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About Lepley Consulting

Lepley Consulting LLC exists to broaden the community and organization knowledge of Service member, Veterans, and their Families experiences and needs. Coming from over two decades of military experience from company level to headquarters in Virginia, over a decade in scientific research and program evaluation, and a decade and a half in non-profit boards serving Veterans, Lepley Consulting LLC is uniquely situated to help governmental and non-governmental organizations alike meet the need of serving those who served.

Chaplain (MAJ, Ret.) Paul A. Lepley, PhD

Paul A. Lepley, PhD, is a service-connected disabled Veteran with more than 20 years of experience across the Army National Guard, Active Duty, and Reserves. He previously served at the National Guard Bureau as a program manager responsible for establishing the Integrated Primary Prevention system for the Army and Air National Guard, including federal policy development, large-scale program implementation, and budget forecasting exceeding $1 billion. Dr. Lepley deployed in support of Joint Special Operations in CENTCOM and is a recipient of multiple awards, including the Bronze Star.

In his civilian career, Dr. Lepley serves as an independent consultant and subject matter expert supporting sensitive applied social science research, program evaluation, and policy analysis efforts across the Department of Defense. Whether engaging as a Veteran, retired chaplain, or PhD-level researcher, he brings the full breadth of his experience to each engagement, blending operational insight, academic rigor, and a lifelong commitment to serving those who serve.

We needed a partner who truly understands the realities of military life—command structures, operational tempo, and the lived experiences of service members and Veterans. Paul Lepley exceeded expectations. He crafted compelling narratives that helped our staff understand military culture and devise actionable plans to communicate with military leaders. Paul is an incredible asset to any partnership.

Melissa Scardaville,

PhD, Director of the Center for Integrated Prevention Promotion, Innovation, and Advancement (CIPPIA)

Dr. Paul Lepley’s expertise in military culture and programming is outstanding. His insights and professionalism make him a trusted partner for organizations serving military and Veteran communities.

Dr. Katie Ports,

Principal Researcher

Deborah Weatherbee

I met Paul Lepley in 2019 when he was in the Army National Guard as a Chaplain. Paul was instrumental in helping with the American Legion Auxiliary 5th District begin training for the Chaplains in the American Legion and Auxiliary. Our first workshop was in 2019 and Paul was a presenter for the workshop. Covid came and we had to postpone the workshop in 2020 and after 2020 we were able to grow this Chaplain Workshop and Paul was the keynote speaker for one of the workshops in the fall of 2024. I highly recommend Paul Lepley for any training or consulting needed. He will be a great asset to the military, veterans and their families.

Deborah Weatherbee,

American Legion Auxiliary 5th District Chaplain/ Past American Legion 5th District President

Paul Lepley is a multi-talented expert in military family health and wellbeing. He brings expertise in direct service working with military families in his role of chaplain, and he has also trained hundreds of mental health practitioners across the state of Michigan in military competencies and mental health treatment for military individuals and their families. He is proficient in research on strengthening military families bringing expertise in setting up studies and disseminating study findings. He is highly skilled in public speaking and project management.

Adrian Blow, PhD, LMFT,

Professor - Department of Human Development and Family Studies Michigan State University

His commitment to our mission was unwavering, and his influence is woven into every major system and service we built. Paul’s expertise in mental and behavioral health fundamentally shaped Zero Day during its most formative years. One of Paul’s most significant contributions was his work in helping us develop and refine the mental-health assessment tools that became a foundation for our veteran intake, triage, and care-coordination processes. Many of the programs now embedded in Zero Day’s holistic service model were made possible because of Paul’s leadership, outreach, and guidance dating back to 2013. In every sense, Dr. Paul Lepley has been one of Zero Day’s most influential founders and most trusted partners.

Tim Hunnicutt,

Zero Day, INC Veteran Partnerships