Brown & Company CPA offers public policy insights, high-quality consulting and program support services

We work with state and local governments as well as not-for-profits to improve service quality and maximize community impact.

Testimonials

"Don always managed his people and his projects in a highly competent manner, with grace and wisdom. He was then, as I am sure he is today, a consummate professional."

"Don was an excellent business unit and people leader. He had a great understanding of the business and how to keep it profitable."

"As a board member and chair of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, I was able to rely on Don’s experience and wise counsel as we guided substantial community investments that benefit the region’s economy. His leadership in and service to the community has helped create growth and opportunity for years to come."

“Our team has had the pleasure working with Don in a variety of roles for more than a decade. In that time, we worked closely in managing the planning, programming and design and construction of a new Common Pleas Court for Franklin County and in advancing facility master planning and assessments to be used for longer term capital planning. Don’s leadership and approach to decision-making not only allowed our efforts to be successful for our client but to also allow our company to meet our internal project goals.”

“Don L. Brown is one of the most honorable, competent, trustworthy individuals I have known in my past 40 years. Everything Mr. Brown has engaged in has been of the highest quality and excellence. Don has an uncanny ability to empathize with those around him, and all those in the care of his leadership look up to him. He is the epitome of a servant leader.”

Owner's Representation
& Project Control

We help clients fully harness the development of large or complex building projects and the job growth and community benefits produced by such projects. We use a strategic, focused approach to control a building project’s scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Litigation Support
& Forensic Reviews

We provide expert witness or fact witness services supporting resolution of claim disputes, establishing accountability and financial responsibility, and maximizing the impact of public resources.

Budget Methods
& Best Practices

We help assure that the policies and priorities of a state or local government are embedded in their budget process and the formation of their baseline and supplemental budget recommendations. Best budgeting practices will lead to better service delivery, accountability and stakeholder buy in.

Cost Recovery
Programs

We guide cost recovery programs to maximize use of federal, state, and foundation grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Cost allocation plans and indirect cost rates can improve program performance for state agencies, cities, counties, school districts and non-profits.

Meet Don Brown

Don has spent more than 50 years in business and public service. One thing has remained constant in Don’s career: his commitment to public service, transparency and collaboration.

Before his recent return to consulting, Don served as Executive Director of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority for nine years. He led a 3-year expansion and renovation of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the development of two adjacent parking facilities, and the LEED-Gold 1,000 room Hilton Columbus Downtown Convention Hotel.

As County Administrator, Don led the development of a 350,000 sf courthouse, a 10,000-seat baseball park, a 28,000 sf animal shelter and adoption center. He also controlled the County’s $1.3 Billion operating budget.

As Consulting Services Division President for Maximus, Don directed a multi-disciplined business and guided a team of 43 vice-presidents in 37 local offices across the nation, delivering a diverse range of consulting services.

Some of Don’s skills include the following: