The People Behind New Oaks Consulting
Successful businesses are built by exceptional people committed to making a difference. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a passion for helping organizations reach their full potential.
With over 120 years of combined expertise across industries like consumer goods, healthcare, automotive, chemicals, and more, our consultants have lived through the challenges you are facing. We don’t just provide recommendations – we roll up our sleeves and work alongside your team to ensure real, lasting results.
120+
Years of Combined Experience
100+
Initiatives Led
Fortune 500
& Mid-Market Clients Served
Built on Experience,
Driven by Results
At New Oaks Consulting, we are more than just project managers; we are builders of successful organizations. With decades of experience and a data-driven approach, our mission is to deeply understand each client’s needs and deliver tailored, scalable solutions that drive measurable performance and lasting outcomes.
We strive to be the preferred partner for organizations seeking expertise in strategy, project management, performance improvement, and talent development, and work tirelessly to earn your trust in us.
Our Vision
A world where strategic initiatives consistently deliver results, and project execution becomes a competitive advantage rather than a bottleneck.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deeply understand each client’s needs and deliver tailored, scalable solutions that drive measurable performance and lasting outcomes.We embed proven project management capabilities directly into organizations, transforming how they execute and delivering measurable results
within 90 days.
Core Values
Our values shape how we show up in your organization. When we embed ourselves in your teams, these principles guide every interaction, decision, and recommendation, ensuring you get partners who drive results
while building lasting capability.
The Core New Oaks Team
Behind New Oaks Consulting is a team of seasoned strategists, facilitators, and advisors who are passionate about helping leaders succeed.
Our people are what set us apart — approachable, dedicated, and committed to guiding clients through every stage of transformation.
Daryl Gunnarson Senior Partner/Advisor
Daryl has over 40 years of professional business experience, including 18 years in Production Management and 14 years in Innovation/Project Management at Procter & Gamble. He led the development of many PMO systems currently used across P&G and has trained over 1,000 people globally. He has also spent over 14 years working with many Fortune 500 companies, helping them put in place effective PMO systems.
Mark Holdeman Senior Partner/Advisor
Mark has over 40 years of broad business management experience, including senior management roles, strategic planning, change management, and business turnarounds for both public and private organizations.
Billy Dawson Senior Partner/Advisor
Billy has over 36 years of professional business experience with Procter & Gamble as an accomplished Innovation & Supply Chain Leader with mastery in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.
Joel Palmer Senior Project Manager
Joel brings over 25 years of professional business experience as an accomplished leader in Project Management, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management. His experience spans Food, Retail, Wholesale, and Distribution industries, working for companies like Heinz, Gap, Luxottica, and Estée Lauder.
Gabrielle Holdeman Project Manager
Gabrielle has industry experience in data analytics, project management, and process improvement implementation. Her expertise includes utilizing business analytics for inventory management, pick, pack, and ship process improvement, and employee development. She has worked with Medical Purchasing Solutions and Qualitor Automotive as a business and inventory analyst.
Ezekiel Holdeman Project Manager
Zeke has business management experience in project management, process improvement implementation, and data analytics. His expertise includes data analysis and process improvement work with Qualitor Automotive and Kroger, as well as non-profit audit work with Batts Morrison Wales & Lee. He is a Power User in Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks.
Causes We Support
Youth and Young Adults
Organizations we have supported include The Father’s House, Making a Change Foundation, Maconite National Alumni Scholarship Organization, and Chi Alpha – Montana State University.
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