Award-winning Facilitators

Jason Ball
With a gift for balancing education and improvisation, Jason Ball has provided expertise for Google, AT&T, and Deloitte. Known for his inclusive approach to skill-building, Jason Ball is a Chicago-based actor, director, and facilitator. His diverse experience ranges from training new hires at Blue Cross Blue Shield to building leadership skills at Facebook and guiding kids and teachers in Chicago’s public schools through the art of improvisation.

Luis Cortes
Thanks to his expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, Luis Cortes guides teams toward awareness that leads to insights. In Chicago, he previously served as IDEA Director at ComedySportz Chicago, and as the co-chair for iO Theater’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Advisory Council.

Rachel Breidster
Meet Rach, the learning and development powerhouse who combines curiosity, connection, and conversation to transform organizations. With over 20 years of experience as a facilitator, curriculum developer, and program designer in the fields of public health, DEI, and leadership development, her expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges each organization faces and meeting the needs of both the organization and the learner.

Meagan O’Brien
Meagan is what you get when you combine the logical mind of an engineer, the passion of a teacher, and the comedic delivery of a stage performer. With an entertaining approach to skill building, Meagan O’Brien has helped create meaningful change for clients like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Facebook, and Google.

John Loos
John became a legend in the field of training and corporate storytelling through his work at Second City Works. There he learned the art of agility and became a Jedi Master for getting people engaged quickly. Today he’s enthralling FutureThink’s audiences with his improvisational approach to daily life and strengthening communication and collaboration in even the most siloed of orgs.

Colleen Murray Peyton
Colleen is what you get when you combine a rainbow and a lightning rod. Her warm demeanor and high-energy approach make skill-building easy, engaging and full of A-HA! moments that you didn’t expect but always enjoy and remember. Clients such as NBCU, Novartis, and Vontier are huge fans of her skill-building capabilities and facilitation style.

Garry Golden
Garry is ‘beyond passionate’ about the future and the possibilities it offers. And when it comes to the topic of foresight – he’s the real deal: he’s a professionally trained futurist who speaks and consults about issues that will shape society and business in the 21st century. His uncanny sense of what will hit—and what won’t—can be seen in FutureThink’s research and heard in his keynotes and corporate leadership seminars.
Butch Jerinic
With a magnetic personality, hilarious sense of humor and megawatt smile, Butch Jerinic brings a lively and experiential training style to every single session she leads. For more than 15 years, Butch has ignited teams at both startups and Fortune 500s. Her improv background at The Second City theater translates into a whip-smart approach to FutureThink’s curriculum and for such clients as Pepsi-Cola, Intel, Lockheed Martin, and Roche.

Andy Eninger
In the world of facilitation and training, Andy has grown a cult-like following; his sessions are legendary for their humor and impact. Known for his perfect blend of energy and encouragement, Andy is a top-rated trainer and speaker around the world for companies like Nike, Abbvie, Deloitte, and Novartis