Philosophical Perspective
““Jay has a deep knowledge of historic and current issues communities must manage. He is a seasoned professional who approaches problems with big yet practical solutions and balances macro thinking with technical expertise.””
Creating thriving, people-centered communities that are resilient to economic cycles, crime and other social ills and disasters is my life calling.
The challenges of poverty, mass incarceration, the lack of economic equity and opportunity and affordable housing along with access to quality health care, that existed when I began my career 30 years ago were not new challenges and they continue to plague us today.
““Jay’s enthusiasm and energy is matched only by his comprehensive approach to community revitalization... he is equally comfortable with policy makers and grassroots leaders. Jay challenged us to think outside traditional parameters.””
Overcoming obstacles and discovering possibilities drives me. I love vibrant places and believe that as centers of commerce, vital communities are critical to create opportunity for those that live, work and play within their bounds. At the core of my approach is a belief that we can do better. To do so, we must challenge conventional wisdom, look comprehensively at community sustainability, connect the dots across sectors while transcending the silos that contain them.
““I believe Jay would be a great member of any team determined to improved their community or the way they do business.””
A degree in architecture forms the basis of my creative problem solving skills while a business education informs sound management principles to find solutions. These merge and are deployed with over 30 years of professional experience to solve large and small scale problems for communities and institutions around the country.
““He has cross-cutting knowledge of construction, public work, environmental and regulatory requirements, and positively exploits the talents of his team members. His greatest strength is being able to spot and address issues early to avoid impacts to project implementation and schedule.””
Whether it's leading a dynamic public involvement process with a cross section of stakeholders, augmenting staff at a critical time of growth or change in your organization, cutting through the red tape of Federal regulations or getting a troubled project back on track, I have significant expertise in planning, capital programs and real estate development to create people-centered solutions.
Contact me about the services we offer and let me show you what I mean.
Consulting Services
Strategic Planning
Helping public, private and nonprofit organizations formulate a compelling vision and identifying the steps necessary to achieve that goal
Program Planning
Assisting your organization launch a new initiative or re-tool existing efforts
Project Planning
Technical expertise to plan your construction or real estate project
Providing an array of professional services from land control to financing to project implementation
Real Estate
Capital Program Management
Planning and executing complex capital programs for developers, public agencies and institutions
Design & Construction Management
Selection and effective management of your project team
Fixing Troubled Projects
Sorting out and re-establishing projects that are off-track
Interim Executive/ Staff Augmentation
Short-term professional expertise housed in your organization
Small Business Assistance and Development
Providing training, technical assistance and mentoring to new entrepreneurs
Assisting organizations create professional development trainings and seminars
Training
Speaking
Providing dynamic presentations on important matters as well as expert testimony