About Us

Welcome to MM+O – your strategic partner in elevating business performance through innovative management consulting. At MM+O, we specialize in driving transformations by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge strategies and digital solutions into client-facing operations. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to delivering measurable improvements that propel your organization to new heights.

With a focus on strategy and digital transformation, MM+O empowers businesses to navigate the dynamic landscape of today’s markets. We understand the unique challenges that organizations face, and our tailored approach ensures that your operations not only keep pace but thrive in the ever-evolving business ecosystem.

What sets MM+O apart is our unwavering commitment to results. We collaborate closely with our clients, leveraging our expertise to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and implement robust digital solutions. The result? Measurable and sustainable enhancements that enhance efficiency, drive growth, and maximize your return on investment.

At MM+O, we believe in the transformative power of strategic thinking and digital innovation. Let us be your guide as you embark on a journey towards unparalleled success. Partner with MM+O and experience the difference – where strategy meets transformation, and performance knows no bounds.

John Mertl

Enterprise Architect | Managing Partner

John Mertl stands at the forefront of strategic innovation, wielding over a quarter-century of expertise in consulting and executive roles. His visionary approach has empowered leadership teams across a diverse spectrum of industries—including Fortune 500 companies, public entities, agile startups, and impactful NGOs—to forge strategies that not only elevate their competitive edge but also significantly enhance customer engagement, drive revenue growth, and streamline operational efficiencies.

A master in orchestrating complex, technologically driven business transformations, John excels in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, distribution, and high-tech industries. His proficiency in navigating the intricate landscape of enterprise transformations has positioned him as a trusted advisor for businesses aiming to revolutionize their operations and market approach.

John’s expertise extends deep into the realm of customer-centric operations and digital ecosystems. He has a proven track record in designing and implementing integrated solutions that cover a broad spectrum of business needs, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), eCommerce, Enterprise Content Management, and beyond. His strategic insight into technical instruction production, customer support, product configurators, marketing automation, payment systems, and mobile and omni-channel platforms has enabled organizations to achieve unparalleled levels of efficiency and collaboration.

John Mertl. Enterprise Architect - Managing Partner

Danny Woodard

Change Management | Associate Partner

With over 30 years’ experience, Danny has helped senior leaders make important strategic decisions on business focus and direction, to develop positive, enriching work environments that reinforce and leverage organization’s culture and values.

Danny combines strong leadership development, change management, business planning, performance management, and group facilitation skills with a practical approach to developing unique solutions. He has held senior leadership and management positions in numerous organizations, working closely with senior leaders and teams in both the public and private sectors.

This experience has enabled him to develop key insights and has led to a proven and thorough understanding of the challenges and issues faced by senior management. He has helped clients develop leaders throughout their organizations and to improve organizational performance.

Danny plays a key role in leading and delivering MM+O’s business transformation services. He helps leaders to focus, align and mobilize their teams and to make strategic, sustainable change in their organizations by creating shared knowledge, experience and commitment.

Danny Woodard. Change Management - Associate Partner

Christa Sutherland

Program Management | Associate Partner

An experienced and highly capable leader Christa Sutherland brings 25+ years’ experience helping organizations implement transformation programs successfully.

She has a cross-functional background, is dynamic and collaborative, spurs enthusiasm, and challenges the status quo with a sharp ability to solve problems, assess risks, scope change initiatives, and mentor and coach teams as they identify strategic opportunities and challenges.

Christa assists organizations with strategic change management, organization design, technology adoption, program management, and leadership development.
Her experience has been in a variety of sectors including transportation, health care, retail, energy and resources and software development.

Her attitude is “Let’s work together, create together, grow together and rethink what’s possible together”.

Christa Sutherland. Program Management - Associate Partner