We Build. We Protect.
Building and protecting is our ethos. It drives every decision related to strategy, structure, people, processes, and technology.
All organizations need resources that help them efficiently and consistently deliver on critical initiatives. We offer tailored solutions to meet our clients’ needs related to project management and security so they can provide for their stakeholders.
Our Purpose
Our group of collaborators are committed to partnering with your team to identify and overcome challenges. We walk with you every step of the way to identify threats in the organization as well as recognize opportunities for growth. At 7th Echelon, we provide a personalized solution by analyzing your situation, creating a project management plan, and then seeing the plan through.
Our Values
The only way to understand what challenges our clients are facing is to put ourselves in their shoes. To do this, we invest in building real relationships with everyone we work with. Solving problems extends beyond creating plans in a bubble. It requires close collaboration with your teams to overcome obstacles, improve their processes, and reduce risks.
Who We Work With
We work with businesses, state governments, and the federal government to solve a variety challenges and help improve their performance. Below are some of our customers.
Awards & Recognition
“The Fast 50 are those NMSDC-certified minority business enterprises that have shown the most growth and resourcefulness in order to scale and meet the needs of their stakeholders during times of uncertainty, based upon the highest average revenue growth rate* for 2019, 2020, and 2021.”
From the NMSDC Conference Website. https://www.nmsdcconference.org/2022/fast50
Hilton Supply Management selected us as a 2020 award winner for having ‘the greatest impact on economic development strategies designed to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship’.
The Houston MDBA Business Center, operated by Houston Community College honored us in 2019 as the Houston MDBA Construction Trailblazer Client of the Year.
Certifications
City of Houston Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
City of Houston Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Statewide Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
City of Houston Minority Business Enterprise
Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority Small Business Enterprise
National Minority Supplier Development Council Minority Business Enterprise
Small Business Administration 8(a)
Port Houston Minority Business Enterprise
Leadership & Team
Edgartt Melton
Chief Executive Officer
Edgartt started 7th Echelon, LLC, in 2016. He has over two decades of experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives within organizations.
As a creative problem solver, he has the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams. He used his areas of specialty and experience to build a company that solves complex business matters organizations face.
Sharrell McKennie
Director
- Learner
- Responsibility
- Relator
- Belief
- Developer
Delivery Experience
Conducted internal contracting reviews, including policy procedures/guidance, and analyzed the risk within the programs and processes.
Designed and implemented a flexible, workable, sustainable Compliance Management System satisfying users’ and leadership’s compliance needs across multiple countries, cultures, languages, and remediation projects covering 2300+ sites.
Managed compliance delivery plan / self-verification / external audit process and Compliance Management System and Operating Management System conformance.
Credentials
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Services-Management of Nonprofit Organizations (Capella University)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Keller Graduate School of Management)
- BS, Accounting (DePaul University)
Sophie Lockerby
Senior Manager
- Harmony
- Relator
- Consistency
- Includer
- Responsibility
Delivery Experience
Established and led a Salesforce Center of Excellence for 20+ organizations across the UK and North America business groups focusing on building a community of shared knowledge and engagement, instilling governance and standard processes for setup, resource acquisition, support, and various business system workflows, and utilizing the platform efficiently and effectively with varying use cases among the 20 business units.
Developed and implemented a strategic framework to establish improvements within the change management and business communication process.
Credentials
- BA, Mathematics University of Virginia (VA)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Angel Crocram
PMP, CSM (Manager)
- Relator
- Achiever
- Analytical
- Ideation
- Restorative
Delivery Experience
Responsible for senior-level relationship management, communications, and day-to-day activities of several complex project management engagements.
Credentials
- BS, Electrical Engineering (Louisiana Tech University)
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Karl Johnson
Analyst
- Strategic
- Positivity
- Achiever
- Responsibility
- Learner
Delivery Experience
Resolved complex title issues, reviewed, and determined the best course of action to cure the title. Made curative recommendations and assisted clients with various title defects to achieve clear marketable/insurable titles.
Research and resolve title issues and discrepancies, reviewing title evidence, and curing title defects of record while partnering with the onsite legal team.
Credentials
- BS. Computer Information Systems (Grambling State University)
Tymia Taylor
Analyst
- Empathy
- Harmony
- Restorative
- Futuristic
- Individualization
Delivery Experience
Processed and completed sensitive documents ensuring accuracy. Verified and corrected data to ensure the quality and integrity of the information in the system.
Credentials
- Crash Course on Python Google Certificate
- Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Udemy Certificate
Fallon Thomas
Analyst
- Arranger
- Deliberative
- Connectedness
- Relator
- Futuristic
Delivery Experience
Maintained organizational documents and the document management system. Ensured organizational documents went through a documented and approved review-and-approval process before being stored. Supported adherence to record retention policies, safeguarding information, and retrieving documents.
Credentials
- BA Sociology (Houston Baptist University)
Testimonials
Impressed with their attention to detail
Ed and his team bring an understanding of the complexities and needs of the most important people in our business, our guests. We have been impressed with their attention to detail, work ethic, and sometimes under less than perfect circumstances.
Delighted with their work
7th Echelon provided high-quality people that know how to execute a project. We can say without reservation that we have been delighted with their work.
Foresight, and out of the box thinking
It was a pleasure and we enjoyed working with owner Ed Melton and his team. We were so impressed with Ed's foresight, and out of the box thinking, we along with the project manager prime contractor, selected him to serve as a voting member for the selection of the general contractor for the $38MM project.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to promoting equity and fairness in all aspects of our operations. We strive to build and foster a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.