Forge41 Advisory
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The Financial Leadership That Built Systems Across The DoDBrought To The Organizations That Need It Most.

Strategic financial leadership and trusted counsel for government contractors, nonprofits, athletic organizations, and growing businesses.

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What We Do

Services

Strategic Finance Leadership

Fractional CFO and COO services that bring clarity, discipline, and financial strength.

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Governance & Board Advisory

Strengthen governance, improve oversight, and support long-term organizational success.

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Strategy & Performance

Turn vision into action with planning, performance improvement, and executive insight.

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Mission-Driven Impact

Specialized expertise for nonprofits, athletic organizations, and purpose-led teams.

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About Forge41

Experience ThatBuilds What Lasts.

With more than 25 years of leadership across the Department of Defense, executive finance, athletics, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship, Forge41 Advisory helps organizations navigate complexity, strengthen financial foundations, and move forward with confidence.

25+ Years of Service

Military leader and trusted steward of public resources in excess of $250M+ in annual appropriations.

Executive Experience

CFO and COO leadership roles in complex, high-performing organizations.

Credentialed

CDFM, DFMCP Level III, MBA.

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Trusted by Organizations on a Mission
Government ContractorsNonprofitsAthletic OrganizationsFoundations & AssociationsGrowing Businesses
Client Impact
“Michael brings a rare combination of financial leadership along with a servant leader attitude and is always looking for ways to help others build strong teams.”

Colonel M.H., United States Air Force Academy Athletics

Insights

Perspectives from the firm.

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Nonprofit Leadership

Financial Discipline in Mission-Driven Organizations

Mission and margin are not opposites. The strongest nonprofits treat financial discipline as the foundation that makes their mission durable.

6 min read · March 2025Government Contracting

What DoD Contractors Get Wrong About Strategy

Winning the next recompete is not a strategy. Building a firm that the government and the market both value — that is.

7 min read · February 2025Board Advisory

Building Boards That Actually Govern

A board's job is not to approve. It is to govern. The difference is the difference between a healthy organization and a fragile one.

5 min read · January 2025

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