Meet the Visionaries
Behind GUIDE
Two accomplished leaders united by a shared commitment to empowering nonprofits and community centered organizations to achieve sustainable impact through government contracting excellence.
Cheryl Adams
Executive Leader | Strategic Visionary | Impact Architect
Cheryl Adams is a multidisciplinary executive and strategic advisor whose career bridges business transformation, social impact, and leadership development. As the Founder and CEO of GUIDE LLC, she has built a reputation for helping organizations thrive at the intersection of purpose and performance—aligning mission driven goals with scalable financial and operational systems.
With a background spanning finance, M&A advisory, nonprofit development, and organizational turnaround, Cheryl has led numerous restructuring, acquisition, and growth initiatives across sectors including hospitality, healthcare, education, and government contracting. Her strategic expertise and people centered leadership have positioned her as a trusted advisor to executives, founders, and community leaders seeking to create sustainable, measurable impact.
Cheryl's approach is grounded in her belief that leadership is not just about building organizations—but about cultivating ecosystems of growth. Through her work with CORE Ecosystem and affiliated programs like Your CORE, EduCORE, and CORE Bloom, she empowers entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and social enterprises to achieve alignment between purpose, profit, and people.
A dynamic communicator and systems thinker, Cheryl blends analytical precision with emotional intelligence. She is known for turning complex challenges into actionable blueprints that drive collaboration, innovation, and long term success.
Core Strengths
Lehua Wright
Executive Leader | Strategic Communicator | Community Centered Entrepreneur
Lehua Wright is a highly accomplished and results oriented executive with over 15 years of experience leading high impact initiatives across nonprofit management, sports apparel, federal contracting, and digital strategy. A master of execution and a champion of community, Lehua blends strategic thinking with hands on leadership to drive success across diverse industries.
As Executive Director of the Hawai'i International Polo Association, Lehua managed $1M+ in annual budgets, led major fundraising campaigns, and implemented meaningful community giveback programs. She also served as General Manager of the Association's equestrian polo brand—overseeing athlete development, inventory, and apparel production—while executing detailed project plans that brought efficiency and vision to life.
Previously, Lehua held senior roles at DAWSON Companies, where she supervised teams of up to 25 across multiple states, managed complex projects totaling $5M, and oversaw the founder's $20 million real estate and equine portfolios. She led office expansions, rebranding initiatives, and executed high profile grand openings—balancing logistics, creativity, and operational precision with ease.
Earlier in her career, she served as Associate Director at Hawaiian Native Corp, the nonprofit arm of DAWSON Companies, leading $5M in community focused programming and driving cultural and organizational transformation. Her work reinforced her deep commitment to impactful, culturally rooted community engagement.
Lehua is also the owner of a long standing, community based yoga studio in Honolulu, founded in 2011. Her small business reflects her passion for wellness, mindfulness, and accessible community spaces—values that inform her holistic approach to leadership and organizational development.
Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Erased No More, an organization advocating for justice and visibility for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P), and on the Board of Kīnā'ole, guiding the growth and performance of multiple 8(a) subsidiaries.
Lehua brings deep expertise in marketing, communications, and digital strategy, with a proven record of leading successful campaigns across both for profit and nonprofit sectors. Known for her clarity, collaboration, and commitment to progress, she is driven by the simple mantra: "Progress Always."
Core Strengths
Collaborative Alliances for
Community and Federal Impact
To strengthen nonprofit, tribal, and community enterprises through shared expertise in finance, compliance, and technology.
Wesley Harris
President / CEO, W. Harris GSC
Service-Disabled Veteran | Prime Federal Contractor
W. Harris Government Services Contractor, Inc.
W. Harris Government Services Contractor, Inc. (W. Harris GSC) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned prime federal contractor providing mission-critical operational, staffing, and logistical support for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and other Department of Defense clients.
Operating continuously since 1981, W. Harris GSC brings over 40 years of federal experience, successfully performing and managing over $100 million in federal contracts, primarily in warehousing, stocking, custodial, and commissary operations.
Harris Solutions, founded by Wesley Harris, operates as the administrative and compliance division of W. Harris GSC. It specializes in providing Back Office Support and Compliance Services tailored exclusively for federal contractors.
Core Competencies
- Accurate and compliant Payroll Processing for federal contracts
- Recruitment & Onboarding aligned with EEO, OFCCP, and SCA requirements
- Compliance Support for FAR, DFARS, and federal labor regulations
- Accounting, HR, and Financial Management systems integration
- Employee Relations & Policy Development for multi-state contractor teams
Marshall J. Myers
Federal Business Development
SERVTECH MTTA LLC
Operations and business-development leader specializing in federal contract growth and compliance. Supported contractors securing over $100 million in awards. As part of ServTech's founding team, I helped scale to $10 million annual revenue and 400+ employees nationwide.
My background also includes more than 15 years in federal operations, where I've managed custodial, commissary, and facility service contracts. I have consistently delivered results by combining compliance expertise with efficient staffing strategies, operational oversight, and performance-driven leadership.
Core Competencies
- Business development and federal acquisition strategy
- Operational execution and workforce scaling
- Proposal development and pricing strategy
- Compliance with SCA, CBA, and PWS requirements
- Building teams and sustainable back-office systems
Combined Impact
Expands access to compliant infrastructure for nonprofits entering federal markets
Integrates strategic advisory and training with scalable performance technology
Builds a connected ecosystem for measurable, community-centered growth
A Powerful Partnership
for Lasting Impact
Together, Cheryl and Lehua bring complementary expertise and a shared vision: to build a world where mission driven organizations have the resources, knowledge, and partnerships they need to create sustainable change.
Strategic Vision
Combining financial acumen with community centered execution to deliver comprehensive solutions
Mission Driven
Deeply committed to empowering nonprofits and social enterprises to achieve sustainable impact
Proven Results
Track record of helping organizations secure over $100M in federal contracts and funding
Ready to Work With
Award Winning Leadership?
Connect with Cheryl and Lehua to discuss how GUIDE can help your organization navigate government contracting and achieve sustainable growth.