Our Team

Our People Are Your People.

We understand where you are and the challenges you face.

Who is
‍Armstrong
McGuire?

We are a team of passionate humans grounded in integrity, energized by relationships, equipped with decades of nonprofit experience and driven by results because your mission requires it all.

We are Armstrong McGuire and we meet you where you are — because we’ve been where you are. Meet the dedicated hearts and tenacious minds that comprise our team.

Our Team

Meet Our Team and Find a Kindred Spirit.

Our experienced advisors have held roles that span the nonprofit spectrum—so we understand what it's like to be in your shoes.

Leadership

Bert Armstrong

Co-Founder & Principal

Staci Barfield

Senior Director of Consulting Excellence

Julie Campbell

Senior Director of Partnership Engagement

Nevin Daryani

Senior Director of Operations

Patton McDowell

Senior Director of Leadership Initiatives

Shannon Williams

Managing Partner

Operational Team

Melanie Daryani

Advisor Support & Project Specialist

Sara Littlejohn

Finance and Administrative Manager

Zach Perry

Business Development Coordinator

Tanya Varanelli

Advisor

Joy Zuniga

Administrative Assistant for Leadership Initiatives

Senior Advisors

Becky Bumgardner

Senior Advisor

David Middleton

Senior Advisor

April Anthony

Senior Advisor

Hannah Randall

Senior Advisor

Karen Parker

Senior Advisor

Katie Weeks

Senior Advisor and Interim Management Coordinator

Samantha Wright

Senior Advisor

Nicole Lindley

Senior Advisor

Mendi Nieters

Senior Advisor

Mickey Holt

Senior Advisor

Stephen L. Smith

Senior Advisor

Todd Brantley

Senior Advisor

Shaleiah Fox

Senior Advisor

Advisors

Emily Adams

Advisor

Sarah Arnett

Advisor

Jean Bock

Advisor

Beth Briggs

Advisor

Margaret Brunson

Advisor

Barbara Coury

Advisor

John Coggin

Advisor

Christine Davis

Advisor

Carson Dean

Advisor

Jeff Hensley

Advisor

Mary Humphrey

Advisor

Darryl K. Lester

Advisor

Erica Madden

Advisor

Dana Mangum

Advisor

Nicholé Morgan

Advisor

Kathy Ridge

Advisor

Melvin J. Scales

Advisor

Michael Seaman

Advisor

Leslie Starsoneck

Advisor

Let's talk

Say Hello

Our team of experienced advisors have walked in your shoes and stand ready to help. Let us know the obstacle you are trying to overcome or the opportunity you are working to seize, and we will come alongside you to help you in your journey.