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.

How to determine local government materiality threshold policy

When I say thief, what pops into your head? More and more, the image of a hacker - like the one above - is conjured in our heads due to the rise of ransomware and similar cybersecurity threats. And yet, the most likely culprit is probably your own employees or elected...

BCS Management: Our Ten Year Anniversary

Reflecting on our first decade, looking forward to the next. A decade has passed since May 2013 when I got a call about an opportunity from a friend of a friend. I took a leap and quit my salaried program manager job with four days’ notice and became a self-employed...

Project Management for Municipal Districts

Municipal government administration is a topic "as dry as a pixie stick in the summer sun," but it is the factor that determines whether a local government operates at a low burden to taxpayers or has bloated budgets and is constantly behind in state compliance. Like...

A Client’s Guide to Web Development Part 1: Planning

The Gov Web Division of BCS is dedicated to building quality websites for municipalities, special districts and industry. We simplify the process by breaking it down into 4 phases from "planning" to "launch." Doing so makes it easy for our clients to anticipate what's...

GovWeb Client Spotlight: Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District

Behind every great lake town or city, there is a group of dedicated individuals monitoring the structures that are crucial to maintaining water levels. In turn, this ensures safe activities and great summer memories for all. About Turkey Creek DDCD...

Going Into a Decade – BCS Passes the 9 Year Mark

Is this really our 10th year in operation? It is! May 2022 was our 9th anniversary and honestly, it came and went without much notice until LinkedIn reminded me of my “work anniversary”. When I started contract management work and founded BCS in 2013, I had no...

Changes in Digital Privacy and Advertising

Some people truly believe that their phone is listening to them after seeing advertisements for products or services they were just talking about. While phones are definitely not listening to people to show them ads, the location and behavior tracking produces...

Debt and Utilities: Water and Wastewater Assets in High Interest Rate Cycles

Inflation has grown 7.5% between January 2021 and January 2022, while the federal funds rate remains at 0.25%. This disparity between interest rates and inflation means that the Fed will be forced to allow inflation to continue its rise or increase interest rates....

Back to the Basics in 2022

Focusing on the delivery, quality and processes for organic growth in 2022. It’s a new year…again. How fast did 2021 go? Fast. Many of us have spent most of the last two years referring to “the new normal” and “unprecedented times” as if it is the same as saying “ope...

Designing a Website as a Custom Tailored Service

Imagining the unlimited potential of a company website can be difficult, especially when we tend to see them all the same way – a homepage with a flashy header, some pictures layed out with text, and a top menu linking to other pages with more or less the same...

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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