Owner Ron Holifield founded SGR in 1999 after spending two high-profile decades in city management, which included service as City Manager in several cities.

Ron’s passion has always been to make a difference and truly change the world. Successful employees at SGR share that passion for making a difference and are committed to meeting the needs of our clients.
Since 1999, SGR has experienced an average annual growth rate in excess of 20%, and that rapid pace of growth continues. As a result, SGR is one of the most dynamic, fast-paced, and constantly changing work environments anywhere. Successful employees must be able to thrive in such environments.
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Is one of the largest local government executive recruitment firms in the nation.
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Operates the second largest local government job board in the nation.
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Is the largest provider of local government interim management services in Texas, and one of the largest in the nation.
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Is the largest private sector provider of local government training in the nation.
Mission, Vision & Values
SGR exists to help local governments become more successful by Recruiting, Assessing, and Developing Innovative, Collaborative, Authentic Leaders.We use the acronym RADICAL. The original Latin radicallis means “back to the roots.” The current vernacular means “out on the very leading edge.” Not only does RADICAL highlight our business lines, but it also captures the constructive leadership tension between valuing the roots of healthy relationships while simultaneously being out on the very leading edge of change.