Northstar Solutions is a trusted alliance of three small businesses — the Clifton Group LLC, Lean Werx LLC, and GayleForce Consulting — united by a shared commitment to helping defense and federal organizations operate with greater clarity, accountability, and performance. Together, these veteran and woman owned small businesses combine decades of senior leadership experience, deep process expertise, and a proven record of transforming complex organizations.

Led by retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and Senior Executive Dave Clifton, the Clifton Group LLC helps defense organizations achieve operational excellence, financial integrity, and lasting transformation. With more than five decades of leadership in logistics, resource management, and organizational reform, Dave brings a disciplined, analytical approach to cost efficiency, innovation, change management, and continuous process improvement—aligning mission outcomes with accountable business practices, efficient operations, reliable data, and full compliance with laws and regulations.

In partnership with Lean Werx LLC and GayleForce Consulting, the Northstar Solutions team delivers proven results in Lean transformation, audit readiness, and enterprise modernization—combining thousands of hours of hands-on experience, published thought leadership, and results-driven training to produce measurable, sustainable performance.

Guided by fundamental and enduring American principles of service, stewardship, and continuous improvement, Northstar Solutions builds systems of trust, transparency, and operational excellence across the defense enterprise.