California’s Premier Partner for Public-Sector Consulting, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Emergency Management and Leadership Development.
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Your First Call!
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
Police Chiefs
Fire Chiefs
Public Safety Directors
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:
- Public Sector Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Team Building
- Emergency Management
- 1:1 Executive Coaching
hundreds of clients have made JGA their first call
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
- 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.
California Cities
Special Districts
Police Departments
Fire Departments
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.
California Cities
Special Districts
Police Departments
Fire Departments
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.
California Cities
Special Districts
Police Departments
Fire Departments
Emergency Management
Team Building
- 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.
California Cities
Special Districts
Police Departments
Fire Departments
Emergency Management
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.
California Cities
Special Districts
Police Departments
Fire Departments
Emergency Management
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.
California Cities
Special Districts
Police Departments
Fire Departments
Emergency Management
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JGA Local Government Consulting Services
Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Training
- Team Building
- Organizational Assessments
- Coaching & Mediation
- Executive Recruiting
- Monthly Advisory Services
Emergency Management
- Training & Exercises
- Hazard Mitigation Plans
- Continuity of Operations Plans
- Emergency Operations Plans
- Emergency Management Gap Analysis
- Disaster Recovery Plans
- Monthly Advisory Services
As a government leader, you’ve been tasked to achieve transformative results under enormous pressure.
We partner with you to make it possible.
Jessica Foat
Senior Advisor
Katie Distelrath
Training & Development Manager
Lori Smith
Senior Consultant
Laurence H. LaHue
MBA, MPA
Senior Advisor – Emergency Management
James Woodward
Battalion Chief (ret.)
Senior Advisor – Emergency Management
Albert Rivas
MA Education, BS Political Science
Project Manager
Katie Lettunich
PMP, CSM, and CBAP Certified Professional
Admin Team
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.
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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