Meet Our Team of Senior Advisors
Dr. Russell Campbell, Ed. D., SHRM-SCP
Senior Executive Advisor
Dr. Campbell has more than 25 years of public sector experience in human resource management, organizational development, and strategic planning. He has planned, organized, and directed studies in management auditing, operational reviews and analysis, service cost evaluations, survey analysis, quality of work life analysis, privatization, and cost allocation. Each of these studies dealt with summarizing major alternatives for decision makers, as well as providing viable recommendations. Dr. Campbell’s consulting experience encompasses state and local government evaluation, program management, efficiency analysis, survey analysis, and revenue enhancement. He has worked for and assisted counties, municipalities and special purpose districts with a variety of management and organizational issues. He also has additional experience in state and federal government operations. Dr. Campbell has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Donald Long, Ph.D.
President and Authorized Representative
Dr. Long has over 25 years of experience providing management assistance, public sector management, and financial consulting to over 300 governmental and non-profit agencies. The focus of these studies included such management areas as human resources, staffing, organizational reviews, program evaluations, public policy and productivity, strategic planning and public safety services. Dr. Long has performed management research studies for cities, counties, and public agencies and has substantial consulting experience with all local government functions, including organization and management, human resource systems, staffing and cost-benefit analysis. Dr. Long holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Finance from Florida Atlantic University.
Steve Foster, SHRM-CP
Senior Advisor
Mr.Foster is a retired military veteran who brings years of detailed project management skills to public sector projects. He has extensive experience in market and benefits analysis as well as with on-site support. Mr. Foster has participated in on-site interviews and meeting with employees in focus group as well as orientation sessions. He has worked with scores of public sector clients in the area on-site of overall project management as well as handling logistical support for client management.
Tracy O'Shields, Proposal Coordinator
Survey Analyst
Ms. O’Shields brings over 25 years’ experience in educational facility management, supported by her skills in business administration to our clients. She has significant experience in conducting market surveys for governmental agencies across the country and has a thorough understanding of MAG's Market Manager software, integrating a comprehensive understanding of the public sector market and the work that is performed. Ms. O'Shields coordinates the work of MAG staff in market and benefits survey development, data collection and data analysis and is also a key staff member in the development and editing process of project proposal review and development.
Carolyn Long, B.A., CPC
Authorized Representative
Ms. Long has extensive experience in public management consulting and has served as project director for more than 500 human resources management studies. She has successfully directed over 50 studies in the last three years. Prior to joining MAG, Ms. Long was a Partner with MGT of America, Inc. as well as the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Human Resources Management Consulting Division. Ms. Long is recognized by the courts as an expert witness in the area of pay equity and comparable worth, and is a Certified Professional Consultant. Ms. Long holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic University, where she has also completed graduate studies in Public Administration.
Rita Haugabrook, M.A., SHRM-CP
Senior Advisor
Ms. Haugabrook brings over 20 years’ experience in HR Consulting in Compensation, Classification, and Pay Equity Market Analysis to our clients. Ms. Haugabrook coordinates with our clients, both online and on-site, to facilitate relevant data gathering and processing for the survey process. Ms. Haugabrook brings her recognized expertise in Benefits Evaluation and Comparison to the firm allowing MAG’s clients to ensure a competitive posture in total compensation and rewards. Ms. Haugabrook has a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and PHR, SHRM-CP certifications.
Deidre Kyle, MPA
Senior Advisor
Ms. Kyle served with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority as the Chief Operating Officer from 2003-2005. Ms. Kyle brings over 20 years of experience providing business management services to federal, state and local governments and the private sector; most of those years at a Partner level. Ms. Kyle has been associated with the senior leadership of MAG since 1998. Her career history includes working with state Departments of Transportation and local transit and transportation agencies. In addition, as a partner with a national consulting firm, Ms. Kyle led consulting projects in business utilization, economic impact, development of public policy and strategic action plans. These engagements required a multi-discipline approach including data analyses, legal research, anecdotal analyses and statistics.
Robin Blackwell
Administrative Services
Ms. Blackwell brings many years of service in the transportation, finance and insurance industry allowing her to work successfully to meet the diverse needs of MAG’s government clients. Ms. Blackwell extensive private sector experience helps her successfully manage client communications regarding administrative issues, Ms. Blackwell provides key backup to client services as well as supporting market analysis and retaining client information and database files. Ms. Blackwell develops constructive and cooperative relationships with our client’s purchasing, finance and administrative staff. Ms. Blackwell’s extensive knowledge of office procedures, business management principles as well as the coordination of people and resources makes her a valuable resource to MAG as well as to our clients.