Roger North
Founder, North Group Consultants

Roger is founder of North Group Consultants. In addition to his leadership responsibilities at North Group, he consults on issues related to organizational health and performance, organizational transition, and executive growth.

Married to Carolyn for over 40 years, they have three children, three in-law children and six grandchildren. He and Carolyn both enjoy reading, hiking and vacationing in their favorite places- Hilton Head, South Carolina and Ocean City, New Jersey. Roger enjoys playing golf and is an avid reader.

An active community volunteer, Roger currently serves on the Boards of Water Street Mission, the North Foundation, the Wenger Foundation, The MVE Group and The Houck Group. He is past Chairman of Leadership Lancaster and Evangelical Seminary. In addition, he has served the Boards of Family Service of Lancaster County, The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, The Lebanon Vallet Chamber Foundation, The Horst Group, The Kids Trust and Love, INC. of Lancaster County.

Roger holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Messiah College. He is a graduate of Leadership Lancaster and the Excellence in Speaking Institute. His professional experience includes over 40 years in organizational development, leadership and sales.

In 2019, Roger was honored by the Lancaster Chamber as “Small Business Person of the Year.”

Nikki Shingle
Consultant, North Group Consultants

Nikki is energized by the opportunity to encourage and support others in making positive contributions to our communities. She takes great joy in the simple yet meaningful act of offering encouragement.

Over the course of more than two decades, Nikki has served purpose-driven professional organizations as a leader and service provider. In her most recent role, she had the privilege of leading a team of financial consultants at Everence, where they served non-profit organizations, businesses, and churches in Central Pennsylvania. Additionally, she contributed to the growth of the organization’s services and the charitable foundation.

Nikki’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Messiah University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership from Shippensburg University. To deepen her expertise, she earned the CAP (R) Certified Advisor in Philanthropy credential from The American College of Financial Services. She has also been recognized by the Central Penn Business Journal as a Woman of Influence.

In the community, Nikki serves as Vice Chair of the Bridge of Hope National Board and is also a member of the Radiant Hope Board of Directors. She is an active member of West Shore Free Church. She and her husband, Andy, reside in Mechanicsburg and have two children – Ava and Zack. Nikki and Andy enjoy supporting their children in their sports activities and spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and fishing!

Tim Heist
Consultant, North Group Consultants

With over 15 years of organizational leadership experience, Tim brings to North Group a dedication to walking alongside others to support their success. Tim enjoys assembling and leading high functioning teams, creating and building healthy cultures, and formulating leadership structures that ensure success for the entire organization and for all team members.

Tim grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Student Ministry & Pastoral Counseling from the University of Valley Forge.

Before joining North Group, Tim served as a Pastor in Fort Collins, Colorado. After returning to PA in 2021, Tim has continued to invest in the community and serves in a variety of roles supporting foster children and families. Additionally, he serves on the boards of The Cracked Pot and Finally Home.

In his free time, Tim enjoys traveling with his wife, Melissa, exploring new restaurants, adventures with their pup Eliza, hitting the gym, fishing, and nearly any activity outside with friends.