Strong work happens when the right people are in the room
Most local government challenges don’t fit neatly into one lane. Communications, leadership, culture, crisis response—they overlap. That’s why I don’t pretend to do everything myself.
Instead, I partner with a small group of firms I trust deeply—organizations that share my values around honesty, professionalism, and public service, and that bring complementary expertise to the table.
These partnerships allow me to help clients tackle complex challenges with confidence, knowing the right mix of skills and experience is behind the work.
Depending on the challenge, I may work independently or alongside trusted partners whose expertise complements my own.
SGR
I work closely with Strategic Government Resources on organizational development, leadership, and governance-focused projects.
SGR’s Organizational & Project Development services help local governments strengthen their organizations from within—building resilient, high-performing, and future-ready teams. Their work spans leadership development, cultural transformation, process improvement, and team alignment, all grounded in a deep understanding of how local governments actually operate.
Through this partnership, I often support:
Leadership and executive team development
Strategic alignment between vision, values, and day-to-day operations
Governance and communications solutions for cities navigating change
In these engagements, my role typically focuses on communications strategy, leadership messaging, public trust, and helping organizations connect internal work to external understanding.
DFW StratComm
I partner with DFW StratComm to support local governments that need experienced, flexible communications support — whether that’s strategic planning, content creation, community outreach, or specialized project work.
DFW StratComm understands the realities of a local government communications office: tight deadlines, complicated issues that must be explained simply, and very little time to earn attention. Their team brings deep, practical experience helping cities and counties communicate clearly and effectively in that environment.
Together, we work with agencies that need additional capacity, outside perspective, or specialized expertise — sometimes for a defined project, sometimes as an extension of an in-house team.
Through this partnership, clients are supported with:
Strategic communications planning
Communications plans
Content and social media planning
Emergency and crisis planning, when needed
Video and visual storytelling
Concept development and script writing
Video coordination, shooting, and editing
Community outreach
E-newsletters and print newsletters
Copywriting and targeted messaging
Targeted mail and digital campaigns
Graphic design
Print and digital materials
Infographics and brand guides
PowerPoint templates, annual reports, brochures, and special publications
Special projects
Communications audits and needs assessments
Bond election education and high-visibility initiatives
Training
Media 101 for staff
On-camera interview training for staff and elected officials
In these engagements, I typically focus on strategy, leadership messaging, and public trust, while DFW StratComm provides the hands-on communications execution, production capability, and additional bandwidth many organizations need to get the work done well.
The result is practical, professional support that strengthens in-house teams and helps governments communicate with clarity and credibility — day in and day out.
How these partnerships work
Depending on the project, I may:
Lead the engagement with partners supporting specific elements
Join a broader team led by SGR or DFW StratComm
Serve as a strategic advisor focused on communications, leadership, and public trust
What stays consistent is this: you get a thoughtful, coordinated approach—not a collection of disconnected consultants.
If you’re not sure which mix of support is right for your situation, we can figure that out together.