About
Our Story
We help business owners grow the value of their business. Our experts specialize in the LBM industry and serve clients in the manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail and construction channels. Our clients are located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and South America.
With over 25 years specifically serving the building supply industry and over 200 years collectively advising private companies on growth, profitability, transition and strategy, Kellick & Associates is uniquely suited to help Building Industry companies improve performance, productivity and profits in today’s dynamic and challenging environment.
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Our team of professionals collaborates as necessary and appropriate to provide each client with the specific services they need. The depth of talent on our team enables us to draw upon the necessary expertise our clients require at any given time.
Advisory Services
Our team provides advisory services to owners and executive management teams
Strategic Planning
How do you increase profitability? What are your best growth opportunities?
Business Development
Our experts can assist you in identifying and maximizing available growth opportunities in your business.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our team of experienced professionals are here to help you maximize your opportunities at every step.
Our Team
Ruth Kellick-Grubbs
Ms. Kellick-Grubbs is a management consultant and business advisor to the LBM industry. She assists companies with strategic growth, profitability, performance and process improvement, succession planning and mergers & acquisitions. A recognized LBM industry expert, she is a popular industry event speaker and writes for several industry publications. She also serves on several Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors. Prior to entering the LBM industry she worked for the Japanese Government and US multi-national corporations assisting them with international business development. Ms. Kellick-Grubbs has lived and worked in Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico and Spain and she speaks five languages. She graduated from Lake Erie College with a double major in History and Foreign Languages and the University of Tennessee with a MBA.
Ruth@KellickandAssociates.com
Philip G. (Greg) McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy is a private investor, financial advisor and strategy consultant with over 20 years experience assisting companies in meeting their business objectives. Mr. McCarthy has successfully advised on and executed consulting, merger & acquisition and investment banking assignments for private equity groups, public and private companies. Mr. McCarthy has run merger & acquisition assignments for companies wishing to buy and sell companies. These organizations have been as small as $4 million in annual revenue and as large as $225 million. Mr. McCarthy serves on several private advisory boards. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in History.
GMcCarthy@KellickandAssociates.com
Gregory Grubbs
Mr. Grubbs has spent the last 30 years in Transportation, Logistics and Warehousing; holding various positions including VP Finance, VP of Operations, Senior VP of Maintenance, Safety and Human Resources, Executive VP and President. His expertise is in profit improvement by implementing operational efficiencies and developing short and long term strategies for stakeholders. He has completed numerous acquisitions and mergers on both the sale and buy sides. Mr. Grubbs assists our clients with business transitions, profitability and corporate structure. Mr. Grubbs holds a BS in Economics from Allegheny College.
GGrubbs@KellickandAssociates.com
Dave Gonze
Mr. Gonze has spent his entire career in the construction supply industry working for independent lumber dealers. For 38 years he held management positions in Purchasing, Corporate Planning, Technology and Finance for Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC). As Senior Vice President he has extensive experience in working with dealers’ financial statements and developing corporate strategies. His extensive LBM industry knowledge and experience with the supply chain enables him to offer deep insights and excellent guidance. Mr. Gonze has a strong financial approach to business analysis and troubleshooting. He works with our clients on improving financial performance, administration and corporate strategy.
DGonze@KellickandAssociates.com