Highest rated speaker at the
Montana Hospital Association
Annual Conference.
Maintained low employee turnover during COVID while other healthcare systems struggled.
Proven leadership across military, healthcare, tech, and financial services environments.
Worked with organizations ranging from 12employees
to 50,000+.
Some leaders teach from textbooks. I lead from experience.
After 21 years in the Coast Guard and serving as Chief People Officer at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Leading a workforce of over 20,000 employees across 13 hospitals and 300 clinics throughout Washington and Oregon I’ve learned that real leadership development happens in the trenches, not the classroom. My approach is hands on and practical. No ivory tower theories. No cookie cutter programs. Just proven strategies drawn from leading teams in high stakes environments across healthcare, military operations, tech companies, financial services, and law enforcement. I’ve worked with organizations ranging from 12 employees to 50,000+. During COVID, while other healthcare systems struggled with turnover, my teams maintained stability because we’d built something real. Today, I work with executives and leadership teams who are ready to do the work because transformation requires commitment from both sides.
The name comes from Exit 47 in Montana, located at the 47th parallel latitude. It’s a fixed point of navigation a reference that guides you no matter where you’re headed. That’s what North47 Leadership provides: the direction and grounding leaders need to navigate complexity and reach their destination.
21 Years U.S. Coast Guard
Chief People Officer, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Lead Workforce of
20,000+
Specialized Training in Nonverbal Communication & Human Behavior
The name comes from Exit 47 in Montana, located at the 47th parallel latitude. It’s a fixed point of navigation a reference that guides you no matter where you’re headed. That’s what North47 Leadership provides: the direction and grounding leaders need to navigate complexity and reach their destination.
21 Years U.S. Coast Guard
Chief People Officer, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Lead Workforce of
20,000+
Specialized Training in Nonverbal Communication & Human Behavior
Every engagement is customized. Here’s where we typically start.
Best for: C suite executives, VPs, Political Leaders and Athletes.
Format: In person or virtual | 6 month engagement
Best for: Leadership teams facing change, growth, or alignment challenges
Format: In person ( preferred ) / Virtual | Half day to week long programs
Develop your next generation of leaders
Best for: Organizations investing in emerging leaders and high potential talent
Format: In person or virtual | Multi session programs
The name comes from Exit 47 in Montana, located at the 47th parallel latitude. It’s a fixed point of navigation, a reference that guides you no matter where you’re headed. That’s what North47 Leadership provides: the direction and grounding leaders need to navigate complexity and reach their destination.
I don’t teach from textbooks. I lead from experience. After 21 years in the Coast Guard and serving as Chief People Officer for 13 hospitals and 200 clinics, my approach is hands-on and practical. No ivory tower theories. No cookie-cutter programs. Every engagement is customized to your specific challenges and goals.
Both. I offer one-on-one executive coaching for senior leaders, as well as team development workshops, group leadership programs, and keynote speaking for organizations. Whether you’re an individual executive looking to elevate your impact or an organization investing in your leadership pipeline, we can build something that fits.00 clinics, my approach is hands-on and practical. No ivory tower theories. No cookie-cutter programs. Every engagement is customized to your specific challenges and goals.
My experience spans healthcare, military, tech, financial services, and law enforcement. I’ve worked with organizations ranging from 12 employees to over 50,000. Leadership principles translate across industries. What matters most is your willingness to do the work.
It starts with a conversation. I’m selective about who I work with because your success is my reputation. I look for leaders and organizations who are genuinely ready to invest in transformation, not just looking for a quick fix. If that’s you, let’s talk.
Highest rated speaker at the
Montana Hospital Association
Annual Conference.
Maintained low employee turnover during COVID while other healthcare systems struggled.
Proven leadership across military, healthcare, tech, and financial services environments.
Worked with organizations ranging from 12 employees to 50,000+.
