StaffExcel, LLC is an organization devoted to assisting inspired leaders to create an extraordinary staff through the selection and development system.  Primary involvement includes: the selection and development of employees; assessing and establishing effective and efficient practices and procedures in the personnel department operation; training personnel to conduct growth and development workshops; growth workshops for employee groups); consulting services for school and business leaders.  StaffExcel, LLC  was formed on September 1, 2006 as company dedicated to complement and continue the work of Ken Cardinal.  

David Brobeck - StaffExcel, LLC David Brobeck began a new adventure on August 1, 2008 when he assumed the duties of superintendent of a rising school district in Northeast Ohio.  For the past three years, David has devoted his time to the study and teaching of the Cardinal Interviews.  He has a keen interest in ultimately assisting with the transformation of public education in North America to truly meet the needs of students first.  A member of the National Speakers Association and NSA Ohio,  David started working with Ken Cardinal in 2005, although their relationship began in July, 1975, when Ken hired David to teach reading and language arts.  David has kept Ken as a lifetime mentor and friend.  David taught language arts for seventeen years before entering school leadership.  He has experiences as an assistant principal, principal, and superintendent.  However, the structured interview used by Ken to hire David in 1975 peaked David’s interest in the selection process.  His formal study of selection began when he was trained to use the Cardinal Teacher Interview in 1991.  His 1998 dissertation was an experimental study of the effect of manipulations on the Cardinal Building Administrator Interview.  The study confirmed the consistency and validity of the interview instrument.  David received recognition for his work in the classroom and earned honors in coaching.  As a building principal, his building was awarded a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award in 2000.  In 2005, the Governor of Ohio recognized him with a resolution commemorating his lifetime contributions to the cause of quality education.  

Ken Cardinal - ken cardinal & associates Ken Cardinal formed ken cardinal & associates on January 1, 1983.   Ken has taught at the elementary and secondary levels and has held administrative/supervisory positions at all levels.  He holds permanent Ohio teacher certification, elementary and secondary, and permanent certification as elementary principal and supervisor, secondary principal and city superintendent.  Retiring from the superintendency in Kent, Ohio on January 1, 1981 provided the opportunity for Ken to share his experiences with others. This has been done through consulting work since 1981. Ken began his study of high school and college coaches in 1975, and the in-depth study other school employee groups since that time.  Each study resulted in structured selection/development interview and related materials.  All materials have been published by and copyrighted to Ken Cardinal.  Cardinal’s work in the use of structured interviewing, teaching, consulting, and continuing study personnel selection/development has resulted in the establishment of ken cardinal & associates. 

"Assisting inspired leaders to create extraordinary staff"