Perspectives on Progress

Shaping the future of management and digital governance through specialized expertise and strategic foresight.

Perspectives on Progress

Shaping the future of management and digital governance through specialized expertise and strategic foresight.

The landscape of professional services is constantly evolving, and so are the ways we support our partners. Our Insights page serves as a resource for leaders looking to understand the intersection of technology, policy, and efficient management. We invite you to explore our latest thinking on the tools and trends that are currently redefining the industry. At BCS, we don’t just manage projects; we cultivate the ideas that drive them forward.

The $100,000 Oversight: Why Your Sewer District Needs Regular EDU Assessments

In the world of municipal utility management, set it and forget it is a dangerous philosophy. For many Regional Sewer Districts (RSDs), the rate ordinances and Equivalent Domestic Unit (EDU) tables established at their inception are often tucked into a drawer and left...

Forming a Regional Sewer District: A Primer

Indiana counties currently face a pivotal moment. The 2025 tax reform, known as Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), has fundamentally restructured the tax system and shifted local revenue capacity. As these changes phase in through 2028, the fiscal environment is becoming...

Bridging the Gap: Making Sewer Connections Affordable Through Connection Financing

At BCS Management, our mission has always been to “disrupt the way things have always been done” whenever it benefits the communities we serve. Whether we are acting as owner’s representatives for a major municipal project or managing utility billing, our goal is to...

The Digital Town Square: Why Municipal Transparency Starts with Your Website

In the modern era of local governance, a municipality's website is no longer just a digital business card—it is the digital town square. As communities look toward ambitious economic growth and infrastructure improvements, the success of these initiatives hinges on...

Governor Braun’s Utility Agenda: Attacking Rates

Rising utility rates is an issue that Governor Mike Braun targeted shortly after taking office. In September, Governor Braun declared that "Hoosiers have been burdened with utility rate increase after increase. We can’t take it anymore.” (Read the full press release...

Beyond the Blueprint: Why Public Relations is Your Municipal Project’s Most Critical Tool

At BCS Management, Inc., we know that a brilliantly engineered infrastructure plan is only half of the battle. In the world of municipal and economic development, the technical solution is not the starting deliverable of specific project requirements built through...

HEA 1459 Compliance: The IURC’s Final Guidance is Here

On April 16, 2025, Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1459 into law, significantly bolstering asset management and governance requirements for Indiana utilities. The new legislation required the IURC to issue guidance by October 1, 2025. This blog is the follow up...

A New Era of Leadership: Power Under Control for Community Impact

A New Era of Leadership: Power Under Control for Community Impact Modern civic challenges move faster and demand more collaboration than ever before. Traditional hierarchies struggle under complexity, and doubling down on old models often stalls progress. This...

The Imperative for the Taylor Regional Sewer District: A Solution to Local Water Challenges in Howard County

Why was the Taylor Regional Sewer District Formed in the first place? The formation of the Taylor Regional Sewer District (TRSD) in 1999 was a critical response to significant public health and environmental concerns in the Howard County communities of Center,...

HEA 1459: What Indiana’s New Utility Oversight Law Means for Regional Sewer Districts

On April 16, 2025, Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1459 into law, significantly bolstering utility asset management and governance requirements for Indiana utilities. This legislative action is believed to be a response to the economic reality of rapidly...

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Client Testimonials

I ran for county commissioner because I want to see real progress in Montgomery County. For us to be successful in that mission, we need to have the right team in place, including our contracted advisors. The BCS Management team are “go-getters”, they are responsive, proactive and tie the pieces together for us. Highly recommended.

John Frey, Montgomery County Commissioner

I was blessed to meet Lana on an airplane a few years ago. With her managing the development of my proprietary financial products analysis process, we were able to accomplish more in one year than I had in 5 or 6 trying to manage it myself. I look forward to continued success and maintaining our working relationship as we build and grow this concept and vision together.

Craig J. Stiles, Founder, Decidere Analytics and Financial Advisor, Managing Director, Ameriprise Financial

BCS Management has helped our organization be more successful. With BCS leading many of our internal processes we have increased our staff, improved our outreach efforts and added many more customers. BCS has improved the efficiency of our administrative team and has provided a professional presence to many more of our external stakeholders. BCS helps us better serve our community.

Former Executive Director, Allen County Regional Water and Sewer District

BCS Management helps us do better work for the clients and communities we serve. Collaborating with BCS more efficiently organizes and completes many of our strategic planning and writing tasks so we can focus more on our core engineering and consulting services. Our clients can expect more and experience better services and projects that are on time and under budget. BCS Management's assistance is helping us to effectively expand the scope of services we provide to our clients and improve our bottom line.

Thomas (Ted) Nitza, P.E., Project Manager, Kimley-Horn Engineering

The professionalism of the BCS Management team is unmatched. Responses are quick, professional, quality of the team and work performed is top notch. Give them an idea and a budget and they run with it so the business owners can focus on how to more efficiently run their business. Rely on BCS Management to provide you all of your website, design, & SEO needs.

Bradley Reinking, Heartwood Group

As a County Commissioner, my goal is to get wins for my district and county. As soon as questions regarding infrastructure (especially sewer and water) came up for our new economic development area, BCS was my only call. They are knowledgeable, professional, and have really gone the extra mile for Grant County. 5 out of 5....I highly recommend.

Ron Stewart, Grant County Commissioner

Serving on the Taylor Regional Sewer Board, my priority is ensuring our community has access to dependable and affordable sewer services. When we faced complex facility and operational challenges in the past, BCS Management came on board with the expertise we needed. They are true professionals who clearly care about the communities they serve. As a result, I highly recommend their team for any municipality or district looking for practical solutions to running a waste water treatment operation.

Larry Hayes, Member, Taylor Regional Sewer Board

As past President of the Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau, I contacted BCS Management to give our website a much needed modern face. BCS Management delivered a world-class site before I even had time to worry about the timeline. Usually, speed means cutting corners, but the quality here is top tier. They understand that in tourism and local government, timing is everything. They are easily one of the most efficient teams I’ve worked with! I highly recommend BCS Management for your business needs.

Steve Wright, Former President of Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Former Grant County Commissioner

As both a former client and a current Economic Development Advisor for BCS Management, I have a unique understanding of the value that BCS brings to any project. A small or medium-sized municipality barely has the human resources to keep their operations running on a day-to-day basis. If a multi-million dollar infrastructure project comes along, the community rarely has the extra resources and expertise to manage the project to keep it on time and under budget. BCS Management provides the extra resources to manage the project and do the job right, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly without having to add extra staff.

Jon Myers, President, Myers Family Holdings, LLC

Prior to hiring BCS, the Montgomery County Regional Sewer District lacked the structure to operate efficiently. Since 2019, BCS has organized our day-to-day functions, identified cost savings, and implemented disciplined financial planning. As a result, MCRSD is now operationally cash-positive. I confidently recommend BCS Management to any new sewer district seeking organization and stability.

Dan Guard, Montgomery County Commissioner & President, Montgomery County RSD

In Howard County, we spent months seeking a solution for the Taylor Regional Sewer District. BCS Management's analysis revealed staggering issues, leading the Commissioners to provide emergency funding on one non-negotiable condition: TRSD must hire BCS to oversee operations. We required experts in utility law, planning, IDEM requirements, and financial management. For new districts, I advise prioritizing proper management from the start; BCS is the right partner for making districts sustainable.

Jack Dodd, Howard County Commissioner