Our History of Developing Stronger Organizations
Celebrating Seven Decades of Helping Our Clients Hire and Develop People with Confidence
For more than seven decades, PRADCO has been a trusted partner to organizations that understand this simple truth: growth starts with people.
PRADCO was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1955 by psychologists Erwin Taylor, Edwin Nevis, and Richard Barrett. PRADCO began by helping leading industrial firms evaluate talent using behavioral science. Early clients like Republic Steel, National City Bank, Diebold, Timken, and Chevrolet trusted us to deliver practical insights that translated into better hiring, stronger leaders, and more effective teams.
As the business evolved, so did our impact. Under the leadership of Dr. Terry Owen and later his daughter, Dr. Kristin Tull, PRADCO expanded its capabilities from assessments to coaching, training, and long-term organizational development strategies. With deep expertise in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a commitment to measurable outcomes, PRADCO transformed into a high-performing consultancy with a national presence and global reach.
Today, as a certified women-owned and family-led business, PRADCO remains grounded in the science of behavior, and is built for the speed and complexity of today’s workplace. We help organizations:
- Hire with precision
- Develop talent intentionally
- Build cultures that retain and empower top performers
With a team of experienced consultants, proprietary assessments, and proven development programs, PRADCO helps organizations grow stronger from the inside out. Our focus is simple: delivering results that drive real change.
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