Cincinnati Business District

Maximize your investments in people, space, and services.

39Forward is a Cincinnati-based design and business strategy firm. We specialize in strengthening businesses through a Talent as a Service (TaaS) model with a team of multidisciplinary experts dedicated to using their experience to empower organizations and serve their communities by providing agile and strategic solutions. We help drive transformative results that inspire growth and positive impact.

Who we are.

Group of people at Findlay Market in Cincinnati

39Forward brings 90+ years of collective career experience with companies such as BHDP, Groupon, Informa, JLL, Perkins + Will, and Nike. We are experts in management, strategy, operations, business, marketing, events, workplace, facilities, real estate, master planning, architecture, design, construction, and branding.

What we do.

  • Owner's Representation

    Provides comprehensive management across a project’s lifecycle.

  • Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS)

    Adds fractional executives to your team on a subscription basis.

  • Organizational Advisory & Coaching

    Improves team effectiveness, culture, and structure.

  • Facilitation & Mapping

    Articulate pain points, processes, strategies, and user experiences.

What our clients say.

  • “39Forward consistently challenges our team’s decisions, offering valuable perspectives that push us to improve. They take the time to listen, absorb, and reflect, allowing us to learn and grow from their input. Their commitment to enhancing our processes is evident—ensuring drawings are completed before construction begins and transforming our workflow. Amy demonstrates adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset, she keeps things moving forward and focuses on taking action and ensuring progress.”

    - Tony James

  • “39Forward has been more than an owner’s representative or project partner. Dom is an extension of our team that we can trust to have our best interest throughout our project. Dom has exceeded our expectations through his adaptability, organization, communication, and ability to work with all constituents.”

    - Robert Zimmerman

  • “39Forward helped us think strategically about our project to identify the most efficient ways to meet our goals. Using their knowledge in workplace strategy, architecture, and construction, their process helps identify our needs through collaborative exercises and a thoughtful approach."

    - Amy Thompson

  • “39Forward has been an essential part of our project. Through his experience and expertise, Dom’s process has saved our project on expense, time, and resources. He consistently exceeds our expectations as an advisor."

    - Jennifer Larkins