TSG Advisors to Hire Leah Missildine on November 1
The former Alabama 9-1-1 Board leader will join the firm as Vice President of Strategy and Enterprise Services.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
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TSG Advisors has announced that Leah Missildine will join the firm as Vice President of Strategy and Enterprise Services starting November 1, 2026. Missildine will leverage her extensive background in public safety to advise governments and technology partners.
Why it matters
Missildine brings deep operational expertise to the consultancy, having previously managed public safety communications and overseen the Alabama 9-1-1 Board. Her transition marks a strategic strengthening of the firm's advisory capabilities in emergency communications.
Missildine previously managed the City of Auburn's Public Safety Communications Division for 15 years and served on the Alabama 9-1-1 Board starting in 2013. TSG Advisors launched its consulting affiliate in 2023.
The players
Leah Missildine
She is the former Executive Director of the Alabama 9-1-1 Board and a veteran of Auburn public safety communications.
TSG Advisors
This is a consulting and lobbying firm that maintains a specialized affiliate for public safety, education, and transportation advisory.
Laurie Anderson
She serves as a Senior Advisor for Emergency Communications and Response at TSG Advisors.
The details
In her new role, Missildine will guide public safety agencies and technology partners through complex communications strategy. She draws on a background that includes a bachelor's degree and a Master of Public Administration from Auburn University.
Timeline
Missildine joined the Alabama 9-1-1 Board in 2013.
TSG Advisors launched its consulting affiliate in 2023.
Leah Missildine starts her new position on Nov. 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
The hiring of Missildine follows a pattern set by the Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation standards, which drive demand for expert consultancy in public safety transitions. This move positions TSG Advisors to capture market share in the evolving public safety communications sector.
The expansion of the consulting firm suggests enhanced advisory support for public safety projects across the state. Residents may see improved coordination in communications infrastructure as the firm works with local governments.
The takeaway
The hiring of an experienced public safety official highlights the growing reliance on specialized consultants to manage technical infrastructure upgrades. Readers in the public safety sector can expect a shift toward more complex, data-driven communications strategies in coming years.
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