What JG Consulting does

JG Consulting is a Georgetown, Texas-based executive search and leadership development firm exclusively focused on the U.S. pre-K-12 education sector. Founded in 2014 by James Guerra as One-Fourth Consulting, LLC, the firm conducts superintendent and executive-level searches for school districts and city governments, with more than 200 completed executive searches (including 67 superintendent placements) across 22 states. The company also operates three trademarked leadership academies — Leadership Academy™, Executives Academy, and Principals Academy — offered free to participants and sponsored by corporate partners including Google for Education, building a pipeline of aspiring district leaders.

The firm's core proprietary technology is A+VER (Academic Verification and Evaluation Resource), a data verification platform that processes NCES-sourced district metrics (enrollment, free/reduced lunch data, proficiency rates, graduation rates) through a K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm for peer district matching and time series analysis for trend assessment. A+VER is sold as a $1,100/month web subscription or a $12,995 perpetual download license. JG Consulting also operates SuperintendentSearch.net, an online directory listing over 7,400-12,000+ school systems for job postings and district profiles. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services fees for executive searches and strategic planning, supplemented by A+VER software licensing. The firm holds National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) minority-owned business certification and operates with a 1-10 person team under founder ownership.

A material risk overhang is the Des Moines Public Schools lawsuit, in which the district alleges that JG Consulting's vetting process failed in the 2023 superintendent placement of Ian Roberts, citing an abbreviated background check and a likely forged transcript. The incident highlights the operational and reputational exposure inherent in a small firm conducting high-stakes executive placements on a project basis for large public-sector clients.

Name

JG Consulting

Legal name

One-Fourth Consulting, LLC

Website

https://jgconsulting.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JG Consulting is a Georgetown, Texas-based executive search and leadership development firm serving U.S. pre-K-12 school districts across 22 states, providing data-driven superintendent placements, proprietary A+VER verification software, and three free corporate-sponsored leadership academies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Sector, Education & Nonprofit Leadership Search (BPACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Direct Hire (Teachers/Administrators) (BPACAFAI)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Superintendent search consulting
• Leadership development programs
• Education executive coaching
• Strategic planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Fee-based executive search services for school districts to identify and place superintendents, CEOs, commissioners, and executive-level leaders. The company has completed over 200 executive searches including 67 superintendent placements.
2. A+VER Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary A+VER data verification software. Available as monthly web access subscription ($1,100/month) or single download purchase ($12,995).
3. A+VER Single Download: One-time purchase of A+VER software with current year's data for candidate verification.
4. Leadership Academy Programs: Professional development programs including Leadership Academy, Executives Academy, and Principals Academy. Programs are provided free to participants with corporate partner sponsorship.
5. Strategic Planning Services: Organizational support and strategic planning consulting for school systems to improve operational functions and academic achievement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JG Consulting provides executive search services specializing in pre-K-12 education leadership placements, including superintendent, CEO, and commissioner searches. The firm also delivers executive coaching, strategic planning, and leadership development through three academies (Leadership Academy™, Executives Academy, Principals Academy). Supporting these services are two proprietary technology assets: the A+VER data verification software and the SuperintendentSearch.net online district directory platform.

Product overview

JG Consulting offers a portfolio of education-focused professional services and proprietary technology products. The core offering includes executive search services for superintendent and other leadership placements, complemented by three professional development academies (Leadership Academy™, Executives Academy, Principals Academy) that prepare education leaders at different career stages. The proprietary A+VER software provides data-driven candidate verification and district analytics. The SuperintendentSearch.net online platform serves as a job board and district directory. Services are primarily targeted at pre-K-12 school systems across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A+VER: Proprietary data verification software that generates comprehensive scorecards providing detailed profiles of candidates for leadership roles within school systems, including district metrics, student enrollment, and academic performance data.
• SuperintendentSearch.net

