Our Team

Jennifer is a bold and inspiring strategic leader, entrepreneurial growth adviser and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC). She helps business leaders accelerate growth and innovation by infusing entrepreneurial principles into leadership development, strategic planning, operations, marketing and sales. Jennifer serves as President at Flying Laboratories®, a growth strategy consulting and leadership coaching company whose name was inspired by Amelia Earhart’s plane, dubbed "The Flying Laboratory," which she commissioned to advance aeronautical innovation. That same commitment to experimentation, continuous learning and entrepreneurial growth is what fuels Jennifer’s passion for ennobling and empowering leaders to create, grow and lead on the fly every day

For more than 25 years, Dr. West has been helping executives and work managers align their best work to achieve their best result. By profession, Russell is an executive coach, organizational developer, professor of leadership, humanitarian and author. He has enjoyed a career working at the intersection of empathic leadership effectiveness and thoughtful social involvement. In practice he is a mentor, analyst, teacher, author that believes unexplored capacity exists in every person and organization with whom he works. He is gifted at identifying, training, coaching, and equipping leaders. He specializes in understanding complex networks and identifying immanent workflows and strategies within the system. He has helped hundreds of executives and volunteers lead highly successful organizations.

Michelle has served as a Client Support Manager for leadershipForward since 2004. She assists clients by administering assessments, scheduling coaching dates, and handling project planning details. Michelle supports the leadershipForward team by handling a multitude of administrative tasks, including data analysis, metrics reporting, and meeting planning.Michelle has served as a Client Support Manager for leadershipForward since 2004. She assists clients by administering assessments, scheduling coaching dates, and handling project planning details. Michelle supports the leadershipForward team by handling a multitude of administrative tasks, including data analysis, metrics reporting, and meeting planning.

The Honorable Michael Montelongo, is a Senior Advisor at leadershipForward. A Council on Foreign Relations lifetime member and an experienced C-level executive who has led for-profit, public sector, and non-profit organizations, Michael is a former Presidential appointee and Senate-confirmed official. He served as the 19th assistant secretary and CFO of the US Air Force, managing a $120 billion budget and financing two major combat operations. Formerly a soldier, educator, and congressional aide, he completed senior corporate and military assignments across numerous industries.

Justin’s invaluable insights into leadership challenges make him a reliable partner in preparing a wide range of clients to generate sustainable breakthrough performance. His engaging manner and innovative results-minded approach has helped leaders drive transformative change in organizations and institutions as diverse at the U.S. Air Force, Southeastern University, Advent Health, Mission of Mercy, the Christian Comedy Association, and the Salvation Army. Justin has provided thought leadership, management training, and organizational development advising on issues related to institutional advancement. A master communicator, he is also a well-known communication consultant and coach having worked with known national speakers, executives and entertainers.

Dr. Dennis O’Neil is a prominent thought leader and subject matter expert on executive coaching and leadership development. He has over 25 years of practical leadership experience at the highest levels of Fortune 500 Companies, the White House, the military, and as a Professor of Strategic Leadership. He has been a trusted executive and advisor providing strategic and analytical guidance to public and non-profit boards, CEOs, senior government and military officials, and multi-national operations. An accomplished executive coach and leadership development expert, Dennis’ training methods inspire individuals and teams to deliver top-tier performances through one-on-one coaching and team engagements.

Paul brings a strategic and human capital system perspective to our team. Known for his strategic consulting, innovative training and engaging speaking style, he also serves on the faculty of national healthcare collaboratives designed to transform the ICU and the OR. From his experience leading Fortune 100 companies and non-profits, Paul understands the rigors of day to day leadership. His coaching style is energetic, direct and engaging, and highly effective in helping clients sustain performance in their organizations.

Greg’s commitment to profound change in people and organizations comes from long service as a leader and mentor. His eclectic experience includes West Point, the United States Army, Harvard Business School, Egon Zehnder International, BellSouth and McKinsey & Company. His coaching approach incorporates deeper levels of authentic and courageous dialogue to create conditions for personal and organizational transformation.