Leading into the future with Q4 Solutions
Psychological Associates’ co-founders V.R. Buzzotta, Ph.D. and Robert E. Lefton, Ph.D. met as students at Washington University in St. Louis. Drs. Buzzotta and Lefton believed in providing reliable and valid psychological testing. They championed the use of empirically validated data measurements and an emphasis on objective, observable behavior that can lead to greater business results. Much of Psychological Associates’ success today is due to the principles established by Drs. Buzzotta and Lefton.
2025
Q4 Solutions joins the LifeSkills Connection family of companies. LifeSkills Connection brings together organizations dedicated to supporting the well-being of people in every aspect of life, and Q4’s proven approach to developing leaders and building stronger organizations is a natural fit within that mission.
2024
The Lefton family took ownership of Psychological Associates. Jeff, Cindy, and Brad Lefton represent the second generation of family leadership for the company. They are proud to carry their father’s legacy and bring PA into a new era.
2018
Clay Hildebrand became the first non-psychologist to lead PA as president. Already in his tenure, Hildebrand has helmed PA as we moved to new offices, introduced The Q4 Edge virtual leadership development program, and made the shift to remote work in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2016
PA began offering clients fully integrated talent management solutions, combining assessment, training, surveys, coaching & other developmental opportunities.
2015
Co-founder Dr. Victor Buzzotta passed away. Taking his place as co-owner was his daughter, Ann Buzzotta.
2012
PA Consultants designed our largest custom leadership development program to date, training more than 5,000 employees on six continents.
2008
To celebrate 50 years in business, PA donated $50,000 in seats to our Leadership Through People Skills® workshop to the United Way.
2004
The Team Scorecard is introduced as part of Psychological Associates’ Team Development solution. The Team Scorecard is designed to build accountability, encourage candor, and identify a realistic plan of action for continued growth.
1994
The Proficient Executive survey is created to help executives develop crucial managerial behaviors in 12 core areas of performance.
1989
Dimensional Management Training (DMT-II) is revised and launched as Leadership Through People Skills (LTPS). The newfound LTPS program emphasized video technology and quickly became Psychological Associates’ flagship workshop.
1978
Psychological Associates established Communicare, Inc. in Toronto, Ontario (CAN) as its first international affiliate.
1965
Introduction of the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™ and Dimensional Sales Training™ (DST-II), the first-ever sales training course designed by psychologists.
1958
Dr. Buzzotta and Dr. Lefton formed a partnership as Psychological Associates. They opened their first office in Clayton, Missouri. The practice’s initial focus was on addressing emotional disorders in adults and learning problems of children.
While honoring our past, we believe the best years of Psychological Associates are still ahead. Our firm is committed to helping organizations in any industry succeed at every level. We continue to research and implement proven solutions to help your business talent grow and advance into the future.