Stacey McChrystal

Meet Stacey

Stacey McChrystal is the Director of Operations at McChrystal Group, where she ensures alignment across the firm’s business units, driving operational efficiency and supporting the company's long-term growth strategies. As one of the firm’s first employees, Stacey has played a pivotal role in shaping the internal structure and culture of McChrystal Group, contributing to its unprecedented growth over the past 14 years.

Before taking on her current role, Stacey served as McChrystal Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), where her deep understanding of people management positioned her as a key player in the firm’s operations. In this role, she improved knowledge management systems, clarified decision-making processes, and facilitated collaboration across cross-functional teams. Stacey’s tenure as CHRO saw her leading significant organizational changes, including overseeing a year with a 15% turnover reduction, streamlining the onboarding process, and supporting the company through its largest period of headcount growth.

Stacey’s leadership in the Director of Operations role is rooted in her experience managing complex, people-focused initiatives. She is currently focused on enhancing decision-making frameworks, optimizing operational dashboards, and digitizing analog processes to prepare McChrystal Group for its next phase of growth.

Above all else, Stacey is a wife and mom to three daughters. When she isn’t working or raising little ones, Stacey is an avid fly-fisher and a dedicated CrossFit enthusiast, balancing her professional responsibilities with her passion for family, the outdoors and fitness.