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With substantial background in both the public and private sectors ranging from private equity to the U.S. federal government, the Switzer Consulting Group (SCG) brings a unique blend of resources and can partner with you to:
- Build and navigate strategic relationships across industries
- Provide expert advice on political, operational, and organizational matters
- Expand and grow new ventures to realize their mission
- Plan and execute high-level national and international events
- Manage transitions during periods of growth or change
- Solve nuanced problems with proven project management strategies
Why SCG?
Whether you are an established company or organization looking to solve a problem requiring sensitive relationship management and an understanding of stakeholder engagement, or if you are a new campaign or organization looking to navigate the political environment on a local, state or national level, SCG is excited to explore working with you.
Leveraging the firm's experience and network to find solutions for our clients is our motivation. Throughout the firm's professional experiences, we have had to be thoughtful, thorough and adaptable. That serves our clients well and drives the approach at SCG.
About The Founder
Marcus Switzer
Founder & Partner
Marcus Switzer most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations to the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. In this role, Marcus managed the principal operations for the Secretary and directed strategic guidance on the Secretary’s 57,000-person Department’s priorities related to external stakeholder engagement, wealth creation strategies, as well as internal process and systems implementation to increase efficacy and efficiency of an agency with a $140 billion budget. Prior to U.S. DOT, Marcus served as Deputy Chief of Protocol of the United States at the U.S. Department of State. In this role, Marcus oversaw the Ceremonials, Diplomatic Affairs, Diplomatic Partnerships, and Major Events Divisions as they related to engagement with chiefs of state, heads of government, and other international dignitaries meeting with the President and Vice President of the United States, or the U.S. Secretary of State.
Before joining the administration, Marcus ran the development operation for the Biden-Harris 2020 Transition team where he and his team raised $22.1m – more than any other previous presidential transition effort. Marcus brings experience in both the private and public sectors having worked in the private equity and hydropower industries in addition to his background working in national politics and federal government – including President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and in the Obama White House. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marcus graduated with his B.A. in both Public Policy Studies and Psychology from Duke University.
Experience across multiple industries
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of State
2020 Biden Harris Transition
Win the Era
Pete for America
Carbon 180
Valor Equity Partners
Cube Hydro Partners
Enduring Hydro
The Collective PAC
Collective Future
Pete for South Bend Committee
First Lady Michelle Obama‘s When We All Vote
Democratic National Committee
Obama for America
Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration Committee
Hillary for America
The White House
Friends of Lucy McBath
Friends of Suneel Gupta
