Meet the Counselor Training Team

Dave's team has decades of combined experience counseling people who are struggling and need financial direction. In Counselor Training, they will share their knowledge with you and teach you the counseling process used by Dave's team.

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Russ Carroll

Russ Carroll  was the first.  He doesn't wear a t-shirt proclaiming this, but it's true. Russ was Dave Ramsey's first team member, and he represents the core of the Dave Ramsey organization.  As Dave’s lead financial counselor for over 17 years, Russ has counseled thousands of families about personal finance, small-business finance and financial crises. He walks people through the steps to Financial Peace and helps set them up to win with money. Read More.

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Chris Hogan

Chris Hogan might have been the most unlikely person to wind up working as a financial coach.  Why? Years ago, Chris was an All-American college football player who pushed future NFL players all over the field—far removed from the world of helping others find Financial Peace.  Chris is an expert on subjects like mortgages, healthcare and investing. To promote financial education, he speaks at colleges and businesses, and conducts on-site training sessions at companies. Chris also works with high-profile clients, such as athletes, entertainers and businessmen, to help them develop a financial strategy to protect their wealth and secure their future.
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Chad NikazyChad Nikazy
Director of Counselor Training Promotion
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Lisa BarberLisa Barber
Personal Financial Coach
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Josh SchukmanJosh Schukman
Counselor Training Sales Advisor
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Suzan HicksSuzan Hicks
Counselor Liaison
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Rachel MonroeRachel Monroe
Counselor Training Event Coordinator
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Les NienowLes Nienow
Counselor Liaison
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