Keith Stahley, JS Consultant

Keith Stahley brings over 40 years of local government experience to his work with Jenson Strategies. He has worked with small and large organizations across the country. 

Keith’s experience includes work as City Manager of the City of Salem, Oregon, Assistant City Manager and Community Planning and Development Director for the City of Olympia Washington, Planning Director for the City of Hickory, NC and Deputy Village Manager for Wellington, FL.  In each of these communities Keith used strong teams to help them develop comprehensive, strategic and tactical plans to address the needs of the community and respond proactively to the opportunities and challenges that each community faced. 

Most recently Keith spent time with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council helping them reinvigorate the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and updating Deschutes County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP).  

Keith’s passion is helping individuals and communities flourish by focusing on three keys to success:  provide great customer service, be respectful in our communications and actions and be expert in our work.   

Keith holds a master’s degree in public administration from Florida Atlantic University and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University.  He completed the Bloomberg Harvard University City Leadership Initiative in 2024 and has engaged in continuing education throughout his career. He is credentialed member of the International City Managers Association.