Dr. Gary Damon, Jr. serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Pressure Point Consulting, LLC, where he provides strategic oversight, executive leadership, and facilitation for organizations navigating growth, transition, and systems change. As a seasoned consultant and lead facilitator for both virtual and in-person engagements, Dr. Gary partners with boards, executive teams, and staff to design practical, values-driven solutions that strengthen infrastructure, increase operational discipline, and deliver measurable outcomes. His work is grounded in clarity, accountability, and results, particularly in moments when organizations are under pressure to evolve.
In addition to his role at Pressure Point Consulting, Dr. Gary regularly serves as an Interim Executive Leader and fractional executive partner. In these capacities, he provides hands-on leadership, program stabilization, and board support across multiple sectors, including workforce development, private and public education, criminal justice reform, technology, and health and human services. His ability to step into complex environments, quickly assess risk and opportunity, and align people, systems, and strategy has made him a trusted partner during periods of transition, restructuring, and growth.
Dr. Gary brings more than 20 years of experience in fund development, fiscal oversight, and program leadership. His expertise includes regional and statewide strategic planning, proposal development and grant writing, contract and compliance management, budget development and fiscal monitoring, and outcomes-based program evaluation. He has worked across urban and rural communities, higher education institutions, grassroots and local nonprofits, for-profit startups, and re-entry and justice-impacted services. Across each setting, his focus remains the same: building sustainable organizations that are mission-aligned, financially sound, and capable of delivering long-term community impact.
Known for his direct yet supportive leadership style, Dr. Gary challenges organizations to move beyond intention into execution. He emphasizes disciplined systems, transparent governance, and people-centered leadership as the foundation for meaningful and lasting change. His work consistently centers equity, accountability, and shared ownership, ensuring that strategy translates into action.
A native of Buffalo, New York, Dr. Gary remains deeply committed to service, leadership development, and community impact. He holds a Doctor of Education from Concordia University, a Master of Arts from Medaille University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Niagara University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys playing pickleball, supporting local businesses, and exploring the world through travel.
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