Matti McCormick and her staff at The McCormick Group led the public outreach component on the Cambridge Systematics Team for the Illiana Expressway Feasibility Study. This assignment involved the identification of agency stakeholders, designing the interview questionnaire, conducting the interviews, and summarizing the results for inclusion in the Final Report. Throughout the entire project, The McCormick Group was a conscientious and valuable member of our team, displaying tactfulness and professionalism in each step of the process. During the interview process, this firm provided valuable input, which resulted in a clear understanding of the project by the interviewees who then were able to provide essential feedback. Each task was performed in a timely manner and within the project budget. In addition to outstanding work on the Illiana project, The McCormick Group was a pleasure to work with, and a definite asset to our team. I look forward to opportunities to work with The McCormick Group on future projects.

Barbara Sloan, P.E. • Principal
Cambridge Systematics, Inc., • Chicago, Illinois

The McCormick Group guided the public involvement and strategic communications efforts associated with the Regional Bus Authority Strategic and Operations Plan. This complex project involved a very proactive public outreach process, including conducting public meetings, stakeholder interviews and outreach strategy sessions that contributed significantly to the development of project recommendations. The McCormick Group staff demonstrated a concern about the relationship between their efforts and the overall project goals. They very successfully executed their tasks and very willingly participated in the broader strategic communications effort of internal planning and execution. I view The McCormick Group as an invaluable partner and hope to find another opportunity to work with their professional, competent and fun staff!

Lynn Otte • Assistant Vice President 
TranSystems Corporation • Chicago, Illinois

The McCormick Group was utilized by our firm to conduct public outreach assessment for the City of Indianapolis public recreational stream usage for the White River and its tributaries. In conducting this EPA mandated study, The McCormick Group developed the survey instrument, survey protocol and implemented execution. In providing the qualitative evaluation, The McCormick Group was instrumental in identifying cause and effect and directional patterns of behavior that would assist the city in planning and prioritizing its $1 billion capital improvement program. All materials were competently prepared and timetables for deliverables were always exceeded. The McCormick Group was a valued resource to our team. As a further indicator to the quality of their work, the standards set in this project are now used as a template for the entire State of Indiana. I am privileged to provide The McCormick Group, my highest recommendation.

Mark Burgess, P.E., DEE • Associate
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. • Miami, Florida

The McCormick Group President, Matti McCormick was instrumental in launching the privatization of public assistance eligibility administration in Indiana. The McCormick Group helped the Secretary develop the messages he delivered throughout the campaign. Matti and her team stepped into a key role in the project adding value right from the beginning. Recognizing the need for “hard data”, Matti developed and conducted a survey of case workers and clients around the state. Time and again, as the press and legislators asked questions, this study remained a definitive word on the case for change. Building on this study, The McCormick Group advised the Secretary on how to shape the message. Matti’s confidence (and talent) was never better displayed than when she scolded the Secretary, “you can’t say that.” He listened. We have the highest regard for this firm and value the opportunity to extend this recommendation.

Will Oliver • Director
THE LUCAS GROUP • Boston, Massachusetts

Based on their research credentials, The McCormick Group was selected as our Indiana contractor for execution of the State of Indiana’s targeted population tobacco use and prevention studies. Independent of this project, this firm’s demonstrated research skills may be applied to any project. The McCormick Group served as an excellent resource for our team. Interaction with staff, attention to detail, analysis and qualitative interpretation have been excellent. As a national research institute we recognize the level of professionalism required to execute studies and develop insightful qualitative evaluations that explain the primary data. This firm’s work delivered the response protocols necessary to meet the Center for Disease Control’s standards to authorize continuance of Indiana’s multi-million dollar Tobacco Prevention Award.

The McCormick Group has always delivered what we require. We highly recommend this firm for your consideration.

Alec Ulasevich • Managing Director
Communication Research and Program Evaluation Health Program
American Institutes for Research • Silver Springs, Maryland

The McCormick Group was selected by our firm to provide qualitative marketing and educational communication services for the City of South Bend water quality project as mandated by EPA. Having worked with The McCormick Group on the City of Indianapolis water quality project, this firm continues to demonstrate keen insight in providing creative solutions to complex problems. Our firm submitted with The McCormick Group a paper to the National Environmental Conference that was selected among 4,000 submitted for a recognition honor. We value the services of this firm and would use them again.

Scott Girman • P.E. Associate
Greeley and Hansen, LLC • Indianapolis, Indiana

The McCormick Group was selected by our firm to serve as the Public Involvement Lead for the $500 million Accelerate 465 INDOT Reconstruction Project. In this capacity, this firm has and continues to exceed my expectations.

With responsibility for stakeholder response, public meetings, message development, website management and multiple internal and external client interests, this firm’s process, creativity and attention to detail are valued assets to our team. The McCormick Group has established an excellent working relationship with the INDOT PI team and with corridor stakeholders. As verity of our appreciation for the work of this firm, we continue to value the services of The McCormick Group and have referred them to our Michigan offices as well.

Mark R. Urban, P.E • Vice President
HNTB Corporation • Indianapolis, Indiana

The McCormick Group was contracted by the City of Indianapolis to develop the branding and build consensus to revitalize urban neighborhoods bordering MLK Boulevard in Indianapolis’ Westside. The McCormick Group’s integrated capabilities allowed this firm to conduct neighborhood meetings, conduct qualitative interviews, work with urban design planners and grass roots organizations. The McCormick Group successfully built consensus for the branding of this project and creatively developed the signature brand visual utilized within the project corridor.

In seeing this interpretation of my father’s legacy I am impressed and almost full of tears.

Martin Luther King, III  • Activist
Civil Rights Leader • Atlanta, Georgia