about our company
You dream it, we can help you build it.
Our consulting services are created and developed just for you — custom fit to help transform your organization — driving innovative ideas, saving time and helping you overcome obstacles to success. From leadership and staff culture to long-term strategic planning and up-to-date technology tools, and everything in between, GrayRails is committed to capturing and optimizing the best things about your business.
Our team of experts brings years of in-the-trenches experience and understands that your business is a true extension of those who are passionate about it. All our consulting services start with a critical core focus: people. Let us help take you and your team to the next level and create a holistic blend of positive and enduring change.
meet the team
Tara Puckey, Founder and CEO
Tara Puckey, MBA, CAE, CMP is the CEO & Founder of GrayRails Consulting and the Executive Director at the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and the RTDNA Foundation. Throughout her career, Tara has trained more than 1,900 business and corporate leaders, journalists and nonprofit professionals in effective leadership and organizational performance. She focuses on creating positive progress through the power of people and trains on everything from conflict resolution to generational differences to general leadership and everything in between.
In 2018, she was named to Association Forum’s Forty Under 40 for her work with a variety of associations and involvement in state and national association organizations and, in 2020, she received ASAE’s Certified Association Designation (CAE). She has a journalism degree from Indiana University, as well as an MBA, and resides in Indianapolis with her husband and two daughters. Aside from associations and journalism, she loves craft beer, great pens and true crime podcasts.
team members
Sharli Davidson, Executive Assistant
Autumn Powell, Content Coordinator
Team members with expertise in:
Events • Graphic Design • Social Media Marketing • Communications • Development
testimonials
“Fun session. Wonderful interactive style.”
“Fantastic! Presenter was engaging and kept the program flow on point.”
— Reviews of A Slice of Volunteer Management, October 2023 —
“The keynote speaker gave some great information on how to improve my communication skills at work. I will definitely take that with me moving forward.”
— Review of Leadership Lessons, ISAE’s Young Professionals Communications Summit, 2023 —
“Generational differences (Boomers to Zoomers) was highly engaging. This awareness as we develop our teams is not addressed as often as it should be. Bring back more next year!”
— INARF’s 2023 Annual Conference, 2023 —
let’s connect
We want to hear your hopes and dreams, and why you’re so passionate about injecting bold innovation and growth into your business. There are so many ways we can help, so let’s talk it out. Bonus: It’s free, so what are you waiting for? Use the form below, or get in touch at:
tara@grayrails.com • 765.730.4283