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
Chris Vachon, Director of Events

Team members with expertise in:
Events • Graphic Design • Social Media Marketing • Communications • Development

"Tara's presentation on board effectiveness, particularly the information shared about the role of staff vs. volunteers, was impactful to our volunteer leaders and helped reinforce staff's messaging. Her presentation was engaging and the table activities were a great ice breaker to kick-off our day of training."

— Amy Williams, CAE, MPA, IOM
"Fun session! Wonderful interactive style."
"The keynote speaker gave some great information on how to improve communication skills at work. I will definitely take that with me moving forward."

— Review of Leadership Lessons, ISAE’s Young Professionals Communications Summit
"Fantastic! Presenter was engaging and kept the program flow on point."

— Review of A Slice of Volunteer Management
"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!"

— Review of INARF’s Annual Conference Boomers to Zoomers Session

companies we’ve trained, events we’ve spoken at, or organizations we’ve worked with

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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

about our company

You dream it, we can help you build it.

meet the team

Tara Puckey, Founder and CEO

team members

"Fun session! Wonderful interactive style."

"The keynote speaker gave some great information on how to improve communication skills at work. I will definitely take that with me moving forward."

"Fantastic! Presenter was engaging and kept the program flow on point."

"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!"

companies we’ve trained, events we’ve spoken at, or organizations we’ve worked with

let’s connect