How long have you been with the firm, and how did you end up with Kearney?

I’ve been with the firm now for a year. I recruited during the first year of my MBA at SMU Cox, completed the summer associate program, and accepted a full-time position in August 2020.

What made you choose the Dallas office?

I chose the Dallas office because of the proximity to family and friends. I’ve moved more than 20 times, so having the opportunity to remain close to my MBA classmates and a majority of my family members while setting roots in a Kearney Office was an easy decision. Dallas is also the perfect “consultant’s city” because it sits between both coasts, allowing for coastal flights in 3.5 hours or less.

What else do you enjoy about Dallas?

Three things: people, food, sports. The people of Dallas are pretty fantastic—not that I’m biased. I’ve always found the communities in the city to be vibrant and eager to engage. The food in the city is surprisingly great, and I will always argue with colleagues that we can go toe-to-toe with Chicago or New York. If you like sports, Dallas has the Cowboys, Stars, Mavericks, Rangers, Dallas FC, and many more. It’s a great sports town.

How would you describe your office’s culture and atmosphere?

The Dallas office is incredibly collegial. We aren’t the biggest office, and that is perfectly fine. Everyone knows you by name, and the community fostered by Steve, Rob, Owen, Rupal, Trish, and others creates a great work environment. Whether I’m stopping in on Friday after a week of travel, co-locating with a team, or hosting happy hours, I always enjoy the Dallas office’s dynamic.

What’s the one thing you’d like candidates to know as they choose their home office?

Dallas will welcome you with open arms. Jokes aside, the home office you pick will become a fantastic support network within the firm where you can learn from colleagues, expand your knowledge base, and always return “home” too. With all of the travel, numerous projects, and various hats we wear as consultants, the home office is a great grounding force that offers stability, community, and fun.

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