Dave became affiliated with Coleman Lew & Associates in 1991 and has conducted management assessments and evaluations for our clients. Dave has over 25 years experience in the field of industrial/organizational psychology. He has advised organizations on hiring, coaching, leadership, and executive selection. Dave has published many articles on selection and leadership and co-authored a book on the employment interview. He has a BA degree from Capital University and MA and PhD degrees in Industrial/Organization Psychology from The Ohio State University. Dave began his teaching career in 1974 at Illinois State University and later became a tenured professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the Center for Creative Leadership.

Noël joined Coleman Lew & Associates in 2007 as a successful entrepreneur and experienced recruiter. While attending college she was employed by Continental Airlines. After graduating from Davidson College with a BA degree, she began her career recruiting managerial talent for an international firm. She then founded and operated a printing company, All Type Graphics & Design, Inc., for over fifteen years. Following the sale of her company, she served as Director of Placement for Charlotte based King's College. Noël is active in local community affairs and resides in Charlotte with her two children.

Trent has conducted searches across a number of industries since joining Coleman Lew & Associates in 2005. He has focused on recruiting executive talent for law firms, accounting firms, niche financial services, retail, distribution, and higher education. Trent earned his BA degree from Washington & Lee University and MA degree from Wake Forest University. He joined Coleman Lew following a career in education where he worked as Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Summer Programs, and as a faculty member for two independent schools in Georgia. Trent also served as an educational consultant and worked on a contract basis for Andersen Consulting. Trent is an elected At-Large Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, and serves on the Audit Committee and Planning Liaison Committees. He and his wife have three children.