Expert Local Government Consultants
Our Partners: Meet Team Us
Our trusted partners network offers leadership and executive coaching, strategic planning services, fiscal evaluations, organizational development, DEIAB training, and so much more. Sustainovation partners with these trusted individuals and businesses to bring the best services to local governments. Together, we have the expertise and dedication you need to overcome your challenge or amplify your opportunity, no matter what it is.
View our list of endorsed partners below and contact us to get started!
Mark Funkhouser
President, Funkhouser & Associates
Specialties: strategic planning with fiscal analysis, performance assessments, governance
Mark founded Funkhouser & Associates in 2019 and is a municipal finance and government performance expert who has spent decades in government service. As the mayor of Kansas City, MO during the Great Recession, Mark made the tough choices to put his city on the path to fiscal sustainability and focused on “smart with the money” policy approaches to make the city work for regular people.
Cory Poris Plasch
President & CEO, CP2 Consulting
Specialties: strategic planning with stakeholder engagement, organizational culture development, strategic plan implementation
Cory is an experienced local government and nonprofit leader passionate about helping organizations achieve significant impact and results. Cory has a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis on leadership and strategic management. She started her career as a 911 dispatcher and has served in various leadership positions, including executive director of the Wisconsin City/County Management Association, membership director for the Alliance for Innovation, and most recently VP of Strategic Initiatives at POLCO.
Danny Langloss
President & CEO, Langloss Consulting, LLC
Specialties: organizational culture, supercharged communication skills, purpose-driven ownership, change leadership, custom leadership development
Danny is an innovative and forward-thinking leader renowned for his ability to cultivate winning cultures and championship teams, powered by the transformative force of purpose-driven ownership. Danny believes leadership isn't just a role; it's a calling to serve others. Through his real-world experience and unique insights, he inspires private and public organizations alike to reach new heights of achievement, fostering inclusive cultures of excellence and championing the cause of purpose-driven leadership.
Lauren Panameno
CEO, Belle Epoque (BE) Consulting
Specialties: engagement strategies, strategic planning, custom workshops, and team building
BE Consulting leads local governments, organizations, and communities to challenge the status quo and create tomorrow’s solutions. Through iterative discovery and tailored collaborative workshops, Lauren helps stakeholders grow their perspectives and establish a consultative mindset. Lauren sparks action in each group she works with by fostering and strengthening participants’ skills and talents. Lauren’s passion for supporting the growth of local governments comes to life through a strategy that bridges gaps and a thoughtful process that identifies pathways to short and long-term success.
Demetrius Parker (“D”)
Founder/Pragmatical Solutions Leader, Trust Leadership Collective
Specialties: leadership development, self-awareness assessments, DEIAB facilitation discussions and strategies
With over 30 years of leadership experience, Demetrius empowers organizations to embrace self-awareness to build better trust and leadership. Through Trust Leadership Collective’s pragmatically thought-provoking, engaging, and interactive programs, workshops, and coaching, he aims to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to enhance their self-awareness and build a culture of trust.
Trie Angeleva
Reimagineur, ReimagineGov
Specialties: high performance and life coaching for leadership and staff, and strategic planning
Trie’s passion is empowering purpose-driven individuals and organizations to thrive through her methodology Embark, a potent framework for transformation grounded in mindfulness, reimagination, and strategy. Prior to becoming a Mindful High-Performance and Life Coach, she was the first female deputy mayor of Bloomington, IN, where she led strategic planning, budgeting, and innovation. With two master's degrees, an executive leadership certificate from Cornell University, and six coaching certifications, she runs ReimagineGov, a division of her practice Planet Reimagine.
Sarah Schillerstrom
President & CEO, SRSD Consulting, LLC
Specialties: employee retention strategies, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness
Sarah believes public servants deserve a workplace where they have opportunities to grow and develop, are supported by strong leaders, and are valued for their contributions. Sarah is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and an experienced local gov professional, holding positions across public works, admin services, HR, and the village manager’s office. During her tenure, she served as the HR director for almost a decade and concluded her service as the deputy village manager.