About Jeff
Jeff Parnell
Fractional CEO and Transition Leader
The Proper Group Executive
Jeff Parnell is a seasoned CEO, transition architect, and growth leader with more than 35 years of experience guiding organizations through succession, exit, turnaround, and expansion.
As a Fractional and Interim CEO, Jeff partners with boards, owners, and leadership teams to design and execute strategies that protect enterprise value, stabilize operations, and unlock growth opportunities. His career includes scaling companies from $20M to $80M in revenue, restoring performance in underperforming organizations, and leading leadership transitions with both clarity and accountability.
Jeff is also the author of The Heart of Transition, a forthcoming book that outlines his framework for turning high-stakes leadership change into measurable results and cultural alignment. Known for his ability to bring structure to ambiguity, he helps organizations move confidently through their most critical inflection points.
At The Proper Group, Jeff delivers fractional CEO engagements, transition leadership, and succession strategy, while collaborating with the Collective’s cross-functional executives to ensure clients achieve lasting outcomes.
Comprehensive Offerings:
Succession & Transition Leadership
- Fractional CEO or Interim CEO engagements
- Generational and founder succession strategy
- Exit planning with legacy and value protection
Turnaround & Stabilization
- Crisis leadership to restore financial and operational health
- Culture and team realignment under pressure
- Accountability systems that drive measurable recovery
Growth & Market Expansion
- Scaling organizations from regional to national reach
- Operational discipline paired with revenue innovation
- Go-to-market strategy for expansion and diversification
Strategic Board & Ownership Support
- Advisory to boards and ownership groups during inflection points
- Strategic planning and execution oversight
- Alignment of vision, culture, and measurable outcomes
Embedded Leadership via The Proper Group
- Access to cross-functional C-Suite expertise
- Integrated solutions across operations, strategy, finance, marketing, and culture
- Leadership designed to sustain results beyond the transition
📍 Based in Erie, PA – serving clients nationally
🗓 Book a complimentary consultation
📧 jparnell@theproper.group