Products and services

• Executive Search Services Executive-level search services for pre-K-12 school systems and city governments, specializing in superintendent, CEO, commissioner, and cabinet-level leadership placements. Includes extensive community engagement and customized candidate profile development for each search engagement.
• Executive Coaching One-to-one or small group coaching for newly hired superintendents and all leadership levels, available in-person and virtually, including onboarding and transition planning.
• Strategic Planning Services Collaborative strategic planning services to improve organizational bandwidth and operational functions of school systems, including department interoperability.
• A+VER (Academic Verification and Evaluation Resource) Proprietary data verification software that generates comprehensive candidate scorecards for executive searches, providing district demographics, poverty metrics, peer district comparisons using machine learning, time series trend analysis, and school performance ratings. Available as $1,100/month web subscription or $12,995 single download purchase.
• Leadership Academy™ Comprehensive leadership development program for cabinet-level leaders preparing for superintendent roles, consisting of three 2-day sessions with ongoing coaching, mentorship, and networking. Free for participants with corporate partner sponsorship.
• Executives Academy Program designed to support central office administrators and site-based leaders preparing for cabinet-level roles, consisting of three 1-day workshops with coaching, mentorship, and networking. Free for participants.
• Principals Academy 1-month program (onsite and remote) for instructional coaches and teachers preparing for assistant principal and principal roles, with coaching and mentorship. Free for participants.
• SuperintendentSearch.net Online directory of school districts (over 7,400 represented) enabling districts to create profiles, post jobs, events, and news articles to attract superintendent candidates and establish their national presence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 executive searches completed since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle for Education partners with JG Consulting to host Leadership Academy events at Google Austin facilities, providing technology resources and collaboration spaces for education leaders.
• 7 MindsetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner organization providing academic solutions through JG Consulting's organizational partner network.
• Crowe LLPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional services firm partner providing consulting and advisory services to school system clients.
• Emerson CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation-focused organization partner in JG Consulting's network of academic solution providers.
• Jackson WalkerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal and business advisory services partner for school district engagements.
• SWYE360minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner organization collaborating on student-focused solutions.
• Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner supporting leadership development for Latino education professionals.
• Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level professional association partner for Latino education leadership.
• Teach For AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing teacher recruitment and development programs to school systems.
• BCFS Education ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation services organization partner in JG Consulting's network.
• Cars for KidsminorOthersNonprofit organization partner supporting school communities.
• MASBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-State Alumnus Business Association partner for professional networking.
• Texas Music Educators AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner for music education professionals in Texas.
• Austin Ed FundminorOthersJames Guerra serves on the Austin Ed Fund Board, providing governance and strategic guidance.
• Wilson Global Initiative (WGI)minorOthersJames Guerra serves as Advisory Board Member, providing strategic counsel.
• Friends of Texas Public SchoolsminorOthersJames Guerra serves as Board Member supporting public education advocacy.
• National Minority Supplier Development CouncilminorOthersCertifying organization for minority-owned businesses; JG Consulting holds minority-owned business certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ECRA Group: Education data analytics and reporting provider for school districts, comparable to A+VER's data verification and district analytics functionality. Partial overlap on the technology/product side rather than services.
• New Leaders: National nonprofit developing school leaders from teacher through principal and principal supervisor levels. Comparable to JG Consulting's Principals Academy and broader leadership development portfolio.
• School Leaders Network: Nonprofit focused on developing and supporting school system leaders, including superintendents. Comparable to JG Consulting's Leadership Academy and Executives Academy programs in mission and audience.

Broad incumbents

• Education Resource Strategies: Nonprofit consulting firm providing strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvement services to school districts. Comparable to JG Consulting's strategic planning service line and overlaps on district-level consulting.
• Gallup: Global analytics and consulting firm with significant education leadership and engagement assessment offerings. Comparable in providing data-driven leadership assessment to school systems, though as a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates: One of the largest and most established K-12 executive search firms in the US, focused on superintendent and cabinet-level placements. Directly comparable to JG Consulting on service offering, target customer (school boards), and delivery model.
• McPherson & Jacobson: Nebraska-headquartered executive search firm specializing in K-12 leadership placements. Closely comparable to JG Consulting in scope (superintendent and central office search) and customer profile (school boards).
• BWP & Associates: Fort Worth-based K-12 executive search firm specializing in superintendent and central office placements. Direct competitor to JG Consulting in the same niche, serving overlapping school district clients in Texas and across the US.
• Ray & Associates: Iowa-based K-12 executive search firm conducting superintendent and administrator searches nationally. Direct peer in specialty executive search for school districts, with comparable service lines and customer base.

Others

• National School Boards Association: National professional association representing school board members and providing related services and resources. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the K-12 governance space, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/jgconsultingus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jgconsulting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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