Ed Palpant, Partner & Head of Business Development, Epic Rivers Leadership

Background and Experience
Over the last 35 years, Ed has worked with clients on six continents in various aspect of leadership
development. His expertise in developing leaders at all levels, planning succession transitions, and helping
companies navigate business is all a part of how he helps assess needs in a business. He has worked in both
the profit and non-profit sector in developing leaders and organizations. He has also owned several different
businesses which helped him develop and build his understanding of the difficulties businesses face in
today’s marketplace.

Ed has worked with several consultancies but most enjoys working directly with business leaders in solving
some of their greatest challenges. These challenges can include workforce dynamics, leadership
development, strategy planning, communication improvement, and personnel transition. In his role at Epic
Rivers, he interacts with clients to develop a clear assessment of need, demonstrate our desire to be
partners in the business, and create a comprehensive plan that will serve the business for the long haul.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications from Penn State University
• Masters in Leadership from Colorado Theological

Personal Interests
Ed is an avid hiker and naturalist who has led annual trips to summit some of this country’s highest peaks. He loves to lead people and companies to new heights they have never reached before. He is also an avid gardener and traveler. Ed’s passion is in helping individuals and companies communicate more powerfully, work more productively, and live
more purposefully.