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Meet the Orion Team

Scott Angelo

Co-founder and Leadership Consultant | 20 Year Military Officer and Naval Aviator | Entrepreneur | Professional Pilot | Volunteer

Scott Angelo is the Co-Founder of Orion Leadership, a veteran-owned consulting firm dedicated to the holistic development of both the person and the leader. He also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Upskill Inc, where he helps drive the company’s mission to modernize workforce training through neuroscience-driven technology. A retired U.S. Navy Commander and former Naval Aviator, Scott brings more than two decades of leadership, operations, and aviation experience to his work.

During his Navy career, Scott flew the P-3 Orion, C-130, and C-37 (G-550) aircraft on global missions that included counter-narcotics operations in Central America, reconnaissance and logistics in the Middle East and Africa, and worldwide fleet support. He later held senior leadership roles, including Commanding Officer of Navy Reserve Center Milwaukee and Executive Officer of Naval Air Facility Washington, where he oversaw base operations supporting more than 4,000 service members.

In addition to his roles at Orion and Upskill, Scott is a First Officer with United Airlines. He holds a Master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College and an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Scott is active with the University of Maryland Alumni Association. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and two children, playing guitar, cooking, fitness, fishing, and being on the water.

Susie Burge

Co-founder and Leadership Consultant | 20 Year Military Officer and Naval Aviator |  Professional Pilot  | Entrepreneur | Volunteer

Susie Burge is a seasoned leader, naval aviator, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in high-performance, mission-driven organizations. A retired U.S. Navy Officer, she has led diverse teams in dynamic environments across the globe — from the cockpit of a military aircraft to the command of Navy units supporting worldwide operations.

Commissioned in 2003 after earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Susie went on to become a Naval Aviator and later earned her Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Over the course of her career, she served in multiple leadership roles — from piloting combat-ready missions across the Pacific, Middle East, and Europe, to serving as Commanding Officer of Navy Operational Support Center Rochester, where she ensured the readiness of 125 sailors. She also held key leadership positions aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush, in Navy air logistics, and as an instructor responsible for shaping the next generation of naval aviators.

Throughout her career, Susie built a reputation for leading with clarity, resilience, and strategic foresight — skills she now brings to leaders and organizations through Orion Leadership. She is passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their potential, navigate complexity, and thrive in high-stakes environments.

Today, in addition to her consulting work, Susie serves as a First Officer for Delta Air Lines and remains an active volunteer in her local community. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her family, where she enjoys time outdoors — from hiking and biking to soccer games and days on the water.

Karen Murphy

Certified Professional Coach | Corporate Professional | Educator | Community Leader | Volunteer

Karen Murphy is a Certified Professional Coach with nearly two decades of leadership experience across diverse industries. She believes that lasting professional success is built on a strong foundation of values and the continuous development of personal potential.

Her career began in the corporate sector, where she held leadership roles with a global luxury commercial real estate firm and a Fortune 50 aerospace company. There, she gained deep expertise in leading people, managing projects, and overseeing complex budgets. It was during this time that Karen recognized the growing need for stronger leadership, both within organizations and in the practice of leading oneself.

Recognized for her ability to connect with others and inspire growth and performance, Karen formalized her passion by earning her Professional Coaching Certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Her approach, grounded in the principles of Energy Leadership, empowers clients to build confidence, expand their leadership capacity, and align their professional goals with personal fulfillment.

Guided by her values of connection, community, relationships, and leadership, Karen is deeply committed to service. She currently volunteers with Golden Retriever Rescue, Education, and Training organization, leads local fundraisers and community initiatives and previously served as Vice President of Communications for her school’s Parent Teacher Organization. She has also contributed her time and leadership to organizations such as Special Olympics, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and diverse corporate employee resource groups.

A proud graduate of West Virginia University and a former Division I varsity swimmer, Karen is also an alumna of the Severn Leadership Group Fellowship Program. She remains an active learner and contributor in national coaching initiatives.

Originally from Frederick, Maryland, Karen now calls Annapolis home, where she embraces the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and the richness of community life with her family.

Joe Herlihy

Leadership Consultant | General Counsel | C-Suite Leader | Entrepreneur

Joe Herlihy is a self-motivated and results-driven franchise executive with over 15 years of experience in multi-unit operations, real estate and development management and over 10 years of experience as in-house legal counsel to international franchise systems. As the Chief Franchising Officer and Chief Legal Officer of Modern Performance and Recovery Brands (MPRB), the parent company of The Good Feet Store, Dr’s Own, ING Source, and Stretch*d, Joe is responsible for multi-brand franchise development strategy as well as overseeing all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations, driving consistent revenue growth, enhancing efficiency, championing innovation, navigating complex legal challenges and mitigating risk in fast-paced business environments as well as overseeing all legal affairs of the company, including corporate governance, litigation management, complex contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Joe is also President of The Good Feet Store brand where he leads the strategic growth and expansion of The Good Feet Store footprint domestically and internationally. Prior to joining MPRB, he held various leadership roles in operations in small and large-scale independent franchise businesses, and served as in-house legal counsel to Planet Fitness where he played critical roles in helping the company rapidly expand domestically as well as internationally and taking the company public in 2015.

Joe and his wife Lexy recently celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary and live in St. Augustine, Florida with their four children, Connor, Finn, Riley, and Rhett and their two dogs, Luna and Maggie. The family enjoys spending time at Disney, the beach, and in youth sports.