OUR STORY

A Brief Overview

The Carl Sherman Group, LLC (TCSG, LLC), founded in 2019 by Carl Oscar Sherman, Sr., is a Texas-based consulting firm that combines extensive experience in public service, governance, and strategic development. Sherman’s background includes serving as a two-term mayor, city manager in 2 counties, and three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he earned recognition as an impactful legislator, particularly on the powerful Appropriations Committee.

TCSG was established after Sherman was approached to provide consulting services in management and operations for the City of Ferris, where he previously served as City Manager. From there, TCSG soon ventured into the private sector after Sherman facilitated the approval of a stalled North Texas project, gaining the firm recognition as a trusted consultant for businesses navigating municipal regulations in development.

Since its inception, TCSG has grown primarily through referrals, a testament to its integrity and results-driven approach. The firm works with municipalities, developers, corporations, and economic development agencies. Key achievements include engaging a Global Manufacturing Corporation to establish its North American Headquarters within the Best Southwest region, driving significant economic benefits for years to come for the host city.

Carl’s collaborative leadership style has been key in connecting diverse perspectives and business interest while maintaining a fidelity to win-win outcomes. TCSG’s core values: Trusted, Creative, Synergistic, and Goal Oriented (TCSG) – guide the firm in delivering solutions that balance client needs with community benefits.

TCSG continues to evolve, expanding its offering to include City Council Strategic Summits or retreats to enhance governance, and grant writing services to secure funding for critical infrastructure projects. These services address key challenges; such as outdated land use plans, capital improvement plans, flood mitigation plans, community revitalization plans, and even updates in changes in state laws.

Looking ahead, TCSG is dedicated to helping cities and companies across Texas achieve sustainable growth through collaboration and innovation with an ardent focus on delivering measurable results for clients and communities alike.

TEAM

Principal Advisors

Working with our team means partnering alongside skilled professionals with diverse expertise in Texas local government regulations, public-private partnerships, and business development. As trusted partners we are committed to optimizing your ROI. Together, we work towards a common goal of creating favorable and sustainable outcomes.

Audra Buckley

Audra Buckley is a land use consultant and preconstruction project manager based in Ennis, Texas, with an office in Dallas. She holds two BBAs (Administration and Marketing) and an MBA in Production and Operations Management from Angelo State University, and is a Texas Business Hall of Fame scholarship recipient.

She began her career as a city planner and later moved into the private sector, founding her own firm, Permitted Development, in 2010. With over 25 years of experience, Audra has guided residents, business owners, developers, and municipalities through zoning, permitting, and ordinance processes. She has also served as an expert witness for major projects like the LBJ expansion and the NTTA Tollway expansion.

Specialties: zoning analysis, application submittals, expert witness reports, eminent domain analysis, site plan review, Board of Adjustment applications, code writing, site acquisition research, preconstruction project management, and Tax Increment Financing applications.

Kay Patrick

Kay Patrick is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a prestigious designation held by fewer than 1,300 professionals worldwide. With over 15 years of experience in economic development, Kay has contributed to some of the most notable and recognized developments across North Texas. A graduate of the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Administration, Kay specializes in business development, attraction, expansion, and policy development. Known for exceptional expertise and a proven track record, she is highly regarded both regionally and beyond for driving impactful growth and innovation in communities.

James P. Moon

James P. Moon, owner of the Law Offices of James P. Moon, P.C. in Red Oak, Texas, focuses in representing small- to medium-sized businesses in real estate, general business law, corporate finance and restructuring, mergers/acquisitions, start-up business development, capital fund-raising, and the representation of various businesses in state and federal licensed and regulated industries, with a significant portion of his practice, focusing on residential, multifamily, and commercial development.

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Moon has held leadership roles including Managing Manager of a merchant banking firm, COO of a printing company, and general partner in developing special districts for large real estate projects. He is a founding owner of a real estate tech company and serves as COO/General Counsel of Red Eagle Global Resources, focusing on Mexico and Central/South America. He is also Co-General Partner/General Counsel of a Texas-based private equity fund specializing in financial technology and electronic payment solutions. Mr. Moon is the founder, President, and CEO of a North Texas property management company and has served as General Counsel for companies including Totus Group, Horton Printing, and United Medical Supply.

Mr. Moon's multi-faceted experience in law, business, real estate, technology, and finance positions him to offer comprehensive support to The Carl Sherman Group, aiding in both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic growth.

Rep. Eddie Morales Jr., Esq.

Heriberto “Eddie” Morales Jr. is a lifelong resident of Eagle Pass, Texas, an attorney, small business owner, and State Representative for Texas House District 74. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary’s School of Law, Eddie leads the Eagle Pass office of Langley & Banack, focusing on estate, real estate, business law, and government counsel. He also serves as City Attorney for Eagle Pass and Brackettville.

Since his election in 2020, Eddie has championed transparency, bipartisanship, and community-focused legislation, passing over 30 bills on issues like border security, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Beyond public service, Eddie runs his family’s 34-year-old Piedras Negras Tortilla Factory and invests in real estate development to help grow his hometown.

Eddie and his wife Hellen are proud parents to Kassandra, Alexandra, and Eddie III.