Linda Frazier
Strategic Legal Advisor | Project Executive | Thought Leader
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Accomplished and innovative nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience launching and guiding health equity initiatives, philanthropic foundations, and community-based organizations. Demonstrated success in foundation management, stakeholder engagement, and fiduciary governance. Known for driving transformative strategies that align public-private resources with measurable wellness outcomes. Skilled at building collaborative coalitions, stewarding multimillion-dollar assets, and advancing long-term community impact through equity-driven planning, inclusive grantmaking, and transparent operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
FUSE Executive Fellow (CEO Level Placement)
City of Cleveland, OH Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects
Cleveland, OH
10.2023 - Current
• Provide executive counsel on capital project and public funding aligned with health equity and access.
• Serve as lead liaison across departments to ensure federal and state compliance on infrastructure and social impact projects.
• Guide consultant selection and procurement strategy for high-value, federally funded initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and community alignment to ensure transportation access and regional impact.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, financial planning and reporting for infrastructure investments exceeding $500 million
Strategic Legal Advisor & Corporate Counsel
Private Practice
Cleveland, OH
01.2005 - Current
• Advise foundations and health-focused nonprofits on formation, governance, grant policy, and compliance.
• Counsel philanthropic leaders on board development, bylaws, donor alignment and program strategy.
• Design and implement grant cycles, grantee engagement models, and outcome reporting frameworks.
• Lead strategic planning sessions to align philanthropic mission with operational infrastructure, funding strategy, and community impact.
• Facilitate board formation and onboarding for emerging foundations; guide governance design, conflict of interest policy adoption, and strategic goal alignment.
• Support philanthropic leaders in building early-stage fundraising strategies cultivating donor networks and establishing long-term revenue models.
• Lead legal and strategic structuring for public-private initiatives exceeding $100 million, including community health, equity access and sustainable infrastructure projects.
• Representative clients include the Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation, Life Development Center, Kym Sellers Foundation and Kinship Caregivers Connect.
Founder & Former President
TMG Services, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
01.2010 - 01.2022
• Established and led professional services firm, delivering over $270 million in federal infrastructure projects, and $150 million in public/private construction management.
• Directed firm operations, fiscal oversight, compliance and long term growth strategy.
• Designed and implemented equity strategies for workforce inclusion and supplier diversity.
• Formed partnerships with ENR Top 400 firms to deliver projects serving military and underserved communities.
• Instituted audit, reporting and risk protocols to meet rigorous federal standards.
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
Foundation Management & Nonprofit Governance
Strategic Planning & Organizational Start-Up
Community Health & Wellness Initiatives
Public and Private Grant Structuring
Capital Project and Asset Management
Fund Strategy & Donor Engagement
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Oversight
Board Governance & Leadership Training
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 and financial oversight
Accomplishments
- Weatherhead Fellow, Case Western Reserve University
- Industry leader in public-sector project execution, regulatory compliance, and economic development
Select Project Experience
North Coast Connector – Cleveland, OH ($500MM+)
• 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 (CEO Level Placement)
City of Cleveland, OH Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects
10.2023 - Current
Founder & Former President
TMG Services, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2022
Strategic Legal Advisor & Corporate Counsel
Private Practice
01.2005 - Current
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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