California’s Premier Partner for Public-Sector Consulting, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Emergency Management and Leadership Development.

We Serve
Police & Fire Departments
Elected Bodies
Emergency Management
Local Government
City Management
Councils & Boards

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YOur first call for

Public-Sector Consulting

We’re dedicated to helping California’s local government agencies achieve operational and leadership excellence. 

Strategic Planning

Strategic planning facilitation and goal setting tailored to your agency.

Leadership Development

Leadership academies, training and executive coaching.

Team Building

Team building specialized to the needs of California government agencies.

We Serve Public-Sector Professionals
Chief Executives
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Special District CEOs
Dedicated to California

At JGA, we are dedicated to serving public sector organizations throughout California. We support the unique needs of California’s 483 cities and 3,300 special districts, including fire districts, water districts, parks and recreation districts, and public works departments. By concentrating solely on California’s public sector, we offer specialized expertise and a deep understanding of the local challenges and opportunities your organizations face. Our goal is to help your agency enhance operations, develop leadership skills, and facilitate strategic planning to better serve our communities.

We are committed to local government success.  Our primary consulting services include:

With over 30 public sector industry leaders on our team, JGA delivers customized consulting services to public and private sector organizations. We focus on facilitating Strategic Planning including Goal Setting, Work Planning, and Performance Evaluation Processes; Conducting Leadership Workshops; Team Building; and Executive Coaching Programs for Local Government Leaders including Elected Officials, Top Executives including City Managers/County Executives/Executive Directors, and Public Safety Leaders.

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Our California Clients

Our recent clients include city managers, county executives, general managers, police and fire chiefs, special districts, public works departments, economic development agencies, community development and planning departments, and  many others.

JGA Public Sector Consulting Services

Strategic Planning

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We understand the challenges faced by public sector organizations. Our expert team works closely with public agency executives, police and fire departments, special districts and municipal departments to create strategic plans that are both forward-thinking and mission-driven.
  • Customized Strategic Plans: We collaborate with your organization to develop practical, tailored strategic plans that align with each organization’s mission and long-term goals.
  • Expert Resource Alignment: We bring expertise in aligning resources, setting achievable goals, and establishing clear benchmarks to drive meaningful, measurable outcomes.
  • Focused Accreditation Support: Whether assisting a fire department in achieving a CFAI-accredited plan or supporting an elected body’s goal-setting and visioning efforts, JGA offers the guidance needed to turn vision into action.
  • Commitment to Resilient Strategies: We help your organization build sustainable strategies that not only drive progress but also meet the evolving needs of the communities you serve.
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Emergency Management

Leadership Development & Training

At Jacob Green and Associates, we empower public sector leaders with the skills and insights essential for success. Our leadership training and development programs are crafted specifically for each unique agency we work with to address the distinct demands of public service.

  • Tailored Leadership Programs: Our training sessions are designed to be relevant, actionable, and aligned with the specific challenges of public sector leadership.
  • Dynamic Group Training: We facilitate group sessions that build teamwork, resilience, and effective decision-making under pressure.
  • Personalized Coaching: For leaders seeking individual growth, we provide one-on-one coaching tailored to support their unique roles and goals.
  • Commitment to Public Sector Excellence: We focus on developing confident leaders and strong teams, enhancing both the effectiveness and well-being of public sector organizations.

Let us help your team reach new heights in leadership and service.

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Leadership Development & Training

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At Jacob Green and Associates, we empower public sector leaders with the skills and insights essential for success. Our leadership training and development programs are crafted specifically for each unique agency we work with to address the distinct demands of public service.

  • Tailored Leadership Programs: Our training sessions are designed to be relevant, actionable, and aligned with the specific challenges of public sector leadership.
  • Dynamic Group Training: We facilitate group sessions that build teamwork, resilience, and effective decision-making under pressure.
  • Personalized Coaching: For leaders seeking individual growth, we provide one-on-one coaching tailored to support their unique roles and goals.
  • Commitment to Public Sector Excellence: We focus on developing confident leaders and strong teams, enhancing both the effectiveness and well-being of public sector organizations.

