Public Sector Consultants

08/07/2026

We kicked off our annual summer team outing with brunch at our Detroit office, then made our way to Comerica Park for a Tigers game.

We spend a lot of time researching and thinking about how our work can deliver enduring outcomes for Michigan communities. Every once in a while, it’s nice to step back from that work and enjoy being part of one, whether that’s a ballpark, a brunch table, or the cities and neighborhoods we call home.

07/16/2026

"The challenge isn't choosing between economic opportunity and strong community protections, it's ensuring we achieve both."

That's Michigan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jim Holcomb, responding to Gov. Whitmer's newly announced Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan. Many elements of her new policy framework, including protecting ratepayers and our natural resources, improving transparency and reinforcing Michigan’s existing safeguards, align with recommendations from our economic impact and policy report on data center development.

Practical policy solutions that improve lives and get results is the type of research and analysis our clients keep coming back for, and this one is already incorporated into a new action plan.

07/06/2026

Maggie Pallone and Jeff Guilfoyle joined the Michigan Chamber of Commerce's new podcast series to talk about the data behind data centers. They led the research behind our independent analysis for the Michigan Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber. This first episode in the series gets into the big questions everyone's asking about including energy, water use, land, jobs and how to keep communities in the loop.

After you catch up on the conversation you can read the executive summary or download our full report: https://publicsectorconsultants.com/mi-datacenter-policy/

🎙️ Special Podcast Series: Michigan's Data Center Future

Whether it's checking our bank accounts, accessing medical records, joining virtual meetings, running a small business or keeping an advanced manufacturing facility running, digital infrastructure has become essential to how we live, work and compete.

As demand on these technologies continues to grow, so do important questions about data center development in Michigan.

A new independent analysis from Public Sector Consultants finds Michigan doesn't have to choose between economic opportunity and community protections.

In our first episode of this special MI Business Matters series, Jim Holcomb sits down with the report's authors to discuss the reseaerch, key findings and the recommendations for responsible data center development.

🎧Listen now and stay tuned as we continue exploring Michigan's data center future:
https://apple.co/4vdLSF4

06/12/2026

Rachel Kuntzsch joined The Michigan Opportunity podcast at the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk about what it takes to build a stronger Michigan. Job growth, business investment and talent retention are necessary, but businesses also need stability in policy to plant roots here.

🎙Her segment starts at 1:04:45.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1568437/episodes/19289508

06/11/2026

PSCers were back along the Grand River partnering with Michigan Waterways Stewards to clean up the east riverbank from Rotary Park toward the Brenke Fish Ladder. We soaked in the sun while on litter patrol and trimmed trees and bushes to improve sightlines along the Lansing River Trail.

We work with clients to drive innovative, data-backed strategies to protect Michigan’s environment and steward its natural resources, so it’s nice to step outside once in a while and get our get our hands dirty caring for the waterways and green spaces in our own backyard.

Big thanks to Michigan Waterways Stewards for having us for a second year in a row, and for the incredible work they do year-round.

06/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that Hannah Leggert has been promoted to controller! Hannah joined PSC in 2019 as an accounting and payroll specialist and has worked her way up through the ranks, most recently serving as our senior accountant. Her hard work, expertise, and dedication to the firm have made this promotion so well deserved. We are lucky to have her and can't wait to see everything she accomplishes in this new role. Congratulations, Hannah!

05/28/2026

We always look forward to our annual sunset cruise at the Mackinac Policy Conference! This year, our time spent with our clients and friends delivered beautiful views, even better people, and an evening that reminded us why we love showing up for this conference year after year.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope your time with us helped set the course for a great rest of your conference!

05/22/2026

Help us welcome Dan Lord to the team as PSC’s new director of environment and natural resources and Great Lakes Fishery Trust manager! Dan comes to PSC after a long career at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, most recently serving as the division chief for the Finance and Operations Division.

At PSC he’ll use his policy, planning and strategic budgeting expertise to work alongside our clients and partners to develop actionable, evidence-based policy solutions for Michigan’s environment, infrastructure and natural resources. He begins his role at the end of June, and we’re looking forward to the continued impact his work will have on communities across the state.

https://publicsectorconsultants.com/dan-lord-joins-public-sector-consultants-as-director-of-environment-and-natural-resources-and-great-lakes-fishery-trust-manager/

05/14/2026

Last night we welcomed clients and friends to our Detroit office for the first time! It was great catching up, comparing notes on what’s ahead at the Mackinac Policy Conference, and sipping on Pink Pony cocktails. While we’ve had a presence in Detroit for a long time, having an office there allows us to better serve our clients and be part of the important work happening there.

05/09/2026

We're looking for an organized, dependable person to join our administrative team. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and likes being the one people can count on this role is for you. PSCers work with Michigan’s state and local leaders helping them make smarter decisions about public policy through research and analysis. It's meaningful work, and we need great people to help keep things running behind the scenes.

We're a team that knows each other's names, supports each other, and cares about doing good work. If you want a role where you're valued and what you do makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=e773208d-07e0-4099-964d-c1b306bc4961&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US