Public Management Consulting
Ray Associates is an established management consulting firm based in Austin, Texas, assisting governmental, non-profit and for-profit organizations in public policy, human resources, and executive development.
Why choose Ray Associates
Since 1977
Distinguished management consulting leader for over 40 years. Especially in regard to the needs of public and non-profit entities.
Specialized
We work with public officials,
non-profit leaders, corporations, and small and mid-sized municipalities in Texas.
Personal Attention
Noted for custom products, personal attention, and team dynamics. Each of our client engagements involve both principals of the firm.
History of Success
More than 80% of our engagements are with repeat clients. We have assisted all our clients in successful implementation of our recommendations.
EEO
Over 40 year history of
working with clients on Equal Employment Opportunity. Katherine Ray is a former staff member of the U.S. EEO Commission
Respect Budget
We recognize the challenge to provide competitive compensation respecting the people who fund you and our recommendations address any budget impacts of the work.
Local and State Governments
Ray Associates specializes in helping senior public executives attend to their priorities and those of their organizations.
These leaders drive impact, build consensus, and maintain personal and team accountability. When these matters are not attended to they can get worse and lead to costly legal battles.
We can help.
Executive Leadership Development
Does if feel like your team members are pulling for themselves instead of the mission? Feelings get hurt. Projects get delayed. Work is not completed to the level you know your team members are capable of producing.
Ray Associates understands the complex dynamics of teams. They have helped hundreds of leaders get their teams back on track and rowing in the same direction.
Public Policy
Ray Associates are not lobbyists. We inform and educate public and private organizations on how to adapt to new state or federal legislation, or new regulations and what these means for them and their community.
We advise our clients on how to navigate legislative changes with the least disruption to services.