Lea StricklandExperienced, ethical and fully credentialed.

Lea Strickland is an internationally renowned business strategy expert applying proven infrastructure management solutions to help businesses and organizations of all sizes build a baseline for success. Regularly leading workshops and presenting at a wide range of industry events, Lea is a sought-after public speaker and thought leader on how to effectively start and grow a business. She is a published book author; has been featured in national business media outlets; and is a contributing columnist to a number of national and regional magazines and websites.

“As the founder and CEO of a new fledgling business, and as an experienced ‘SBIR Veteran’ (from the technical side), I was surprised at the amount of my misunderstanding and lack of in-depth knowledge concerning federal grants and contracts. Lea Strickland alerted us to common mistakes, and guided us to better administrative processes and wiser business decisions.”– Larry Dickinson, PhD
President/CEO, 3F, LLC

Since forming F.O.C.U.S.™ Resources in 2002, Lea Strickland has led over 400 domestic and international clients down the path to success via building an effective operational infrastructure. Her work highlights include obtaining funding from Deutsche Bank for a North Carolina technology growth company, saving over $30 million for a manufacturing operation, and obtaining $97 million in funding for the expansion of that same facility.

With certifications in Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management and Grants Management, Lea holds an MBA in Accounting, Marketing and Human Resources from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Management from The University of Charleston (W.V.).

She is a member of the Institutes of Management Accountants, The Association of Professionals in Business Management, the Small Business Technology Council, and many other local, regional, national and international organizations.

“I was recently introduced to Lea while working on a Federal grant proposal. Thank God! She is wonderful to work with because of her unique ability to translate dry, complex budget prep/accounting “must do’s” into easy to understand concepts. Just yesterday I was a participant in one of her workshops – it was down to earth, interactive, and interesting. Lea’s focus is altruistic. She’s willing to roll up her sleeves with you, answer and work on your firm-specific questions and solutions – giving you real action steps to take home and apply. I’d recommend her to anyone needing help with book keeping and accounting, especially if you’re entering the Federal grant/contract arena.”


– Johanna Nestor
Noral Group International