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About Us

Delivering Certainty to the Certification Industry

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Certainly, LCA is a cooperative venture that connects experts from marketing, technology, and certification backgrounds to streamline and amplify how organizations build and market their certification offerings. 
The Path Forward is Clear
We believe standards and certifications should be easy to understand, trust, and use. Too often, they feel complicated, disconnected, and out of reach of the people who would most benefit from them.

Certainly aims to bridge the gap between certification organizations, their networks, and their audiences, making it simpler to understand and benefit from the standards that shape their industries.
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More than that, we’re here to build community and drive progress. The certification world shouldn’t feel like a maze of red tape—it should be a force for connection, collaboration, and clarity. 

We’re working to make that a reality.
Our Values
Truth-telling
Clarity and transparency is what we do. From simplifying the complex to communicating with clients and addressing our people, truth is at the heart of our work.
People-centric
The human experience defines our efforts and our impact. We prioritize people, offering space and grace to those we work for—and with.
Service-minded
We must give more than we take. Our success is built on service to our community, our people, and our clients, bringing value wherever we can.
Adventure-seeking
We challenge the status quo, build new tools, and explore fresh ideas. Just because “it’s always been this way” doesn’t mean it always should.
Responsibility-driven
We own our work. We are outcome-oriented, independent, and solution-focused. We stick to our promises and turn problems into progress.
Who You’ll 

Work With
Led by industry experts with backgrounds in certification, marketing, and digital transformation, Certainly provides access to decades of experience. We’re strategists, storytellers, and problem-solvers dedicated to making certifications simpler and more impactful.
Robert Grassl
Paid Media
Shane Gring
Strategy
Jesse Kornhardt
Design
David Lee
Development
Chris Pirschel
Content
Nikole Sparks
Design
Nick Zaremba
Development
To Go Far, 

Go Together.
Certainly was founded on democratic principles and incorporated as a cooperative. With guidance from co-op leaders like the Keystone Development Center, we embraced the power of shared ownership and collective success. Our structure reflects our commitment to building a sustainable, people-first organization.
Member Ownership
When members have a stake in the business, they are more engaged, motivated, and invested in its success.
Flexibility and Balance
We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, ensuring that our contributors thrive both personally and professionally.
Democratic Decision Making
Every voice matters. The cooperative model fosters inclusivity, transparency, and collective decision-making.
Mission-Driven Purpose
We are committed to meaningful work that drives positive change for people and the planet.
Community Impact
We aim to build a business that not only serves our clients but benefits the broader community through ethical, purpose-driven work.