Firm Leadership

The Newport Board Group leadership team is a seasoned group of executives who have worked together before to successfully build a national firm.

Doug Tatum

Chairman of the Board, Member of the Board of Directors 
Douglass Tatum

Doug built a highly respected national professional service firm, leading the firm from its entrepreneurial phase to growth to 30 offices.

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Lisa Metcalfe

COO/CIO
Dave Scudder

Lisa Metcalfe has served in a variety of executive technology and professional services leadership roles.

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Dave Scudder

Member of the Board of Directors
Dave Scudder

Dave Scudder, Newport's Area Managing Director for Chicago, has achieved an outstanding track record of growth and service excellence in professional services.

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Doug Payne

CEO, Member of the Board of Directors
Douglas Payne

Doug Payne is an experienced executive leader and Board member with a successful track record of building growing profitable companies.

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Mark Rosenman

Chief Knowledge Officer
Mark Rosenman

Mark Rosenman has deep experience developing processes, systems and content to create value from intellectual capital.

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Sue Lehrer, Ph.D.

National Practice Launch Director
Susan Lehrer

Sue Lehrer has more than 25 years providing business development to professional service companies including banking, accounting, law, service and staffing firms.

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