Beth Quindry established a St. Louis office for Shockey in 2008, which now holds a substantive component of the firm’s portfolio.  As a senior project manager, Beth leads large-scale strategic plans and public engagement efforts that bring people together to make the difficult choices inherent in public policy decisions. Beth is also an expert facilitator who is able to generate a productive exchange of ideas even on challenging issues. 

Beth is passionate about local governance and the positive impact it has on everyday life in our communities.  As a former local government staff member, she has a keen appreciation for the competing priorities facing public sector organizations and uses strong analytical skills, expert facilitation, and an unfailing sense of humor to develop strategic plans that take organizations to the next level of success.  Beth loves working in her hometown and applies her long-standing relationships and understanding of area stakeholders and institutions to design planning processes that are inclusive and impactful. 

Growing up, Beth lived in four states and attended a total of ten schools. She spent her senior year in college in Manchester, England. These experiences left her with a lasting love of travel and deep respect for the comforts of home.

Beth holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master’s degree in Public Policy form the University of Wisconsin-Madison.