About
About Us
Leadership
President – Jeffrey Ling, PhD, CCP, ACE
Jeffrey Ling is the President of Evergreen who has been with the firm since its inception in 2004. He is a Certified Compensation Professional and Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology holder who has worked in the consulting field for more than 30 years and leads Evergreen’s Human Resources Consulting Practice. He has developed highly successful human resources management solutions targeted at state and local government as well as higher education markets. Public sector organizations from around the country have turned to his vast knowledge base to improve their ability to deliver. Specifically, his portfolio includes experience in human resource management, operations analysis, change management, statistical modeling, and technology planning. He specializes in summarizing major alternatives for decision makers and providing viable recommendations.
Dr. Ling has been instrumental in creating, reviewing, and evaluating the methodology employed by Evergreen Solutions on all human resources engagements. In his professional work, he has interacted with over 1,500 clients from around the world working in the capacity of Project Principal and Project Director. His background and skill set make him uniquely qualified for assessing organizational critical needs and strategy. He is an expert in policy development and long-term planning.
Dr. Ling is renowned for his work in a variety of studies, including Management and Process Reviews, Strategic Planning, Compensation/Classification Studies, Business Case Analysis, Staffing Studies, Market Research, Policy Development, Performance Evaluation, Gender/Race Audits, Change Management Studies, and Technology Reviews.
Dr. Ling holds a Doctorate’s Degree from Florida State University in Political Science . He has taught at the College of Wooster, Florida State University, and Iowa State University. His areas of specialization included public management and operations, econometrics, and public sector service provision.
Vice President of Marketing – Kelly Tucker
Ms. Kelly Tucker is the Vice-President of Marketing for Evergreen Solutions. She has over 35 years of professional and consulting experience with various public and private organizations, including the Florida Department of Community Affairs, Executive Office of the Governor, Florida Senate, Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Commission on Offender Review, Leon County, City of Tallahassee, and the United States Tennis Association-Florida Section. Specifically, her expertise and project work fall into three main areas: marketing in the private sector; legislation, procedure, and policy assessment in the public sector; and management of various aspects of Florida’s criminal justice system in the public sector. Her involvement in marketing, planning, and development, and data analysis, make her uniquely qualified to contribute to a variety of public sector projects as well as lead Evergreen Solution’s marketing efforts. Her marketing skills include technical writing, team development and coordination, event planning, and business development. Her writing skills include the development of proposals and grants and the creation of marketing and promotional items for various state, local, non-profits, and private sector agencies.
Project Manager – Stasey Whichel
Ms. Stasey Whichel is a Project Manager with Evergreen with over 25 years of experience in government and education. Early in her career, she worked as a high school math teacher and served as a Secondary Faculty Director and Curriculum Coordinator. She also developed a strategic approach to increasing course offerings, realigned staff resources, and designed survey tools to evaluate current and future needs.
As a former member of agency leadership, she collaborated on HR policy reviews, conducted salary compensation studies, and developed recommendations for legislative budget issues. She also participated in the development of multi-faceted, long-term strategies designed to achieve agency and division goals, established metrics, and evaluated programmatic performance. She has expertise in the following areas: conducting organizational studies, evaluating risk, and reviewing operational procedures; providing guidance for change management; developing workflow and process design; identifying specific training needs; on-boarding new staff; conducting classification, compensation, and salary comparison studies; preparing employee surveys and valuations of employee satisfaction; working with leadership to develop or update agency policies, programs, and guidelines; developing job descriptions and performance management tools; fostering employee communications; and administering contracts, accounting and auditing principles.
Ms. Whichel possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The Florida State University.
Project Manager – Michael Misrahi
Mr. Michael Misrahi is a Project Manger with Evergreen who has been with the firm for more than seven years. During that time, he has served as a Consultant or Project Lead on more than 100 HR consulting projects. He has extensive experience in the development and modification of compensation and classification plans, policies, and practices for organizations varying in size from a few dozen employees to several thousand.
Mr. Misrahi also served as the Compensation Manager at the University of Central Florida, where he oversaw a team of compensation analysts, and was responsible for administering the University’s compensation structure for over 10,000 employees.
Mr. Misrahi has an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in History from Florida State University.
Project Manager – Mark Holcombe, PMP, SHRM-SCP
Mr. Mark Holcombe is a Project Manager at Evergreen Solutions. He has spent extensive time studying both micro and macro-economic labor markets, public sector economics, and has studied econometric modeling for displaying and communicating data in an effective way. He has been using his economics background both in running a business and in consulting since graduation. His role with Evergreen has focused on compensation and classification studies utilizing market data. His primary responsibilities include: working closely with project teams and project managers in coordinating salary and benefit survey initiatives; evaluating market data from surveys, government agencies, and private sector databases to provide comprehensive reviews of compensation packages; and designing clear and concise reports and displays to communicate nuanced results.
