Meet The Team

Samantha Doyle, Owner

Samantha proudly steps into the role previously held by John and Robin, bringing extensive experience as a business coach and leader. She began her career in corporate training at Farmers Insurance and has since built over a decade of experience in business ownership, successfully buying, managing, and selling multiple companies across various industries, including IT, hospitality, and industrial repair. Samantha specializes in leadership development, operational optimization, and team building, helping businesses achieve measurable results. Her proven track record as a coach and business owner, combined with her passion for empowering leaders, ensures that Executive Forum continues to be a premier resource for leadership excellence and business transformation.

Sky Anderson, Program Coordinator

Sky has worked closely with Samantha Doyle for nearly four years, contributing to business development and operational success across multiple ventures. As Samantha’s trusted assistant, Sky has developed expertise in coordinating executive coaching schedules, streamlining processes, and supporting strategic initiatives. Stepping into the role previously held by Robin, Sky is honored to fill the big shoes she left behind. With a strong background in property management, sales, accounting, and experience in mergers, acquisitions, and business development, Sky brings a dedicated, personable energy to her role as the primary point of contact for scheduling and coordination. She is proud to help leaders achieve their goals and drive their businesses forward.

John Cochran, Former President

John Cochran is an experienced CEO and corporate director who is well familiar with the issues and challenges facing companies today. His decades of business management experience encompass numerous business sectors, including food service, manufacturing, and healthcare, and his leadership skills have been tested in domestic and international settings both in productivity and merger situations. Active in the community, John has also lent his leadership and team-building skills to his church and to youth athletic programs.

Robin Cochran, Former VP of Operations

Robin Cochran has more than 10 years’ experience as a human relations administrator and understands first-hand the importance of training and development programs for the long-term success and viability of organizations. Well-versed in applied development programs, she is a promoter of modeling and communicating mutual respect, trust, and continuous improvement in human resource processes. Robin’s experience includes program management, budget administration and event coordination for several companies in the Northwest.