Justin Ponticelli Solutions LLC is a veteran‑owned consulting and coaching practice shaped by the lived experience, academic training, and service‑driven values of its founder, Justin Ponticelli. The firm reflects Justin’s lifelong commitment to clarity, integrity, and helping people navigate complexity with confidence.
Justin is a veteran, a community advocate, and a lifelong learner whose professional identity is grounded in service and structured thinking. His path began in the United States Navy, where he served as an enlisted Naval Aircrewman for two tours and completed three overseas deployments. For the better part of a decade, he operated in demanding, high‑stakes environments that required discipline, precision, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. His service earned him multiple commendations, including Air Medal awards and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM), reflecting both his performance and his commitment to excellence within the aircrew community. While the specifics of his missions remain private, the experience left a lasting impact on how he approaches his work today — with reliability, preparation, teamwork, and clear communication at the center of everything he does.
Justin’s academic journey reflects that same commitment to disciplined learning. He earned his B.A. in Intelligence Studies from American Military University, where he built a strong foundation in analytical reasoning, systems thinking, and strategic assessment. He later completed his Master of Science in Project Management at the University of Southern California, strengthening his ability to design, manage, and execute complex projects with clarity and precision. He is currently halfway through his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership at the University of La Verne, where his work focuses on how individuals and institutions learn, adapt, and lead through change. This combination of intelligence analysis, project management, and organizational leadership forms the backbone of how he thinks, analyzes, and supports clients.
Beyond his professional practice, Justin is deeply committed to serving veterans and their families. He regularly provides guidance to help them navigate the VA system, understand their options, organize documentation, and pursue the benefits they have earned. While he does not provide legal or clinical services, he offers clarity, structure, and support to help veterans move through a system that can often feel overwhelming. His commitment to service extends into the community as well, where he volunteers his time, resources, and expertise to organizations that strengthen families, neighborhoods, and underserved groups.
Justin’s background shapes his work in meaningful ways. His military experience instilled a commitment to reliability and clear communication. His intelligence training sharpened his ability to break down complex information and identify patterns. His project management expertise ensures that engagements are structured, transparent, and goal‑driven. His doctoral work deepens his understanding of leadership, change, and organizational systems. And his community and veteran advocacy give him a grounded understanding of how people experience systems — and how much clarity and empathy matter.
Justin founded Justin Ponticelli Solutions LLC to fill a gap he saw repeatedly: individuals and organizations often know what they want to achieve, but they lack the structure, clarity, or support to get there. This firm exists to provide a thinking partner, a structured guide, and a values‑aligned approach that helps people move forward with confidence. Whether supporting an individual, a small business, a public agency, or a community initiative, Justin’s goal is always the same — to help people navigate complexity with clarity, integrity, and practical insight.
Clients who work with Justin can expect honesty, structure, respect for their time, clear communication, and professional boundaries. They can also expect a partner who genuinely cares about the outcome. Justin Ponticelli Solutions LLC is an extension of who Justin is — disciplined, thoughtful, grounded, and committed to helping people and organizations make sense of complexity and move forward with purpose.
Education
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership (In Progress, 2027) University of La Verne
M.S., Project Management 2021 University of Southern California
B.A., Intelligence Studies 2015 American Military University
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt
*Verified Credentials Available Upon Request