We stand stronger when we stand together

Our team works together across multiple industries to help clients better understand their operating environments, determine how to respond to challenges and position their organizations to seize the right opportunities.

  • My happy place is when the rush of excitement washes over me at the start of a trip into the wild unknown.

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Photo of Colleen at the ocean
  • My happy place is with my family among big cliffs, big mountains and big skies (my family was here, just not pictured!).

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Cara Meyer traveling with partner in beautiful landscape
  • My husband and I are originally from the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, and enjoy all things bourbon, bluegrass music, local foods, and southern charm.

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Jen in a convertible car with mountains in background
  • A warm day driving through the Columbia River Gorge with a good friend is my happy place. Wine tasting and apple picking along Mt. Hood’s Fruit Loop—a perfect day and a great reminder of the pleasures of such beauty in my own backyard.

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Laura high in a beautiful mountain range
  • Upon taking the world’s steepest cogwheel to the top of Mount Pilatus in Switzerland, I discovered a breathtaking view overlooking several peaks. As a traveler at heart, I find inspiration exploring interesting destinations and look forward to more adventures!

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Sarah with her daughter on a mountain lake in summertime
  • Community Prosperity Practice Lead

    I am a sunshine and solitude seeker who’s happiest when I’m exploring wild places with my adventurous family.

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Sam at the summit of a 14,000 ft mountain
  • When scaling Colorado’s highest peaks, I’m in my happy place. It gives me the opportunity to spend time outdoors, push myself physically and mentally and reflect. A natural explorer, I find adventure in everything I do.

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  • Travel & Tourism Practice Lead

    Whenever I’m on, in, or anywhere near a large body of water, I instantly feel calmer and happier. Here, my smile says it all as I enjoy a family vacation along the coast of beautiful Lake Michigan.

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  • Every organization has the potential for excellence. Meaningful breakthroughs only happen when the leadership of an organization is willing to hear the truth and has the courage to take action.

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  • Over the years, we’ve curated a talented team of collaborators who provide unique insight and subject matter expertise.

    Our commitment to delivering the best possible counsel to our clients sometimes means collaborating with a number of different experts, each with years of experience and specific credentials in their respective fields. Our extended family of collaborators allows us the flexibility to quickly scale our capacity and capability to match the critical needs of clients nationwide. Our network includes specialists in a wide range of organizational effectiveness disciplines, as well as industries, including Public Health, Travel & Tourism, Consumer, Higher Education and Government.

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    Our Collaborators

    Laura Brennen

    Michael Anderson-Nathe

    Susan Kerosky

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    Our Partner Firms:

    Dean Runyan Associates

    Miles Partnership

    Sparkloft

    Longwoods

    Clarity of Place

    Future Partners

    ECOnorthwest

    Downs & St. Germain Research

    Drawbridge Innovations

Interested in joining our team?

Let’s talk!

Aviva North with her two dogs hiking
  • A perfect day for me is exploring the Colorado Rockies with my partner and two rescue dogs. I love getting to disconnect for a little while and push myself to new heights and mileage to discover new favorite places.

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