Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience to every project we take on, and we have a crew of Summiteers who provide their consulting expertise to all our projects.
Krystn Macomber
CP APMP Fellow, LEED AP
Founder + Chief Executive Officer
There’s magic in disrupting the ordinary.
Krystn is our founder + CEO – the unapologetic force behind how we think, lead, and win. With 20+ years of experience across federal, state + local, and commercial markets, she’s helped everyone from billion-dollar firms to growing small businesses rethink how they pursue, position, and win work. A former Division I athlete, Krystn brings a competitive mindset, sharp judgment, and a bias for action to everything she does. She’s also a highly sought-after speaker and trainer, known for saying what everyone else is thinking – and showing teams how to work smarter, show up stronger, and actually win.
Award-Winning Industry Leadership
- Engage Federal Citizen Services 150 Honoree, OrangeSlices AI, 2026
- Enterprising Women of the Year Award, Enterprising Women Magazine, 2025
- Inc. Power Partner Award, 2024
- Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Award, SBA Orange County/Inland Empire District Office, 2024
- Top 3 Finalist: Small Business Resource of the Year Award, National 8(a) Association, 2024
- Honored Listee, Marquis Who’s Who, 2024
- 10 Most Dynamic CEOs Making Waves in the Business World Award, CIO Business World, 2023
- Loopio Partner Award, 2023
- 20 Most Inspiring Women Leaders Award, Women Leaders Magazine, 2022
- Hall of Fame Athlete, Clyde A. Erwin High School, 2021
- Board Chair, Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), 2021
- Founder + Chair, International Career Path (ICP) Committee, APMP, 2021
- Fellow, APMP, 2018
- Bid + Proposal Industry Executive of the Year Award, APMP, 2018
- 40 Under 40 Inaugural Class Award, APMP, 2017
Corynne
Kaskela
Chief Operating Officer
Lead with empathy, inspire with excellence.
Corynne is our COO – the engine behind how we get things done. With 20+ years of experience leading operations across industries, she’s known for bringing clarity, focus, and flow to even the messiest challenges. Corynne’s superpower is turning complexity into momentum – building strong teams, streamlining systems, and making sure the work not only works, but works better for everyone involved.
Susannah
Shive
Director of Client Experience
Drive clarity, deliver confidence, win with intention.
Susannah leads our client experience function, making sure every project runs smoothly, feels supported, and actually delivers. She brings a rare mix of strategic thinking, sharp writing, and calm execution to the table – and knows exactly how to give teams what they need to hit big goals with less stress. Around here, she’s the one who keeps the wheels turning and the work feeling good.
The Summit Win Team
Along with our leaders, our team of expert consultants are ready to apply their experience to all your growth needs.
30+ Team Members
Nationwide
Managers
Coaches
Writers
Developers
Strategists
Writers
Designers
Brought To Tears
“WHOA!!!! If I could hug you over the internet, I would. Honestly, I have a tear. After all the hard work we’ve put into our company, I’m finally starting to see our true identity.”
Game Changing Content
“I read the revised content this morning and it’s AMAZING. It feels soooo much better and I actually understand what we are doing at this company.”
Zooming With Confidence
“I’m zooming with confidence after our meeting today! I’m reviewing my presentation right now and can turn every slide into a story about the prospect. I learn something and improve every time I meet with you and your team. That’s why I’m a Summit Strategy training groupie.”
Are You a Summiteer?
We’re always looking for exceptional pros to join our diverse and talented team of proposal managers, content marketers, writers, graphic designers, and more. If you want to join a fast-paced team that values curiosity as much as expertise, you could be our next Summiteer.
Current Open Positions (Part Time Freelance)
- Proposal Managers
- Proposal Writers
- Marketing Strategists
- Marketing Writers
Don’t see a role listed or interested in future opportunities?
Ingenuity
remote flexibility
unique solutions
eNPS: 100
More Than Just a Business
We have a growth mindset
We are constantly learning, evolving, and challenging ourselves and our clients to grow. We demand a lot from our team, and we know there are always areas where we can improve.
We Are better Together
We know we can’t win alone because no one person has all the ideas. That’s why we believe in working as a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive team.
We are comfortable with the uncomfortable
Growth happens when we dig a little deeper. We ask tough questions, give straightforward answers, and make bold decisions on behalf of our clients.
We get it done
We know you need results, so we’ll go above and beyond to deliver on our promises. We develop actionable solutions to complex challenges that lead to positive outcomes.
We have fun
We’re passionate about our work, and love partnering with our clients on this growth journey. We build friendships, promote healthy work-life integration, and celebrate our wins.
Impressed
“I’m just really impressed with everything – your strategy, core values, templates, and contractor onboarding process. I also appreciate the way you lead and the materials you’ve developed. You serve as a guide, not a dictator, and you’re developing a great Summiteer team of talented people.”
Seamless Onboarding
“I could tell you all really put a lot of thought into the onboarding process. It was super seamless and user-friendly. Best onboarding process I’ve ever had.”
Best Of The Best
“Partnering with a business who cares about your success as much as they care about growing their organization is the sweet spot for creatives. Krystn and her team at Summit Strategy embody this level of care for all their team members with the belief that prioritizing their well-being is the key to bringing game changing results to clients. I cannot speak highly enough of working with Summit Strategy, and I'm proud to have played a part in the company's journey in transforming the government contracting industry. Krystn is a phenomenal leader, and I highly recommend jumping at the chance to work with her and Summit.”
We’ve always had a clear purpose: to help our clients compete smarter and grow stronger.
We are a fully remote company and provide services throughout the U.S.
