Meet Your Experts

Experience that moves the work forward.

Anchor Point brings together experienced operators, advisors, strategists, and specialists who understand what it takes to lead, organize, communicate, and deliver inside real organizations. Our clients get more than recommendations. They get people who know how to help carry the work.

People Behind the Work

Expertise matters. So does knowing how to use it.

Our team brings experience from business, public service, human resources, technology, marketing, government operations, emergency services, executive leadership, and project delivery. That range gives Anchor Point the ability to look beyond one department and understand how decisions affect the organization as a whole.

Leadership
Colleen Crowder
Founder & Owner Strengthening the people side of business performance.
Colleen Crowder

Founder & Chief Human Resources Officer

Anchor Point Operations

Colleen Crowder is Founder & Owner of Anchor Point Operations and leads the firm's human resources strategy and people operations support. With more than nine years of HR experience, plus eight years in law enforcement as a 911 Dispatcher and Criminal Analyst, Colleen brings a rare combination of composure, communication, and trust-based leadership to every client engagement.

Her background in high-pressure environments shaped her approach to HR, grounded in empathy, clear processes, and strong team coordination. Throughout her HR career, Colleen has supported organizations across employee relations, benefits, and resource management, helping leaders build workplaces where people feel supported, engaged, and aligned with the company's goals.

At Anchor Point Operations, Colleen focuses on strengthening the people side of business performance by helping clients create practical HR foundations that improve morale, retention, and day-to-day operations. She also serves as one of the Executive Leads overseeing the performance and delivery of the APO team, helping ensure client support remains consistent, accountable, and high quality.

Practical HR foundations should strengthen both the people and the business they support.
Anchor Point Collective

The right expertise, brought in at the right time.

The Anchor Point Collective expands the depth of expertise available to our clients without forcing every need into a traditional full-time hire. Each member brings specialized experience and a practical understanding of what it takes to deliver inside real organizations.

Pete M.
Business & Operations

Pete M.

Chief Business Officer

Operations and strategy leader helping organizations strengthen internal operations, client delivery, financial planning, and sustainable growth.

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Pete M. is an Operations and Strategy Lead with extensive experience helping organizations improve internal operations, strengthen client delivery, and build practical plans for sustainable growth. He has led business development, financial planning, executive operations, client relationship management, and process improvement across complex service-based organizations.

Pete specializes in operational strategy, growth planning, service delivery improvement, executive alignment, and business process development for small and mid-sized companies. His approach combines practical business judgment, clear communication, financial discipline, and a focus on turning broad goals into measurable action.

Lindsay Irvin
Creative Strategy

Lindsay I.

Creative Strategy Consultant

Brand and creative strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses communicate through strategic marketing and exceptional design.

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Based in Austin, Texas, Lindsay Irvin is the founder of LTI Creative and has spent more than 20 years helping businesses tell their stories through strategic marketing and exceptional design.

Lindsay specializes in website design, graphic design, branding, content creation, and social media marketing for entrepreneurs, professional service providers, and growing businesses. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visuals and messaging, Lindsay helps clients create brands that look professional, feel authentic, and drive results.

Chris W.
Digital Experience

Chris W.

Digital Experience & Visual Content Manager

Blending web strategy, visual content, social media, and technology to help organizations communicate with clarity and consistency.

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Chris brings a background that spans web design, social media, visual content development, and enterprise data systems. With a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Chris has built a career at the intersection of creativity and structure, translating complex operational realities into a clear, cohesive digital presence.

Chris specializes in website strategy, social media execution, and the development of visual materials including logos, infographics, capability statements, presentations, and branded collateral that help organizations communicate with clarity and confidence.

She is also the founder of Your Creative Perk, a web design, graphic design, and digital marketing studio serving women-owned small businesses.

Robert D.
Executive Leadership

Robert D.

Executive Leadership & Organizational Development Advisor

Executive leader with more than 50 years of experience in organizational improvement, strategic planning, leadership development, and crisis management.

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Robert is an executive leader and consultant with more than 50 years of experience guiding organizations through operational improvement, strategic planning, leadership development, and crisis management.

A retired Fire Chief and former County Administrator, he combines real-world executive experience with nationally recognized expertise in emergency management, organizational resilience, and continuous improvement.

Robert works with public and private sector clients to strengthen leadership capacity, improve operational effectiveness, and build high-performing, adaptable organizations.

Carley R.
Executive Coordination

Carley R.