Mr. Holcombe holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics with a concentration in Behavioral Economics and Criminology from Florida State University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a SHRM-SCP certification.
Project Manager – Brittanian “Britt” Gamble
Ms. Brittanian “Britt” Gamble is a Project Manager with Evergreen. She is an experienced higher education professional with over 20 years of experience in administration, strategic planning, program evaluation, policy development, and organizational design. She started her career in the classroom and then served in leadership roles at state public, private, and Ivy League institutions.
Over the last ten years, she has utilized her knowledge of the education sector to develop, formulate, and implement strategies grounded in research to enhance student learning and promote academic excellence. Collaborate by nature, she has worked with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels to fully develop and understand the challenges and develop solutions that benefit the students and the institutional stakeholders.
As an expert in public policy and student engagement, Ms. Gamble excels at analyzing policy and programmatic challenges and works with institutions to optimize processes and produce frameworks that encourage and promote equity and access to students from diverse backgrounds. In addition to her love for student learning, Ms. Gamble is passionate about animal welfare and community development and strives to brainstorm creative ways to give back to the community.
Mrs. Gamble has an MBA in Public Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife, Biology, Forestry, and Natural Resource Conservation from Tuskegee University.
Manager – Fagan Stackhouse, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP
Mr. Fagan Stackhouse is a Project Manager with Evergreen who has more than 45 years of HR experience serving as an HR Director, Interim City Manager, Deputy City Director, Assistant County Administrator, and Consultant. He possesses the following HR practice skills: talent acquisition; workforce development; employee engagement; equity and diversity development; classification and compensation; talent development and management; employee relations; benefits administration; well-being initiatives; and strategic visioning and implementation. His employment objectives are to develop and sustain talent through creative strategies and best practices and to ensure systems, processes, and workforce initiatives add individual and organizational value in order to create and sustain great employee experiences.
Mr. Stackhouse has served in leadership roles in cities and counties in the State of Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Just before coming to Evergreen, he served as the Director of HR for the City of Raleigh for four years. Prior to this, he was the Special Assistant to the City Administrator in Charleston County, South Carolina for eight years where he was responsible for all HR functions and special projects. From 1986 to 2010, he was the Director of HR and Executive Director for the Investigation Review Panel for the City of Virginia Beach. From 1976 – 1986 he served as the HR Director for cities in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Mr. Stackhouse has served as the President of IPMA-HR and as instructor and guest lecturer at universities. He is the recipient of several awards including, Warner Stockberger Achievement Award, Swain Award, and trailblazer awards. He has a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics. He maintains certifications in IPMA-SCP and SHRM-SCP.
Administrative Team
Marketing Coordinator – Alexa “Lexi” Tulowitzki
Ms. Alexa “Lexi” Tulowitzki is a Marketing Coordinator with Evergreen Solutions, responsible for the assistance in executing marketing strategies for the firm, attending HR conferences, developing marketing materials, and maintaining the firm’s social media presence. Before joining Evergreen, she managed the social media presence of Dimensional, a psychology and personality science start up.
Ms. Tulowitzki earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Relations from Florida State University.
Office Manager – Jacqueline Barnes
Jacqueline Barnes has more than 20 years of administrative and clerical experience, including supervising a large word processing department. She has also worked for the Florida Department of Education and a national public-sector consulting firm. Jacqueline has a far-reaching understanding of design, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software. Ms. Barnes oversees all purchasing, travel, accounts receivable, correspondence and communications, and scheduling for the Evergreen team.
Consultant Team
Senior Consultant – Connor Holcombe
Mr. Connor Holcombe is a Senior Consultant at Evergreen Solutions. He has spent extensive time studying econometric modeling, public-sector economics, and both micro and macro-economic labor markets. His analytical experience stems from studying econometrics while utilizing statistical analysis software such as SAS, Stata, and Excel to turn raw data into useful, accessible information. He has been using his economics background both in running a business and in his work with Evergreen since his graduation.
Mr. Holcombe’s role with Evergreen has focused on compensation and classification studies utilizing market data. His primary responsibilities include: working closely with project teams and project managers in coordinating salary and benefit survey initiatives; evaluating market data from surveys, government agencies, and private sector databases to provide comprehensive reviews of compensation packages; and designing clear and concise reports and displays to communicate nuanced results.
Mr. Holcombe holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a minor in Business, both from Florida State University.
