Clarence Scott, Jr. is a versatile learning and talent development leader with over a decade of experience in designing and scaling high-impact programs. As a Co-Founder of Cavalier Consulting & Leadership (CCL), Clarence is driven by the understanding that ineffective leadership directly contributes to poor work environments, diminished productivity, financial losses, and high employee turnover. He recognized a critical gap: while employees deeply crave strong, inspiring leaders, many organizations have yet to fully answer that call. Leveraging his expertise in talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational learning from roles at Smithfield Foods and in higher education, Clarence is dedicated to empowering businesses to cultivate the robust leadership essential for fostering thriving cultures and achieving sustainable success.

Dr. Linda D. Manning brings over three decades of teaching, research, and leadership expertise to Cavalier Consulting & Leadership. As the founding Director of the Center for Sustainability in Education at Christopher Newport University and an Associate Professor of Communication, she is dedicated to fostering thriving organizations through clear communication, intentional leadership, and inclusive practices.

Specializing in connecting values to leadership goals, Dr. Manning helps clients integrate sustainability and equity into their strategic planning and organizational culture. At CCL, she provides one-on-one mentorship, team development, leadership training, and culture analysis, guiding individuals and teams to discover purpose and become more effective, authentic leaders through empathy, clarity, and collaborative dialogue.

As a co-founder of Cavalier Consulting & Leadership, Dr. Melissa Scott's work is driven by a deep understanding of the profound impact of poor leadership on organizational health. Her research and extensive experience have shown her that ineffective leadership leads to poor work environments, decreased worker health, diminished productivity, reduced retention, and financial losses. This conviction fueled her passion to establish CCL, a firm dedicated to addressing this critical gap.

With over two decades of experience in event planning, management, and strategic planning, Dr. Scott has a proven track record of creating outcome-based initiatives and assessing projects to ensure best practices. Her proactive approach to promoting team progress and her personal passion for innovative and imaginative events are key strengths she brings to every client interaction.

Dr. Scott is committed to helping companies cultivate the strong, inspiring leadership that employees crave. At CCL, she leverages her expertise to empower individuals, enhance team productivity, and drive organizational success by focusing on a hands-on, data driven, customized approach to leadership development. Her work is a testament to the belief that strong leaders are the foundation of a thriving, productive, and loyal workforce.

JP Kelliher, a partner at Cavalier Consulting & Leadership, brings over 20 years of experience in higher education and corporate operations. His early career focused on developing leadership training, career development programs, and systems-based solutions. He is a published researcher on operational transformation in the academic sector, frequently presenting at national conferences.

​In the corporate world, JP spent over a decade applying systemic organizational development strategies within a Fortune 100 environment. He successfully implemented multi-million-dollar software integrations and designed training platforms that scaled to over 1000% growth in user engagement, earning rapid promotions along the way. JP's expertise spans professional coaching, operational design, and client lifecycle management. He leverages his diverse experience to help clients navigate change and cultivate leadership, ensuring systems and people are aligned for sustainable success.