OUR TEAM
FOUNDER, COMMUNICATIONS
Nathaniel Puffalt, BA
Nathaniel has over 10 years experience in business development, communications and content creation. He has produced everything from feature length documentaries to corporate ads. He has helped organizations across the prairies reach their goals and authentically tell their stories.
MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT
Jim Puffalt, MBA, RMA, CMMA
Jim Puffalt has 40 years experience as a City Manager in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. His comprehensive understanding of management, organizational behavior, strategic planning, finance and government relations has been a catalyst for communities across the prairies.
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MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT
Robert G. Smith, ​RMA, CMMA
With over 37 years experience in municipal government Bob has been able to translate this knowledge into concepts that are easily understood by stakeholders, staff council and general public. This has garnered unprecedented success across the province.
MUNICIPAL CONSULTANT
Jim V. Toye, ​RMA, CMMA
Jim brings 37 years of City Manager experience to the Prairie Rising team. During his career he also served as President of the Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Municipal Administrators Association.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Nathan K. Lemon, MBA
With over 10 years in the construction industry he has proven delivery methods in preconstruction, project delivery, design, and finance management. His driving focus is involving all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure transparent, collaborative engagement.