BRENT R. GROVER REELECTED NAW INSTITUTE FELLOW
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 1, 2009)- The NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence, research arm of the
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), has elected
Brent R. Grover of Evergreen Consulting to a second consecutive 4-year
term as an NAW Institute Fellow.
The third individual currently so designated by NAW's research arm, Grover was originally named as a Fellow in 2005.
The
Board of Directors established the Fellows program in 1999 to
acknowledge individuals who have made and can continue to make
significant educational contributions to the field of wholesale
distribution. During a term, NAW Institute Fellows work with the
organization to develop and bring new research studies to the wholesale
distribution industry.
Grover is the author of six books including More to the Bottom Line: Customer Profitability Analysis Tools for Distributors, The Acquisitive Distributor: 4 Keys to Success When Buying A Wholesale Distribution Business and most recently the best-selling Strategic Pricing for Distributors published in June, 2009.
Evergreen
Consulting, Cleveland, advises the wholesale distribution industry on
strategic pricing, business strategy, profit improvement and
acquisitions. Grover, former CEO of National Paper & Packaging Co.,
served as Chairman of NAW member association the National Paper Trade
Association (NPTA).
Established by NAW in 1967, the NAW
Institute and its predecessor (DREF) have produced a distinguished body
of work, consistent with the mission of sponsoring studies of strategic
management issues affecting the wholesale distribution industry.
EVERGREEN CONSULTING EXPANDS CLEVELAND OFFICE
CLEVELAND,OH (November 15, 2009)- Cleveland-based consulting firm Evergreen Consulting, LLC has
expanded its offices at Executive Commons East on Chagrin Boulevard in
suburban Pepper Pike. Founded in a single office in Beachwood in 2001,
the firm is now one of the major tenants in the building.
Evergreen
founder and Managing Partner Brent Grover indicated that the firm added
consulting and support staff to provide expanded strategic pricing and
other services for its growing client base of wholesale distributors.
Grover
added that Evergreen Consulting is a "boutique" firm providing
management advice for the wholesale distribution industry. The firm
concentrates on strategic pricing, growth strategy, profitability
improvement and acquisitions advice. He indicated that while Evergreen
has several important clients in northeastern Ohio, most of its work is
for companies located throughout the U.S.
Evergreen Consulting's address is 29525 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44122. The phone number is (216) 360-4600.
BRENT GROVER ELECTED TO HIDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 2, 2008) - Evergreen Consulting, LLC, Cleveland-based advisors to the wholesale distribution channel, reported the election of Evergreen managing partner Brent R. Grover to the board of directors of the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA). Matt Rowan, HIDA Chief Executive Officer, announced Grover's election following the December meeting of the HIDA board.
HIDA, based in Alexandria, VA, is one of the country's largest wholesale distribution trade associations. For further information on HIDA, please visit www.hida.org.
SUPPLY CHAIN EQUITY PARTNERS APPOINTS BRENT GROVER OF EVERGREEN CONSULTING TO ADVISORY BOARD
CLEVELAND, OH (October 16, 2007) - Evergreen Consulting, LLC, Cleveland-based advisors to the wholesale distribution channel, announced the appointment of Evergreen managing partner Brent R. Grover to the advisory board of Supply Chain Equity Partners.
Supply Chain Equity Partners (SCEP), also based in Cleveland, is a newly formed private equity fund created for the specific purpose of investing in companies in the wholesale distribution channel. The founding principals of SCEP are Jim Miller, Nir Gabriely and Jay Greyson, all formerly of Brown Gibbons, the middle-market investment banking firm. For further information on SCEP, please visit www.supplychainequity.com.
Grover joins three other long-time distribution industry professionals (Adam Fein, Charles Irby and Gordon Spelich) on the SCEP advisory board. The principals and outside advisors of SCEP form the nucleus of a unique team with deep expertise in the distribution sector. SCEP has several deals in its acquisition pipeline and expects to announce its first transaction within the next few weeks.
KEN BROWN JOINS EVERGREEN CONSULTING
CLEVELAND, OH (June, 2007) - Evergreen Consulting LLC is proud to announce that Kenneth G. Brown has recently joined the firm as a partner. Evergreen Consulting is a specialized consulting firm focused on all aspects of wholesale distribution providing comprehensive strategic planning, profitability management, human resources, sales force development and acquisition facilitation services. Evergreen Consulting is based in Cleveland, Ohio and serves clients throughout the United States.
Ken joined Evergreen Consulting from SupplyOne Company where he was the President of SupplyOne Retail. Ken led the growth and expansion of the retail business implementing logistics and supply chain management programs for large multiple location retailers nationwide. He previously held the position as President, SupplyOne, Cleveland and prior to that as President, National Paper & Packaging, Cleveland. Before joining National Paper as an account executive in 1985, Ken was the Midwest regional sales and marketing manager for the Crowell Corporation of Newport, DE.
