Marsha Naegeli's humble upbringing in the charming town of Tillamook, Oregon instilled in her a deep appreciation for hard work, perseverance, and resilience in the face of challenges. These values shaped the foundation for her remarkable journey as the founder and CEO of NAEGELI Deposition & Trial, a company recognized nationwide for not only premier court reporting services in multiple in high-profile litigation matters across the country.
In 1980, Marsha began her entrepreneurial path with a two-thousand-dollar loan and a clear vision to build a service that honored every client with personalized attention and respect. Drawing from her experience as a certified court reporter, a credential she continues to hold, she understood the complexities faced by attorneys and court reporters alike. Through dedication, consistent leadership, and a commitment to continuous training and excellence, she developed the blueprint for delivering world-class litigation support while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment for her team.
As NAEGELI expanded, its capabilities grew beyond court reporting into legal transcription, videography, interpreting, trial presentation, and document management, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted industry leader. Marsha’s exceptional leadership led to honors, including The Business Journal’s Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses Award and the prestigious President’s Award for Career Excellence. Alongside business achievements, she has served on community boards and in philanthropic roles, consistently giving back to the communities that supported her journey.
Despite an ambitious professional path, Marsha maintains a balance between business and personal passions. A devoted traveler, her global experiences have broadened her appreciation for culture, learning, and perspective. Her love of challenge and commitment to mastery led her to aviation, where she earned a perfect score on her pilot exam in record time, demonstrating the same discipline she applies to her professional life.
Throughout her journey, Marsha has valued the support of her family and the dedicated individuals who contribute to NAEGELI’s success. Looking ahead, she remains inspired by a strong vision for the company, driven by dedication to excellence, innovation, and service. The journey continues, with more to achieve in pursuit of meaningful progress and lasting impact.
With firsthand experience as a certified court reporter, Marsha understood early the demanding requirements of the legal practice and the critical role accuracy, professionalism, and preparation play in successful litigation. She recognized the industry need for a corporation that would deliver not just technical skill, but consistent care, precision, and accountability.
Driven by innovation and anchored in rigorous training, Marsha created a client first culture built on reliability and performance. Her approach established NAEGELI as a trusted partner to law firms, corporations, and government agencies across the United States.
Success is the ability to hang on when everyone else would let go. In other words, sometimes it just takes grit to build a successful corporation.
Despite an extraordinary professional journey, Marsha values balance, family, and continued personal growth. A world traveler and pilot, she achieved a perfect score on her pilot exam in record time, reflecting the same determination she brings to her work.
Above all, Marsha credits the success of NAEGELI to the people who share her mission. The journey continues, driven by excellence, integrity, and service to the legal community.