If you recently admired a clean, easy-to-understand chart or a beautifully organized report at King, there’s a good chance Christian Sardar had a hand in it. Christian joined King in September 2025 as a Data Analyst, where he supports projections, visualizations, and reporting alongside King’s Director of Demographics, Rob Murray. While his degree is in…
We’ve been highlighting the incredible people behind King, and today we’re excited to shine a light on the person at the helm, our President & CEO, Jamie King-Iseman! Honing Insight Jamie co-founded King in 1997 with her mother, Cheryl, and has since grown the firm into a trusted partner for school districts across California. She’s…
Meet Regan Miller, King’s newest Operations Associate! After spending 25 years in the mortgage industry, Regan made the bold decision to start over in a completely new field. She’s already proving how valuable a fresh perspective and a willingness to learn can be. Leaving stress behind for a fresh start Regan’s day-to-day at King includes preparing client proposals, maintaining operational…
After informal discussions with our State agency contacts, we’re confident that the first round of the Career Technical Education Funding Program (CTEFP) will be opening Spring/Summer 2025 with a second round planned for 2026. $600M has been allocated to this unique program under Prop 2. Dates for submission have not yet been formalized but historically…
At King, we are passionate about advancing education and equity for all students, particularly those attending California’s local public schools. Our mission is to secure new funding and identify critical planning opportunities that empower school districts to thrive. Prop 2, a $10 billion investment for California’s public schools, represents a crucial step in our collective…
Introducing Jennifer Roberts! Jennifer is one of our dedicated Funding Associates at King who brings a wealth of experience from her background in healthcare. Jennifer’s role is crucial in ensuring that school districts secure the necessary funding for modernization and new construction projects. Her journey to King showcases her adaptability and commitment to lifelong learning.…
Rob MurrayDirector of Demographics April ThompsonSenior Funding Associate We are excited to announce the release of the second episode of our audio discussion series at King. This time, our focus shifts to the topic of demographics and its impact on school districts. Listen now There are a lot of districts out there that are evaluating…
We can’t help but gush about how grateful we are for each of our teammates at King. Today we want to highlight our wonderful Funding Associate, Rachael Kirk! Work that’s Worth the Effort A finance professional since 2007, Rachael started her career as a mortgage loan underwriter and made the move to King in 2021. Here,…
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on King Associate, Jessika Morrison! A Passion for Helping Others Jessika’s journey to King is both unique and inspiring. With a background in marriage and family therapy, she initially worked with children who had experienced trauma and anxiety disorders. While deeply fulfilling, this work was also incredibly stressful. Seeking a new…
Lately, we’ve been taking the time to highlight King’s growing staff. Today, we’re celebrating our Operations & Business Development Associate, Nicolene Shalita! Uniting the Technical with the Personal Nicolene’s work at King balances the technical and the personal aspects of facilities funding. She focuses on business development, internal support, and California Department of Education (CDE) applications,…