Senior Consultant – Allie Crumpler
Ms. Allie Crumpler is a Senior Consultant with Evergreen who has more than 10 years’ experience in K-12 education. She was a Science Teacher and Department Head in Leon County Schools where she received a District rating of Highly Effective and was recognized as a District Lead Teacher and as a High Impact Teacher by the Florida Department of Education. As a teacher, she worked with her administrative team to develop programs including a school-wide PBIS initiative and a SciGirls program to encourage young women’s interest in STEM fields. She also sponsored several extra-curricular programs for students, including Science Fair and Cheerleading.
Ms. Crumpler has extensive experience in both the public sector and private sector, including local and state government, grant-funded institutions, and non-profits. She demonstrates strength in customer service, data analysis, and strategic planning.
Ms. Crumpler has a Master’s of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Secondary Science Education from Florida State University. She received her teaching credentials from Florida State University and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Florida State University.
Senior Consultant – Angela Roland, M.Ed., FCCM
Ms. Angela Roland is a Senior Consultant with Evergreen, offering nearly 20 years of experience across Florida’s education system at the local, district, and state levels. After beginning her career as an exceptional student education teacher, she became a strategic leader focused on program management, policy implementation, and high-stakes conflict resolution. She has served as a liaison for large federally funded initiatives, translating complex policy into practical solutions while advising education leaders on compliance and statewide best practices.
Angela is recognized for her ability to de-escalate disputes between school districts and families to drive meaningful outcomes. Her work centers on systemic transformation and improving the statewide structures that support students and their families.
Angela holds a Master of Education from Northcentral University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education from Flagler College.
Senior Consultant – Paige Hall
Ms. Hall is a Senior Consultant with Evergreen Solutions with more than 10 years of experience in 6–12 education. She has served as a Mathematics Teacher and Department Head in the Colquitt County School District. In her instructional leadership role, she worked closely with her administrative team to design and implement initiatives focused on recognizing and celebrating student and teacher success.
Ms. Hall brings strong expertise in curriculum development, data analysis, coding, and instructional leadership, along with a commitment to data-driven decision-making. She applies this experience to support client projects focused on effective practices, operational improvement, and client-centered solutions.
Ms. Hall holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Mathematics from the University of Georgia and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the same field from Georgia Southern University.
Consultant – Sarah Erb
Ms. Sarah Erb is a Consultant with Evergreen Solutions with more than 15 years of public-sector experience. She has led strategic initiatives across human resources, marketing and communications, budget planning and oversight, and training and engagement programs.
Sarah brings strong expertise in classification and compensation strategies, paired with a commitment to responsive, client-focused service. She is dedicated to understanding each client’s needs and delivering effective, practical solutions.
Ms. Erb holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida.
Consultant – Tara Tabachnik
Ms. Tara Tabachnik is a Consultant with Evergreen Solutions. She began her career at Evergreen as a Junior Analyst and has since developed exceptional skills and knowledge in Human Resources consulting that she applies in her current role as a Consultant. Since joining Evergreen, she has mastered the art of conducting market surveys and market research and has been a great resource to the project teams. She has taken on a lead role with Evergreen’s market surveying efforts through the creation of Evergreen’s internal data team. She works closely with all project teams by conducting salary surveys, benefits surveys, staffing surveys, and market research for various types of clients.
Ms. Tabachnik has an MBA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Florida State University.
Strategic Partners
President Emeritus – Dr. Linda Recio
Dr. Linda Recio was the founding President of Evergreen Solutions in 2004 and became President Emeritus in 2020. As a successful educational consultant, she has held leadership positions in the educational arena for more than 35 years. School systems and state departments of education from across the United States have sought out her expertise and ability to deliver real-world solutions to state and local administrators.
Dr. Recio has extensive experience in comprehensive school district management and performance reviews, school improvement planning, and strategic planning. She is familiar with school districts in many states, having directed studies in California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. While at the Florida Department of Education, she was instrumental in developing the comprehensive audit criteria and data collection instruments utilized to conduct operational and managerial reviews in Florida’s 67 school districts. She is also an experienced program administrator. During her 13-year tenure with FDOE, she administered several special statewide programs, including the Community Involvement and Training Program and the State Compensatory Education Program.
Following her 13-year career with FDOE, Dr. Recio joined the Leon County School System as the Executive Director of Planning and Policy Development, where she was responsible for the district’s strategic plan, school board policies and administrative procedures, staff plan, interagency and legislative planning, grants administration, and program evaluation.
Dr. Recio holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in science education, both from Florida State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and education from the State University of New York at Albany.