Nancy Heen

Nancy Heen is a seasoned executive who, prior to founding Axelerate in 2003, spent 17 years in the aerospace industry leading large, cross-functional technical teams responsible for the successful design and implementation of complex projects. She launched Axelerate with a focus on providing comprehensive project management support to organizations large and small in both the public and private sectors.
Over the years, she has expanded the company’s mission to include on and off premises contract support for business intelligence, content management, and information technology, as well as outsourcing, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services. Her ability to understand and successfully match the client’s needs and business culture with corresponding consultant skills and experience has resulted in Axelerate’s continuing growth and success.
A natural leader, Nancy has an inclusive communication style that allows multiple opinions to surface from which she can determine the essential problem to be solved and select the best consultant for the job. She is able to consume large amounts of information and winnow out the relevant pieces needed to understand what a client needs and what kind of resources will bring success. In order to ensure success for both her clients and for Axelerate, Nancy seeks out the most highly qualified and experienced people to fill Axelerate’s professional roster, putting them through a significant vetting process before assigning them to a client. The combination of her successful project completion stats, professionalism, and integrity has bred loyalty to Axelerate from both her client base and her staff.
Nancy takes great pride in giving back to the community. She has been a long-time year-round supporter of Hopelink and its mission to provide stability to those in crisis while equipping clients to exit poverty on a permanent basis.