VETERAN-LED MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

The bridge between leadership and execution.

Clear direction. Accountable leadership. Stronger execution.

Marshall Solutions Group helps organizations strengthen operations, develop growth strategies, and deliver critical programs and projects. We work alongside your team to clarify responsibilities, improve how work gets done, and put plans into practice.

Serving founder-led businesses, commercial organizations, government agencies, and contractors.

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Experience Across Our Leadership Team

Selected accomplishments from our leaders’ military and corporate careers.

60+

Combined Years

900+

Annual Hires Delivered

400+

Personnel Led

40+

Locations

$500M+

Engineering Assets Managed

137

Person Engineering Department Directed: People, Programs, Systems & Equipment

Our Services

Three services. One standard: it gets done.

Whether the bottleneck is people, process, or pipeline, we build the structure and stay to make it stick.

01

Organizational & Operational Improvement

Align leaders and teams, clarify accountability, and build consistent operating routines.

  • Organizational leadership and change
  • Processes, responsibilities and management routines
  • Operating improvement and fractional COO support
Start with an Operating Assessment
02

Growth Strategy & Business Development

Choose target markets, sharpen your offering, and build a qualified pipeline your team can manage.

  • Growth strategy and market priorities
  • Positioning and capability messaging
  • Qualification, pipeline stages and reporting
Start with a Go-to-Market Assessment
03

Program & Project Management

Coordinate complex initiatives with clear governance, milestones, risk control and reporting.

  • Program governance and delivery planning
  • Workstream, schedule and risk coordination
  • Sponsor reporting and implementation support
Start with a Program Health Assessment

Let’s Move Your Priorities Forward.

Discuss your priorities with Marshall Solutions Group and the support your team needs.

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Client results.

Read our reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)

Business Development · Market Entry

Owner-led excavation contractor, Pacific Northwest

Market Entry

Starting point
An owner-led excavation contractor working in residential markets.
Marshall Solutions Group’s work
Business structure and systems, as described in the client's review.
Client-reported outcome
Moved from residential-only to civil, state and federal work. Client-reported annual revenue more than tripled.

“His team and process is highly diligent to help scale your business while putting the proper structure and systems in place.”

Owner, excavation contractor · Google review

Operations · Foundation Build

Owner-led junk removal company, Pacific Northwest

Foundation Build

Starting point
An owner-led junk removal business building its operating foundation from scratch.
Marshall Solutions Group’s work
Systems, processes and operating structure, as described in the client's review.
Client-reported outcome
Revenue tripled; fleet grew to three trucks

“He set up all our systems, processes, and the whole operational structure that keeps things running smooth.”

Owner, junk removal company · Google review

Client names withheld at the client’s request. Quotes are from public Google reviews. Results reflect each client’s own work and are not a guarantee of future outcomes. Registration and readiness work prepares a client to compete; it does not guarantee awards.

When Clients Bring Us In

The challenges leadership teams bring to us.

Owner dependence, unclear responsibilities, inconsistent business development, and initiatives at risk are common reasons to seek outside support.

Every decision runs through the owner

Growth is capped by how much the owner can personally handle.

The owner is the only one bringing in work

Business development stops when the owner is busy delivering.

A new market with no plan

You want new customers or government work but have no strategy or system to get there.

The work lives in people's heads

Every new hire exposes another gap in how things get done.

Growth that outpaced structure

Revenue grew, but roles, meetings and processes never caught up.

A program that has to land

Schedule, budget, risk and stakeholders need governance leaders can rely on.

See the operational problems we address →

Industries We Serve

Management consulting for complex, operationally intensive organizations.

Marshall Solutions Group serves organizations nationwide, with remote and on-site delivery from our base in Washington.

Government Contractors

Contractors standing up or delivering programs that need clear governance, coordination, and reporting.

Healthcare

Multi-site organizations working to align leaders, standardize processes, and manage complex initiatives.

Higher Education & Research

Universities and research teams coordinating programs across departments, partners, and stakeholders.

Construction

Builders and trades that are growing and need consistent operating routines and clearer accountability.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers seeking clearer performance measures, documented processes, and steady management routines.

Industrial Services

Field-operations businesses scaling beyond founder-run operations into repeatable systems.

Explore Federal Capabilities →

How We Deliver

From assessment to execution.

  1. 01

    Assess

    A paid, fixed-scope assessment matched to your problem: written findings, a leadership readout and a prioritized plan.

  2. 02

    Design

    We design what the plan calls for: roles, routines, processes, pipeline or program governance.

  3. 03

    Implement

    We put it in place with your team and coordinate delivery.

  4. 04

    Optimize

    We stay in the seat to make it stick, as your Fractional COO, fractional business development team or program delivery lead.

Start at any stage. An assessment is included in every engagement’s scope.

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Engagement Advisor

Describe your challenge. See where we'd start.

Tell us what you want to improve, build, or manage. Our engagement advisor will suggest a relevant Marshall Solutions Group service and explain why it may fit. Please don't include confidential or personal information.

At least 30 characters (0/30)

The Difference

Your partner in leadership and execution.

Marshall Solutions Group works alongside your people to build the systems that let your organization grow and deliver without depending on a few people. We don't hand you a slide deck and leave. We design the structure, put it in place with your team, and stay until it runs.

Every engagement is led by a named senior leader who stays accountable from start to finish, supported by specialists as the scope requires. Our team brings military operating discipline and hands-on experience across operations, business development and program delivery, applied to commercial and public-sector organizations.

You keep everything we build for you, whether or not you continue with us.

