Growth Operators

Introducing the All NEW GrowthOperators.com We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! At Growth Operators, we’ve made it easier for you to see how our tailored services in Finance, HR, and Transaction Advisory can support your business’s growth. Why the change? Because whether you’re facing operational challenges, preparing for a major transaction, or optimizing HR and Finance functions, we have the experienced leadership and solutions you need. Our new site is packed with an improved user experience, insights, and resources to help you take your business to the nextLEVEL?. ? Who We Serve: From Middle-Market Private Equity and Portfolio Companies to Private businesses, we’ve got the expertise to guide your growth and greater value creation. ?Our Solutions: Explore our customized Finance, Accounting, HR and Transaction Advisory services for every stage of your growth journey. ?Insights & Resources: Access valuable content to drive smarter decision-making and business success. ?Careers: Are you a Growth Pro? in the making? If you’re looking for a dynamic environment where your Finance, Accounting, and HR experience can make a difference, Growth Operators might be the perfect place. Check out the new site and let’s get started turning your business growing pains into Finance and HR power moves. ?? Explore Our New Site: https://lnkd.in/gXAH9g2r #GrowthOperators #BusinessGrowth #PrivateEquity #ScalingBusiness #TransactionAdvisory #Finance #HR

What a week! From recognizing our Founder Award recipients Tony Marcucci, Elizabeth Aarness, and Amy Spencer to celebrating teamwork and collaboration at our bi-annual GOGather event, we immersed ourselves in sharing the many opportunities ahead for Growth Operators—connecting with the brightest minds, our Growth Pros, and shaping what’s next. More than just industry talk, these GOGathers reinforce the power of The Growth Operators Way—collaboration, team building, and roll-up-your-sleeves creative thinking in tackling our client's needs and challenges ahead. ? The conversations were sharp, and the energy? Absolutely electric. ?? And what better way to cap it all off than with dinner, cocktails, and entertainment from The Mystery Cafe, Twin Cities' original comedy Who Dunnit at The Sheraton Bloomington Hotel ?? A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. From our cast of characters Layci B. Skog, Angie Holm, Megan Hobbs, Corey Erickson, Amy Harvey, Tony Marcucci, and those who came dressed alike - Jay Spencer and Jess Hertwig, to our executive leaders, Rick Nordvold and Molly Hiller whose passion and expertise make Growth Operators one of America’s fastest-growing companies, recognized by Inc 5000 and Star Tribune’s Top Work Places. Until our next GOGather—let’s keep growing, embracing the suck. Because we know you can build a good company without strong Finance and HR capabilities, but you can’t build a great one. And why build something good when you can build something great? #Growthoperators #Foundersaward #Greatness #Teamwork #Collaboration #Celebration #Finance #HR #Growth #PrivateEquity #Middlemarket

Announcing our 2025 Founders Award Winners! ?? At Growth Operators, the Founders Award is the highest honor we give to our team members. It’s awarded annually to those who embody our core values every single day—those who Collaborate, are Always Learning and Teaching, Roll Up Their Sleeves, and Embrace the Suck. In short, they CARE. Please join us in celebrating our 2025 Founders Award recipients: ? Elizabeth Aarness ? Tony Marcucci ? Amy Spencer These three individuals represent everything Growth Operators stands for. Their work ethic, mindset, and dedication to our mission inspire us all. Thank you for making an impact—on our clients, our team, and our culture. #GrowthOperators #FoundersAward #TeamCARE #Leadership #CoreValues

It’s a wrap - Texas ACG Capital Connection 2025! Our team had a fantastic time in Houston connecting with middle-market professionals, private equity sponsors, and investment bankers. From conversations around M&A trends and value creation to strategies for scaling smarter, it was an energizing and impactful few days. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with Rick Nordvold, Molly Hiller, Ron Hornbaker, and Joe Donahoe. We appreciated the opportunity to share how Growth Operators supports PE sponsors and their portfolio companies with hands-on expertise in Finance, Accounting, HR, and Transaction Services. ?? If we didn’t get a chance to connect during the event or want to keep the conversation going, we’d love to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/gPcdCYTi #ACGTexas #MiddleMarket #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #CorporateGrowth #Finance #HR #Accounting #MergersAndAcquisitions #GrowthOperators

