STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - Key Persons


Annette Seidel Edmonds

Annette Seidel Edmonds, a recognized and experienced political action committee regulatory and compliance professional with over two decades of experience, has joined the Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) consulting team. Annette's career has covered work in both the public and private sectors and in state and federal government. Her vast knowledge of how government works and how companies should interact with it at every level adds another dimension to the resources offered to SPI clients. With a Fortune 200 company, Annette's management responsibilities covered political involvement programs, education, communication, and compliance oversight. Additionally, she successfully collaborated with the legal and investor relations departments. Her expertise will be invaluable as SPI expands its service offerings into multiple states. As a consultant, Annette has provided political engagement services to corporate clients large and small. Her assistance is not only limited to designing and implementing programs but also includes providing assessments, identifying opportunities for process improvement, overseeing the application of industry recognized best practices, and reviewing regulatory filings. Annette has been a featured speaker at national conferences and has taught the Ethics and Compliance module at Leadership Latino seminars. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston and she has completed a three-year program from The Public Affairs Council.

Arlethia Perry-Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Board Member of Communities
Arlethia is a board member of Communities in Schools of Georgia and the Georgia Council on Economic Education. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Academy at the University of California, Berkeley, and a past Fellow of the Associate's Program of the National Center for Public Policy in Higher Education. She also previously served as vice-chair and chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' Advisory Council for Communications and Public Affairs.

Betty Dunkerley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant
Betty Dunkerley has a long public service career, with emphasis on health care, public-private partnerships, utilities, public safety, housing, taxes, transportation, water, environment, and clean energy programs. Betty served as assistant city manager as well as administrative and finance director for the city of Austin for 12 years, overseeing a $2.5 million budget and operations management for multiple city facilities and functions, including management of federal grant programs. Well-known as a skilled negotiator and respected manager with a deep knowledge of governance, procurement, planning, and budgeting, Betty has been tapped to lead multiple mission-critical operations such as due-diligence for the buyout of two public utilities and complex agreements for public-private partnerships. She is also a former assistant city manager for the City of Beaumont and was the chief financial auditor for the City of Dallas, performing finance and compliance audits of federal grants and various city departments. While with the City of Austin, she worked with the city-owned hospital and clinics, helped negotiate a public-private partnership for management of the hospital, and crafted a policy for women's services. Betty moved from the staff side of city government to the administrative side when she was elected a member of the Austin City Council, serving as Mayor Pro Tem during her second term. In her private career, she has used her skills as a Certified Public Accountant in federal government assignments, including managing audits for the Department of Labor for various CETA, EPA, Job Corps Centers and Migrant Farm Program. Betty is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and continuing graduate studies in accounting at Lamar University.

Bob Brown

The Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) Team welcomes Bob Brown and is delighted to add the knowledge and expertise he brings from his four decades of government service. Bob is recently retired as the senior vice president for finance and administration and chief finance officer (CFO) at the University of North Texas (UNT), a Carnegie R1 Research Institution. Before that, he served as vice president for business and administration at Texas A&M University-Commerce and vice chancellor of business affairs at Dallas College. Bob also held leadership roles as a CFO/chief business officer for 38 years. He is a Certified Public Accountant. During Bob's career, he led many procurements and strategic sourcing workgroups, and he read and evaluated more than 2,000 proposals that were submitted to public entities. Primary career successes include leading financial turnaround at three institutions. He mentored higher education finance professionals who have subsequently achieved the ranks of vice president, CFO, chancellor, and president. Bob received the Distinguished Business Officer Award from the National Association of College and University Business Officers and the Nation's Outstanding Chief Business Officer award from the Community College Business Officers organization in 1996. He also received the Distinguished Service Award from the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers in 2008 and was named an Innovator of the Year in 1990 and again in 2003 by the League for Innovation in the Community College. Bob has held roles as president, past president, and several board positions with the Texas Association of Senior College and University Business Officers. He earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from UNT.

