Get to Know TadZo

Experienced

More than 33 years of experience in business and economic development, working with 80 organizations, communities and regional groups across 24 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Ingenious

TadZo isn't trying to fit into a traditional mold for a consulting firm. We invite clients on a different path where we invent together, unleashing the power of groups and individuals.

Your Partner

We respect the competencies, knowledge, and contributions of our clients and their stakeholders. Our goal is serving as a trusted advisor to bring out the best in you and your team.

Allison Larsen

TadZo Founder & Empowerment Superhero

Helping people to improve communication, innovation and teamwork is a calling for Allison. She's genuinely dedicated to help others find their confidence to do great things. From growing up in rural Northern California to a national award-winning salesperson at a Fortune 100 “Most Admired” Company and successful entrepreneur, Allison seeks to learn from every situation. She even put herself through college by raising a flock of sheep.

Experience

18 years consulting

23 years in economic development

10+ years in international business management and sales

5 years EDC management and recruiting, yielding 9,000+ new jobs

Education

University of California, Davis

University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute

California Agricultural Leadership Program, Class XXIV

Facilitation Training: UC Davis; The Grove (San Francisco); Liberating Structures (Seattle & Austin)

Professional Affiliations

International Economic Development Council

Board Member

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)

Did you know?

Allison climbed Half Dome in Yosemite, hiked upriver at Zion's The Narrows, and really enjoys hiking almost anywhere. Just out of high school she served a year as California State FFA President (as in Future Farmers of America). She's also a fan of college football, watching ESPN Game Day every week of the season. And a little secret... she loves to watch weather news, especially radar.

Email: allison@TadZoConsulting.com
LinkedIN: linkedIn.com/in/allisonTadZo

Allison's Resume

TadZo Mascots

Tadich

TadZo is named after Tad & Zo. Taddy went to doggie heaven. He was the original TadZo "CFO" a.k.a. Chief Food Officer

Enzo

TadZo "CBO" a.k.a. Chief Ball Officer

went to doggie heaven where he is chasing balls with Tadich.

Behos

Behos promoted to TadZo "CFO" after completing "CFO in-training" internship. He is responsible for keeping the TadZo Mascots' meals on schedule.

Davis

Look who just joined the TadZo Team! Meet Davis, TadZo's "Director of Fun". Davis is named after TadZo Founder's alma mater, the University of California at Davis.

We Believe...

life is too short so we must do meaningful work that we enjoy.

We want to make a difference - a positive impact - and have fun doing it.

in the power of groups.

Reach out and work together because more ideas emerge from a group than individuals. We embrace inclusiveness. Plus many hands make light work - and you can have more fun creating together.

we don't have all the answers.

We learn together with our clients. We innovate together from our synergies and diverse experiences. We leverage our networks for ideas and partners to bring great value.

that "shoulds" rarely translate into action.

Instead of telling you what you should do, we teach and discover through involvement. The result is commitment, ownership and energy to get into action!

nothing is classier than kindness.

Kindness helps us stay centered on what ultimately matters most.

life is better with a dog.

Slobber. Rhythmic panting. Play fetch. Greet deliveries. Take a nap. Never a dull moment for Behos and Davis in the TadZo office.