Our Mission

To help SMBs thrive through strategic execution and lasting change. Fueling growth and community impact in a rapidly evolving world.

Our Vision

To redefine how organizations experience change, transforming it from uncertainty into a strategic advantage through repeatable processes.

Our Values

Client-First Commitment: We work for our clients, not ourselves

Approachability Over Ego: No jargon. No posturing. Just partnership.

Trust Through Transparency: Keeping stakeholders informed, involved, and empowered.

About Dave

Dave Hersher is the founder and principal advisor of Hersher Consulting LLC. With over 25 years of experience in consumer-facing industries, Dave has built a reputation for solving complex business problems and guiding teams through meaningful change.

As a seasoned executive in operations and project management, he brings strategic insight, practical tools, and a collaborative spirit to every engagement.

Credentials and Expertise

  • MBA in Finance

  • BA in Organizational Management

  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • Certified Change Management Practitioner (Prosci)

  • Adjunct instructor in Accounting and Finance

Community Roots

Dave lives in Massillon, Ohio with his wife Liz, their daughter, and three poodle mixes. They also have two adult sons and are deeply involved in their local community.

He currently serves on the board of trustees for the Massillon Public Library and mentors high school students through the Legacy Project of Stark. His past civic leadership includes:

  • Elected at-large member of Massillon City Council

  • Mayoral appointee to the city’s Planning Commission

  • Treasurer for Aunt Susie’s Cancer Wellness Center for Women

  • yStark! Twenty Under 40 honoree (Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce)

Giving Back

Hersher Consulting proudly offers pro bono services to local nonprofits. If your organization could benefit from strategic support, we’d love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Change management is the work of helping people, teams, and organizations move from where they are to where they need to be with clarity, alignment, and as little friction as possible. It’s not about templates or jargon. It’s about making sure everyone understands the goal, the path, and their role in getting there.

    You can use our free tool at https://hersherconsulting.com/assessment to get your readiness score.

  • Most change efforts don’t fail because the idea was wrong. They fail because people weren’t aligned, expectations weren’t clear, or the work didn’t move forward consistently. When teams don’t have clarity, they hesitate. When they’re not aligned, they pull in different directions. And when there’s no simple rhythm for execution, even good intentions stall. Change management creates the clarity, communication, and momentum that keep people moving together instead of drifting back to the status quo.

  • Hersher Consulting starts with clarity. Leaders and teams need a simple picture of where they are going and what matters most. The firm helps organizations cut through noise, get aligned, and build a plan people can follow. The work is practical and human. No jargon. No complicated models. Just clear decisions, steady communication, and consistent execution.

  • Hersher Consulting is familiar with common change and project management frameworks, including Prosci’s ADKAR. The firm does not lead with a model. It uses the simplest structure that helps a team get aligned and move forward. The focus is clarity, communication, and practical execution, not forcing a process that doesn’t fit

  • Project management is the work of turning decisions into action. It creates order, clarity, and steady movement. It helps teams stay focused on what matters and follow through on the commitments they make. Good project management reduces noise and keeps work moving in a simple, predictable way.

  • Project management keeps work moving. It creates order and reduces the noise that slows teams down. It helps leaders stay focused on what matters and prevents priorities from drifting. Good project management gives teams clear ownership, steady communication, and a simple rhythm for execution. It turns decisions into action and keeps organizations from slipping back into old habits.

  • Not at Hersher Consulting. The firm uses only the structure a project needs to move forward. No extra forms. No unnecessary meetings. The focus is clarity, ownership, and steady progress. Because the fees are value-based, there is no incentive to add administration that doesn’t help the work.

  • Hersher Consulting uses the amount of structure a project needs to move forward. Some teams work well with agile rhythms. Others need a simple plan and clear ownership. We adapt to the environment and use whatever helps the team stay aligned and execute. No extra process. No unnecessary steps.

  • Every engagement brings clarity, alignment, and steady movement. Hersher Consulting helps leaders understand the real problem, make clear decisions, and build a simple plan the team can follow. The firm guides the work, keeps communication steady, and supports the team through implementation. The goal is a clear path forward and a change that lasts.

  • Hersher Consulting uses fixed fees based on the value of the work, not hours. Every engagement begins by getting clear on the real problem and the impact it has on the business. That clarity allows the firm to scope the work and set a fee that matches the outcome being delivered. Custom projects are priced after scoping. There are no surprises and no added administration to justify billing.

  • Hersher Consulting offers practical, focused sessions that help leaders and teams get aligned and move forward. These sessions are part of our entry-tier services, including the Executive Clarity Call, Readiness Assessment, Leadership Team Tune-Up, and Clarity Sprint. Each service has a fixed fee and a clear scope, so leaders know exactly what to expect.