About Us
At Management Essentials, we bring Fortune 100-level expertise to small and mid-sized businesses without the hefty price tag. Our strategy-first team is inspired by the challenges companies face balancing growth with limited resources, we deliver elite skills to help you succeed.
Founded by John Lucas, whose diverse career spans roles as a Detective and global software director, our team consists of top performers he has handpicked for their exceptional skills.
Our Team

John Lucas
Founder & CEO

Wendy Lucas
Strategy

Nancy Hensley
Strategy
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Beth Grabowski
Strategy

Lori Shannon
Strategy

Dr. JJ Walcutt
Human Performance

Jacob Lucas
Marketing Operations

Nicole Walter
Digital Advertising

Tom Malone
Writer & Messaging

Valerie Hoffman
Graphic Design
Our values

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Purpose over profit.
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Data-Driven.
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Women-led business ally.
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Flexible.
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Innovative.
This Is Us In Numbers
100%
Referral Based
30
Years' Experience
9
Subject Matter Experts
100%
Client Retention