Our Team

Brian McCollough

Strategic Business Growth & Transition Advisor

As a Strategic Business Growth & Transition Advisor and General Contractor, I specialize in helping small and medium-sized business owners regain control, drive extraordinary growth, and achieve exceptional profitability. My approach is rooted in simplicity and effectiveness—focusing on building strong financial and leadership teams, and ensuring the right things get done.

With a journey that began on the shop floor of a machine shop, where I worked my way up from a general laborer to General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, I bring a deep understanding of both operational and executive challenges. My background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, equipping me with a comprehensive view of business dynamics at all levels.

My primary objective is to empower business owners by preparing their businesses for smooth transitions and long-term success, whether that involves scaling up, succession planning, or positioning for potential buyers. I believe in playing the long game and creating win-win situations that set my clients up for sustained success. By truly listening and understanding each client’s unique goals, I provide tailored solutions that drive meaningful progress and growth.

Contact Brian at bmccollough@nextstagefl.net

Jenny Kemper

Fractional Integrator & Operations Coach

Jenny has worked in dynamic, entrepreneurial family businesses most of her career. While she’s learned on the job what makes teams tick and how to be a great boss, the skillset to grow a business is innate and only enhanced by experience. Her recipe to catalyze growth includes core ingredients of team health and financial credibility. Jenny leverages simple tools and processes to harness the potential of teams and help owners realize their business, financial and personal goals.  While titles are not important, clarity of responsibilities makes all the difference. As your Second-in-Command, Fractional COO, Integrator, Coach or Advisor, Jenny takes on team health and accountability, ensures the business plan is executed, and P&L goals are achieved. In short, Jenny ensures scalable, sustainable operability, so business owners can get to what’s next.

Working Genius: Tenacity & Discernment
Culture Index: Architect
Kolbe A: 7-4-5-4

Contact Jenny at jenny@nextstagefl.net or Book a Call

Erick Garcia

EOS Advisor/Fractional Integrator

Erick brings over 26 years of business leadership and business ownership experience. Throughout his career Erick has formed joint ventures and partnerships in Latin America, bought and sold several businesses, and has had success in working with executive teams at Fortune 500 companies. He is dedicated to helping SMEs garner the knowledge to grow, and leverage his know-how for the betterment of his clients. Erick is an integrator and builder and understands the challenges business owners and leaders face.

Contact Erick at erick@hedgewaygroup.com

Diana Nieves

Practice Administrator

As far back as Diana can remember, she has always enjoyed talking to people and getting to know them.  One of the lessons she has learned is that as life happens, you become humbler to things that are put in your path. Diana describes herself as a hard-working, single mother to an amazing, beautiful, disabled young lady. Her daughter has taught her so much and has made her into the person she is today.  As Diana puts it “working at NextStage not only allows me to shine, my soul purpose is to make it happen !”  With over 20 years of experience under her belt in the construction and engineering world, Diana is able to be the person that both employers, clients, and employees can rely on to get the job done. Diana received her Bachelors of Science in Business and HR Administration. Additionally, she has certifications from HRCI in HR Skills, coaching, progressive discipline, and SMART Goals as well as a certification in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. 

Contact Diana at dnieves@nextstagefl.net