Our Mission
SL Partners empowers organizations to scale and thrive by building High Performing Teams.
Leveraging decades of experience with Fortune 500 companies and elite military units, we bring proven Tools, Techniques, and Procedures that are simple, scalable and repeatable.
Our custom-built programs and solutions elevate team capabilities—driving lasting impact and measurable growth while enhancing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Our Values
- Do what’s right for the client
- Integrity first always
- Do work that matters
Our Vision
To empower organizations to scale with confidence by developing high-performing teams and leaders that are inspired, compassionate, and mission-driven.
About SL Partners
Our History
SL Partners was originally founded in 2019 as Strategic Leadership Consultants (SLC.) Observing a gap between leadership and execution, SLC’s mission was to build inspired, compassionate, mission-driven leaders. With a learning and growth mindset, SLC brought on new partners, expanded its capabilities, and rebranded to Strategic Leadership Partners (SL Partners) in 2025.
SL Partners leverages the lifelong experiences of Patrick Houlahan and Jake Duffy to develop high-performing teams and leaders. With foundations in the military and extensive backgrounds in sales, operations, leadership, organizational development, and entrepreneurship, SL Partners’ goal is to make a difference with every client, with every engagement.
Throughout our business lives, we have worked with the Fortune 500, 100, 50 and start-ups. Our speaking, coaching, and consulting work has had us travel all over the world with extensive work in NAM, EMEA, JPAC and LATAM. With a credo of “Doing Work That Matters,” we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed while building leaders and success are the focus.
Meet Us
Jake Duffy
Jake is a former Global Sales Strategy & Transformation Executive with a Top Five consulting firm and Air Force Special Operations Veteran. Jake grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from Auburn University.
Patrick Houlahan
Patrick Houlahan is a former Organizational Development Executive and Marine F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Pilot. Patrick grew up in Charlotte, NC, Jackson, MS, and Leawood, KS and is a graduate of The Citadel.