About Blue
Sky Partners

Blue Sky Partners is a national consulting firm based in Austin, Texas, that helps leaders and teams set clear goals, develop sustainable systems, and establish healthy expectations. We work with executive teams to get urgent projects done faster and keep long term projects on track. Our goal with every project is to help our clients save time and make more money as a result of our work together. Our team has a combination of successful track records in small business, nonprofit, and government—and in the last six years, we’ve used that experience to help organizations of all sizes launch and scale more than 100 departments, initiatives, projects, and products.

For examples and case studies take a look at our Capabilities Deck.

Ethos

We have high standards

Every organization that works with Blue Sky Partners can and should have high expectations for their experience and the deliverables we provide. Here are the standards we hold ourselves to to make sure we build lasting relationships with our clients.

At Blue Sky Partners, we firmly believe that every organization we collaborate with deserves nothing less than exceptional experiences and outstanding deliverables. We hold ourselves to the highest standards to ensure enduring and fruitful relationships with our clients. Our commitment to excellence forms the foundation of our work, as we strive to exceed expectations and consistently deliver unparalleled results. Together, let’s set the bar high and embark on a journey of success and transformation.

Punctual: BSP works at our clients’ pace and meets deadlines

Accurate: BSP has confidence in its recommendations because they are backed by thorough research

Naturally client-focused: Every decision we make as an organization is focused on ensuring the best possible client experience

Collaborative: BSP collaborates with clients to build the future of their business and always involves them in the process

Above and beyond: BSP provides services and deliverables that meet and exceed expectations

Knowledgeable: BSP has the experience and subject matter expertise to guide clients through any stage of growth or change—and if we don’t, we’ll learn it

Expectations: BSP communicates clearly about what has been done, what is being done, and what’s next

Our Team

Amber Cardwell

Administrative Coordinator

Matt Glazer

Chief Strategy Officer

Callie Kerbo

Creative Director &
Senior Marketing Consultant

Nathan Ryan

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Seaton

Chief Operating Officer

Audrey Sherman

Head of Client Services

insights

impact

Blue Sky Partners Partners with the City of Austin to Support Homeless Service Providers and Unhoused Community

press

Case Study: Federal advocacy and citizen engagement on surprise medical billing

press

Blue Sky Partners and The Aspen Digital Equity Accelerator

The work speaks for itself

If you’re interested in learning even more about our work, download our capabilities deck.

Amber Cardwell

Administrative Coordinator

Bio

Amber has been working in small business and business-to-business industries for 8 years. Her expertise ranges from owning and operating a small business in Austin, TX, to scaling businesses through effective sales, marketing, organizational planning, and business strategy development. As a creative problem solver, she is highly organized, efficient, and dedicated to helping businesses grow. 

Matt Glazer

Chief Strategy Officer

Bio

Matt has built a diverse career focused on launching new ventures, executive management, and change management; he has led strategic planning for over 50 organizations. He held the role of Community Director at WeWork in Central Texas, overseeing 11 buildings, two retail storefronts, and the go-to-market strategy for San Antonio. As a two-time Executive Director at nonprofits, including the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce and Progress Texas, he successfully transformed these organizations into significant forces in their respective fields. At Blue Sky Partners, Matt leads social impact, sales and development, and strategic programming, working with clients like the Aspen Institute and City of Austin. He also serves as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Trinity University, teaching human-centered design and entrepreneurship. Committed to giving back, Matt volunteers for various nonprofits and chairs the Governance Committee for The Other Ones Foundation, providing aid and work opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in Central Texas.

Callie Kerbo

Creative Director & Senior Marketing Consultant

Bio

Callie Kerbo is a brand and digital marketing strategist who believes that brands should be as strategic as they are beautiful. As the creative director and senior marketing consultant for Blue Sky Partners, she focuses on developing and executing high-level, innovative marketing strategies for BSP clients and oversees the firm’s social presence.

Callie is the founder of Honeycomb, a full service boutique brand partner serving startup and growth stage businesses. She believes that every business not only deserves top-notch branding, but a creative partner to walk alongside them. With nearly a decade of experience in marketing, Callie combines field-tested strategies with innovative approaches to create timeless brands who break through the noise.

She currently lives in Huntsville, AL with her partner Chris and together they manage Mable and Jack Farmstead, a regenerative project on Callie’s family farm. 

Nathan Ryan

Chief Executive Officer

Bio

Nathan is a serial entrepreneur, business and community leader. As CEO of Austin-based consulting firm Blue Sky Partners, he oversees a team that specializes in helping organizations of all sizes build sustainable systems so they can scale. Since Blue Sky Partners’ founding in 2017, the company has helped more than 50 organizations build, launch, and scale more than 80 departments, funnels, initiatives, projects, and products. Nathan has been appointed by Austin City Council to chair their Economic Prosperity Commission.

Tim Seaton

Chief Operating Officer

Bio

Tim has spent the better part of a decade working passionately with companies and on projects related to technology, design and online marketing. Having managed Operations at Toi, an international creative agency, he oversaw relationships for such clients as Verizon Digital Media Services and Red Bull Records and organized a network of designers, developers and project managers over four years and for dozens of clients. He was part of Leadership Austin’s Emerge Class of 2020.

Audrey Sherman

Head of Client Services

Bio

Over the past 15 years Audrey has led groups of cross-functional stakeholders by facilitating and bridging large gaps in diverse nonprofits. As a project manager, consultant, and coach Audrey works closely with team members to create change across complex systems. Through her strategic and creative thinking, structure, and organization skills, she brings programs and people together to solve some of their toughest problems. She has collaborated with an array of nonprofits and government agencies, working primarily in the child welfare environment in Texas. She has a BA in Spanish and Sociology, as well as a Master of Science in Social Work from UT Austin. Audrey has been trained in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and is also a Certified Praesidium Guardian.