We’re a small team with big ideas and a passion for doing things well.

Our Founders


Anthony Rupard
Principal | Lead Consultant
anthony@solventgrp.com | 231-431-0048

With a thoughtful approach and steady perspective, Anthony has built his career on helping nonprofits turn big ideas into practical action. As co-founder of The Solvent Group, he works alongside organizations to strengthen relationships, engage donors, and move meaningful work forward.

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Christie Perdue
Principal | Lead Consultant
christie@solventgrp.com | 231-409-1214

Around here, Christie is known for her direct approach, sharp instincts, and ability to cut through the noise and get to what actually works. As co-founder of The Solvent Group, she helps organizations build strategy, momentum, and results—while keeping things practical, focused, and maybe even a little fun along the way.

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Our Team

Shannon McDonough
Director of Operations
shannon@solventgrp.com | 231-431-0048

With a detail-oriented mindset and a knack for keeping things moving, Shannon McDonough helps turn ideas into clear plans and finished products. As Director of Operations at The Solvent Group, she keeps projects, people, and priorities aligned, making sure nothing falls through the cracks (and everything looks good along the way).

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Dustin Pellegrini

Project Manager/Copywriter

dustin@solventgrp.com | 231-431-0048

With a creative eye and a talent for storytelling, Dustin helps nonprofits turn their work into clear, compelling messages. At The Solvent Group, he keeps projects on track while bringing ideas to life—making sure everything runs smoothly and actually sounds good, too.

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Shannon McDonough

Director of Operations

shannon@solventgrp.com | 231-431-0048

With a detail-oriented mindset and a knack for keeping things moving, Shannon McDonough helps turn ideas into clear plans and finished products. As Director of Operations at The Solvent Group, she keeps projects, people, and priorities aligned, making sure nothing falls through the cracks (and everything looks good along the way).

Read full bio here >

Dustin Pellegrini

Project Manager/Copywriter

dustin@solventgrp.com | 231-431-0048

With a creative eye and a talent for storytelling, Dustin helps nonprofits turn their work into clear, compelling messages. At The Solvent Group, he keeps projects on track while bringing ideas to life—making sure everything runs smoothly and actually sounds good, too.

Read full bio here >