CHICAGO – RubinBrown LLP, is joining forces with Chicago-based Himes Consulting Group, John F. Herber, Jr., CPA, CGMA, chairman, RubinBrown, and Rob Himes, managing partner, Himes Consulting Group, Inc. jointly made the announcement.
Himes Consulting Group has been serving clients nationwide for over 15 years. The company focuses on working with clients to improve and optimize business processes, lead clients through change and reorganization, select and implement CRM systems, and design and implement Robotics Process Automation (RPA) technology.
The newly combined firm will operate within RubinBrown’s Business Advisory Services Group which offers extensive services in selecting and implementing ERP systems, cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, fraud and forensics, information technology, and risk services. Rob Himes will be joining as a partner in the firm and all Himes Consulting Group team members will join RubinBrown, and continue to be based in Chicago.
“We are thrilled to merge with RubinBrown,” said Himes. “We look forward to continuing to improve our clients’ businesses and expand our reach to help clients that are looking for a trusted consulting advisor.”
“This combination reflects RubinBrown’s commitment to growth in the business advisory and process improvement spaces as well as our continued expansion in Chicago. With the ever-changing world of today, having a trusted consulting partner for our clients’ businesses is more important than ever,” said Herber.
“Rob and his team share the same values and goals as RubinBrown and have the same commitment to their clients and consultants. We’re excited to be able to work together to provide even more opportunities for our team members and to bring new services to our clients,” said Michael Shapow, Partner, Chicago office Business Advisory Services.
“Himes Consulting Group and RubinBrown are a perfect match. This deal builds upon the recent addition of the ERP consulting practice, formerly known as Liberty Technology Advisors, which RubinBrown acquired 11 months ago. Combining ERP advisory services with process improvement, change management, CRM, and RPA consulting is a winning strategy,” said Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group.
RubinBrown is the nation’s 42nd largest accounting and business consulting firm. The combination of RubinBrown LLP and Himes Consulting Group, Inc. is effective July 1, 2022.
Founded in 1952, RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships with clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $160 million with 750 team members in six offices including Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.
RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a high-quality, dedicated network of 125 independent firms in 147 countries. For more information, visit www.rubinbrown.com.
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Published: 07/12/2022