About Rhodium Leadership Academy

  • HOME
  • ABOUT US

About Rhodium Leadership Academy

Empowering Leaders for Tomorrow

At Rhodium Leadership Academy, we’re not just teaching leadership; we’re pioneering a movement to cultivate a new galaxy of leaders who not only lead but inspire others to lead as well. Founded by Carlos Fontana and Charles Solano, our academy stands on the profound belief that the best investment you can make is in yourself and your team.

Meet Our Founders

Get to know our founders, Carlos Fontana and Charles Solano.

About Rhodium Leadership Academy

Carlos Fontana

Carlos Fontana is a seasoned professional global experience. His formal education background in agricultural engineering, holding both a MS and PhD from Michigan State University. With decades of business experience across seventeen countries and fluency in four languages, Carlos has been a pivotal figure in international business and leadership development. An author of three books and a dynamic public speaker, Carlos’s career includes significant stints at global giants like Kellogg’s and shaping leaders worldwide. His passions are reading, writing, people development, and farming. His favorites quotes are: “The future belongs to those who can see and pursue opportunities before they are obvious” and “Those who take swift action will always leave those that don’t breathing the dust.”

About Rhodium Leadership Academy

Charles Solano

Charles has a passion for developing himself as the best leader he can be while developing more leaders all around him. Charles has an extraordinary hunger and driven mindset that has earned him a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Charles worked as a professional in the Pharma industry as well as the food industry with Kellogg’s and Post Foods. Charles achieved the rank of Sergeant in the US Marines Corps, and he also built a multi-million-dollar business as a top franchisee with Biggby Coffee. He currently owns five Biggby Coffee locations and employs over 80 people. Charles also holds two Guinness World Records for chin-ups. Charles lives a life he loves with his family. Charles maintains a mission driven lifestyle and he is always on the hunt for his next challenge. One of his favorite quotes is, “No obstacle in front of me is greater than the will I have to overcome it!”

Our Program

Bi-weekly sessions are available in the spring and fall. Our comprehensive leadership course is designed to arm you with the tools necessary to effect significant personal and professional transformations. The course is held at our facility in Battle Creek, Michigan.


Why Choose Us?

Experience has shown us that leadership and learning go hand in hand. With Rhodium Leadership Academy, you get a chance to be part of a learning environment supported by community leaders who acknowledge and participate throughout the course. Our course is not only about learning but also about applying what you learn to inspire and lead others in creating a ripple effect of leadership.

Connect With Us

To learn more about how Rhodium Leadership Academy can help unlock your team’s leadership potential, contact us today!

Transform Your Team From Employees Into Leaders. On a mission to develop leaders

Facebook-f Linkedin Linkedin

Copyright © 2024 Rhodium Leadership Academy, All rights reserved.