MRG is a full-service management consulting firm that helps organizations solve critical problems and develop strategies for success.
Our network of over 75 affiliated consultants possesses strategic problem-solving experience honed over decades of experience managing and leading organizations.
Our consultants are technical experts with deep experience in their fields, including former City Managers, County Executives, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Community Development Directors, Public Works Directors, Human Resources Directors, Parks & Recreation Directors, Utilities Directors, City Clerks, and more. We have the hands-on experience within public sector organizations to affect transformational impact at all levels.
MRG was founded in 2009 as Municipal Resource Group, a consulting firm dedicated to providing cities, counties, and government agencies with innovative and transformational solutions to leadership, governance, human resources, financial management, and other complex organizational challenges.
The firm found that there was a significant need for experienced consultants in California’s public sector, and quickly grew to support more of their clients’ needs and help them address a broader range of challenges. In 2014, Municipal Resource Group launched a full-service suite of services to support local governments in the midst of the Great Recession.
In 2018, the firm rebranded to MRG and continued to expand to support a broader range of clients beyond the public sector, including universities, health care organizations, non-profits, and private sector entities.
Today, MRG provides solutions to hundreds of clients throughout California, Arizona, and Washington. The firm maintains an exemplary standard of service and commitment to clients that has made MRG the trusted advisor for organizations for nearly two decades.
MRG has invested in long-term partnerships with some of the most capable and knowledgeable practices in areas related to our core services. Through these partnerships, MRG hopes to offer its clients a greater depth of solutions to the challenges they face. Whether MRG teams with these practitioners or refers out to them, clients can be assured of great quality and customized solutions that are transformational, achievable, and with practical steps towards implementation.
Some of these partnerships include:
Claire Laughlin Online: MRG consultant, Claire Laughlin, has developed her online training space to include: Leadership development, facilitation skills to enhance engagement for mid-level managers, self-management skills that lead to higher personal effectiveness, and teaching trainers. Claire’s hallmark programs “Coaching For Excellence” and “Building a High Trust Workplace” both have an online presence here in addition to great programs like “BeAnAmazingTrainer” and the “Leadership Book Club”.
Association of California Water Agencies: MRG has partnered with ACWA to provide its knowledge and expertise to the specific challenges of water districts and hydropower agencies. MRG has worked with some of the most prominent agencies in California to bring about transformational change in all areas of the business of water delivery. Whether you are a part of a large urban water utility or a small, rural reclamation district, MRG has the tools you need to meet the challenges of today.
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If your organization is facing challenges or preparing for its next chapter, MRG is here to help. We’re ready to listen, understand your needs, and work alongside you to develop solutions that strengthen your team and support your community. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discover how we can partner with you.
