Tim McGrath, Ph.D.
Dr. Tim McGrath, President, has over 33 years of experience in the public sector and over 10 years experience as a consultant.

As an independent consultant, since 1997, he has been involved in studies in multiple states. His focus has been on Police, EMS, and Fire efficiency studies, consolidations, station location and risk management. Dr. McGrath is a retired Fire Chief from two major fire departments: The Village of Gurnee IL, and the City of Brookfield, WI.

Dr. McGrath has a doctorate degree in Management, and his dissertation examined the issue of consolidation in the fire service. Thus, his practical experience and formal education in quality initiatives brings a unique dimension to the consulting team.

Dr. McGrath holds a dual master's degree in Public Administration and Management, a bachelor's of science in Education, and an associate degree in Fire Science Management. He is an adjunct faculty member of Northwestern University, Webster University (Master’s level) and Southern Illinois University. He recently taught EMS Management Principles and Incident Command to the United Arab Emirates Police Department.

Victoria McGrath, Ph.D., SPHR
Victoria McGrath, SPHR is Vice President of McGrath Consulting and has over 17 years of hands-on experience in the field of human resources. She has served as the Human Resource Director both in the private and public sectors. Most recently, she was employed with the City of Brookfield, WI as the Director of Human Resources. Also for the City of Brookfield, Dr. McGrath worked with the departments of Planning, Engineering, Public Works, Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, and the Library. Prior to joining the City of Brookfield, Dr. McGrath played a leadership role in human resources for the Elmbrook School District, Notre Dame Health Care, Citicorp, and First Interstate Bank. Overall, Dr. McGrath brings a broad perspective to the team having functioned in both the public and private sector.

Victoria McGrath has earned her Ph.D. in the area of administrative leadership focusing on local municipal government and its efforts in quality initiatives. Her dissertation, The Learning Organization: Implications and Lessons for Government, concentrates on local municipalities and the internal systems that have facilitated customer service and quality initiatives. Dr. McGrath holds a master's degree in management and a dual bachelor's degree in business and labor relations. She is an adjunct faculty member of Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Webster University, instructing in human resources and management topics in the undergraduate and graduate programs. She has also been a faculty member of Southern Illinois University teaching in both the Fire and Health Science program on the subjects of human resources, management, and labor relations.