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February 20, 2025 | FBCG’s Amy Wirtz is gracing the cover of the inaugural edition of Annual Exit by Exit Planning Institute. Amy, recognized as the Exit Planner of the Year, is spotlighted for her invaluable guidance and expertise in aiding family firms through their business transitions. Listen to Amy’s journey as an exit planner and a family business consultant on “The Exit is Now” podcast.

February 6, 2025 | Private Company Director magazine published “Recruiting the Best Directors” article co-authored by Agape Redwood Rogers, our Board Search Practice Lead, and Rob Sligh, FBCG senior consultant. They share that great boards don’t just happen — they’re built with intention, starting with the right directors. This article walks through how to recruit top talent to your board, tackle common fears, and create a board that’s not just for show, but a real asset to your enterprise’s future.

February 1, 2025 | FBCG consultant Jennifer Strom is serving as an Executive in Residence at the John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She will provide input on strategic planning, course offerings and content, student and alumni engagement, and research direction. Jennifer is also an adjunct lecturer for the center and a Kellogg alumnus.

November 24, 2024 | Congratulations to senior consultant Lisa Morel on being awarded the prestigious Fellow status by the The Family Firm Institute. This recognition celebrates her exceptional dedication to family business advising and contributions to the field. FFI is the leading association worldwide for family enterprise professionals and the organization of choice for the advisors, consultants, educators, and researchers who help perpetuate trans-generational family enterprise. We proud of her commitment to helping family enterprises thrive across generations!

The Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG) is pleased to announce that Rebecca Trobe, Psy.D. has joined our team as a consultant. Rebecca brings over 25 years of experience in organizational leadership and the family enterprise sector. “Rebecca brings a wealth of experience facilitating families’ most critical conversations around governance, capital, and family, including significant work […]

The Family Business Consulting Group is proud to announce that Principal Consultant Michael Fassler has been elected as Chair of its Board of Directors. “FBCG is marking its 30th year of service to family enterprises as I begin my tenure as the third Board Chair in our firm’s history,” said Mike. “We believe that multigenerational […]