What an incredible experience at the HLAMN - Healthcare Leaders Association of Minnesota 2025 Winter Conference! We had the privilege of sponsoring and joining HR leaders and Healthcare professionals at the St. Paul RiverCentre for two days of insightful conversations and learning. Growth Operators Partner, Heidi DeSautel Lang and Managing Director, Angie Holm had the honor of leading a session on “Building Confidence for Growth through Human Capital”, where they shared strategies for empowering organizations to build a solid foundation for growth through leadership and talent development. ?? Key takeaway: Start impacting strategic workforce planning today. Know your numbers, look ahead 24–36 months, identify the critical capabilities you’ll need in the next year, and prioritize talent development. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to the success of the event. It was great to connect, collaborate, and take away valuable insights that we’re excited to apply and share moving forward. Want to continue the conversation? Reach out and schedule a meeting to discuss how we can help your organization and HR team Build Confidence for Growth: https://lnkd.in/gPcdCYTi Here’s to continued growth and leadership in healthcare! ?? #HLA2025 #HealthcareLeadersAssociation #HumanCapital #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceGrowth #HR #LeadershipConference #GrowthOperators

On International Women's Day we celebrate all women who lead and contribute with depth and passion. At Growth Operators, we elevate and appreciate the voices of women thriving in professional services—Finance, Accounting, HR, and Transaction Advisory—and they’re sharing why this industry is a fantastic place to work. Women bring unique and necessary skills to their roles as they bring teams together, keep Growth Operators and its clients’ businesses running, and create environments where others can thrive as they also thrive. The impact is immeasurable, and their efforts deserve recognition every day, especially on International Women’s Day. This International Women’s Day let’s celebrate the women whose dedication, resilience, and hard work shape our workplace and industry. Hear from some of the incredible women at Growth Operators: ?? “Growth Operators is a place where women thrive, lead, and shape the future. With a culture of support, growth, and opportunity, women are empowered to define and drive toward their individual personal best.” – Jennifer Fahler, Director ?? “Growth Operators gives me the opportunity to bring the accounting and leadership skills I’ve honed over the past 20 years to our highly valued clients who are often amid various transitions in their companies. I feel supported and encouraged to bring my whole self to my work, and it truly enables me to deliver the best possible work for my clients. I work with so many brilliant women in this organization, and I celebrate each of them on this International Women’s Day!” – Keri Anderson, Director ?? “Growth Operators is family. Our work is engaging, challenging, impactful, and rewarding. The team supports each other, challenges one another, and celebrates together. That’s family.” – Amy Spencer, Controller ?? "Working with brilliant women at Growth Operators who are confident, driven, and passionate about what they do motivates and inspires me to bring my authentic and best self to my role every day." – Andrea Ranstrom, HR Manager ?? “I’ve been honored to work with phenomenal women leaders in my career. I’ve learned creative problem-solving and seen the value that inclusive environments deliver to the bottom line. Much of my success has resulted from other female leaders lifting me up. On International Women’s Day, I humbly thank them for their mentorship, advocacy, and friendship!” – Heidi DeSautel, Partner Please tag a woman who inspires you and/or has mentored you, and let’s give them a little extra recognition today! #GrowthOperators #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenWhoInspire #EmpowerChange

