The Alternative Board and Cascadia Management Group Introduce a New Execution-to-Leadership Pathway for Montana Businesses

Whitefish, MT, and Missoula, MT, — Feb. 17, 2026 — Recognizing that many business owners struggle to bridge the gap between execution and leadership, The Alternative Board (TAB) and Cascadia Management Group have formed a strategic partnership to deliver a more complete growth pathway for Montana businesses. The partnership aligns with Cascadia’s execution-focused consulting and cohort programs with TAB’s peer advisory model, offering business owners a clear progression from execution clarity to long-term strategic leadership. 

The collaboration brings together Cascadia Management Group's operational consulting and sprint-based executive cohorts with TAB Montana’s long-term peer advisory boards and leadership development. Together, the organizations aim to help small and mid-sized business owners strengthen both how their businesses run and how they are led.

“Our clients often reach a point where execution and leadership must improve at the same time,” said Todd Twete, Franchise Owner of TAB Montana. “Cascadia helps stabilize and strengthen operations, while TAB provides ongoing peer perspective, accountability, and strategic focus. This partnership gives business owners a practical way to move from operational clarity into sustained leadership growth.”

Cascadia Management Group is known for its cohort-based programs, and P5 CoreOps framework, which help leadership teams reduce organizational chaos, improve accountability, and build reliable systems for growth. TAB Montana provides confidential peer advisory boards where business owners and CEOs meet monthly with non-competing peers to work on strategy, leadership development, and long-term accountability. 

“We see leaders gain real traction through our cohort programs, and then begin asking bigger questions about leadership and the future of their business,” said Colleen Rudio, CEO of Cascadia Management Group. “This partnership allows us to offer something truly differentiated in the Montana market—a seamless path from execution to leadership, supported by two organizations with complementary strengths.”

As part of the partnership, TAB Montana will serve as a strategic advisory partner and sponsor of Cascadia’s executive cohort programs. Graduates of Cascadia cohorts will have the opportunity to continue their leadership journey through TAB peer advisory boards, with select bundled offerings available to qualifying businesses. Both organizations will also collaborate on joint events, educational programs, and thought leadership initiatives.

“Our goal is clarity, not complexity,” added Twete. “When business owners understand the difference between execution challenges and leadership challenges—and how the two connect—they make better decisions. This partnership is designed to support them at every stage of growth.”

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About The Alternative Board (TAB) Montana

TAB Montana is a franchise of The Alternative Board, a global organization providing peer advisory boards, strategic planning tools, and leadership development for business owners and CEOs. TAB helps leaders improve decision-making, accountability, and long-term growth through confidential peer groups and facilitated advisory sessions. 

Website Link: https://www.thealternativeboard.com/

About Cascadia Management Group

Cascadia Management Group is an operational consulting firm focused on helping business owners and leadership teams improve execution, accountability, and organizational performance. Through cohort-based programs and consulting engagements, Cascadia delivers practical systems, tools, and frameworks that reduce chaos and accelerate results.

Website Link: https://www.cascadiamg.com/