At the heart of Empower Consultant Group is our team of seasoned executives.
Each member brings a unique set of skills and industry experience, ensuring that we provide the highest level of expertise and insight to our clients.

Carina Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Carina Martin specializes in empowering nonprofit organizations to help them grow their impactful work through her strategic guidance.

Samuel M Martin
Chief Operating Officer
Sam is a senior retail executive with more than 3 decades of hands-on experience managing leadership development, growth, restructuring, M&A, and turnaround strategies for brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce retailers, wholesalers and restaurants.

Laureen Knudsen
Chief Transformation Officer
Laureen Knudsen specializes in guiding Fortune 1000 companies through transformational change, helping leaders create innovative, adaptive organizations that thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.