Melissa Tyson | Founder & Principal Consultant
Melissa Tyson leads Choice Habit with a clear mission: help organizations take control of complex processes and turn them into straightforward, results-driven systems. With more than 15 years of experience managing contracts and operations across government agencies and nonprofit sectors, Melissa specializes in helping teams navigate rules, deadlines, and decisions with confidence.
She has worked with national health and transportation agencies, as well as small mission-focused organizations, providing the tools and structure they need to stay on track, meet expectations, and deliver with integrity. Melissa is often the one people turn to when the stakes are high and the path forward isn’t clear. She brings calm, clarity, and a deep understanding of how to get things done the right way.
Strategic Advisors
Wayne M. Gatewood, Jr. | Senior Advisor, Federal Contracting & Small Business Strategy
Wayne Gatewood is a retired U.S. Marine and a nationally respected voice in government contracting and veteran business leadership. After serving 21 years in the military, he founded a successful support services firm that worked with U.S. agencies worldwide, from Maryland to London and from Jordan to Kosovo.
Wayne has earned more than a dozen national awards for his work in small business advocacy and veteran entrepreneurship. He’s advised Congress, spoken at countless events, and continues to mentor and guide new generations of business owners.
Joshua D. Brewer, PMP | Advisor, Program Strategy & Operations
Joshua Brewer, a U.S. Marine veteran, is a respected strategist and analyst with a deep understanding of managing large projects, tracking performance, and improving systems over time. With experience in public safety and emergency management, helping large teams stay organized, compliant, and ready to respond.
Joshua is certified in project management and trained in process improvement, which means he’s spent years helping organizations work smarter, not harder. Before his civilian career, Joshua served in the U.S. Marine Corps, bringing discipline, adaptability, and focus to every professional role he’s taken on.