  • Senior accountability — a named leader owns your engagement from start to finish
  • We build, not just advise — SOPs, scorecards and operating routines your team actually uses
  • Veteran-led discipline — clear ownership, follow-through and decisions that stick
  • Your deliverables stay with you — whether or not you continue with us

Scope, deliverables and responsibilities are defined in each engagement.

Leadership

Meet the Founder

Chelvis "CJ" Marshall, President & Founder of Marshall Solutions Group

President & Founder

President & Founder

Chelvis “CJ” Marshall

Leadership grounded in accountability. Experience measured in execution.

Chelvis “CJ” Marshall brings experience leading mission-critical engineering operations, developing national accounts, and advising executive decision-makers. His background includes responsibility for a 137-person engineering department aboard an approximately $1 billion U.S. Navy warship, acting senior enlisted leadership for 400+ personnel.

As President of Marshall Solutions Group, CJ sets strategic direction and holds engagements accountable for scope, delivery, and results, supported by our operations and program management team. He brings that discipline to founders building their businesses, leadership teams advancing complex initiatives, and government organizations executing critical programs.

Named in Navy Times (opens in a new tab) (2015) · Recognized by Marquis Who's Who (opens in a new tab) (2025)

Approx. $1B warship

Engineering Department Head (Top Snipe), USS McCampbell (DDG-85); accountable for engineering operations and a 137-person department.

400+ personnel

Served as acting senior enlisted leader, with responsibility for crew leadership, readiness, and welfare.

Fortune 500 Enterprise Experience

National account development and multimillion-dollar business initiatives.

Retired Navy Senior Chief

Reached E-8 in 10 years; received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for actions during a major shipboard engineering fire.

M&A and Capital

Supported Northward Partners (opens in a new tab) with business development, capital-raising efforts, and acquisition due diligence.

Education

Undergraduate studies at Post University, completed while on active duty. MBA, Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, December 2026 (capstone in progress).

Read CJ's full story
Direct:cj@marshallsolutionsgroup.coCall:(425) 350-4679
U.S. Small Business Administration Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification

Federal certification · SBA

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

U.S. Small Business Administration

Official SBA Small Business Search
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran or Servicemember Owned Business certification — official WDVA decal

Washington state certification · WDVA

Veteran or Servicemember Owned Business

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

No. WDVAMSGP26
Effective October 15, 2026

Official WDVA business registry

Our Leadership

Built on real operating structure.

Meet the leaders responsible for operating systems, coordination and program delivery at Marshall Solutions Group.

Amirah leads operational execution at Marshall Solutions Group, overseeing the systems, processes, coordination, and infrastructure that support consistent client delivery. Her background includes more than seven years across operations and talent acquisition, including leadership experience at Amazon supporting complex, high-volume organizations.

  • •Client onboarding & coordination
  • •Operational systems, workflows & SOPs
  • •Proposals, documentation & compliance tracking
  • •Vendor coordination & process improvement

Education

  • B.A., Communication — University of Washington
Connect on LinkedInamirah@marshallsolutionsgroup.co

Corey leads program execution at Marshall Solutions Group, bringing 20 years of military leadership and experience managing complex operations, multi-site programs, logistics, budgets, and cross-functional teams. He oversees the planning, coordination, risk management, and execution disciplines required to move complex initiatives from strategy through delivery.

  • •Commercial & government program planning and delivery
  • •Scheduling, risk management & quality assurance
  • •Stakeholder communication
  • •Resource coordination across complex initiatives

Education

  • B.A., Organizational Management/Leadership — University of Arizona Global Campus
Connect on LinkedIncorey@marshallsolutionsgroup.co

Frequently Asked

Common questions

What is an executive operating partner?

An executive operating partner embeds with leadership to improve operations, install accountability, and execute strategic initiatives — combining the strategic lens of a management consultant with the hands-on accountability of an operator.

How is Marshall Solutions Group different from a traditional consulting firm?

Marshall Solutions Group combines executive advisory with implementation support through project-based, embedded, managed, or fractional engagements. The scope defines the deliverables, responsibilities, and support model; not every capability is included in every engagement.

Who does Marshall Solutions Group work with?

Marshall Solutions Group supports founder-led businesses, commercial organizations, and federal, state, and local government agencies. Government contractors can engage us for program and project support. We serve organizations of any size within our capabilities.

What services does Marshall Solutions Group provide?

Three primary services: Organizational & Operational Improvement; Growth Strategy & Business Development; and Program & Project Management. Organizational leadership and change and leadership development sit within Organizational & Operational Improvement. Strategic planning, executive coaching, executive advisory, and organizational development remain accessible through relevant links.

How do I start an engagement with Marshall Solutions Group?

Explore the service area and consulting packages that address your needs, then book a complimentary introductory call to discuss potential alignment and next steps. Assessment is included within each engagement’s defined scope and fee. The call is not an assessment or a consulting deliverable.

Who founded Marshall Solutions Group?

Marshall Solutions Group was founded by Chelvis "CJ" Marshall, a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief who served as Engineering Department Head aboard USS McCampbell (DDG-85) and earned the Navy Commendation Medal for fighting a major shipboard engineering fire.

Is Marshall Solutions Group a certified veteran-owned business?

Yes. MSG is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran-Owned Business. UEI Y8BQK3DCE783, CAGE 20LB9, primary NAICS 541611.

Where is Marshall Solutions Group located?

MSG is based in Snohomish County, Washington, and serves founder-led companies, government agencies and government contractors nationwide, remote and on-site.

Start Here

Find out what’s actually holding the business back.

Bring the business challenge, the timing, and the support you’re considering. We’ll discuss which existing service or consulting package may fit.

The introductory call is complimentary and focused on fit and next steps, not diagnostic or consulting work.

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(425) 350-4679