Jay Staley

Director

Baker Tilly

Dr. Jay Staley is a K-12 Director with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC, operating out of the firm's greater Indianapolis, Indiana practice. Described as a "value architect," Dr. Staley specializes in helping PK-12 public school systems navigate intense fiscal pressures to optimize their budgets and achieve their core educational missions. His consulting practice focuses on strategic financial planning initiatives, long-term capital forecasting, budget monitoring, and delivering localized school finance training. Dr. Staley brings more than 30 years of experience in public education to Baker Tilly, including 26 years serving directly within school district leadership teams. This deep, in-district perspective allows him to ground his advisory services in real-world educational operations.