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An operator first.
A consultant second.

After more than 30 years leading organizations, I’ve learned something important. Most organizations don’t struggle because they lack strategy. They struggle because they lack the operational systems required to execute it consistently. That’s why I created Elevate. I built this firm to help executive teams improve operational performance, strengthen leadership, increase profitability, and create organizations that continue performing long after the consulting engagement ends. Because organizations don’t need another report.
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Our Approach

30+ yrs

Executive leadership

Meet Derek

Turning Strategy Into Measurable Results — Backed by More Than 30 Years of Operational Leadership

For more than 30 years, I've had the privilege of leading organizations through growth, operational transformation, and complex business challenges. Throughout my career as a COO and operational executive, I've learned that sustainable success isn't created by working harder—it's built through disciplined execution, aligned leadership, and operational systems that consistently deliver results.
I founded Elevate Operations Consulting Group to help organizations unlock that potential. Whether I'm improving operational performance, increasing EBITDA, integrating acquisitions, developing leadership teams, or building accountability systems, my focus remains the same: helping leaders create organizations that perform better today while building the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.
  • Executive Leadership
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Operational Transformation
  • Healthcare Expertise
  • Multi-Industry Experience
  • Leadership Development
  • EBITDA Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
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The Difference

Why clients bring us in instead of a consultancy

01 · Operator, not analyst

We've run the operation

Thirty years of carrying the number, not modelling it. Recommendations are filtered through what a real team can absorb in a real week.

02 · Inside the business

We implement, not just advise

We work alongside your leaders — building systems, running cadence, coaching managers — until the change survives without us in the room.

03 · Tied to the number

Accountable to margin

Every engagement is scoped against a financial or operational metric agreed up front. Progress is measured against it, not against deliverables shipped.

Full Scope

Core areas of expertise

Whether supporting a growing DSO, optimizing underperforming locations, or building scalable operational infrastructure — we bring practical solutions with measurable financial impact.

  • Operational Excellence
  • Multi-Site Performance Optimization
  • Leadership Development
  • Schedule & Capacity Optimization
  • Patient Experience & NPS
  • EBITDA Growth Strategies
  • KPI Accountability Systems
  • Specialty Integration & Growth
  • Workflow Redesign
  • Culture & Team Alignment
OUR EXECUTION FRAMEWORK

Strategy creates direction. Execution creates results

Every engagement follows a disciplined framework designed to deliver measurable improvements—and ensure those improvements become part of how your organization operates long after our work is complete.
01

Discover

Every engagement begins with understanding your business, your leadership team, your culture, and the operational realities driving performance.
02

Assess

We evaluate operations, financial performance, capacity, staffing, and workflows to identify the highest-impact opportunities for improvement.
03

Build the Roadmap

Together, we develop a practical roadmap with clear priorities, ownership, timelines, and measurable success metrics.
04

Execute

This is where Elevate is different. We work alongside your leadership team to implement
systems, coach leaders, and build accountability until change becomes part of the organization.

05

Sustain

Success isn’t measured by what changes during the engagement. It’s measured by what continues
after we’re gone. We build leadership capability and operational discipline that sustain long-term
performance.

The Elevate Commitment

Our goal isn't to make your organization dependent on us. It's to build an organization that no longer needs us.
Client Testimonials

What partners say about working with Elevate

Two organizations, two very different industries — the same operating discipline.

What sets Derek apart is that he doesn’t just offer recommendations—he becomes a trusted partner.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Derek over many years, and I can say without hesitation that his operational expertise and leadership are exceptional. He has a unique ability to quickly understand how an organization functions, identify opportunities that others often overlook, and implement practical solutions that create lasting results.

Through Elevate Operations Consulting Group, he brings decades of executive leadership experience, proven operational strategies, and an extensive network of industry resources that help organizations improve performance, strengthen profitability, and build systems that support long-term growth.

His approach is thoughtful, data-driven, and focused on delivering measurable results. Whether improving processes, developing leaders, or creating greater organizational accountability, Derek consistently provides value that extends well beyond traditional consulting.

I would confidently recommend Elevate Operations Consulting Group to any organization looking to improve operational performance, increase efficiency, and position itself for sustainable long-term success.

Working with Derek is an investment that delivers real value.

JH

Josh Harper

Funeral Director & Embalmer
Harper Funeral Homes — Albion & Avilla

From day one, Derek brought structure, clarity, and strategic direction to every aspect of my business.

When I launched Fletcher Coastal Pools, I knew we had a vision—but turning that vision into a successful business required the right operational foundation. Working with Derek and Elevate Operations Consulting Group gave me exactly that.

He helped me build the operational systems, processes, and accountability needed to grow with confidence instead of simply reacting to challenges as they came.

Derek has a unique ability to see opportunities others miss, simplify complex operational issues, and create practical solutions that produce real results. His strategic guidance and commitment to long-term success gave our team the confidence to make better decisions and operate more efficiently every day.

If you’re looking for a consulting partner who genuinely cares about your success and knows how to build an organization from the ground up, I highly recommend Elevate Operations Consulting Group. Their guidance has been instrumental in helping position Fletcher Coastal Pools for sustainable growth.

What impressed me most was that Elevate didn’t just offer ideas—they worked alongside me to build a business designed for long-term success.

DF

Danny Fletcher

Owner
Fletcher Coastal Pools

Better Operations. Better Outcomes.

In 30 minutes we’ll map the fastest path to margin in your operation — and tell you honestly whether we’re the right partner to get you there.

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