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MEET THE TEAM

The People Behind ICA

We’re a team committed to making AI practical, approachable, and useful for the organizations we serve.

ICA brings together leaders with experience in strategy, workforce development, operations, ministry, business, and client support — all with a shared commitment to making AI easier to understand and easier to use.

ICA TEAM

Guiding ICA’s Vision and Strategy

Gary Chaffins, Innovative Consulting Associates

Gary Chaffins

Founder/Owner & Integration Specialist

Gary helps organizations navigate AI in a way that feels practical, approachable, and rooted in real human needs. His leadership is shaped by a deep commitment to service, community, and making complex things simple.

Brady Carter

Owner & Integration Specialist

Brady brings leadership experience in healthcare administration and workforce development, along with a strong focus on helping organizations use AI to build capacity in practical, meaningful ways.

Brady Carter, Innovative Consulting Asso
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Meridith Brankamp

Integration Specialist

Meridith combines operational leadership and community involvement with a passion for helping organizations apply AI in ways that simplify work and strengthen capacity.

Kenny Sparks

Onboarding Specialist

Kenny helps clients get started with confidence by making AI tools feel accessible, organized, and actionable from the very beginning of the onboarding experience.

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Joe Wright

Owner

Joe brings a valuable small-business perspective to ICA, helping ensure the company’s direction and solutions stay grounded in real operational needs and practical value.

A Team Rooted in Service, Strategy, and Community

What brings the ICA team together is more than experience. It’s a shared belief that AI should help people do their work with more clarity, confidence, and capacity — without losing the human side of what makes organizations strong.

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