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

NAICS Codes & Product Service Codes:

NAICS Codes

Code	Description
541611	Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541618	Other Management Consulting Services
541990	All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
561110	Office Administrative Services
611430	Professional and Management Development Training
611519	Other Technical and Trade Schools
611699	All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
611710	Educational Support Services

Product Service Codes

Code	Description
R499	Support — Professional: Other
R408	Support — Professional: Program Management/Support
U099	Education/Training — Other
R410	Support — Professional: Program Evaluation/Review/Development