Spinnaker Solutions, LLC

About:

Spinnaker Solutions brings structure to complexity, clarifies priorities, and ensures communication drives action rather than confusion.

Led by Kirk R. Benson, a retired Naval Officer, senior Navy Civilian, and former Commanding Officer, Spinnaker Solutions draws on decades of experience advising senior leaders, directing large portfolios, and helping organizations move from discussion to disciplined execution.

Services:

Executive Communications & Decision Support

Translate strategy into clear priorities, leadership alignment, and executable direction across the organization.

Executive Briefing & Messaging

Develop briefs, talking points, papers, strategy documents, speeches, and senior-level communication that inform, persuade, and drive decisions.

Organizational Performance & Execution

Improve operating rhythm, governance, accountability, and coordination to accelerate results.

Other Areas of Expertise:

Requirements & Resource Alignment

DoD/DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, & Execution (PPBE)
Requirements Development & Validation
Naval Oceanography

Leadership Development & Coaching

Senior Leader Coaching
Team Effectiveness
Mentoring
Process Improvement

Differentiators:

Experience:

Directed portfolios from $650M to $1.3B, aligning strategy, resources, and execution in mission-critical organizations.

Leadership:

Former U.S. Navy Commanding Officer responsible for operational performance, workforce development, and accountability. Graduate of Cornell University's Executive Leadership Program.

Communication:

Delivered high-level briefings and executive communications for senior military, members of Congress, governors, international heads of state, and stakeholder audiences.

Certifications:

Program Management, Financial Coach, Life Coach

Ready to bring greater clarity to leadership communication and execution?