Governance advisory, creative media production, public-sector technology, and consulting — delivered by a team that builds and advises across all of it.
Governance Advisory
Structured advisory services for public-sector boards, nonprofit organizations, and local government leadership teams. We help organizations evaluate performance, align policy with operations, and strengthen executive-board relationships.
Board & Executive Evaluations
360-degree performance reviews for CAOs, city managers, and executive directors
Board self-assessment design and facilitation
Evaluation criteria development aligned with strategic goals
Policy & Process Review
Governance policy audit and gap analysis
Board handbook and procedural documentation
Meeting structure optimization and agenda design
Organizational Structure
Reporting structure analysis and recommendations
Role clarity and accountability frameworks
Succession planning support for leadership transitions
CAO360 — Executive Evaluation Platform
CAO360 is a 360-degree executive evaluation platform co-built by Zach and Austin specifically for local government. It streamlines the entire evaluation cycle — from survey distribution to report generation — giving councils and boards a structured, confidential, and data-driven way to assess executive performance.
360-Degree Surveys
Multi-stakeholder feedback collection from council members, department heads, and peers
Anonymous response handling with role-based access controls
Customizable evaluation criteria by position and organization
Dashboards & Reporting
Real-time progress tracking for active evaluation cycles
Automated report generation with board-ready formatting
Historical trend analysis across evaluation periods
Platform Features
Pre-built evaluation templates designed for council-manager governance
Automated survey distribution and reminder workflows
Full-service digital strategy, brand development, and creative production for political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and public-facing initiatives.
Website Design & Development
Custom website builds for campaigns, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations
Responsive, mobile-first design with accessibility best practices
Content management and ongoing site maintenance
Brand & Visual Identity
Logo design, brand guidelines, and visual identity systems
Campaign collateral — print, digital, and social media assets
Photography, headshots, and event coverage through Austin Carter Photos
Digital Strategy
Social media strategy and content planning
Email marketing setup and campaign execution
Analytics, reporting, and digital performance optimization
Small Business Launch Coming Soon
A streamlined package for new businesses that need to get up and running with a professional brand, web presence, and operational foundation — without the enterprise price tag.
Brand Foundation
Logo and visual identity system
Business card and collateral design
Brand guidelines document
Web Presence
Professional website design and development
Domain setup and hosting configuration
Google Business Profile setup and optimization
Operations Setup
Email and communication platform configuration
Basic CRM and client management setup
Social media profile creation and strategy
Hourly Consulting
Flexible, on-demand advisory for organizations that need targeted expertise without a full engagement. Book time with our team for specific questions, strategy sessions, or project guidance.
Advisory Topics
HR technology strategy and vendor evaluation
Public-sector operations and process improvement
Governance structure and board effectiveness
Creative & Technical
Website audits and digital strategy review
Brand assessment and positioning guidance
Technology stack evaluation and recommendations
How It Works
Book directly through our scheduling link
Billed hourly with no long-term commitment required
Follow-up summary and action items provided after each session
