Matt Nolan
Founder & CEO
M.S. Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Matt leads quantitative research and client engagements. His expertise spans machine learning, statistical analysis, and government data sources including Census/ACS, USDA, BLS, LEHD/LODES, and GTFS. He specializes in building reproducible analytical pipelines that meet federal documentation standards.
Key Expertise
- Machine Learning & Predictive Modeling
- Government Data Sources (Census, USDA, BLS, HUD)
- Statistical Analysis & Research Design
- Data Pipeline Development
Philip Montgomery
Founding Partner & CTO
B.S. Computer Science & Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Philip leads technical strategy and system architecture. His background spans full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and scaling data systems. He oversees technology decisions, security compliance, and technical evaluation of government RFPs.
Key Expertise
- System Architecture & Cloud Infrastructure
- AI/ML Implementation
- Full-Stack Development
- Government RFP Evaluation
Greg Ward
Associate — CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Greg provides financial compliance and cost analysis expertise. He specializes in government contract accounting, cost-benefit analysis, and audit preparation. His CPA credentials ensure deliverables meet federal financial documentation standards.
Key Expertise
- Government Contract Accounting
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Financial Compliance & Audit
- Tax Planning
Michael Stablein
Associate — PhD
Ph.D. Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Michael brings deep technical expertise from applied research on food, energy, and water systems. He specializes in transforming complex problems into actionable insights, with experience spanning sustainability assessments, environmental analysis, and strategic consulting.
Key Expertise
- Environmental & Sustainability Analysis
- Technical Research & Documentation
- Strategic Consulting
- Cross-Sector Analysis
Austin Belman
Associate
M.S. Candidate, Applied Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Austin specializes in econometric modeling, machine learning, and time series analysis. He builds predictive models and conducts quantitative research, with expertise in Python, R, SQL, and advanced statistical methods.
Key Expertise
- Econometric Modeling
- Time Series Analysis
- Python & R Development
- Predictive Analytics
Jeffrey Huang
Associate
B.S. Statistics and Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jeffrey specializes in GIS and geospatial data science with expertise in large-scale spatial, temporal, and infrastructure data analysis. He develops state-of-the-art forecasting solutions and builds scalable data pipelines that support critical analytics operations. His background includes work with government data sources and building reproducible analytical systems.
Key Expertise
- GIS & Spatial Analysis
- Data Pipeline Development
- Forecasting & Predictive Modeling
- Infrastructure Data Systems
Extended Network
Beyond our core team, we maintain relationships with vetted specialists across disciplines.
Software Engineers
UIUC-trained engineers specializing in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering.
CPA Network
Tax planning and financial compliance through certified public accountant partners.
Grant Writers
Specialists with track records securing federal funding (NSF, USDA, NIH).