Past & Current Projects

During a three-year engagement with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce (SSC) covering the South King County region, LM Consulting partnered to elevate the Chamber’s economic development footprint, member value proposition, and regional workforce readiness agenda. Leveraging SSC’s mission “to create success for our members … support a strong economic environment in Southwest King County” our work concentrated on coalition building across business, education and public-sector stakeholders, launching the Chamber’s nonprofit arm (the Success Foundation) to expand workforce training pathways, and engaging more than 300 business members through targeted programming, network events and direct outreach to enhance business connection and growth.

The initiative also produced a five-year workforce strategy grounded in inclusive economic mobility and cross-sector collaboration—placing the Chamber as a regional leader in talent pipeline development and regional advocacy. By co-authoring this strategic framework, and driving programming and partnerships that strengthened the Chamber’s voice in business advocacy, LM Consulting helped position SSC to respond effectively to member needs, regional workforce demand, and community-economic challenges. The result: a stronger, more engaged membership base, a formal nonprofit workforce entity, and a strategy orientation that primes the region for sustained talent and economic growth.

LM Consulting was engaged by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce to strengthen its government affairs program and enhance its role as a voice for the local business community. Acting as the Chamber’s Government Affairs Representative, I worked closely with business leaders, elected officials, and regional partners to identify key legislative priorities, advocate for pro-business policies, and expand the Chamber’s influence in economic development conversations.

Key responsibilities included drafting and refining the Chamber’s annual legislative priorities, organizing a candidate forum, coordinating with local coalitions, and increasing engagement with regional economic initiatives. Through strategic outreach and consistent relationship-building, I helped position the Chamber as a trusted advocate and connector for businesses in Issaquah and the broader Eastside region.

As part of a strategic partnership with the Burien Business Association, LM Consulting led efforts to strengthen the city’s economic resilience and support local businesses during a period of significant challenge and transition. Working alongside municipal leaders, community stakeholders, and regional partners, we developed and implemented advocacy and funding strategies that aligned Burien’s economic priorities with broader public recovery goals. This included securing $500,000 in ARPA funds from the City of Burien to support small business recovery, expand grant access, and stimulate revitalization efforts in the city’s downtown core.

Beyond funding acquisition, LM Consulting guided policy advocacy and coordinated cross-sector collaboration to address homelessness, public safety, and long-term business district health. Our work resulted in the successful relocation and re-housing of residents from multiple encampments, enhanced community partnerships with nonprofit service providers, and increased engagement between local businesses and government representatives. These efforts helped position the Burien Business Association as a leading voice for economic development and community revitalization in South King County, setting a strong foundation for sustainable local growth.

As Vice President of the Wholistic Innovation Network (WIN), I worked alongside LM Consulting to shepherd the organization’s strategy and growth from seed-phase to a dynamic regional platform for economic and workforce development. WIN’s mission — “revitalizing communities, empowering workforce, driving innovation” — frames our joint effort to bridge government agencies, business leaders, educational institutions and community organizations through high-impact public-private collaborations. Over the engagement period, LM Consulting supported WIN’s service-model refinement, injected thought leadership on inclusive talent pipelines and economic resilience, and helped shape strategic partnerships with chambers of commerce, workforce boards, school districts and scouting organizations to expand youth-ready pathways.

Our work with WIN under LM Consulting’s advisement led to a clearer organizational architecture and sharpened program focus — enabling WIN to transition from vision to scalable, cross-sector initiatives. Notably, we co-guided the development of WIN’s nonprofit infrastructure for workforce training and empowerment, and helped align WIN’s strategy with emerging legislative and business priorities covering equitable economic growth, talent development and community investment. The result: a strengthened WIN footprint across the region that delivers measurable community and business impact, and positions LM Consulting as a strategic advisor in innovative workforce and economic development ecosystems.

Through a multi-year engagement with Kidder Mathews, LM Consulting provided integrated financial analysis, real-estate strategy, and public-policy advisory services supporting brokers, investors, and municipal clients across the Puget Sound region. Acting as a bridge between the private and public sectors, LM Consulting developed more than $30 million in property valuations, market studies, and cash-flow models that informed critical investment and redevelopment decisions. The partnership also played a key role in restructuring Washington’s food-grade logistics and storage networks during the COVID-19 pandemic—strengthening supply-chain resilience for essential industries and supporting economic continuity through a period of uncertainty.

In collaboration with the City of Burien and regional stakeholders, LM Consulting and Kidder Mathews advanced pro-business policies that encouraged investment, improved public safety, and expanded the local tax base. The team’s advisory work also guided acquisition strategies for a $20 million food production company and a $5 million mechanic facility, providing detailed ROI forecasting and risk analysis for investors. This engagement exemplifies LM Consulting’s strength in aligning private-sector real-estate initiatives with broader economic-development objectives—turning market insight into actionable community and investment outcomes. goes here

LM Consulting partnered with Archer National Holdings to support its private investment strategy focused on small- to mid-sized business acquisitions across the Pacific Northwest. Acting as a strategic analyst and advisor, LM Consulting sourced and evaluated more than 100 acquisition opportunities spanning diverse industries, performing in-depth financial modeling, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, and operational due-diligence assessments. This work provided Archer’s leadership team with data-driven insight into market positioning, risk exposure, and long-term growth potential—informing high-level investment decisions that balanced immediate returns with sustainable expansion.

