for male-dominated industries ready to lead better.
What DRIVE. Delivers.
DRIVE. partners with organizations in traditionally male-dominated industries—like firearms, manufacturing, construction, energy, tech, professional sports, and logistics—to build leadership, elevate workplace culture, and strengthen team performance from the inside out.
We meet companies where they are—and help them go further, faster, with better results, and a more future-ready workforce.
- Leadership that lasts. Practical, actionable leadership development for frontline managers to senior executives. We help leaders communicate clearly, coach effectively, and make decisions with confidence.
- Empowered female leaders. We support the advancement of women through targeted upskilling, access to stretch assignments, and the development of authentic, adaptive leadership styles that align with the demands of male-dominated industries.
- Cultures that retain talent. We strengthen workplace culture through clear expectations, psychological safety, and feedback systems that actually work.
Why Choose DRIVE.
We’re not your typical consulting firm. DRIVE. is built for companies in male-dominated industries that want to grow, lead, and compete at the highest level.
- Deep Expertise in Male-Dominated Industries: With over 50 years of combined experience working within and alongside male-dominated industries, we understand the culture and leadership dynamics specific to your environment.
- Performance-Driven Solutions: Every strategy we deliver is tied to real business outcomes—like stronger leadership, increased engagement, and more women in key roles.
- Customized, Actionable Solutions: Our solutions aren’t off-the-shelf—they’re built to fit your environment, speak your language, and deliver results where they matter most.
Let’s build a stronger, smarter, and more competitive future—together.
Why It Matters.
Why It Matters.
Organizations that address and remove the structural barriers to advancement and engagement have a competitive advantage leading to better financial performance.
Companies that focus on key critical drivers will improve their organizational performance:
- Employee engagement: Only 33% of employees are engaged with their jobs (SHRM, 2024).
- Increased productivity results in better performance and more engaged employees.
- Reduced turnover saves organizations money since onboarding and hiring can cost up to $28,000 per new employee (Maurer, 2025).
- Decreasing absenteeism can save organizations up to $15,980 per employee (Lussier & Hendon, 2022)
Our Vision, Mission & Momentum.
Developing Talent. Elevating Culture. Accelerating Growth.
For small to mid-sized businesses in male-dominated industries, DRIVE. Organizational Solutions is the strategic partner that helps identify and break down the barriers limiting female advancement, employee engagement, motivation, and retention. With over 50 years of combined experience working within male-dominated environments—and advanced degrees in industrial-organizational psychology—our team delivers people-first strategies that spark lasting cultural change, develop stronger leaders, and drive business performance.
The Mission Statement.
At DRIVE., we partner with organizations and industries to remove barriers to growth, strengthen leadership, and create high-performing, people-first workplace cultures where talent at every level is empowered to succeed.
The Vision Statement.
To shape a future that redefines success in male-dominated industries by setting a new standard for what’s possible through industry-wide transformation.
About DRIVE.
At DRIVE., we believe that thriving organizations are built on strong leadership, engaged teams, and a clearly defined workplace culture. With almost 70 years of combined experience in marketing, communications, sales, talent management, and leadership roles—combined with deep expertise in industrial and organizational psychology—we partner with organizations to unlock potential at every level.
Driven by Purpose. Defined by People.
Kristi Elrod.
Kristi Elrod.
Kristi Elrod.
With over 30 years of experience in marketing and communications—and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Kristi brings a rare combination of strategic insight, leadership expertise, and human-centered thinking to every client engagement. As the founder of DRIVE. Organizational Solutions, she helps organizations
With over 30 years of experience in marketing and communications—and a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology—Kristi brings a rare combination of strategic insight, leadership expertise, and human-centered thinking to every client engagement. As the founder of DRIVE. Organizational Solutions, she helps organizations create workplace cultures where people thrive and leaders lead with purpose.
Kristi’s deep understanding of workplace psychology, team dynamics, and leadership development allows her to design solutions that go far beyond surface-level fixes. She partners closely with clients to engage employees, elevate leadership, and implement organizational strategies that stick—grounded in evidence-based practices and a people-first approach.
Her career spans some of the most male-dominated industries in the workforce—including automotive, firearms, law enforcement, professional sports, and commercial lawn care—giving her an insider’s perspective on the systemic barriers women and underrepresented employees often face. This lived experience, combined with decades of cross-industry expertise in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, legal, finance, and nonprofit, gives Kristi both the insight and empathy to help organizations drive meaningful change from the inside out.
Kristi has led high-performing teams of all sizes through growth, transformation, and measurable success. Her leadership style blends transformational, authentic, and servant leadership—creating environments where trust, empowerment, and innovation flourish. Clients turn to her for clear guidance, grounded strategy, and lasting results rooted in both business intelligence and behavioral science.
Lauren Mayne.
Kristi Elrod.
Kristi Elrod.
With over 14 years of experience in human resource management, project management and customer service, Lauren brings a perspective to organizations that empowers leaders to embrace their role and empower those around them. With a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, her focus is on talent and performance managem
With over 14 years of experience in human resource management, project management and customer service, Lauren brings a perspective to organizations that empowers leaders to embrace their role and empower those around them. With a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, her focus is on talent and performance management. Lauren’s passion for developing strong leaders stems from her various working experiences and has developed programs that provide a clear direction on how to be the best you.
Throughout her career, she has led project teams within the healthcare setting to deliver superior care to patients while driving innovations for the future. Putting clients first is her top priority and she understands the importance of working together as a team to accomplish the vision each leader has.
Lauren’s focus on developing programs that fit you and your business needs are driven by her ability to see the potential in each person. Using research and scientific-based evidence, she can help you to reach your full potential.
Cara Peebles.
Kristi Elrod.
Cara Peebles.
With over 23 years of experience in sales, communications, and public relations, Cara brings a dynamic presence to the DRIVE. team—known for her ability to connect with people at every level of an organization and her instinct for meeting the moment with clarity and confidence.
With a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism,
With over 23 years of experience in sales, communications, and public relations, Cara brings a dynamic presence to the DRIVE. team—known for her ability to connect with people at every level of an organization and her instinct for meeting the moment with clarity and confidence.
With a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism, plus certifications in crisis communications, lean kaizen, media training, yoga, and fitness, Cara helps organizations prepare for and navigate high-pressure situations with calm, strategic focus. She specializes in developing crisis communication plans, training leaders to face the media during uncertain times, and helping companies maintain credibility and composure when it matters most.
Cara’s career spans both national and local marketing across diverse environments—including firearms, legal, manufacturing, hospitality, and health & wellness—giving her unique insight into navigating the demands of high-stakes, male-dominated industries. Her background includes leading sales teams, running a nonprofit, managing internal communications, and producing everything from corporate wellness events to executive media training.
Her approach blends structure with creativity, strategy with empathy. Clients are drawn to her sharp wit, energetic presence, and ability to deliver thoughtful solutions that might not be mainstream—but are always effective. Cara believes success doesn’t require sacrificing balance, and she’s passionate about helping organizations build workplace cultures where both people and performance thrive.