Our Firm
We have sat in the chair, not just studied it.
A small firm that works with a small number of clients at a time, so the people you meet are the people who do the work.
Leadership rooted in experience.
We recognize the uniqueness of your organization's culture, history, and mission, tailoring our strategies to your specific needs.
We work with CHROs, Chief Inclusion Officers, CEOs, managing partners, and senior leaders who are accountable for results and tired of consultants who don't understand what it actually takes to lead through complexity. Our clients come back because we deliver. 98% would recommend us.
Our Values
01
Collaboration
We value collaboration, partnering with each client to co-create impactful, tailored solutions that foster a winning culture.
02
Innovative
Our expertise fuels creativity and innovation in cultural and leadership development, grounded in deep, sector-spanning knowledge.
03
Simplicity
Nobody likes complicated. We prefer simple, so do our clients. We are committed to creating impactful change in a less complicated way.
Wade A. Hinton, Esq.
Founder
Wade has been City Attorney for Chattanooga. He was Deputy General Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America, serving as local general counsel for its Chattanooga operations. He was the inaugural VP of Inclusion and Diversity at Unum Group, a Fortune 250 company.
Presidential Leadership Scholar. German Marshall Fellow. Harvard Young American Leaders Program. JD, University of Memphis. BA, Emory University.
Melanie Silva
Chief Operating Officer
Melanie brings a business-minded perspective to leadership and culture, drawing on more than a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and operational strategy. A former Vice President of Sales at Smart Furniture, she holds an MBA and understands the demands of turning ambitious goals into everyday performance.
At Hinton & Company, she brings that perspective to our work, helping connect leadership development and culture with the practical realities of running and growing a business.
Amanda Rifenbark
Marketing and Client Experience Coordinator
Amanda helps bring the Hinton & Company experience to life, from the way we share our story to the way we serve our clients. She coordinates marketing and keeps client engagements running smoothly, from the first conversation to the final debrief. Her work keeps the details covered and clients supported, so everyone can focus on what matters: meaningful conversations and lasting results.
a small firm, on purpose.
You will work with the people you meet.
Tell us what you are up against. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right firm for it.
The next step
Find out where your culture actually stands.
Four minutes. No sales call. A clear read on the four things that decide whether your culture holds.