Brad Livingston

For more than a decade, Brad Livingston was the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). In that position he was responsible for 38,000 employees, a biennial budget of more than $6 billion and every aspect of operations for one of the largest prison systems in the United States. He also had oversight of the parole and probation systems. Before serving as TDCJ's Executive Director Brad was the agency's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining TDCJ, Brad served as a top aide in Governor George W. Bush's Office of Budget and Planning. Brad is a nationally-recognized leader in the field of criminal justice administration and law enforcement in general. His consulting strengths are enhanced even more by his work with the Legislative Budget Board and his oversight of procurement strategies for one of the largest public agencies in Texas. He is particularly adept in procurement analysis, finance and political strategy. Brad holds a bachelor's degree in political science with honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. As a consultant with specialized subject matter knowledge and executive leadership experience, as well as his decades of credibility and relationships, Brad provides valuable insight, guidance and assistance to clients of Strategic Partnerships, INC (SPI).

Brent Pulver

Brent Pulver's 25 years of service in law enforcement and emergency management have provided him a high level of expertise in public safety, technology, and management. His experience and insight bring added value to the Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) team of consultants and researchers as well as the company's clients. Brent served in numerous jurisdictions and was involved in many complex multi-agency initiatives during his government career. He held positions that included service as a patrol deputy, jail commander, and emergency manager before his retirement as an undersheriff in October 2021. One of his recent accomplishments included the coordination and oversight of a significant upgrade of local emergency communications infrastructure. Brent also served as a board member for the Central Utah 911 Agency which provides 911 services to all residences in two counties. The board is also responsible for emergency dispatch services for several county sheriff offices, 13 police departments, and 21 fire and EMS agencies. Additionally, Brent served as an investigator for the Utah State office of Medical Examiners for 13 years. He earned his law enforcement certification from Weber State University.

Brian Johnson

The SPI Team enthusiastically welcomes Brian Johnson as a consulting partner. Brian joined the Metro-Nashville Police Department in 1993 and retired as deputy chief of police in 2020. In that role, as head of the Community Services Bureau, he commanded approximately 72 percent of the department's 1,510 sworn officers and managed an annual operating budget that exceeded $94 million. Prior to that role, Brian led the former Field Operations Bureau, the Special Operations Division, and the Custom Services Division. As deputy chief, Brian's ability to build positive relationships across diverse segments of the community improved outreach and enabled the success of his community-based approach to justice for crime victims. Brian also served previously as commander of the Madison Precinct. In that role, he and his team were able to draw on outstanding community support to reduce overall criminal activity by 9 percent in the first year of operation. In addition, Brian was captain of the Special Operations Division and led efforts in Aviation, K-9, Hazardous Device, Traffic, SWAT/Negotiations, Urban Search and Rescue, Drill and Ceremony, and Emergency Contingency Planning. He holds a bachelor's degree in management and human relations from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University, and a certificate in criminal justice education from the University of Virginia. He has attended numerous leadership training programs including the Police Executive Research Forum, FBI National Academy, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Major Cities Chiefs Association. Additionally, Brian was a member of the Leadership Nashville class of 2013. Brian served over nine years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve and is a decorated veteran of Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Desert Calm. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Nashville and the Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce. Brian maintains active membership in associations such as the Police Executive Research Forum, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, FBI National Academy Associates, Leadership Nashville Alumni Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce, and Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society.

Brian McDougal

Drawing on his 25 years' experience in municipal government, Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) Consultant Brian McDougal provides corporate planning and integration services, and local government consulting in the areas of employee development, human resources, finance, and capital improvement planning to municipal clients. During his career that bridged the public and private sector, Brian held a wide range of departmental and executive positions in local government and the oil and gas industry. He is well-regarded in the field for his communication skills and deep knowledge and experience in public relations, finance, and management. He combines these with a special interest in corporate planning to assist clients to grow their businesses. Brian earned both an undergraduate degree in urban planning and a Master in Public Administration from Georgia State University. He also is a credentialed manager with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). In addition to his consulting work, Brian serves on the board of the Southeast Texas Food Bank and is a member of the Lamar State College - Port Arthur Education Foundation.

