Michael Ness

Michael Ness is an experienced leader in the consulting industry, currently serving as Growth Leader at River Hawk Consulting LLC since May 2023, where responsibilities include spearheading growth initiatives for a firm focused on data, technology, and management consulting for US Government clients. Previously, Michael held the position of Partner at Guidehouse from May 2018 to March 2023, managing a team addressing projects for numerous US Government clients. Prior experience includes serving as Director at PwC, where Michael led teams on various government contracts from June 2009 to April 2018, and Manager in Advisory Services at KPMG LLP, providing financial transformation services to the Department of Defense from May 2003 to May 2009. Earlier career roles include Change Management Specialist at Electronic Data Systems and Business/Systems Analyst at American Management Systems. Michael holds a BS in Management with concentrations in Finance and Information Systems from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduated in 2000.