About Us
Randall K. Bradley, MPA – Principal
Randall Bradley brings more than 40 years of executive leadership experience working with public and private sector organizations, including local governments, consultants and private entities. As both a City Manager and Fire Chief, he has led complex public agencies and worked closely with elected officials, governing boards, executive leadership teams, developers, builders and regulatory agencies.
Throughout his career, Randall has also worked extensively with the development and building community, helping navigate fire and life-safety requirements and supporting the entitlement of some of California’s largest and most complex development projects.
Bradley has extensive experience developing regional service models, including joint powers authorities, regional fire and EMS systems, contract service models, and public agency consolidations. His work has focused on developing practical solutions that balance operational performance with governance and fiscal realities. He was one of the primary architects of San Joaquin County's CENCAL Fire and EMS authority that created a public/private partnership that was awarded exclusive operating ambulance contracts.
Bradley earned his MPA from USC's School of Public Policy where he focused his studies on organizational development and leadership in local government. He attended UCSF paramedicine program where his research focused on the impacts of the AIDs epidemic on local EMS systems. At the national level, Bradley has contributed to the development of public safety standards through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He previously served on the NFPA Standards Council and chaired committees responsible for developing Wildland-Urban Interface standards, helping shape national policy related to wildfire protection and community resilience.
Areas of Professional Experience
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Public agency consolidations and reorganizations
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Working with Developers and Builders on entitlement processes
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Development and implementation of Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs)
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Development and implementation of regional ambulance service systems and public-private EMS delivery partnerships
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Strategic planning and long-range financial forecasting
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Executive coaching for local government, public sector executives
Project Support & Subject Matter Expertise
Depending on the scope and complexity of a particular engagement, PSMG utilizes a project-based support team composed of experienced public sector professionals. This collaborative model allows us to scale project resources appropriately while maintaining principal-level oversight and direct client engagement throughout the consulting process.
Development Entitlements
Assist Developers and Builders through Public Safety Entitlements.
Regional Service Delivery
Analyzing shared service opportunities and interagency structures.
Organizational Governance
Evaluating and aligning leadership frameworks.
Strategic Planning
Developing long-range operational roadmaps.
Financial Analysis
Assessing long-range fiscal sustainability.
Interagency Coordination
Facilitating collaboration between cities, districts, and JPAs.