Kathy Foltner, AuD has over three decades of experience in senior management and executive positions in the hearing health care industry. Early in her career she founded an independent audiology practice in Michigan that was ranked among the fastest growing companies in the Michigan Private 100. After selling her practice in 1994 she became a top network industry executive, first responsible for national operations and later negotiating and securing managed care contracts nationwide. She is now an independent private practice business consultant, author, frequent presenter at professional conferences, and holds adjunct faculty status at two universities.

This dynamic individual has authored numerous professional articles, chapters, and a book, "Success Is A Decision of The Mind". She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College in 1975 with a double major in Audiology/Speech Pathology and Psychology, a Master's Degree in Audiology from Michigan State University in 1976 and a Doctor of Audiology Degree from Salus University in 2002.