About Consulting
A consultant is one who gives professional advice, and is a subject matter expert usually in a specialized field or area of high demand. A consultant can also act as a confidant, a sounding board, or even an interim staff member. I began consulting over ten years ago, through my own university-based projects, regular Board service to organizations I care about, and other forms of pro bono support and volunteering. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in organizations large and small in three states and Washington, D.C., in 2017 I launched a business helping organizations in areas I have expertise and where I have seen increasing need. If you are in need of a sounding board or external perspective, a facilitator or trainer for your board planning processes, or simply need another mind at the table, let's talk. Take a breath, reach out, and let's see how I can help you not just survive, but thrive.
Get in touch
You may not be sure what exactly your organization needs most. That’s why I offer free 30 minute phone consultations to discuss with you your vision, goals, and needs.
About Scott
WHO AM I?
I am first a Christian, a follower of Jesus. I am a husband and father to four beautiful children. I am a volunteer. I am a pet owner. I am a coffee enthusiast. I love the great outdoors.
My calling in life is to motivate others toward a common cause and achieve things they did not think possible. To existing organizations, I bring order, stability, and new ideas, spurring them to new areas of success. For the start-up or founder, I motivate and encourage for a solid beginning and clear path forward. Having worked in small nonprofits, government, education, and the health care industry, I bring a broad base of skills in community outreach and engagement, program management and development, fundraising, volunteer administration, special events, public relations and communications, team building, leadership development, board training and development, strategic planning, and meeting facilitation.
Education
University of Illinois (Springfield,IL)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Nonprofit Management
Truman State University (Kirksville,MO)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy & Religion, Minor in Political Science
Kaskaskia College (Centralia,IL)
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities
Continuing education
Leadership Coaching Training, Leadership Systems, Inc.
Certified Fund Raising Executive, CFRE International
Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP)
Certificate in Fund Raising Management - Indiana University, Lilly School of Philanthropy, The Fund Raising School
Graduate Certificate in Management of Non-Profit Organizations,University of Illinois
Grantsmanship Training Program, The Grantsmanship Center
Additional training received from Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and the federal Corporation for National and Community Service.
Activities & Affiliations
Organizations
American Red Cross
American Society for Public Administration
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Boy Scouts of America
CFRE International
Loudon County (TN) Chamber of Commerce
Rotary International
TN Achieves
Two Rivers Church
Various Chamber of Commerce community leadership programs
Honors & Awards
Alliance for Better Nonprofits Leadership Certificate
American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy
Answering the Call to Service - USA Freedom Corps
Founder's Forum Fellowship, American Society for Public Administration
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Graduate, various Chamber of Commerce community leadership programs
Rotary Foundation International World Peace Scholar Nominee - District 6040, Missouri
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Eagle Scout, National Eagle Scout Association
