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EXPERTS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
A collaborative approach for aligned impact

Our leadership bridges industries & generations

Our team's collective and varied backgrounds fuel our mission to transform communities through strategic collaboration. With broad industry experience and a multi-generational perspective, we bring a wealth of knowledge and innovation to every project.

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Mike Simmons

Founder and CEO

30+ years of corporate excellence in a Fortune 500 company; brings deep industry, academic, and nonprofit insight to align strategy with mission impact.

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Gary Raikes

Senior VP, Nonprofit Sector

Veteran business/civic leader with $750M+ in global projects; specializes in public-private growth, redevelopment, and operational transformation.

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John Brandon

Senior VP, Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit leader with 45+ years in youth development, systems reform, and sustainability planning; expert in community-driven outcome strategies.

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Sandy Clark

V.P. of Administration

Decades of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and educational sectors; brings an exceptional customer service focus to every setting, across diverse industries. 

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Hoyt Stafford

Director of Project Management

Emerging leader with strategic planning, acquisition, and impact modeling experience; specializes in systems thinking and corporate responsibility frameworks.

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Jack Dougher

Director of Project Management

Workforce development specialist managing $500K+ in strategic projects; excels in building data models that enhance efficiency and impact for long-term client success. 

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Chelsea Neulieb

Project Manager

Public health and aging services expert skilled in designing cross-sector programs that improve access, equity, and quality of life.

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Derek Miller

Project Manager

Strong background in public policy and constituent engagement; brings strategic execution and problem-solving to complex client challenges.

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Seth Acero

Project Manager

Driven nonprofit consultant with cross-cultural experience; focuses on funding strategy and mission alignment to amplify social impact.

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Nick Schramm

Project Manager and Data Analytics Lead

Economics and analytics professional leveraging AI, data strategy, and tech ops to optimize performance for government and nonprofit clients.

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Lia Nguyen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Communications strategist with multimedia expertise; helps partners clarify messaging, boost visibility, and communicate value.

WHEN VISION DRIVES PURPOSE

Dr. Mike Simmons founded Bridge Builder Strategies to address the gap he witnessed between organizational potential and community impact. His 30 years at Eli Lilly, coupled with academic pursuits and community involvement, revealed a critical need for helping organizations create, measure, and communicate their positive contributions.

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The power of multi-generational collaboration

Our vision, backed by data, is that multi-gen environments drive innovation and creativity, while staving off the impending demographic cliff. Learn more about our initiatives that actively bridge the work-force age gap.

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

We believe excellence is a journey, not a destination. Through continuous improvement rigorous evaluation, and upholding our values, we are able to achieve exceptional results and sustained impact.

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