Brian Woodbeck

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Strategic Partnerships, Inc. (SPI) consultant Brian Woodbeck brings an abundance of experience in the areas of public safety and emergency management. Brian retired after 37 years of service in California in emergency management, most recently as deputy chief of operations for Northern California in the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES). In this role, Brian performed complex, hazardous, and sensitive emergency management work and held numerous leadership positions related to fire and rescue services operational programs. He participated in the oversight of the State Fire and Rescue Plan, developing local, area, and regional fire and rescue mutual aid plans and managed the FEMA Project Impact grant program. He also participated in the development of the California State Mutual Aid Pre-Incident / Mobilization Preparedness guidelines. Brian held leadership roles with the Northern and Southern Operations Center Predictive Services and the CA High Speed Program Fire & Life-Safety and Security Committee. His years of working with agencies and communities and public officials have provided him a unique understanding of government at myriad jurisdictional levels.

Bryan Tony

Bryan Tony has a long history that encompasses advocacy, policy skills, and economic development. Bryan has years of experience at various levels of government and commerce. He served the Dallas Regional Chamber as its manager of education and workforce, and he also was the director of public policy at The Real Estate Council of Dallas. Additionally, Bryan is well-connected and well-versed in a wide range of issues related to education, housing, transportation, development, and land use. He is uniquely skilled at engaging corporate stakeholders and community members, identifying key levers to meet diverse needs and promote positive change, and influencing political and policymaking processes.

Buddy Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Board Member of the Texas Water Foundation
Buddy Garcia has decades of experience at the highest levels of state government and numerous years in government consulting. His expertise includes legislative strategy, regulatory assistance, energy production, surface and groundwater policy, resilience, bi-national relations, and procurement consulting. Buddy was a former interim member of the Texas Railroad Commission, the elected body which regulates the oil and natural gas industries in Texas. He also served as a commissioner at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, a deputy Texas Secretary of State, and a state border commerce coordinator. He is a member of the Texas Coastal Land Advisory Board and the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. He has been honored with numerous awards including the Mexico Secretary of External Relations' Ohtli award, Gulf of Mexico Alliance and Harte Research Institute's Gulf of Mexico "Making a Difference" award, and Texas State University's Distinguished Alumni Achievement award. In addition to his service on the Texas Border Security Council and Coastal Coordination Council, Buddy is a board member of the Texas Water Foundation and former co-chair for the Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities effort created by America's Energy Coast.

Caroline Judy

Caroline Judy has over 24 years of experience leading enterprise-wide innovation and change initiatives within county government. The Strategic Partnerships Team welcomes her to the Consulting Division. Most recently, Caroline served as the director of the county of Sonoma's General Services Department. In that position, she was responsible for supervising 118 employees, a $45 million annual operating budget, and a $69 million capital budget. Previously, Caroline served as acting director of the General Service Agency of Alameda County and the manager of intragovernmental support services of Santa Clara County. She also held the position of chief of staff for a county supervisor in Santa Clara. In that role, she was responsible for policy as well. Before entering the public sector, Caroline worked as a software product coordinator and manufacturing systems engineer. She holds a master's degree in political science from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in economics from Reed College.

Cary Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Cary Campbell is an experienced consultant who has developed a range of business skills from diverse industries over more than 35 years. Cary has honed his sales, marketing, and business development skills in service industries and heavy industrial services including waste disposal, construction, heavy industry construction and services, steel fabrication and erection, construction equipment and services, and cranes. He also specializes in manufacturing, direct sales, industrial safety equipment, municipal and industrial fire service (equipment and training), in addition to other industry types such as chemical, petrochem, refining, food and agriculture, mining, oil and gas, military, business start-ups, new markets for existing businesses, market expansions, private ventures, venture capital, Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR), medical service, and the tourist submarine industry. Cary served as an instructor at The Texas A&M University Texas Fireman's Training School through the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and as an outside consultant for the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Business Innovation Center where he aided in the development of small business start-ups and private business ventures. He has numerous certificates of accomplishment and has complete understanding of private sector protocols and how opportunities blend together between private and public ventures. As a native of the Corpus Christi and South Texas region, Cary has established deep roots and extensive contacts in the area through his knowledge of the cultures, the industries, businesses, geography, economics, government, history and habits, and most of all the people. Cary earned his bachelor of business administration and graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

