Jim Mercer

Jim Mercer is the founder and owner of The Mercer Group, Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in services for local governments and special districts.1 He has over 30 years of experience in management and consulting in both the public and private sectors.1

Key points about Jim Mercer:

1. Founded The Mercer Group, Inc. in 1990.2
2. Former Assistant City Manager of Raleigh, North Carolina.1
3. Holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.1
4. Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers.1
5. Author of five books on public management and over 300 published articles.1
6. Former U.S. Navy submariner.1
7. Has completed over 500 management consulting assignments and over 2000 executive searches.1

Jim Mercer's expertise includes strategic planning, management systems, productivity improvement, and executive search services.1 He led The Mercer Group until his death in 2021.2