Rivers & Roads Consulting has promoted Jen Rickert to Operations Manager, expanding her role as the firm continues to grow its client base, project portfolio, and internal team.
Rickert previously served as Operations Coordinator, supporting administrative systems, project logistics, internal coordination, and day-to-day operational needs across the firm. In her new role, she will take on greater responsibility for managing core operational functions and helping ensure that projects move efficiently from planning to delivery.
“As Rivers & Roads has grown, it became clear that we needed someone who could do more than support operations. We needed someone who could take ownership of the systems, details, and follow-through that keep the firm moving,” said Sam Shoge, Partner at Rivers & Roads Consulting. “Jen has proven that she can operate with independence, anticipate what is needed, and represent the firm with professionalism in every setting.”
The promotion reflects Rivers & Roads’ continued investment in internal capacity as the firm expands its work with nonprofits, municipalities, public agencies, developers, and mission-driven organizations across the Mid-Atlantic.
As Operations Manager, Rickert will oversee key operational functions, support project coordination across the consulting team, and serve as a direct point of contact for clients on select engagements. Her expanded role will help improve communication, accelerate delivery of work products, and strengthen the firm’s ability to manage multiple complex projects at once.
“Jen has a rare ability to see both the task in front of her and the larger priority behind it,” Shoge added. “She anticipates deadlines, identifies problems before they slow us down, and brings a level of ownership that has made her integral to our growth.”
The promotion marks an important step in Rivers & Roads’ continued evolution as a community development consulting firm focused on strategy, community engagement, and program design and implementation.
About Rivers & Roads Consulting Rivers & Roads Consulting is a boutique strategy and community development firm working with mission-driven nonprofits, local governments, education and workforce partners, and economic development organizations. The firm helps leaders clarify direction, align stakeholders, design practical programs, and build the structure needed to move from planning to execution.