Cha Guzman

As an accomplished leader in higher education, Dr. Ana "Cha" Guzmán brings an insightful and experienced perspective on both community college and university development to the Strategic Partnerships team. She is recognized throughout the country as a leader in the field of education. From 2001 to 2012, Dr. Guzmán served as president of Palo Alto College in San Antonio during a period of extraordinary growth. During her tenure there, she increased student enrollment and retention rates, tripled the amount of grant funding received by the college, and developed over 16 new degree programs. She has also held leadership roles in several other colleges including Austin Community College, Texas A&M, Santa Fe Community College, and Blinn College. In her capacity as Executive Vice President at Austin Community College, Dr. Guzmán balanced the budget of the college and successfully negotiated a multi-million-dollar facility project within budget. Throughout her career, she has been a collaborative innovator, improving outcomes for individual students while constantly engaging stakeholders and partners wherever they may be.

Cheryl D. Orr

Job Titles:
  • Trainer
Cheryl is a prolific trainer, speaker, facilitator, and consultant on various workplace subjects. She is a sought-after speaker on issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She co-authored an article entitled "Women of Color: The Path to Equity in the Public Sector: Ensuring that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remain leading workforce values" (10/1/20) for ICMA's Public Manager's magazine, and volunteers to teach women about financial management. She received the Ebby Halliday Volunteer of the year award in 2018 from WINGS. Cheryl is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Institute-NFBPA and the Senior Executive Institute at UVA, Charlottesville.

Chet Bhasin

Chet Bhasin brings a wealth of health-care experience to the Strategic Partnerships, Inc. (SPI) Team. His leadership and deep knowledge of health care was honed through his service at both for-profit and not-for-profit hospital systems as well as stand-alone organizations and integrated health systems. Most recently, he was a member of senior management at Georgia's Shepherd Center, a private hospital specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation. Chet served as chief operating officer and chief strategy officer at the center, which is one of the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in the nation. Prior to that, Chet served as the director of back/spine, orthopedics, and post-acute services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas. In that role, he provided leadership in physician relations, revenue enhancement, cost reduction, regulatory compliance, and project oversight for various programs. During his career, Chet also held administrative leadership roles at Kindred Healthcare facilities in Texas and Illinois. Chet is a Chicago native who has traveled to more than 30 countries. He serves on the Atlanta chapter for Disability IN as the vice chair, participates as a board member for the Georgia Area Healthcare Executives, and co-leads for the industry outreach group at American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. After receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration, business economics, and public policy from Indiana University, Chet earned a master's degree from Northwestern University and then obtained another master's degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Chris Trotter

Chris Trotter's deeply rooted background in education makes him an asset to the SPI team. He is a fifth-generation educator and the former Superintendent of Schools at Cleveland ISD, a fast-growth school district that serves approximately 11,000 students. Chris was recognized during his 31-year career in public education as an advocate for students and a leader in managing strategic growth. After beginning his career teaching math and coaching in Birdville ISD, he accepted administrative and executive positions in various school districts. This included positions at R.L. Turner and Creekview High Schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, L.D. Bell High School in Hurst-Euless Bedford ISD, Denison High School, Smithson Valley High School, and as the Chief Administrative Officer in Tomball ISD. He was featured in Texas Monthly for his work managing the hypergrowth of Cleveland ISD's student body, and during his Texas career, he worked extensively with both the Texas Legislature and Congress in efforts to ensure adequate and equitable education funding. Chris currently serves on the advisory boards of Fast Growth Coalition and Equity Center, which help develop policy initiatives for public education school systems. Most of his immediate family also works in education. Chris holds an undergraduate degree and math certification from Texas A&M University. He earned his master's degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas.

