Who We Are

Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to help transform local governments and utilities. We’ve helped more than 600 organizations in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting including: finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive recruitment, and strategic planning.

Some of the things we do include: helping local governments and utilities improve their financial foundation while minimizing the impact on the people that rely on their services; enhancing organizational performance; identifying top talent; establishing strategic plans; using technology to provide and convey data-driven insights; and telling an organization’s story in a compelling, concise way.

Insights through experience

Our clients partner with us because our experts provide the insights and expertise that help bring about the change they want to see. We deliver the right team with a set of core values that includes a deep commitment to accountability, inclusion, and quality client service. Our exceptional people are located across the U.S. and our clients serve a significant portion of the North American population.

We provide trusted advice, and our experts include former municipal and utility leaders with decades of hands-on experience running successful organizations. Our clients tell us they are confident that our recommendations and insights are founded in thought leadership and sound management principles.

A Brief History of Raftelis

2021

ADDING WESTIN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Raftelis acquires Westin Technology Soutions to provide additional technology expertise for our clients.

2020

THE NOVAK CONSULTING GROUP JOINS RAFTELIS

Raftelis acquires The Novak Consulting Group to enhance management consulting capabilities in all local government functions, such as police, fire, recreation, and HR.

2019

RAFTELIS AQUIRES PRMG

Raftelis acquires Public Resources Management Group (PRMG) to enhance resources in Florida and the Southeast, and adding expertise in the electric, natural gas, and solid waste markets.

2018

JUST CALL US RAFTELIS

Raftelis drops “Financial Consultants” from our name because we do so much more than just financial consulting.

2017

LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION

Peiffer Brandt becomes the President and Chief Executive Officer of Raftelis, with Bill Stannard shifting to the Chairman of the Board.

2014

RAFTELIS BECOMES REGISTERED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR

To comply with new regulatory requirements, Raftelis becomes a Registered Municipal Advisor with the MSRB and SEC.

2014

PUBLISHING OF FOURTH EDITION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCE AND PRICING

The Fourth Edition of the guidebook, Water and Wastewater Finance and Pricing: The Changing Landscape is published, which is expanded to include more information on organizational issues and stormwater funding.

2012

CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES

Raftelis’ leadership roles evolve as William Stannard is elected to the position of President and CEO and George Raftelis transitions to Chairman of the Board.

2011

CREATION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING DIVISION

With the addition of several stormwater consultants, Raftelis expands its service offerings related to stormwater program development and funding.

2010

CREATION OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING DIVISION

To further strengthen our management consulting services, Raftelis creates a new division to focus on management consulting services for local governments and utilities.

2009

FIRM LEADERSHIP CHANGES

George Raftelis retains his position as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Raftelis. Bill Stannard and Peiffer Brandt become the President and Chief Operating Officer of Raftelis, respectively.

2005

PUBLISHING OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCE AND PRICING, 3RD EDITION

George Raftelis, with input from a number of Raftelis consultants, authors the 3rd Edition of the book Water and Wastewater Finance and Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide. This book has become an industry standard in the field of utility rate setting.

2004

DIVERSIFICATION OF FIRM OWNERSHIP

The firm takes the first step in succession planning with George Raftelis selling a portion of his ownership interest to seven employees. Following the sale, the firm’s name is changed to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

2000

STAFF EXPANSION WITH AWARD OF US NAVY CONTRACT

After being awarded a multi-year engagement with the U.S. Navy to provide services associated with the Utilities Privatization initiative, Raftelis hires four new consultants bringing our staff to a total of 14 personnel. Three of the four consultants hired for the Navy project are still with Raftelis today.

1996

RAFTELIS CONDUCTS WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE SURVEY

Raftelis begins conducting the Water and Wastewater Rate Survey. The biennial survey provides the water industry with rate, financial, and demographic data for over 200 water and wastewater utilities. We still conduct and publish the survey, which we now co-publish with AWWA.

1993

Founding

After leaving his position as Director of Ernst & Young’s National Environmental Consulting Practice, George Raftelis, CPA founds Raftelis in Charlotte, NC under the name Raftelis Environmental Consulting Group, Inc.