Our Team

Brian McCollough

Brian McCollough

Strategic Business Growth & Transition Advisor

As a Strategic Business Growth & Transition Advisor and General Contractor, Brian specializes in helping small and medium-sized business owners regain control, drive extraordinary growth, and achieve exceptional profitability. His 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 Brian worked his way up from a general laborer to General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, he bring a deep understanding of both operational and executive challenges. His background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, equipping him with a comprehensive view of business dynamics at all levels.

Brian’s 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. He believes in playing the long game and creating win-win situations that set his clients up for sustained success. By truly listening and understanding each client’s unique goals, Brian provides tailored solutions that drive meaningful progress and growth.

Contact Brian at bmccollough@nextstagefl.net

Jenny Kemper

Jenny Kemper

Fractional COO, Integrator & Operations Coach

As a Fractional COO and Integrator, Jenny helps founder-led organizations transform vision into execution through clarity, structure, and process. With more than 20 years of experience leading growth across industries, she’s known for building strong relationships and aligning teams to move smarter and faster— together.  

Growth comes naturally to Jenny—shaped by experience, strengthened by curiosity, and fueled by a genuine belief in people. A natural connector, she thrives on cultivating partnerships that expand brands and accelerate growth. Her hands-on, collaborative approach helps leadership teams cut through chaos, build accountability, and achieve results using common-sense business tools.  

Jenny's impact is seen in stronger teams, sustainable growth, and leaders who rediscover the freedom and fulfillment that inspired them to start their business in the first place.


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