

Connecting Visions,
Creating Opportunities

Community Trust
Stakeholder Strategy
Every high-stakes room has a path forward. We help you find it
SDHconnects helps you and your team get ready for high-stakes meetings where you expect opposition and the outcome isn't guaranteed. I use a proven process to build your team's confidence and capability — so you walk into that room knowing you've done everything possible to walk out with a win
The Problem I Solve
Some projects stall not because of the plan — but because of the room. SDHconnects fixes that
Community opposition, political complexity, and fractured stakeholder relationships are among the most common - and most preventable - reasons major projects lose time, money and momentum.
Developers
Your team is facing neighborhood or political opposition to a project that needs approval. I help them dive deep into the psychological strategy necessary to win.
Public Agencies
Making a difficult decision with divided stakeholders. We look at the whole picture come up with strategies and processes to address concerns while building trust.
Organizations
Operating at the intersection of community, government, and mission — and need senior-level strategic counsel without a full-time hire.
Two ways to engage - both built around trust

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Retainer Consulting
Monthly engagement for developers and organizations navigating complex community or political environments. I become a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of a project or initiative.
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Facilitation & Retreats
Single-day or multi-day facilitation for the the team thats facing divided stakeholders, contested decisions, or strategic planning that requires real alignment.

Who is Scott?

27 Years earning trust in complex environments
Some projects stall not because of the plan — but because of the room. Scott Harry has spent 27 years figuring out why, and what to do about it.
As a government affairs and community relations practitioner, Scott has worked across the full spectrum of high-stakes environments — from hostile to compliant, combative to collaborative — helping teams navigate the human dynamics that determine whether a project moves forward or dies in a hearing room.
SDHconnects is built on a simple belief: the right process, the right preparation, and the right relationships can change the outcome of almost any room. Scott's job is to coach your team to walk in ready — and walk out with a win.
What people are saying about Scott . . .
I worked with Scott for over 10-years and always found that he was a diligent and creative problem solver. Scott is a skilled strategist, knows how to drive a solution, and can be trusted to deliver results.
Dan Schweizer - Managed Scott for 9 Years
As a prior teammate/manager at Crown Castle, Scott surprised me consistently with his ability to navigate complex bureaucratic structures to establish, maintain and expand relationships with elected officials, key administration influencers and decision makers throughout the central, mountain and coastal west regions. Scott has a deeply evident kind soul that supports his desire to help customers achieve results. All of Scott's relationships, as many who know him will attest, are defined by mutual respect and trust, which opens pathways unavailable to others. Scott uses his skills to connect clients needing conflict resolution or desire long-term, mutually beneficial relationships in the public and private space.
Scott Cheek - Managed Scott for 2 years
I would describe Scott's Management style as integrous, inclusive, positive, collaborative, results driven, and respectful. He empowers those who report to him and makes them feel "valued" and empowers and encourages others to find new ways to solve problems, and always fosters an atmosphere of openness, where Team members feel safe to share ideas that may benefit other workers, the company, and customers and clients. Finally, Scott's integrity is simply top-drawer, and is a magnet for those who want the job done right, the first time.
Frank Koppala – Verizon Wireless – Colleague for 20 years
I have known Scott for over 20 years and, during that time, he has always been the consummate professional. Scott is a fantastic project manager and has worked on 100's of successful projects during his career. He also has a deep understanding of government policies and procedures from the state to the local levels. Scott has managed numerous successful programs including state legislative efforts, the introduction and approval of new fiber deployment technologies, collaboration with the wireless carriers to build shared networks along highways and canyon roads, and many others. Scott has also successfully built coalitions to overcome adverse issues and reach consensus on equitable solutions. He is a great leader and has consistently shown his ability to build, motivate, and manage, diverse teams and achieve the goals of his customers, both internal and external. I highly recommend Scott as an addition to your company or as a consultant to your team. He has the experience, depth of knowledge, and skills to help drive your company to reach its objectives.
Scott Longhurst – Colleague for 20 years.
Scott Harry demonstrated exceptional project and people management skills that spanned across various clients and geographical locations. In both Los Angeles and Colorado, he led a diverse team composed of acquisition specialists, zoning specialists, architectural and engineering teams, and construction managers. This wide-ranging team dynamic required a unique blend of leadership, technical understanding, and interpersonal skills, all of which Scott possessed in abundance. His ability to coordinate and unify these distinct specialists towards common goals was instrumental in overcoming project challenges and achieving success in behalf of the clients. Scott's expertise not only in leading but also in integrating the efforts of various disciplines showcases his comprehensive approach to leadership and his capability to drive results in complex, multi-faceted build plans.
Courtney Schmidt - Managed Scott for 5 year earlier in his career
Mission
Turning complexity into clarity, and relationships into results, guided by integrity and driven by purpose.