What they say
Actual quotes from real people.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Luke since my time in local government, and he’s been a consistent force for innovation in the GovTech space. Luke brings a rare blend of design thinking, technical insight, and civic purpose to everything he does. He’s never been content with the status quo. Whether through ProudCity, GovFresh, or community-driven initiatives like Agile Government Leadership, Luke has helped shape a more open, accessible, and experience-focused approach to government technology. His work always reflects a strong point of view: that public services should be intuitive, inclusive, and built with care.”
“Few people have the depth of expertise, vision, and leadership that Luke brings to the table. As a proven builder and founder, his experience has not only shaped govtech/civictech but also set new standards for innovation. His insights are sought after by leaders and organizations. A true industry voice, Luke continues to inspire, lead, and drive meaningful impact.”
“Luke has a way of quickly simplifying the complex. His ideas give you a fast way to not only get started, but also capture feedback so you can pivot. Any time with Luke is time well spent.”
“Working with Luke changed the way I think about public service and the impact we can each have in the world. He helped shape the brand identity for my company, Department of Civic Things, including designing a logo that makes me smile every time I see it. He’s been a trusted advisor—helping me think clearly about my services, mentoring me through pivotal moments, and collaborating on projects with impact. What makes him stand out is how direct and thoughtful he is. He pushes you to do your best work and then rolls up his sleeves to help make it real.”
“I've had the honor of calling Luke a friend and colleague for almost 10 years. He is a fierceful partner and champion of openness, collaboration, and civic engagement in our public interest tech ecosystem. Most of the work he does has directly supported the foundations of civic tech from starting his own company and making it easier for local governments to spin up websites at low cost, to launching communication and engagement campaigns like CivicDMV, to championing good tech like open source code in initiatives like Code California and now ScanGov. Luke challenges the status quo and empowers public servants and technologists to embrace new ways of working and get things done. Anyone that has the pleasure of working with Luke can say he cares about you as a human and nudges you to be better, myself included.”