Linda Frazier
Strategic Legal Advisor | Project Executive | Thought Leader
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Seasoned executive with demonstrated success in leading large-scale, federally funded infrastructure projects that prioritize economic inclusion and sustainability. Proven track record in regulatory compliance, innovative procurement strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering community partnerships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
FUSE Executive Fellow
City of Cleveland, OH Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects
Cleveland, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Provides strategic oversight of consultants and contractors, including direct involvement in the selection and hiring of Owner's Representatives, and evaluation of alternative procurement delivery methods, including progressive design-build.
- Ensures compliance with FHWA and ODOT regulations in project delivery, funding, procurement, and administration.
- Facilitates public engagement sessions and stakeholder briefings to effectively communicate project scope, objectives, and progress.
- Liaison between city officials, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders to align project goals with community and municipal expectations.
- Review management concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
- Identifies trends and assesses opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Escalates operational challenges to upper management with comprehensive information.
Strategic Legal Advisor & Corporate Counsel
Private Practice
Cleveland, OH
01.2010 - Current
- Negotiates and drafts complex legal agreements, ensuring regulatory adherence for public-private partnerships, and compliance with federal regulations, including the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and various state and local public agencies.
- Conducts in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
- Monitors legislative and regulatory developments relevant to
- clients' interests, providing proactive advice and adjustments
- to legal strategies as necessary.
- Maintains strict confidentiality while managing sensitive information related to clients' legal affairs.
- Directs and supports clients with business registrations, and other legal requirements.
- Reviews proposed legislation affecting an organization's interests, advocating for favorable policy changes when necessary.
- Builds strong professional relationships with clients by consistently delivering excellent service based on integrity and expertise.
- Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Develops legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Founder & Former President
TMG Services, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Led a national general contracting and construction management services firm, completing over $120 million in federal design-build construction projects, and more than $150 million in construction management at-risk projects.
- Delivered high-profile public sector contracts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, various state DOTs, and other state and municipal agencies.
- Directed negotiations for contracts related to publicly financed infrastructure initiatives.
- Managed workload distribution among multidisciplinary teams to maintain efficient timelines and optimize resource allocation.
- Established and chaired DBE, MBE, and WBE participation programs, securing contracting opportunities for small businesses.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Built a thriving enterprise by analyzing market demands and delivering tailored solutions.
- Coordinated alignment of all departments during strategic goal setting.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Oversaw financial management activities, such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring, for improved financial stability.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Cleveland State University College of Law
Executive MBA -
Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Cincinnati, Lindner College of Business
Postgraduate Studies - Executive Leadership
UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Skills
- Construction Project Management
- Contract Negotiation and Regulatory Compliance
- Procurement Strategies and Alternative Procurement Delivery Methods
- Stakeholder Engagement and Community Outreach
- Grant Writing
- Strategic Planning and Risk Assessment
- Cross-functional team leadership
Affiliations
- Board Member, Athena Akron
- Chair, Fund Development, Kent Area (OH) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated
- Former Corporate Counsel, The Construction Opportunity Institute of Cleveland
- Board Member, Kym Sellers Foundation
- Steering Committee Member, The Soul of Philanthropy Akron, Akron Community Foundation
- American Bar Association
- Ohio Society of CPAs
Certification
- Licensed Attorney, Supreme Court of Ohio: Credential ID 00066276
- Certified Public Accountant, Accountancy Board of Ohio: Credential ID 04322856
- Juris Doctor, valuable for contract compliance management, legal analysis, and dispute resolution.
- Executive MBA, providing advanced expertise in high-level project management, financial oversight,
Accomplishments
- Weatherhead Fellow, Case Western Reserve University
- Recognized for advancing climate resiliency and equity in construction and infrastructure
- Industry leader in public-sector project execution, regulatory compliance, and economic development
Select Project Experience
North Coast Connector – Cleveland, OH ($400MM+)
• Project Management Team Member overseeing land bridge and multimodal transportation infrastructure.
• Procurement Lead for Owner’s Representative selection process.
• Coordinates regulatory compliance, funding, and environmental approvals.
Cuyahoga County Corrections Center - Cleveland, OH ($400MM)
• Chair of DBE Committee, ensuring diversity in subcontracting and workforce participation.
• Managed contract negotiations in compliance with county, state, and federal funding requirements.
Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute - Cleveland, OH ($750MM)
• Oversaw preconstruction and construction management coordination in partnership with Turner Construction.
• Ensured compliance with healthcare infrastructure development standards.
Intel Chip Manufacturing Center - New Albany, Ohio (Value TBD)
• Advocated for and secured inclusion in Intel’s $20B semiconductor expansion in Ohio.
• Advised on construction management planning and workforce integration strategies.
Technical Proficiency
- Productivity and Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Sharepoint
- Creative & Digital Media Tools: Adobe Creative Suite
- Enterprise Solutions: CRM Systems (Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Business Process Automation & Integration: Intuit products with CRM, ERP and e-commerce systems
- IT Project Management: Collaboration Tools (Slack, Trello, Asana)
- Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Financial & Accounting Systems: Foundation, QuickBooks (QBO), TurboTax
- Data Management & Analytics: Leveraging financial data to produce reports, dashboards and key performance indicator analytics for strategic decision-making.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FUSE Executive Fellow
City of Cleveland, OH Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects
10.2023 - Current
Strategic Legal Advisor & Corporate Counsel
Private Practice
01.2010 - Current
Founder & Former President
TMG Services, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2022
Juris Doctor -
Cleveland State University College of Law
Executive MBA -
Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Cincinnati, Lindner College of Business
Postgraduate Studies - Executive Leadership
UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
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