Steve Cernohous

Global Leadership and Talent Development Leader Enterprise Leadership Development Specialist @W. L. Gore & Associates

Flagstaff, AZ, US

Lead enterprise-wide talent and leadership development initiatives to ensure scalable, high-impact learning solutions. Collaborate with executive leadership to shape and drive a long-term talent development strategy aligned with business priorities. Oversee the design and execution of leadership development programs for high-potential associates, emerging leaders, and executives. Spearhead the implementation of competency frameworks that enhance talent mobility, career pathing, and leadership pipeline development. Drive continuous improvement of leadership learning assets, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and utilization. Evaluate learning program effectiveness using key metrics and data analytics to demonstrate business impact. Manage partnerships with external learning vendors to optimize program effectiveness and cost efficiency. Led the redesign and launch of a global team leader development program aligned with new leadership competencies. Developed an enterprise-wide leadership education series, enhancing leadership capability at all levels. Designed and implemented a structured onboarding experience for new leaders to accelerate readiness and impact.

Santa Rosa Junior College

AA

University of the Pacific

MA

University of the Pacific

EdD

California State University, Chico

BA