Misty is the founder and CEO of Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC), a national award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in project execution, strategic consulting and change management across various industries.

Misty has more than 30 years’ experience inenergy, national defense, and various other industries in the areas of mission assurance, projectdelivery, and independent assessment in various programs. Unique strengths and experience

include improving operational effectiveness via implementing performance assurance programstailored to each mission and strengthening portfolio execution in project organizations.

Misty is the recipient of several woman-owned small business excellence awards including:

• 2004 ORNL Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
• 2006 Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Service firm of the Year
• 2006 DOE Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
• 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2012 Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Award of Excellence
• 2009 Innovation Valley Technology Council Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
• 2012 SBA Subcontractor of the Year on the state, regional and national levels
• 2013 Pinnacle Woman-Owned Small Business Excellence Award
• 2014 and 2015 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award
• 2017 Knoxville News Sentinel Top Workplace Award
• 2017 Knoxville’s Most Impactful Small Business Award

To connect with Misty Mayes, please visit her LinkedIn profile.