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22 September 2024
TFG to Participate in ICMA 2024 Annual Conference

TFG to Participate in ICMA 2024 Annual Conference

PITTSBURGH, PENN. – TFG is excited to participate in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from September 20th to 25th, 2024.

24 July 2024
Kristen H. Long Promoted to Grants Principal at TFG

Kristen H. Long Promoted to Grants Principal at TFG

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristen H. Long to Grants Principal. Kristen has been an integral part of the TFG Grants Division since 2022.

22 July 2024
TFG Elevates Lane Dickson to Partner

TFG Elevates Lane Dickson to Partner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Dickson to Partner. Since joining TFG as a Principal in 2021, Lane has been instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive advocacy strategies for clients before Congress and federal agencies.

28 June 2024

Find TFG at Local Government Conferences Nationwide

WASHINGTON D.C. – TFG, a leading provider of federal advocacy and grant services, continues to demonstrate its commitment to local communities through active participation in conferences across the nation.
28 June 2024
TFG: A One Stop Shop for Communities' Legislative and Funding Needs

TFG: A One Stop Shop for Communities' Legislative and Funding Needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ferguson Group (TFG) is proud to announce a comprehensive alignment and expansion of its Advocacy, Grants, and Consulting Divisions in response to the increasing demands of communities nationwide. This strategic initiative will enhance the firm's mission to help build stronger, more vibrant communities across the country.
18 June 2024

Meet Our Summer Interns!

TFG welcomes the Summer 2024 Advocacy, Grants, and Communications intern class.
29 May 2024
A Tribute to William Ferguson, Jr., TFG Founder

A Tribute to William Ferguson, Jr., TFG Founder

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Ferguson, Jr., the visionary founder, chairman, and former CEO of TFG. Bill has left a legacy of unwavering commitment to build stronger and more vibrant communities across the nation.

07 May 2024
TFG Welcomes Marcusleen Jones as Controller

TFG Welcomes Marcusleen Jones as Controller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TFG is pleased to welcome Marcusleen Jones back to the firm as Controller. Marcusleen previously served as TFG Staff Accountant from 2007 until 2010. Marcusleen joins the firm with decades of accounting experience and is a Certified Public Accountant with the Virginia State Board of Accountancy. She will serve in a pivotal role in ensuring TFG financials and client operations continue to run efficiently.

02 May 2024
Jay De La Rosa Joins TFG Grants Team as Grants Specialist

Jay De La Rosa Joins TFG Grants Team as Grants Specialist

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to welcome Jay De La Rosa as Grants Specialist. He brings extensive experience utilizing innovative technologies and programming solutions to support cities, counties, and states across the country to effectively manage grant portfolios.

01 May 2024
TFG Grants Welcomes Chris Wagoner as Grants Specialist

TFG Grants Welcomes Chris Wagoner as Grants Specialist

CHICO, CALIF. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to welcome Chris Wagoner as Grants Specialist. Chris previously worked alongside the firm as a member of the TFG Grants Consultant Network, and the firm is pleased to transition Chris into a full-time position at the firm. Chris brings a wealth of experience having served in the United States Air Force, in academia as a lecturer in History and Political Science at California State University, Chico, and in the public sector in disaster mitigation and response.

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Kristen H. Long Promoted to Grants Principal at TFG
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Kristen H. Long Promoted to Grants Principal at TFG

TFG strengthens leadership team amidst explosive growth in grants division.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristen H. Long to Grants Principal. Kristen has been an integral part of the TFG Grants Division since 2022.

"Kristen's promotion to Grants Principal is a testament to her outstanding contributions and leadership within our firm," said Kristi More, TFG Managing Partner of Grants. "Kristen's strategic thinking and comprehensive understanding of the grants process have been crucial to the success and growth of the TFG Grants Division. We are confident that she will continue to drive TFG’s mission forward, making a significant impact on our clients and the communities we serve.”

As a Grants Principal, Kristen will be responsible for enhancing client services, and overseeing the development and management of client relationships. She will also be instrumental in workflow optimization, research initiatives, and internal collaboration within the TFG Grants Division. Kristen's leadership will extend to guiding issue-specific and client teams, driving innovation, and fostering a forward-thinking approach to client and project management.

Kristen is also TFG’s resident brownfield redevelopment expert with over 18 years of experience. This work supports communities in their efforts to transform properties to make them desirable for development and improve the quality of life for the people that live there.

Kristen's promotion comes at a pivotal time as TFG continues to expand and enhance services to meet the growing needs of our clients. TFG’s Grants Division has experienced explosive growth, expanding from from three full-time staff in 2021 to 17 permanent, in-house employees today. This growth trajectory continues as the firm plans to hire additional full-time grant professionals before the end of 2024. The TFG Grants Division has also established the TFG Grants Consulting Network (GCN), comprising over 60 of the nation’s top grant professionals who support the division. TFG aims to reach a milestone of 100 grant professionals by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Since 2015, TFG has assisted clients in securing over $5.9 billion in competitive federal, state, and foundation funding.

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Kristen H. Long Promoted to Grants Principal at TFG 24 July 2024

Kristen H. Long Promoted to Grants Principal at TFG

TFG strengthens leadership team amidst explosive growth in grants division.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristen H. Long to Grants Principal. Kristen has been an integral part of the TFG Grants Division since 2022.

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