Beyond deal sourcing and financial analysis, LM Consulting developed post-acquisition strategic plans to ensure portfolio performance and value creation. These plans addressed key factors such as marketing strategy, staffing structure, and capital improvement priorities—laying the groundwork for stronger ROI and operational scalability. The engagement showcased LM Consulting’s ability to bridge financial rigor with strategic foresight, helping Archer National Holdings refine its acquisition pipeline and position itself for continued growth in a competitive regional investment landscape.

LM Consulting collaborated with Fortive, a global industrial technology company, to enhance human resources operations and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Working closely with Fortive’s HR leadership and corporate management teams, LM Consulting focused on improving process efficiency, workforce analytics, and performance tracking in a complex, fast-paced enterprise environment. The engagement emphasized transforming raw HR data into strategic insights—streamlining employee lifecycle management, optimizing onboarding processes, and improving the reliability of workforce reporting through advanced HRMS tools.

To strengthen organizational performance visibility, LM Consulting designed and implemented custom HR dashboards that tracked key workforce trends, turnover metrics, and performance benchmarks across multiple divisions. These systems provided C-suite leaders with actionable intelligence to support talent retention, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The collaboration demonstrated LM Consulting’s capability to translate operational data into measurable business outcomes, helping large-scale organizations like Fortive drive efficiency, transparency, and strategic alignment within their workforce systems.

LM Consulting partnered with Snacktivist Foods, a regenerative agriculture startup, to realign its business strategy for sustainable growth and long-term revenue stability. The engagement focused on transitioning the company’s sales model from direct-to-consumer (DTC) to a business-to-business (B2B) framework, identifying more resilient distribution channels and optimizing operational processes to reduce costs. LM Consulting provided strategic guidance in brand storytelling and financial planning, helping the company better communicate its mission around food equity, health, and environmental stewardship while strengthening its operational foundation for scale.

Through this collaboration, LM Consulting helped Snacktivist Foods secure wholesale contracts with restaurants and distributors, positioning the company for national expansion. Additionally, an internship-based workforce program was designed and implemented to improve operational efficiency and create meaningful entry-level opportunities in sustainable food production. The project exemplified LM Consulting’s ability to integrate strategic planning, workforce design, and mission-driven branding—empowering emerging companies like Snacktivist Foods to grow responsibly while staying true to their core values.

Through partnerships with the Burien Business Association, the Wholistic Innovation Network, and municipal stakeholders across South King County, LM Consulting has played a pivotal role in improving how communities coordinate and deliver homelessness services. Recognizing that fragmented systems often limit effectiveness, LM Consulting led the design and execution of strategic optimization plans to enhance inter-agency coordination, resource allocation, and accountability across outreach networks. This work included facilitating partnerships between city governments, nonprofits, and local business groups to better align economic development goals with compassionate, data-driven community solutions. In Burien, this effort culminated in the relocation of multiple homeless encampments into stable housing and service programs—balancing public safety, human dignity, and community revitalization.

LM Consulting’s broader approach, supported through its collaboration with the Wholistic Innovation Network, integrates workforce development and public-private innovation into the continuum of care. By reframing homelessness response as both a social and economic challenge, LM Consulting helps communities connect outreach initiatives to long-term stability pathways—linking individuals to employment, training, and wraparound support. These efforts have positioned LM Consulting as a regional thought leader in systems-level reform, demonstrating how cross-sector partnerships can produce scalable, sustainable outcomes that strengthen both community well-being and local economic resilience.

LM Consulting partnered with Copper Valley Construction to support the planning and coordination of a large-scale infrastructure improvement project for a multi-unit condominium community in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. The engagement focused on pre-construction design, stakeholder communication, and operational alignment for a proposed building-wide hot water system upgrade spanning more than 50 residential units. LM Consulting provided project management support through the review of architectural drawings, the organization of key project documents, and the facilitation of cross-team coordination to ensure that construction plans reflected both technical requirements and community expectations.

By implementing structured communication processes and tracking individual project components against established milestones, LM Consulting helped maintain transparency and momentum across all phases of project preparation. The collaboration strengthened relationships between contractors, residents, and the condominium board, fostering a cooperative environment that enabled smooth decision-making and early resolution of logistical challenges. This project exemplified LM Consulting’s ability to integrate technical planning expertise with stakeholder engagement to drive complex infrastructure initiatives forward with clarity and efficiency.

LM Consulting was engaged by Odd Job Seattle, a growing general contracting firm, to deliver short-term consulting support aimed at scaling operations and preparing the company for sustainable expansion. The engagement focused on strategic planning, workforce development, and market positioning—helping the business strengthen its operational foundation while unlocking new revenue potential. LM Consulting conducted a comprehensive review of project management processes, financial efficiency, and client acquisition strategies, ultimately streamlining workflows and increasing cost-effectiveness across multiple service lines.

To enhance long-term capacity, LM Consulting developed a veteran-focused workforce pipeline connecting transitioning service members to skilled positions in general contracting—a model that simultaneously addressed labor shortages and created meaningful employment opportunities. Complementing these internal improvements, LM Consulting implemented a targeted marketing campaign that expanded brand visibility and secured more than $700,000 in new project opportunities. This collaboration not only positioned Odd Job Seattle for scalable growth but also demonstrated LM Consulting’s ability to align workforce development, operations strategy, and market outreach to accelerate business success in the construction sector.