Our Leadership

THE TEAM

Experienced advisors who have led complex transactions, built strategic plans, and guided organizations through growth and transformation.

JDH

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J. Denise Huginnie

President & CEO

Forbes Next 1000
Class of 2021
MBA
Stanford Graduate School of Business
BS — Industrial Engineering
Stanford University
Overview

Denise brings decades of experience delivering compelling research, strategic planning, and business planning services to a variety of growth-oriented companies and mission-driven organizations. Her work spans capital markets, executive financial leadership, and organizational strategy — combining the analytical rigor of an engineer with the financial acumen of a Stanford-trained MBA.

Experience Highlights

Middle Market Strategy & Turnarounds

Led numerous consulting engagements related to strategic plan development, organizational development, and turnaround advisory for middle market companies navigating growth, transition, or distress.

Nonprofit Strategy & Fund Development

Extensive experience advising nonprofit clients on strategic planning, fund development, and organizational development — helping mission-driven leaders build sustainable, high-impact organizations.

CFO Services & Capital Transactions

Provides CFO services for debt placement and complex transactions, bringing institutional-grade financial management to growth companies navigating capital raises, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Trade Organizations & Business Ecosystems

Advised trade organizations, chambers of commerce, business incubators, and accelerators on strategy, governance, and growth — strengthening the ecosystems that support entrepreneurship and economic development.