Meridian Consulting is a group of seasoned professionals, all specializing in different areas. We are your chart, map, or compass. Our organizational structure allows you the use of our services with one point of contact. We’re about depth, combined with efficiency. Our team's diverse skills and experiences reflect the multifaceted nature of the challenges you face. But just like points on a meridian line, our services all align with a common focus: guiding you to your destination with the least amount of effort.
David has created and managed the safety programs of dozens of Minnesota school districts and industrial clients. He is an expert on government health and safety finance, and specializes in streamlining and organizing the budgeting process. He was the Director of Health, Safety, and Facilities Consulting Services for Minnesota’s largest K-12 consulting firm, where he started in 1994. David is also a nationally-recognized speaker in the field of crisis management.
Will has extensive experience with database design and implementation, and also has a background in facilities, safety, and environmental project management. He specializes in the creation and management of software that significantly streamlines all of Meridian’s services. From facilities management to health and safety to information technology, Will has a lengthy history of solving clients’ process management needs. Will is the lead developer and manager of Meridian’s Facilitate™ software family, consisting of FacilitateFM™, FacilitateHS™, FacilitateCL™, andFacilitateSDS™.
Denise has been a safety and human resources manager since 1999. She has worked in those fields for local government agencies, manufacturing, and one of the world’s largest retailers over her career. She currently assists Meridian’s clients with general health and safety consulting, return-to-work programs, and integrating safety with human resources.
Shanda comes from the healthcare industry, where she was involved with JCAHO, insurance, and safety compliance. She has been assisting Meridian's clients with general health, safety, and environmental issues since 2009.
Caroline has worked with government agencies since 1994 and has significant experience with regulations and governmental processes. She assists Meridian’s clients with general health, safety, and facilities consulting.
David is a 20+ year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, as well as a decorated U.S. Army and SOCOM combat veteran. He specializes in vulnerability assessments and security audits, and his clients have included schools and other government agencies, and private industry. His goal is always to provide reasonable and responsible recommendations for implementing realistic security programs.
Richard has been a contractor, construction superintendent, safety officer, and owner’s representative since beginning his career in 1989. He served as an active-duty United States Marine, and many years in the United States Army Reserve. He assists Meridian’s clients with facility condition assessments, indoor air quality issues, and general facilities consulting.
Ross provides support for facility consulting services in the area of CAD creation and integration. He is also an experienced safety consultant and trainer, has a Masters degree in safety, and has been working in the environmental, safety, and facilities fields since 1995.