been leading The Metiss Group since 1996, but she learned her passion for people long before. Raised outside of New York City, Cyndi earned a degree in Communications from Michigan State University where she taught public speaking as an undergrad for two years.

Cyndi’s human behavior studies started first with an international temporary staffing company, reshaping their job matching and business model to earn the branch Profit Center of The Year.  Cyndi would go on to hold executive roles in HR departments for automotive, property management, distribution, publishing, and robotics industries. She has demonstrated her passion for aligning talent management strategies to business objectives throughout her whole career.

A business leader at heart, Cyndi has found her niche to impact business results best through advising leaders in their quest for an effective employee selection process, the means to accelerate employee performance, and strengthening organizational health. 

Cyndi is the true driver of The Metiss Group and has expanded The Metiss Group’s proven processes from Metro Detroit to all of North America. Cyndi is a certified resource for Vistage in North America and is also a repeated speaker to EO, Renaissance Executive Forum, and countless industry groups.  When not traveling, Cyndi can be found as close to the ocean as possible or on the golf course! 

John Gave

Managing Partner | Integrator​

John joined The Metiss Group in the early years to create and streamline delivery processes.  Relying on over two decades of experience working with emerging organizations through growth and performance initiatives, John was able to accelerate the company’s growth.

He draws experience from his software development, systems engineering, and distribution center management days to assist The Metiss Group and their clients create more predictable results through consistent process application. John also plays a crucial in developing new markets for The Metiss Group, relying on his experience expanding new product lines into multiple countries.  

John’s day-to-day focus is product development for The Metiss Group and constantly keeps a pulse on the happenings in the business world.  His incessant “student” mentality allows The Metiss Group to stay on the cutting edge of technology and behavioral sciences.  John is recognized as having developed revolutionary job matching and performance acceleration processes for The Metiss Group clients.  While Cyndi goes out to “make it happen”, John works behind the scenes to “make it work”.  

Donna Lester

Senior Advisor

Donna is The Metiss Group’s longest-tenured employee, joining Cyndi when there was only a desk and a phone!

Relying on her longevity with the team, Donna looks after many of our long-term clients as her own and has made long-lasting changes in how our clients find and grow their teams.

Donna brings Fortune 500 experience in HR, Finance, and Risk Management. Donna’s dig-deep mentality makes her the reference check queen! Her ability to get information on candidates allows our clients to make highly educated hiring decisions.  

Donna truly loves to Make A Difference, The Metiss Group’s purpose.

Sara Daniels

Senior Advisor

Sara has been with The Metiss Group for close to 10 years and has a true passion for people. Originally from Ontario, Sara learned early on the importance of culture fit interning for her dad at a finance company during her college years.

Sara truly loves working with our newer clients to help them truly understand what they need from their team.  The greatest value she finds is helping our clients understand what they need to grow and making it a huge success for them.

Tenille Childers

Senior Advisor

Tenille is a passionate talent leader with 16 years of experience in aligning company recruitment strategies with organizational goals and values within the non-profit, SaaS, and professional services industries.

She has a proven track record of delivering results and driving business success by building strong relationships with stakeholders and understanding the team's needs. Throughout her career, Tenille has developed a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to a positive and healthy workplace culture. She is committed to helping teams implement and drive culture to attract and retain top talent. Tenille is skilled at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the recruitment process and prides herself in putting people first.

Tenille first met The Metiss Group as a client several years ago and implemented the knowledge and best practices she gained to subsequent employers. She’s delighted to be part of the talented team who once served her so well. 

Tenille lives in the Lake Norman area with her husband, two children and three dogs. 

Anne Wolfe

Office Manager

Anne is our Team Mom and keeper of Cyndi’s calendar! Anne has been with The Metiss Group since 2013 and has revolutionized how productive we all can be.

Anne is amazing at coordinating events, meetings, and sessions behind the scenes for The Metiss Group. Anne’s high attention to detail makes sure our logistics are handled without a hiccup and our deliverables are in perfect order.

Anne’s diligent follow up and follow through make sure nothing at The Metiss Group falls through the cracks!  

Ingrid Ellis

Storytelling Specialist

With experience as an award-winning journalist and a passionate content marketer, Ingrid leads our brand’s storytelling efforts both on the website and on social media. She has a passion for connecting with people and making a difference, which drives success in our content strategy.

Ingrid is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and moved to the North Carolina area in 2022 with her husband and standard poodle. ​In her free time, Ingrid enjoys running, biking, camping, and chasing down new experiences.