2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jenna Fantauzzi, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

“Jenna brings a rare blend of strategic clarity and client intuition, consistently anticipating needs and guiding our team with purpose. Her humble yet powerful leadership style fosters true collaboration, elevating every project she touches and driving meaningful impact across our firm and the industry.” 

What is one major challenge you’ve overcome as a leader, and what did it teach you?

One of the most defining challenges in my career was leading the integration of seven companies in the A/E/C industry into a single operating platform as Chief Operating Officer. Each had its own systems, culture, and processes, and aligning them required a clear vision and strong communication. It taught me that leadership is less about control and more about alignment. When people understand the “why” and feel part of the process, they don’t resist change, they help drive it forward.

How do you inspire, motivate, or mentor others within your organization?

I lead with a very hands-on, transparent approach. I was fortunate to learn from the best, spending the majority of my career working under Ed Piccinich at SL Green Realty Corp. Early on, I learned that you have to constantly raise the bar, and that most people are capable of far more than they realize. That standard of pushing for excellence, and accepting nothing less, was instilled in me from the very beginning. Over time, I’ve learned that true leadership is not just about setting that bar, but about helping others see it and believe they can reach it.

What daily habit or routine helps you stay focused or motivated as a leader?

I start every day with an early workout - it sets the tone for energy and focus.