What makes True Edge unique?
Distinctive combination of executive experience and professional psychological expertise
We offer a valuable fusion of skills and experience that delivers deeper insights, superior assessments, and truly sustainable impact. We understand the complexities of human behavior in organizational settings, and can translate that psychological perspective into strategic and practical value.
“Inner Circle” loyalty and candor.
We focus on the specific needs of business owners, C-level executives, and key leadership personnel. In most cases, we become trusted advisors to the top executives in the organizations we serve. These leaders value our uncommon loyalty and candor, as they experience both affirmation and a “willingness to challenge” that helps them perform their very best.
Meet Our Team
Rob Skacel, Ph.D.
Rob is a psychologist with a Bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College, and Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Purdue University. Rob began his career in clinical psychology before transitioning to business psychology specialization. He served in senior leadership positions, in the areas of quality improvement and organizational development, in both the private and non-profit sectors. Rob founded True Edge Performance Solutions in 2000. Over the years, True Edge has provided leadership consulting services to nearly two hundred organizations and their leaders, in a variety of industry sectors such as manufacturing, professional services, health care, agribusiness, ministry, construction, education, non-profit, and trade associations. Rob is the author of a humorous business parable, Tailing Mulligan: Mastering the Art of Workplace Communication. His latest book, What Was I Thinking?: How to Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with Confidence, co-authored with David Ashcraft, was released on May 31, 2022. In his free time, Rob enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.
Rob can be reached at rskacel@TrueEdgeLLC.com or at 717.509.9177, ext. 101.
Dixon Miller, Ph.D.
Dixon earned his Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Biola University and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Messiah College. In addition to being a licensed psychologist and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dixon brings business leadership experience in ownership, governance, and management roles. He most recently served as CEO at Acadia, Inc., where he is also a long-standing member of the Board of Directors. He was a founder and Managing Partner of Behavioral Healthcare Consultants in Lancaster prior to joining the team at Acadia, and was previously the Director of Behavioral Medicine at Lancaster General Hospital. Dixon is highly skilled in psychological assessments, and brings a strong foundation in leadership development, organizational dynamics, cultural climate assessment, change management, employee engagement,, and performance/sports psychology.
Dixon enjoys golfing, cycling, and getting his hands in the dirt, whether gardening or playing with his grand kids. Work provides opportunities to make a difference in helping others be their best, but time with family charges his battery.
Dixon can be reached at DMiller@TrueEdgeLLC.com or at 717.509.9177, ext. 105
Marita Skacel
Marita holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. She is certified to conduct assessments for use in hiring, professional development, team effectiveness and vocational guidance. Marita brings leadership and management experience from various roles including: Professional Development Manager at The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Director of Operations for the Lancaster Employment and Training Agency, and Program Manager for a welfare-to-work program in the state of Indiana. In addition, Marita has served community and faith-based organizations in many capacities, including a three-year term as Board Chair for a regional non-profit. She applies that experience in coaching leaders of early stage businesses and non-profits.
Marita enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing at the beach, boating, riding bikes with her husband and walking her dogs.
Marita can be reached at marita@TrueEdgeLLC.com or at 717-509-9177, ext. 102
McKenzie Walker, PsyD
McKenzie is a licensed psychologist who holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Millersville University and Master’s and Doctoral Degrees from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. McKenzie has spent most of her career practicing in the field of clinical psychology as both a provider and an administrator, holding the roles of therapist, evaluator, quality improvement director and compliance officer in both public and private organizations. In 2016 she made the transition from practitioner to practitioner/owner and built a thriving outpatient private practice with over a dozen clinicians and three locations.
McKenzie brings experience as a woman in leadership and business owner. She is especially skilled in helping to clarify needs, drilling down to the details, identifying important parts of the broader whole, and guiding successful implementation of change. Her work in quality management and compliance offers a unique perspective of the balance between valuing individual needs and managing the shifting dynamics within a larger bureaucracy.
McKenzie can often be found watching or engaged in sports, spending time with family and friends and volunteering her time and efforts on the board for local organizations.
McKenzie can be reached at MWalker@TrueEdgeLLC.com or at 717-509-9177 ext. 103
Steve Erb, MBA
Steve can be reached at SErb@TrueEdgeLLC.com or at 717.509.9177, ext. 106.
Our Mission and Values:
At True Edge Performance Solutions, we know the human side of business performance, and the business value of high performing people. Our mission is to sharpen people and organizations so they can accomplish extraordinary things. Supporting this mission are “Five Pillars of Truth,” the foundational values upon which we base our decisions and actions:
Treasuring people breeds success. Whether associates, customers, vendors, or neighbors, each person has inherent value and should be treated with dignity, honor, and respect. People perform at their best when they are treasured by others.
Reaching upward never ceases. There is no such thing as “good enough.” Successful organizations continuously strive to do better. While content and secure with their mission and values, the satisfaction of a job well done never begins to eclipse the excitement of doing it better.
Understanding precedes resolution. Few problems resolve themselves. The best solutions most often follow a thorough comprehension of the situation. We believe that prescription before diagnosis is malpractice.
Teamwork produces the sweetest victories. Success is exhilarating, contagious, and meant to be shared.
Honesty is the best policy. Honesty breeds trust, which strengthens relationships and is good for “business.” Without integrity, there are no real rewards.