Executive Coordinator

Supporting executive priorities, internal coordination, communications, research, and the operational details that keep Anchor Point moving.

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As Executive Coordinator, Carley serves as the trusted right hand to our Founder, providing the executive support and operational coordination that keeps Anchor Point Operations running efficiently. Working directly alongside the Founder, she helps manage priorities, organize internal initiatives, coordinate business communications, conduct research, and support the day-to-day operations of the company.

Carley is instrumental in ensuring the business remains organized, responsive, and prepared for growth. From coordinating internal processes and managing executive priorities to supporting strategic initiatives behind the scenes, she helps create the structure that allows our team to deliver exceptional results.

Known for her professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail, Carley is a valued member of the Anchor Point Operations team and plays an essential role in supporting the continued success of the organization.

JT Crowder
Government Services

JT C.

Director of Government Services

Bringing public safety and operational experience to municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and public sector organizations.

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JT Crowder serves as Director of Government Services for Anchor Point Operations, bringing extensive public safety and operational experience to municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and other public sector organizations.

With a strong understanding of government operations and firsthand experience in public service, JT partners with clients to identify practical solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness and improve day-to-day operations.

JT specializes in supporting agencies through recruiting initiatives, hiring processes, background investigation coordination, operational assessments, and workforce planning. He works closely with public sector leaders to develop customized solutions that help organizations attract qualified talent, improve operational efficiency, and build high-performing teams.

Known for his collaborative approach and commitment to service, JT understands the unique challenges facing government organizations and is passionate about helping communities strengthen the essential services they provide.

As Director of Government Services, JT is committed to helping public sector organizations navigate today's workforce challenges while building stronger, more resilient teams for the future.

Elizabeth G.
Social Media & Content

Elizabeth G.

Social Media & Content Strategist

Social media strategist combining storytelling, visual direction, and data-informed strategy to strengthen brands and build engaged communities.

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Elizabeth is a social media strategist and brand consultant with experience managing and growing digital platforms since 2018. She has represented restaurants and hospitality brands, led social media and brand initiatives as Brand Manager for Mason Dixie Foods, and supported nonprofit organizations such as the Federal Technology Charity Open through strategic promotion and digital visibility.

Elizabeth specializes in social media management and branding for medical practices, hospitality businesses, and nonprofit events. Her approach combines thoughtful storytelling, strong visual direction, and data-informed strategy to strengthen brand positioning, build engaged communities, and support measurable business growth.

Lauren P.
Project Delivery

Lauren P.

Project Support Lead

Coordinating client projects, timelines, communication, deliverables, and accountability to create a smoother, more organized client experience.

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Our Project Support Lead serves as the primary coordinator for client projects, ensuring every engagement is organized, communicated, and executed with excellence. This role acts as the central point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, keeping clients informed, coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring milestones are met.

Working closely with both our clients and internal team, the Project Support Lead facilitates clear communication, schedules meetings, documents action items, and proactively addresses project needs to keep initiatives moving forward. The focus is to create a seamless client experience while maintaining accountability, transparency, and efficiency.

At Anchor Point Operations, we believe successful projects are built on strong communication and dependable execution. Our Project Support Lead is dedicated to delivering both, allowing our clients to remain focused on their business while we manage the details that drive results.

One Collective

Expertise that connects across the business.

Human Resources People operations, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and retention.
Business Strategy Growth planning, financial discipline, executive alignment, and operational strategy.
Leadership Organizational development, executive advising, resilience, and continuous improvement.
Government Services Recruiting, workforce planning, agency operations, assessments, and public-sector support.
Brand & Creative Brand strategy, websites, visual identity, design, and content development.
Digital Experience Web strategy, social media, visual communications, and digital systems.
Social & Content Social strategy, digital storytelling, community growth, and brand visibility.
Project Support Communication, scheduling, milestones, coordination, and client delivery.
How We Work Together

You do not have to assemble the team yourself.

The advantage of the Anchor Point Collective is not simply having access to different specialties. It is having those specialties connected through one client relationship, one set of priorities, and one shared understanding of the work.

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We start with the business need.

The problem determines the expertise involved, not the other way around.

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We bring in the right people.

Clients gain access to specialized experience without managing several disconnected consultants.

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We stay connected through delivery.

Communication, accountability, and coordination remain part of the engagement from strategy through execution.

Meet the Right Expertise

Start with the problem. We will build the right team around it.

Tell us what your organization is working through. We will help determine what expertise, level of support, and next step make sense.