Meredith Hauck, EverStrive Co-Founder and Partner, is a skilled public sector executive who has spent the majority of her career in local government in the Kansas City region, serving in a variety of roles including Assistant City Manager, Public Information Officer, Director of Economy, and Director of Public Works. An ICMA Credentialed Manager who has worked in or supervised almost every department within City Hall, Meredith is known for her ability to get up to speed quickly; her thorough, direct, and innovative approach to the work; and her deep understanding of how to navigate public sector, community, and team dynamics.

Lauren Palmer, EverStrive Co-Founder and Partner, has held executive local government roles in four municipalities in three states including city administrator and assistant city manager.  She previously served as the director of local government services for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), the regional council of governments serving 119 cities and nine counties in the greater Kansas City area.  Lauren oversaw MARC’s work in emergency services, public safety communications, housing, and other shared services.  Lauren is an ICMA Credentialed Manager who has a strong reputation for getting to the heart of the matter, maintaining a high level of productivity across diverse service lines, and developing talent so teams can achieve their best.