Helping Leaders See the Forest — and the Future.

At Forest Consulting, we guide businesses out of the daily operational weeds, helping them refocus on what truly drives growth. Our mission is to provide clarity, structure, and sustainable strategies that empower leaders to navigate complexity with confidence.

Why ‘Forest’?

The name Forest symbolizes our approach: seeing the bigger picture while understanding the intricate details. In the fast-paced business world, it's easy to lose sight of long-term goals. We help you realign with your vision, ensuring every step taken contributes to lasting success.

Clarity Over Complexity

We simplify operations to cut through the noise and help businesses stay laser-focused on what matters most.

Partnership First

Every strategy we build is designed to last — with systems that support your business now and as it scales.

Sustainable Growth

We walk with you, not ahead of you. Our clients see us as a true partner — not a consultant who disappears.

Who We Serve

We specialize in supporting small to mid-sized businesses poised for growth - but lacking the internal resources to scale effectively.

Our clients are:

Business owners or executives overwhelmed with operations

Companies stuck in the “doing everything” stage

Leaders trying to grow but unsure how to systemize

Teams exploring AI, automation, or leadership support

Organizations needing strategic clarity - fast

Evan Malone – Founder, Forest Consulting

“Business should be a force for clarity, not chaos.”
That belief led Evan Malone to found Forest Consulting after over a decade of leadership experience at Randall Reilly and Fuzable.
As Senior Director of Internal Consulting, he transformed digital strategy and led cross-functional teams — but something was missing.
He didn’t just want to improve processes.
He wanted to make lives better.

Consulting, Reimagined Around People

Forest Consulting was born from the idea that people come first.
Evan’s mission is to help business owners clear the noise, simplify the complex, and grow with confidence.
From AI strategy to operational systems and long-term planning, he leads with humility, precision, integrity, empathy, and purpose.

Leadership Rooted in Character

Beyond business, Evan is a devoted husband and father of four.
He leads his company the same way he leads his life — with authenticity, compassion, and the belief that doing the right thing always matters.
He’s the kind of leader who listens first, acts with intention, and never loses sight of the people behind every decision.

A Love of the Journey

Evan’s love for road trips mirrors his consulting philosophy:

“Approach every challenge with curiosity, patience, and the joy of discovering a better path forward.”
Whether he’s traveling with his family or guiding a client, Evan is always moving toward one goal:
To make the world more thoughtful, grounded, and impactful — one decision at a time.