Jim Lansing

Jim Lansing is Principal at San Francisco Management Group (SFMG), where he has led the firm since its founding in 1987. In this role, he provides management consulting services focused on organizational development, strategic planning, change management, and financial systems to a diverse clientele, including service, wholesale, engineering, and manufacturing businesses. His core expertise centers on helping firms navigate growth strategies, personnel issues, and family business transitions, with an emphasis on business process improvement and financial analysis.

Lansing specializes in sectors such as business management consulting, manufacturing, and engineering, delivering tailored solutions in organizational planning, workflow streamlining, cost controls, and formal business plans. His approach involves hands-on support through comprehensive productivity assessments and detailed action plans, actively participating in the implementation of recommended changes to enhance efficiency and profitability.

He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business. Prior to his principal role at SFMG, Lansing served as a Facilitator at TAB, contributing expertise in organizational facilitation and problem-solving. His significant contributions include assisting start-ups and turn-arounds and providing an independent professional perspective that has led to notable improvements in client outcomes and employee morale.