Business Details
22 Years
experience
Strategic Business Consulting for Leadership and Project Excellence
The Persimmon Group is a strategic business consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve lasting success through tailored solutions. With over two decades of experience since 2004, we specialize in leadership development, project management consulting, and organizational transformation. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a focus on strategy, execution, and talent development to address complex challenges. Our team of seasoned professionals partners with clients to create solutions aligned with their unique values, culture, and long-term vision. We are recognized as a PMI Authorized Training Partner, delivering certified project management education globally. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, our firm serves clients worldwide, combining local insight with global perspective.Our proprietary Star Model framework ensures that cultural and structural factors are integrated into every strategic initiative. We pride ourselves on eliminating unproductive work patterns to help clients invest energy in meaningful growth. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in advising high-growth organizations across industries. We measure success by the sustained impact of our collaborations, as evidenced by client case studies in technology, retail, and beyond. Our mission remains to redefine how businesses plan, lead, and deliver critical initiatives with speed and discipline.
Services
Leadership Development
Project Management Consulting
Organizational Transformation
Executive Coaching
Strategic Planning
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in strategic consulting and project management.
- Our proprietary Star Model integrates cultural and structural factors into strategic initiatives.
- We deliver tailored solutions aligned with organizational values and long-term vision.
- Our team includes certified project management professionals and executive coaches.
- We serve clients globally from our Tulsa headquarters with localized expertise.
Associations and certifications
- PMI Authorized Training Partner
Services
Leadership Development
Our leadership development programs cultivate executive capabilities through personalized coaching and organizational transformation strategies. We help leaders build adaptive skills for complex environments while aligning leadership practices with strategic objectives. Our approach combines behavioral science with real-world business challenges to create measurable improvements in decision-making and team performance.
Project Management Consulting
We deliver expert project management consulting that establishes efficient delivery frameworks tailored to organizational needs. Our consultants implement scalable methodologies that improve project success rates while reducing implementation delays. As a PMI Authorized Training Partner, we combine industry standards with customized solutions for complex program management requirements.
Organizational Transformation
Our transformation services help organizations navigate strategic shifts through structured change initiatives. Using the proprietary Star Model, we address cultural, structural, and process elements simultaneously to ensure sustainable change. We focus on aligning transformation efforts with business strategy while maintaining operational continuity during transition periods.
Executive Coaching
Personalized executive coaching programs develop high-potential leaders through one-on-one mentorship and skill-building exercises. Our certified coaches address specific leadership challenges while enhancing strategic thinking capabilities. The program emphasizes practical application of leadership principles to real business scenarios for immediate organizational impact.
Strategic Planning
We help organizations create actionable strategic plans that balance long-term vision with operational realities. Our facilitators guide leadership teams through scenario planning and capability assessments to identify growth opportunities. The process incorporates market analysis and competitive benchmarking to ensure strategic relevance and execution readiness.
People
Bill Fournet
CEO, Founder
Founder and CEO with extensive experience in high-performance team management. Developed Persimmon's unique business philosophy through decades of consulting leadership. Active international speaker and Boy Scouts volunteer.
Sara Gallagher
President
President leading strategy and operations across all practice areas. Recognized PMO expert with a background in dual-brain project management approaches. Tulsa native with Emory University education.
Josh Miller
Chief Business Development Officer
Leads business development initiatives with extensive sales and marketing expertise. Tulsa resident focused on family outdoor activities and community engagement through sports events.
Amy Joy
CFO
Chief financial officer managing financial operations and contract management. Chicago native with a passion for Midwest endurance sports events and financial strategy.
Questions
What industries does Persimmon Group work with?
We serve organizations across sectors including technology, retail, healthcare, and professional services with customized consulting solutions.
Do you offer project management certification training?
Yes, as a PMI Authorized Training Partner we provide PMP certification courses and project management education programs.
How does your Star Model approach differ from traditional consulting methods?
Our Star Model uniquely integrates organizational culture and structure with traditional elements to create sustainable strategic transformations.
Can you help with both strategy development and implementation?
We provide end-to-end support from strategic planning through execution, ensuring alignment between vision and operational delivery.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we deliver consulting services to clients globally through virtual and on-site engagements.
How do you tailor solutions to specific organizations?
We combine industry best practices with deep organizational analysis to create customized solutions that align with each client's unique culture and goals.
