CAPENER LEADERSHIP GROUP
Together, Helping Communities Thrive.
Leadership is challenging—and the people carrying that responsibility deserve support, too.
Capener Leadership Group works alongside leaders, boards, and organizations to navigate complex challenges, strengthen organizations, and help communities thrive.
How We Help
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Experienced, confidential support for leaders navigating complex decisions and responsibilities.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Turning vision and priorities into a clear, actionable path forward.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
Helping boards understand their roles, strengthen governance, and work effectively together.
EXECUTIVE & SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Thoughtful evaluation processes designed to strengthen leadership, alignment, and accountability.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Building stronger leaders, healthier teams, and organizational capacity.
FACILITATION & WORKSHOPS
Bringing people together for meaningful conversations that lead to action.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Board governance • English Learner systems • Migrant education • Workforce development • School safety planning • Leadership team facilitation
Who We Serve
Different roles. Different challenges. A shared commitment to the communities they serve.
EXECUTIVE
LEADERS
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
& BOARDS
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
Leadership can be isolating.
Strong leadership strengthens schools.
Experienced, confidential support for leaders navigating complex responsibilities and decisions.
Support for superintendents, boards, and leadership teams serving students and communities.
Experience Matters When the Work Gets Hard.
35+ Years
Superintendent
Of Professional Experience
Former School Leader
Regional Lead
Nonprofit Director
State & Regional Leadership
Mission-Driven Leadership
Executive
Author
Certified Coaching
& Conference Presenter
WHAT LEADERS SAY
“Brad is the kind of leader who makes complex work feel manageable and keeps everyone rowing in the same direction. Joining our district in the middle of a major bond program, Brad successfully navigated difficult board dynamics, tight budgets, and significant personnel challenges while never losing sight of what mattered most—students. His steady, solutions-oriented leadership gave people confidence during a challenging time.” — Ricardo Becerril, Owner's Representative, Jefferson School District Bond Program
“Brad is a seasoned educator and Superintendent. We worked extensively with him on school safety, security, and emergency management. He leveraged his real-world experience as an organizational leader navigating security incidents to provide the sponsorship needed to systematize security in other districts. He is a human-centric leader who believes in relationships first, building trust and doing the work! Brad's insight is value-added to any organization.”
Ron Havniear, Executive Director, Advance Leadership and Security
“Brad's description of 'human centered leadership' mirrors the very leadership I experienced. Brad's coaching is refined with years of best practices and applications; he is the right coach, right now.” — Karla Clark, Career Connected Learning/STEM Manager, SOESD
“Brad has a unique ability to balance big-picture strategy with effective project management to move complex initiatives from vision to reality. Throughout our work, I found him to be thoughtful, passionate, and authentic. He leads with integrity and consistently focuses on meaningful outcomes.” — Erin Green, Coordinator, SOESD
“What stands out most when working with Brad, is the ability to lead across complex projects while coaching leaders through difficult conversations. There's a real focus on building trust and relationships, which carries through into creating impactful learning opportunities for students. The result for organizations is stronger leadership, healthier team dynamics, and a culture people genuinely want to be part of.” — Jaymes Tadlock, Director of Community Engagement, Evergreen Federal Bank
“Brad is a tireless thought partner and exceptional listener who leads with humility and purpose. He has a remarkable ability to transform creative ideas into meaningful action while helping others discover their own strengths and potential. His servant leadership inspires confidence, builds leadership capacity, and has played a significant role in the growth and improvement of many learning organizations.” — Chris Sullivan, Principal, Meadow Ridge Elementary
We Start by Listening. We Build Together.
Every organization is different. Every leadership challenge has its own history, people, pressures, and possibilities. That's why our work begins by listening. We work alongside leaders and organizations to understand what's really happening, identify what matters most, and develop practical solutions that fit their people, culture, and community.
LISTEN. UNDERSTAND. BUILD TOGETHER.
SPEAKING & ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHT
WE CAN’T REFER OUR WAY OUT: LEADING SCHOOLWIDE SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT
COSA Special Education Conference
Schools cannot refer their way out of increasingly complex student behavior. This session explores how schoolwide systems, shared responsibility, consistent practices, data, and strong relationships can help schools better support students while also supporting the educators who serve them.