Strategic Consulting
I help the public and private sectors talk to one another. With experience on both sides of the table, we bridge the gap where deals often die.
Deals Die in The Gap
Public and private sectors speak different languages. We translate.
Public Sector Experience
8 years as Kansas City Council Chair, presiding over $10B+ in development decisions.
- TIF & Tax Abatement expertise
- Special District formation (CIDs, TDDs)
- Development agreement negotiation
- Intergovernmental coordination
Private Sector Experience
EVP at Newmark Zimmer, structuring complex real estate transactions.
- Capital stack optimization
- LIHTC deal structuring
- Investor relations & presentations
- Exit strategy planning
Both Sides of The Table
Experience that spans government, finance, development, and academia.
City Council Chair
8 years leading Kansas City's legislative body, approving billions in development.
MHDC Vice Chairman
Governor-appointed position overseeing Missouri's housing finance agency.
Newmark Zimmer EVP
Executive leadership in commercial real estate brokerage and advisory.
JD + MBA
Legal and business training for complex transaction structuring.
Six Strategic Consulting Services
Each backed by real-world experience on both sides of the public-private divide.
Infrastructure Consulting
Public-Private Collaboration
Strategic guidance for infrastructure projects requiring coordination between government agencies, private developers, and community stakeholders.
- Public-private partnership structuring
- Funding source identification
- Regulatory navigation
- Stakeholder alignment
Urban Planning & Analysis
District & Corridor Revitalization
Quantitative real estate analysis and urban planning for district revitalization, corridor development, and neighborhood transformation.
- Corridor development strategy
- Zoning and land use analysis
- Economic impact modeling
- Community visioning facilitation
Real Estate Advisory
Strategic Property Guidance
Strategic advisory for property owners, investors, and institutions navigating complex real estate decisions.
- Highest and best use analysis
- Asset repositioning strategy
- Portfolio optimization
- Disposition planning
Market Analysis & Feasibility
Data-Driven Decisions
Comprehensive market studies and financial feasibility analysis for affordable housing, mixed-use, and commercial developments.
- LIHTC market studies
- Financial pro forma development
- Demand and absorption analysis
- Rent comparability studies
Community Engagement
On-The-Ground Connection
Authentic community engagement that goes beyond the boardroom—we meet communities where they are, not where it's convenient.
- Community immersion & outreach
- Public meeting facilitation
- Stakeholder alignment workshops
- Bilingual engagement (Spanish)
Deal Structuring & P3s
Bridging The Gap
Public-private partnership structuring, incentive package assembly, and complex transaction negotiation where public and private interests intersect.
- TIF & tax abatement structuring
- Capital stack optimization
- Joint venture structuring
- Development agreement negotiation
Let's Make Your Deal Happen
Whether you're a city trying to attract development, a developer navigating public approvals, or an investor seeking opportunities—we speak both languages.