38.4405° N, 122.7141° W — CALIFORNIA

Advising the builders of next‑generation economies.

Strategic counsel at the intersection of emerging technology and public institutions — drones, autonomous systems, maritime, AI, electrification, and climate resilience.

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25+

years in public sector
economic development

$30M+

public finance transaction
leadership

60+

advanced-manufacturing
apprentices, flagship pilot

250+

attendees, LIFT national
AAM summit

selected work

Complex places and institutions, moved forward.

Public institution · 2013–2020

Fort Ord Regional Transformation

Led planning, economic development, and governance through the final phase of a 26-year, 45-square-mile military-base reuse effort, including an approximately $30M tax-revenue bond strategy.

Industry ecosystem · 2018–present

DART / Low-Altitude Economy

Co-founded and scaled a nonprofit platform connecting workforce, infrastructure, and policy for the region's drone, aviation, and robotics sector.

Workforce systems · 2022–present

Advanced Aviation Workforce System

Built employer-driven apprenticeship pathways with Joby Aviation, Hartnell College, and PVUSD — 60+ apprentices, ~80% completion, ~22% average wage increase.

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practice areas

Two sectors, one fluency.

Public sector

Cities, counties, special districts, and nonprofits.

Economic development strategy & implementation
Public‑private partnership (P3) design
Grant development & fund alignment
Innovation corridor & infrastructure planning

Private sector

Startups, growth-stage firms, and institutional investors.

Market & policy navigation for emerging tech
Ecosystem & workforce development strategy
Strategic communications & government relations
Site selection, feasibility, & incentive access

why metz strategies

The combination no other West Coast firm holds.

Dual fluency in public systems and private innovation

Deep sector expertise in aviation, automation, maritime, and AI

Track record shaping multi‑stakeholder coalitions

Values‑driven, equity‑forward approach to every engagement