About Great Fish Agility
At Great Fish Agility, we believe transformation begins with people — and with purpose. Our name comes from the biblical story of Jonah and the great fish. In that moment of being swallowed, Jonah found both correction and a new calling. For us, the “Great Fish” is a reminder that God uses seasons of disruption to bring clarity, renewal, and direction.
Founded in 2018 in Chesterfield, Virginia, Great Fish Agility helps organizations, leaders, and communities navigate complexity with courage and faith. In 2022, leadership transitioned with Dr. Shannon Palmer becoming CEO, bringing new vision, energy, and direction while continuing the company’s growth and impact.
We serve businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies — and we feel especially called to walk alongside faith-based organizations, helping them thrive in their mission while stewarding resources wisely.
Our Leadership Team
Dr. Shannon Palmer — CEO
Shannon is the CEO of Great Fish Agility and brings more than 20 years of leadership in healthcare and education. With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University, she has guided organizations to excellence in home health and hospice while also pioneering innovative education resources for families.
Shannon’s leadership is rooted in faith and purpose. She is passionate about improving access to care, empowering underserved communities, and building organizations that reflect dignity, stewardship, and impact. Her vision drives the direction of Great Fish Agility today.
Mark Palmer — CIO, Certified Scrum Trainer, Enterprise Coach
Mark co-founded Great Fish Agility in 2018 and continues to serve as trainer and enterprise coach. A Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) and Certified Team Coach® (CTC), he has taught and coached more than 12,000 professionals worldwide, helping organizations embrace agility as a path to value delivery and cultural transformation.
Mark’s heart is for creating environments where people flourish. His training style combines deep agile expertise with servant leadership and faith-based values of stewardship and equipping others.
Why We Exist
Great Fish Agility was founded with a conviction: to serve organizations with excellence while honoring Christ in how we work, lead, and live. We help companies, ministries, schools, and nonprofits become more effective — not only in achieving their goals but in strengthening the people and communities they serve.
Our services include:
- Certified Training: CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSP-SM, CSP-PO, CAL, and micro-credentials.
- Agile Coaching: From startup teams to enterprise-scale transformation, with a focus on servant leadership.
- Healthcare Consulting: Home health and hospice operations, compliance, and quality improvement.
- Education Solutions: Creative resources and curriculum support for families and schools.
Our Faith in Action
We don’t just consult — we partner in transformation. Just as Jonah’s story shows, seasons of challenge can be the very moment God uses to realign and propel us forward. At Great Fish Agility, we bring that perspective to every engagement: helping organizations rediscover purpose, strengthen their people, and multiply their impact.
Whether serving a Fortune 100 corporation or a small Christian ministry, our goal is the same: to be faithful stewards of the gifts we’ve been entrusted with and to help others do the same.
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
We have empowered professionals from some of the world’s most prestigious organizations:
Google
Apple
Microsoft
Amazon
Meta
Advance Auto Parts
Capital One
State Street
NASA
DOD
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