Cristian Miranda

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Dana Glover - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Member of the Consulting Team

David Thomason

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Devin Monk

Job Titles:
  • Editor
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Dr. Catherine O'Brien

Job Titles:
  • Leader
Dr. Catherine O'Brien is a leader in education for all levels, from pre-K through post-graduate education. During her 37-year career in the education field, she was a change agent for institutions to bring them to a standard of operating that matched their values. She is a public figure in the Houston area, higher education, and local school district communities due to her work. Catherine has had great success in these areas of her expertise: K-12 Education; Higher Education; Leadership; Strategic Planning; Transformative Solutions; Higher Education Law; Accreditation; Certification; Grant Writing and Compliance; Conceptualized Cyber Security Advances; Professional Development Planning and Implementation; External Partnership Development and Collaboration; Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Development; and Conceptual, Operational, and Strategic Dimensions of Organizational Leadership. She was selected as one of 40 leaders in the nation to attend The Aspen Institute's advanced leadership fellowship for one year. This year-long experience enhanced her leadership skills and abilities and introduced her to key leaders across the nation. Furthermore, Catherine has collaborated and developed MOUs with external community partners, including working with seven school districts and 22 other external organizations. She helped provide educational programming spread out across the city of Houston and to engage in collaborative decision making and innovative project development that would ensure serving even more of the population. One of the MOUs was a collaboration between all seven school districts and Houston Community College colleges to develop one common understanding of the dual credit programming policies and procedures. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Science in English Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies. The Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) team is thrilled to welcome her as a consultant.

Ed Emmett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Edgar Antu

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Gay Erwin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Vice President of Public Affairs

Greg McCaffery

Job Titles:
  • Administrator and Professional Engineer
  • Director of Public Works for Abilene
Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) welcomes Greg McCaffery, an accomplished administrator and professional engineer with over 30 years of diversified and comprehensive experience in all facets of public works. Greg has worked in administration, operations, staffing, and planning within streets, water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems, parks, motor pools, GIS, engineering, facilities, and solid waste/ recycling. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, and Nebraska and a Certified Floodplain Manager. As the Director of Public Works for Abilene, Greg was credited with helping to bring many national and state awards to the city. He also has served as the Assistant City Manager for Junction City, Kansas, and as the Utilities Administrator for the City of Pontiac, Michigan, where he was responsible for implementing a water loss program that resulted in over $6 million of annual savings. In addition, Greg has held positions as Public Service Director and City Engineer within various municipal communities. Greg has served as the liaison to Federal, State, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and other public entities where he was involved in obtaining millions of dollars in grants and low-interest loan funding for transportation, facilities, and water and wastewater improvements. He is a former recipient of the Top Ten Leader of the Year award and a Fellow of the American Public Works Association. Greg holds bachelor's degrees in civil engineering from Wayne State University and in building construction management from Michigan State University. He is an active member of the American Public Works Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, and Solid Waste Association of North America. His experience and keen insight into public works as well as local government administration will add significant value to the SPI Team.

Hannah Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Research Analyst

Jessica Feilmeier

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Content Marketing Strategist

Jordan Baker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Managing Consultant

