Michael Roma, MBA
Mike has over 10 years of consulting experience throughout western and northern Canada. His vast knowledge of municipal operations, urban planning, economic development and tourism planning, leisure services planning (including recreation, parks, heritage and arts) and overall community development has proven valuable to all of his clients. This experience and understanding of green space and recreation fit into broader community visioning and growth makes him a catalyst for success and a worthy project manager. Mike’s experience provides a holistic perspective to building recreation capital that is not only focused but introduces broader initiatives throughout the community from the neighbourhood park to the local arena; from the marketing messages to music in the streets; from recreation activity to a blend of sports and passive recreation. Mike lives with his young family in Sherwood Park and is active as a recreation volunteer in his own community.
Robert Parks, MBA, CMC
Rob’s skills and experience lie in public engagement, social research and writing. Much of his time is devoted to developing and organizing surveys, conducting interviews and focus group sessions with both professionals and volunteers. Rob’s background is an educator and his love for and belief in recreation and leisure ensures for ongoing fruitful community dialogue throughout all types of projects. Rob’s credentials and experience in business planning, coupled with his public consultation and volunteer engagement skills are very valuable to clients. Rob ensures that “no stones are left unturned” when it comes to the needed research and public dialogue most central to the development of strategic plans. As well, his skills in operational modeling, costing and community project funds resourcing will ensure that community visions will be realistic and attainable from a financial point of view.
The Team Approach
When a client retains the services of RC Strategies, they access a network of consulting, engineering, architectural and market research professionals and expertise developed over many years of consulting experience.
Teaming with other complimentary firms allows RC Strategies to develop highly efficient and effective project teams. Each team member is carefully selected based on past experience, merit and firm core competencies. This team approach ensures that the client receives the best value for their investment.
