Founder / Principal Strategist

Tyrese B. Johnson is a nationally respected strategist, executive coach, and former senior federal official with over 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors. With a unique blend of strategic insight, financial discipline, and people-centered leadership, Tyrese helps organizations transform with clarity, purpose, and measurable results.

As Founder and Principal Strategist of The Greenlight Group, he leads enterprise-level advisory services for growth-stage companies and public institutions—bringing structure to complexity and enabling clients to scale with confidence. His proprietary methodology integrates business intelligence, financial strategy, and human capital development to drive long-term performance.

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Federal Civilian Leadership

Tyrese proudly served for 15 years as a federal civilian, holding senior positions within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Throughout his tenure, he built a reputation as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a catalyst for high-stakes transformation across programs valued in the billions. His work consistently bridged financial integrity, mission outcomes, and people development.

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Key areas of leadership included:

• Cost Estimating & Investment Planning – Spearheading program financial strategies for major acquisition programs, IT portfolios, and infrastructure investments—ensuring fiscal accountability and mission alignment.

• Budget Execution & Oversight – Managing enterprise-level budgets, conducting risk-informed reviews, and facilitating compliance with federal financial regulations, OMB A-11, and internal control requirements.

• Strategic Workforce Development – Coaching SES and GS-level leaders to improve performance, resilience, and team effectiveness as part of agency-wide transformation efforts.

• Performance Measurement & Data Governance – Implementing enterprise dashboards and metric-driven frameworks to align organizational performance with policy objectives and investment priorities.

• Cross-Agency Collaboration – Leading interagency working groups and task forces to streamline processes, integrate data systems, and modernize shared services in finance and procurement.

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Tyrese’s career stands out for his ability to operate at both the strategic and operational levels—bringing clarity to complexity, earning the trust of senior leadership, and delivering solutions that last.

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Private Sector & Consulting Excellence

Before founding The Greenlight Group, Tyrese held senior consulting roles supporting mission-driven agencies such as the Department of Defense - Defense Health Agency. His work helped modernize financial systems, improve capital planning, and build performance tracking infrastructures that could scale.

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In the private sector, Tyrese now advises manufacturers, logistics firms, and technology innovators seeking to enter or expand in the state and federal contracting space. His focus includes:

• Strategic cost modeling and value analysis

• Investment planning and ROI frameworks

• Business case development and proposal readiness

• Executive dashboarding and decision support tools

• Aligning capabilities with national priorities (e.g., CHIPS Act, Infrastructure Law, DoD modernization)

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Credentials & Education

• Certified Executive Coach (Federal Internal Coach Training Program)

• DAWIA Level III – Program Financial Management & Cost Estimating

• M.A., Economics – Virginia State University

• B.A., Economics – State University of New York at Fredonia

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Vision & Values

Tyrese operates with clarity, integrity, and service at the core of his leadership philosophy. He is deeply committed to mentoring others, equipping teams for excellence, and building resilient systems that create generational impact. Whether guiding executives or supporting frontline transformation, he brings grounded wisdom and strategic foresight to every engagement.