Justin Crawford

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Kathy Langdon

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Katia Veraza

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Kayli Lord

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Kent Caperton - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant
Kent Caperton is a former State Senator, an attorney and an experienced consultant. Currently, Kent is specializing in a legal and consulting practice. He focuses on clients with issues rooted in public policy. He deals with a wide range of issues including healthcare, higher education, intellectual property and infrastructure. Prior to opening his solo practice, Mr. Caperton was a principal and senior member of the Ben Barnes Group and the Gemini Global Group. Kent has dealt with issues at international, national and state levels of government. Additionally, he worked with law firms on numerous complex litigation matters. Prior to joining the Barnes group, Mr. Caperton was a Managing Director at Public Strategies, focusing primarily on legislative, regulatory and political policy for that firm's national telecommunications client. He managed a large team of professionals in thirteen states embedded with the client. Mr. Caperton served as a State Senator from 1981-1991. His Senate service included a variety of assignments as Chairman of the Finance, Jurisprudence and Criminal Justice committees. Additionally, he served as a member of the Texas Judicial Council, the Legislative Budget Board, and the Legislative Audit Committee. Texas Monthly consistently ranked Caperton on its Best Legislator list and in 1989 described him as "the consensus choice for the Best Legislator of the Year." In 1987, he was described as "the dominant member of the Senate." Prior to his Senate service, Mr. Caperton served as Municipal Judge in Bryan, Texas; Visiting Lecturer at Texas A&M University College of Business; Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Texas; and Assistant to the President of Texas A&M University. Mr. Caperton holds a JD from the University of Texas School of Law and earned his B.B.A., cum laude, from Texas A&M University in 1971. He is admitted to practice in State and Federal Courts in Texas and the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Mr. Caperton has been recognized for his contributions in the community and legal profession. He received the James Madison Award from the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas in 1988; the Mary Polk Leadership Award from the Texas Council on Family Violence in 1987; Outstanding Legislator from the Alliance for Judicial Funding in 1989; and as Lutheran of the Year in 1989. Caperton has also served on the Board of Advisors for the Freedom of Information Foundation, the Dean's Roundtable at the University of Texas School of Law, The Board of Lutheran Social Services of the South, the Executive Committee of the University of Texas Law School Alumni Association, the Advisory Committee to the Texas A&M University Press, and on the Executive Committee of the Capital Area Boy Scouts.

Kevin Carruth

Kevin Carruth accrued extensive local government experience from his 35-year career in planning and city management. His knowledge of budgeting, coalition building, emergency management, finance, governmental operations, public works, land use planning, public policy, and government relations will be of value to Strategic Partnerships Inc. (SPI) clients. Kevin began his public service as a senior planner and emergency management specialist with Harris County where he was responsible for administering Community Development Block Grants. He shifted to local government where, for the past 25 years, he served as city manager in six different communities. As city manager of Rockport, Texas, when Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Kevin was consumed with response. He continued to develop experience and expertise as he worked on declared disaster areas over the next 4.5 years, in the process gaining unique experience with emergency management response and recovery. In addition to his job experience, Kevin has been active in professional organizations, including serving on the boards of the Texas Chapter of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, Texas City Management Association (TCMA), and Texas Coalition for Affordable Power. He also has provided expert testimony to committees of the Texas Legislature and served on committees for TCMA and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in political science and English from Texas Tech University and a Master of Arts with a focus on public administration from the University of Houston.

Kirk Clennan

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Kristin Gordon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Research Analyst

Kyle Zagon

Job Titles:
  • Senior Managing Consultant

Laura Matisi

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Member of the Consulting Team

Mary Scott Nabers - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • President

Matthew Mazer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Marketing Development Coordinator

Mike Heiligenstein

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Mike Parker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Managing Consultant

Miles Mathews Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Consultant / Director of Strategy and Development

Nadia Chandler-Hardy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Pat Kunz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Paula Morelock

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Business Operations

Roy Hogan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Sam Loffredo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Managing Consultant

Sergio Loya

Job Titles:
  • Public Administrator
Sergio Loya is an established public administrator and veteran with twenty-five years of public, private, non-profit experience. Well-traveled, multi-cultural and multi-lingual with international experience, he is a recognized subject matter expert with expertise in government marketplaces. His 19+ years working with public officials give him a unique perspective at every jurisdictional level of government. At the Federal level of government, Sergio worked as a consultant for agencies such as: Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Energy (DOE), Interior (INT), Department of Defense (DoD), and several others. Sergio has experience in responding to bid solicitations, contract oversight, project management, strategy development and financial operations. His areas of expertise are broad and the SPI Team welcomes the significant value he can help them bring to clients.

Sheryl Sculley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Consultant

Tim Gohmann

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Director of Business Intelligence

Tommy Huntress - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Consulting Team
  • Senior Vice President