Sean Hawley

Managing Director

Sean Hawley is Managing Director at PG Strategic, where he oversees operational strategy, systems infrastructure, and partner pipeline management for the firm’s commercial finance and business consulting operations. With 25+ years of experience working with small and mid-sized businesses across logistics, construction, retail, and professional services, Sean brings a ground-level understanding of what it actually takes to get deals done and keep operations running at scale.

Sean leads the integration of AI-driven tools and automation into the firm’s core workflows – from lender and ISA pipeline architecture to CRM design and client processing – ensuring PG Strategic operates with the speed and precision that clients and partners expect.

Prior to PG Strategic, Sean founded and led BLF Lending and BLF Digital, building a track record across commercial finance, digital strategy, and business consulting spanning three decades. He also founded National Debt Counseling, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting individuals and families navigating financial hardship.

When he’s not working, Sean composes classical music, and is a dedicated animal rescuer. His awareness cause is the SATO Project, a nonprofit rescuing abused and abandoned animals in Puerto Rico.

Expertise

  • Business Consulting & Strategy – Advising SMBs on growth, acquisition, and operational expansion
  • Operational Systems & AI Integration – Building workflows and automation frameworks that drive efficiency and throughput
  • Commercial Finance & Loan Packaging – Structuring SBA, equipment finance, and working capital solutions across a broad lender network
  • Lender & ISA Pipeline Management – Overseeing deal flow, documentation, and placement from origination to close
  • CRM Architecture & Workflow Design – Designing and managing the systems that keep the firm running