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Who We Are
BRIDGE BUILDER STRATEGIES
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to amplify and accelerate our partner's impact.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to grow our partner's value through amplified impact.
OUR VALUES
Our business is powered by four core values: Integrity, Community, Perseverance, and Knowledge.
Integrity
We know that the “what” is just as important as the “how”. We operate under a robust code of conduct that governs our actions and ensures that we are honest, respectful, and good stewards of not only our business, but your business as well.
Community
We believe that together our efforts are amplified. We maintain an environment that fosters collaboration, partnership, and situational leadership to ensure the best possible outcomes for the communities we serve.
Perseverance
We created this business to solve difficult problems and we welcome the challenge. To have the greatest impact and deliver high quality results to the people we serve, we must persevere and be determined in our approach.
Knowledge
We value the wisdom of our clients and their customers. We see ourselves as lifelong learners and we want to use what we learn to innovate and help solve the big problems we are partnering with organizations to solve.
WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE
TO CREATE IMPACT
Collectively Bridge Builder Strategies has over 50 years of non-profit, sales, marketing, and leadership experience and is supported by a vast network of board members and advisors. We are future focused and believe in both recruiting and developing a diverse array of top talent.
Our Leadership
Bridge Builders Strategies is led by our founder and CEO, Mike Simmons. He is supported by our board of directors, advisory committee, and a leadership team comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Dr. Mike Simmons is an industry-leading executive with a profound commitment to transforming communities through visionary strategies. With a wealth of experience in diverse roles, he's known for his unique ability to connect stakeholders, foster collaboration, and drive data-informed program design and implementation.
A renowned expert in the pharmaceutical industry and an accomplished educator, Dr. Simmons holds a DBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and an MBA in Leadership from Butler University. His visionary leadership at Bridge Builder Strategies amplifies and accelerates the value created by nonprofits, funders, and municipalities, utilizing practical, action-oriented approaches.
Driven by collaboration and data insights, his mission is to empower partners, unlock potential, and foster lasting positive change. Dr. Simmons' is committed to creating measurable impact and guiding organizations toward a brighter future.
OUR GOVERNANCE
We hold ourselves to a high personal and professional standard.
Our work and who we choose to partner with is driven by our values. We choose to follow rigorous ethical standards and are committed to ensuring the sustainability of our company, community, society, and environment. This view extends to our suppliers and partners as well.
Our values-based approach has helped us create positive change and enduring relationships with our clients resulting in us becoming one of the top recommended consulting firms in the Indianapolis area.
To ensure that we live up to these standards, we regularly conduct internal and external evaluations of our business to ensure we stay true to our purpose, mission, and values.
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