Vision

Thurmond is the “go-to partner” for agencies and organizations seeking to solve interconnected challenges related to homelessness, affordable housing, behavioral health, and municipal planning.

Core Values

Optimism: Fuels resilience and forward-thinking, helping consultants approach complex challenges with a belief that solutions are possible.

Trust: Trust is the foundation of client relationships and internal collaboration.

Creativity: It sets a us apart by turning constraints into opportunities and offering fresh perspectives to persistent problems.

Empathy: Ensures we deeply understand client needs and community impact, leading to more meaningful, effective solutions.

Reliable Excellence: Creates confidence that we will meet deadlines, exceed expectations, and uphold professional standards every time.

Our Story

Thurmond Consulting LLC was founded in 2004 with a simple yet powerful mission—to help faith-based and not-for-profit organizations secure funding for homeless services. What began as a two-person team in a small Sacramento office quickly became a driving force in bridging resources to underserved communities.


We saw firsthand the challenges faced by those on the margins and the tireless efforts of local groups working to make a difference. Writing grants wasn’t just a task; it was a means to fuel their mission, ensuring vital funding reached the people who needed it most.


But our role soon expanded beyond securing funding. Organizations needed more than grants—they needed strategic partners to help them bring their vision to life.


Now a leading consulting firm in California, Thurmond Consulting provides full-service development management for large-scale housing and community development projects. We specialize in navigating complex funding landscapes, overseeing project execution, and ensuring that mission-driven initiatives have a lasting impact.

Meet Our Team

Scott Thurmond | Principal

Scott brings over 25 years of experience in non-profit/program management, Continuum of Care administration, and HUD funding grant administration. Prior to becoming a Developer and Non-Profit Consultant, he was the Director of Operations at the Sacramento Cottage Homeless Housing from 2001-2003 and Chief Administrative Officer (Executive Director) at the Yolo Wayfarer Christian Homeless Mission. Scott obtained a B.A. in Spanish with major coursework in Social Sciences from UC Davis.

Isaiah Rich-Wimmer

Chief Executive Officer

Shabana Sarwar

Chief Adminstrative Officer

Brian J. Bulaya

Director of Development

Roxann Kuhnert-Barrow

Director of Operations

Amy Wyatt

Senior Specialist Consultant

Hiromi Aw

Administrative Services Manager

Kole Orth

Construction Project Manager

Malon Hughes

Development Project Manager

Hannah Roddenbery

Lead Consultant

Ashleigh Ortiz-Richwimmer

Department Manager (TAM)

Amara Pickens

Senior Consultant

Candace Thurmond

Consultant

Melanie Thurmond

Legal Advisor

Nicole Francis

Project & Grants Associate

Louise Collis

Senior Consultant

Steve Coyle

Development Consultant

Aida Mohdripin

HR Generalist

Joel Bulaya

Development Support Assistant

Pam Bedi

Lead Consultant

Pamela Givans

Grant Writer (Senior Specialist Consultant)

Rosa Guzman

Lead Consultant

Sharina Shields

Lead Consultant

William Manson IV

Lead Consultant

Alexis Stewart

Business Development Manager

Jonnie Demmer

Senior Consultant

Heather Kreiser

Business & Marketing Lead

Faraaz Sarwar

Administrative Assistant

Pavlos Mayakis

Senior Labor Specialist

Janet Holm

Associate Consultant

Leng Kutil

Associate Consultant

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