On International Women's Day we celebrate all women who lead and contribute with depth and passion. At Growth Operators, we elevate and appreciate the voices of women thriving in professional services—Finance, Accounting, HR, and Transaction Advisory—and they’re sharing why this industry is a fantastic place to work. Women bring unique and necessary skills to their roles as they bring teams together, keep Growth Operators and its clients’ businesses running, and create environments where others can thrive as they also thrive. The impact is immeasurable, and their efforts deserve recognition every day, especially on International Women’s Day. This International Women’s Day let’s celebrate the women whose dedication, resilience, and hard work shape our workplace and industry. Hear from some of the incredible women at Growth Operators: ?? “Growth Operators is a place where women thrive, lead, and shape the future. With a culture of support, growth, and opportunity, women are empowered to define and drive toward their individual personal best.” – Jennifer Fahler, Director ?? “Growth Operators gives me the opportunity to bring the accounting and leadership skills I’ve honed over the past 20 years to our highly valued clients who are often amid various transitions in their companies. I feel supported and encouraged to bring my whole self to my work, and it truly enables me to deliver the best possible work for my clients. I work with so many brilliant women in this organization, and I celebrate each of them on this International Women’s Day!” – Keri Anderson, Director ?? “Growth Operators is family. Our work is engaging, challenging, impactful, and rewarding. The team supports each other, challenges one another, and celebrates together. That’s family.” – Amy Spencer, Controller ?? "Working with brilliant women at Growth Operators who are confident, driven, and passionate about what they do motivates and inspires me to bring my authentic and best self to my role every day." – Andrea Ranstrom, HR Manager ?? “I’ve been honored to work with phenomenal women leaders in my career. I’ve learned creative problem-solving and seen the value that inclusive environments deliver to the bottom line. Much of my success has resulted from other female leaders lifting me up. On International Women’s Day, I humbly thank them for their mentorship, advocacy, and friendship!” – Heidi DeSautel, Partner Please tag a woman who inspires you and/or has mentored you, and let’s give them a little extra recognition today! #GrowthOperators #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenWhoInspire #EmpowerChange

2025 Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation Workforce Summit Recap! What an incredible event! Growth Operators was proud to sponsor this year’s Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Foundation Workforce Summit, where over 200 attendees gathered to explore the future of workforce development. From immigration reform’s impact on Minnesota’s labor market to building an AI-ready workforce, this year’s sessions tackled critical topics for today’s HR and business leaders. A highlight? Growth Operators’ very own Kimberly Schablin, GPHR and Melissa Bryan led a thought-provoking session on "Reimagining Retention." Their message was clear: ?? Retention is the new recruitment. ?? Leaders must identify, nurture, and elevate the skills within their workforce. ?? Engaged employees drive higher performance, investing in their growth is a win-win. Special thanks to our amazing team members who attended and contributed to the event: Andrea Ranstrom, Elizabeth Aarness, Pam Schechtman, and Lindsay Schneider. ??Curious about how Kim and Melissa can help your organization reimagine retention? Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gPcdCYTi #GrowthOperators #HRLeadership #EmployeeRetention #CorporateGrowth #HRConference #Minnesota #MinnesotaChamberofCommerce

That’s a wrap on the 2025 ACG Denver Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference! Our team had an incredible time in Denver connecting with middle-market leaders, PE sponsors, and investment bankers, diving into great conversations about corporate growth, M&A, and value creation. The conference wasn’t just about business, it was also about building connections on and off the slopes! A huge thank you to ACG Denver for an unforgettable ski event in Keystone. ?? ??? Rick Nordvold and Joe Donahoe had a fantastic time hitting the mountain with an amazing group of industry peers. We also want to extend our appreciation to everyone who took the time to meet with Rick Nordvold, Founder & CEO, and Joe Donahoe, Director of Business Development. Your insights and conversations made this event truly valuable. If we didn’t get a chance to connect, let’s keep the conversation going! Reach out to us here: https://lnkd.in/gPcdCYTi #ACGDenver #MiddleMarket #PrivateEquity #CorporateGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance #HR #BusinessDevelopment #SkiNetworking #KeystoneConnections

See you in Houston! Growth Operators is a proud event sponsor of the 2025 Texas ACG Capital Connection from February 26 to 28 at the Hilton Americas. We’re eager to meet with professionals in middle-market business, private equity, and investment banking to explore opportunities in growth, M&A, and greater value creation. Joining us at the event are our Founder & CEO, Rick Nordvold, President, Molly Hiller, Operating Partner, Ron Hornbaker, and Director of Business Development, Joe Donahoe. We look forward to connecting and discussing how we help businesses scale smarter with expert guidance in Finance, Accounting, HR, and Transaction Services. Let’s connect in advance: https://lnkd.in/gEUV8C67 #GrowthOperators #ACGTexas #PrivateEquity #MiddleMarket #CorporateGrowth #Finance #HR #Accounting #InvestmentBanking