Dr. Bonniksen's 

Story

Founder, Researcher, Strategist
Dr. Bonniksen built Legends Research to answer a single question: What makes a leader unforgettable? For over two decades, she’s helped visionaries translate experience into strategy—shaping national policy, launching movements, and guiding entrepreneurs, educators, and executives through the fire of leadership. Her work lives at the intersection of data and story, where real-life impact becomes legacy.

She is the architect of the Legends Core Story, the creator of Crisis-Agnostic Design, and the voice behind hundreds of the most persuasive campaigns you’ve never heard about—because they worked so well, they didn’t need to shout.

Donald Stojack

Chief of Legacy

Donald brings the kind of clarity that only comes from experience—and the kind of stillness that makes people listen. As a high-level strategist, advisor, and trusted guide to elite performers across business and media, Donald leads our private LegendBuilding experiences and strategic interviews with some of the most respected voices in entrepreneurship and leadership.

He is a pattern-seer, a story-tracker, and a quiet force behind the rise of countless influential brands. At Legends Research, he helps clients not only find their voice—but use it with power, precision, and deep responsibility.

Troy Aberle

Chief Growth Alchemist

Troy sees what others miss—and turns it into momentum. As Chief Growth Alchemist, he helps clients uncover the hidden value in their ideas, relationships, and voice—then transforms that raw potential into profitable, purpose-driven growth.

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Troy has guided seven-figure deals, revitalized stagnant brands, and brought powerful voices into alignment with their market impact. He understands how influence works, how buyers decide, and how trust is built in moments that most people overlook.

At Legends Research, he brings precision, pattern recognition, and the rare gift of listening between the lines. His work doesn’t just spark results—it catalyzes movements.

Tyler Ellison

Chief Growth Hacker

Tyler Ellison serves as Chief Growth Hacker for Legends, bringing two decades of digital mastery and a proven record of performance at scale. As the founder of tylerellison.com, he’s led more than 1,000 businesses through campaigns that don’t just get clicks—they get results. His work has generated hundreds of millions in revenue for clients across industries, with strategy that’s as agile as it is accountable.

At Legends, Tyler brings the hacker’s edge to the heart of our mission. He’s the one who turns momentum into systems, and systems into sustainable, legendary growth.
He doesn’t just track metrics—he builds movements.

Jennifer Kahtz

Chief of Emotive Intelligence Research

Jennifer Kahtz empowers businesses to lead with messaging that builds connection and market credibility. As Chief of Emotive Research Intelligence for Legends, she brings a rare blend of emotional acuity, audience insight, and strategic clarity to every engagement. 

Through emotivepull.com, Jennifer has helped changemakers and founders articulate what truly sets them apart—turning intuition into evidence and voice into value. Her work uncovers the human drivers behind decision-making, shaping stories that resonate, endure, and convert. 

At Legends Research, she ensures every message is rooted in emotional truth and backed by research intelligence. Because the stories that shape legacy are the ones people feel first—and follow for a lifetime.