Managing Director

Sherman Perryman, PMP, MBA

Sherman brings 15+ years of project management experience across Fortune 500 enterprises including Southern California Edison, Wells Fargo, and Tesla Energy. His track record includes managing a $15M grid modernization project and delivering complex regulatory compliance initiatives for major financial institutions.

As Managing Director of Black Fortitude, Sherman oversees operations across advisory, private equity, and entertainment verticals—applying Fortune 500 project management discipline to strategic consulting, commercial real estate transactions, and Grammy-winning talent management.

Credentials

  • Sherman Perryman, PMP
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
  • MBA Jewell College
  • BA, Morehouse College
  • 15+ Years Fortune 500 Project Management

Major Projects

  • Southern California Edison: $15M Grid Modernization (Project Manager)
  • Wells Fargo: Regulatory Compliance Oversight (Program Manager)
  • Tesla Energy: Multi-Site Infrastructure Coordination (Project Coordinator)
Our Philosophy
"Black Fortitude operates as a singular force across three domains: the frameworks that guide enterprises, the capital that funds opportunities, and the narratives that shape culture. We are principals, not intermediaries. Three verticals. One institutional discipline."
Strategic Design

Why Three Verticals?

Foundation

Advisory

Provides the operational foundation—15+ years of Fortune 500 project management creates institutional credibility for capital deployment and entertainment operations.

Application

Private Equity

Applies advisory expertise to deal sourcing—operational due diligence and value creation frameworks differentiate our investment approach.

Diversification

Entertainment

Represents strategic asset diversification—cultural IP and global brand recognition operating under institutional management infrastructure.

Each vertical operates independently while benefiting from shared operational discipline, institutional relationships, and cross-sector expertise.

Team Structure

Operational Capacity

Weekly capacity: 100–140+ hours across team available for client engagements.

Our Team

Sherman Perryman

Managing Director

PMP • USC Marshall MBA

Our Team

Sherman Perryman

Managing Director

MBA

Ashley Nouri

Chief Operating Officer

University of Southern California

Muhammad Ibtehaj Azam

International Policy

Bahria University

Financial Intelligence

Henry Kim

Financial Markets

UT Austin

Aishwarya Ramkumar Babu

Equity Research

UT Austin

Iskender Pimentel

Macro-Economic Analysis

Georgetown

Government Contracting & Policy

Josh Gitogo

Public Policy

Northwestern University

Mariam Nageeb

Legal & Policy

University of Pennsylvania

Digital Technology & Operations

Cathy Yang

Data Science

University of Chicago

Omar Jallow

Cybersecurity

Northwestern University

Justin Oliver

IT Operations

Cedarville University

Credentials

Certifications & Experience

Business Certifications

  • DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
  • SBE (Small Business Enterprise)
  • SAM.gov Active Registration

Professional Certifications

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) - PMI
  • MBA Candidate - USC Marshall (2026)
  • Real Estate Development - USC Ross Program
  • MBA - Jewell College.

Industry Experience

  • Utilities: Southern California Edison
  • Financial Services: Wells Fargo
  • Renewable Energy: Tesla Energy
  • Entertainment: Till Dawn Entertainment / Lebo M

Track Record

  • $15M+ projects managed
  • Zero project failures
  • 95%+ on-time delivery rate
  • Fortune 500 client portfolio
Community Impact

The Militant Legacy Project

Sherman also founded The Militant Legacy Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on leadership development and youth mentorship, operating as Militant Grind.

The organization combines systematic discipline with entrepreneurial execution to develop the next generation of leaders.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Militant Grind

Leadership Development
Youth Mentorship

Ready to Engage?

Whether you need strategic advisory, capital for commercial acquisitions, or entertainment industry expertise—we bring institutional discipline to every engagement.

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