Let us help your team reach new heights in leadership and service.

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Team Building

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At JGA, our team-building services are crafted specifically for public sector teams, focusing on cohesion, resilience, and effective communication. Our approach is purpose-driven, focused on helping teams work together with integrity and a shared commitment to their communities.
  • Tailored Approach: JGA’s team-building services address the unique dynamics of public sector teams, fostering strong, unified teams prepared to handle the demands of public service.
  • Core Focus Areas: We emphasize building cohesion, resilience, open communication, and an appreciation for team-work within police, fire, emergency management, and city staff teams.
  • Purpose-Driven Outcomes: Our team-building sessions prepare public sector teams to work effectively and compassionately, creating a strong foundation to meet community needs with integrity and purpose.
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Emergency Management

Our EM team is dedicated to helping local communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. We work closely with local governments, organizations, and businesses to develop comprehensive strategies that enhance resilience, minimize risk, and ensure an effective response when crises arise. With expertise in emergency planning, training, and coordination, we provide the critical support needed to protect lives, property, and essential services.

  • Emergency Planning & Risk Assessment:  We develop customized emergency response plans and conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance preparedness.
  • Training & Exercises:  We design and facilitate training programs, tabletop exercises, and full-scale drills to ensure teams are ready to respond effectively.
  • Crisis Coordination & Incident Management:  We provide expert guidance in real-time emergency response, helping organizations coordinate resources, communicate effectively, and manage incidents efficiently.
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Emergency Management

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Our EM team is dedicated to helping local communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. We work closely with local governments, organizations, and businesses to develop comprehensive strategies that enhance resilience, minimize risk, and ensure an effective response when crises arise. With expertise in emergency planning, training, and coordination, we provide the critical support needed to protect lives, property, and essential services.

  • Emergency Planning & Risk Assessment:  We develop customized emergency response plans and conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance preparedness.
  • Training & Exercises:  We design and facilitate training programs, tabletop exercises, and full-scale drills to ensure teams are ready to respond effectively.
  • Crisis Coordination & Incident Management:  We provide expert guidance in real-time emergency response, helping organizations coordinate resources, communicate effectively, and manage incidents efficiently.
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JGA Local Government Consulting Services

Organizational Development

Emergency Management

As a government leader, you’ve been tasked to achieve transformative results under enormous pressure.

We partner with you to make it possible.

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Randy Black

Senior Advisor, Public Safety

Raymond Cheung CEM

Raymond Cheung

CEM

Senior Emergency Management Advisor

Tony E. Coletta Jr. MPA, CEM, MPM

Tony E. Coletta Jr.

MPA, CEM, MPM

Senior Advisor, Emergency Management

Joe Dingman Colonel, USAF

Joe Dingman

Colonel, USAF (Ret.)

Senior Advisor, Organizational & Leadership Development

Kathryn Hamel

Kathryn Hamel

Ph.D.

Senior Advisor, Organizational and Leadership Development

Vicki Kasad Senior Advisor

Vicki Kasad

Senior Advisor, Organizational Development

Brad Kaylor Police Chief

Brad Kaylor

Police Chief (Ret.)

Senior Advisor, Public Safety

See Change Clearly Keynote Experience by Jacob Green

Building Resilient Teams

Available for local government agencies throughout california

Jacob Green, author of the best-selling book *See Change Clearly*, delivers this impactful keynote experience to local government agencies, including police and fire departments, emergency management, and city managers. This customizable keynote equips your organization to embrace cultural and operational changes with a fresh perspective on challenge and adversity. Drawing from his own journey of recovery after a traumatic brain injury sustained while interrupting a robbery, Jacob shares proven tools and tactics to build resilience and adaptability in the face of change.

Keynote Speaker

See Change Clearly Keynote

Building Resilient Teams

Available In-Person or Virtually

This customizable keynote equips your organization to embrace culture and operational changes with a new perspective on challenge and adversity. Jacob shares proven tools and tactics developed during his grueling recovery from a traumatic brain injury after interrupting a robbery.

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