Unlock the Full Potential of Your Investment Through People

Giombetti Associates helps private equity firms optimize talent, elevate leadership and drive measurable performance across their investments.

We Appreciate Your Commitment to Better Leadership

Thank you for connecting with us at the Independent Sponsors Summit. We hope you left with fresh ideas and deeper insights into the power of people. We specialize in helping private equity leaders strengthen the human side of business.

Whether you’re facing a talent challenge or preparing for your next transaction, we’re ready to support your success with:

  • Decades of experience with PE-backed businesses and leadership teams
  • Performance Dynamics®, our proven assessment and development framework
  • High-touch, long-term partnerships tailored to your evolving needs


Let’s Talk About Your People Strategy

Whether you’re preparing for an exit, building out your leadership team or facing roadblocks to performance, Giombetti Associates is ready to help—today and in the future. Let’s talk about how we can support your portfolio’s most valuable asset: its people.








    Strategic People Support

    Your investments deserve the right people in the right roles. We can help you:

    • Align leadership, talent and team dynamics to maximize ROI
    • Uncover behavioral blind spots that impact execution and growth
    • Navigate M&A transitions, culture integration and organizational scaling

    Talent Acquisition

    Hire smarter. Scale faster. We offer talent acquisition support that goes beyond the resumé:

    • Predictive performance hiring using our proprietary behavioral insights for reduced turnover and better cultural alignment
    • Search support for senior leaders and critical roles across your portfolio

    Executive Coaching

    We transform potential into measurable impact that drives results through enhanced decision-making, emotional intelligence and leadership presence. This includes:

    • Personalized coaching for CEOs, founders and high-potential leaders
    • Building trust and cohesion post-deal to accelerate success

    Leadership Development

    Build a stronger leadership bench across all your companies with our:

    • Custom training grounded in real-world behavioral science
    • Customized workshops to strengthen team dynamics, accountability and collaboration
    • Scalable solutions for fast-paced, high-growth environments

    Giombetti Associates has been a big part of our Leadership Development strategy for nearly 20 years. They are a great partner that understands our culture, they have been pivotal in our hiring and developmental strategies. They provide candid feedback and really help you connect the dots with their profile assessments.

    —Mike Huebert, Vice President Sales: Advanced Drainage Systems

    Giombetti Associates has been a big part of our Leadership Development strategy for nearly 20 years. They are a great partner that understands our culture, they have been pivotal in our hiring and developmental strategies. They provide candid feedback and really help you connect the dots with their profile assessments.

    —Mike Huebert, Vice President Sales: Advanced Drainage Systems

    We started using Giombetti several years ago when they were strongly recommended to us when I mentioned to another business leader that we were struggling to hire capable people that fit our culture.

    —Dan Rocconi, President & CEO: Bixby International

    We started using Giombetti several years ago when they were strongly recommended to us when I mentioned to another business leader that we were struggling to hire capable people that fit our culture. We are a small company, but growing rapidly, Giombetti has helped us hire and onboard about 20 people over the last several years and we are so pleased with the results. We are now bringing on top quality people who truly fit our culture. As we continue to grow, Giombetti is helping us develop the leadership team and improve our management staff. I consider them an essential asset to our continued growth and success.

    —Dan Rocconi, President & CEO: Bixby International

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    We have used the Giombetti pre-employment assessment and Leadership Development classes for our management positions for several years.

    —Kelly Turley, SVP Operations & Administration: W.W. Williams

    We have used the Giombetti pre-employment assessment and Leadership Development classes for our management positions for several years. The assessment is so simple yet so accurate, I am always astonished at how deeply they can understand a person by having them answer just a few questions. The feedback sessions are probing, educational and most important, supportive. The assessment provides invaluable information that helps put the right person in their best role so both they and the organization see success. It is also a great tool for leaders/coaches to help guide and develop their team members, building on each person’s individual strengths. The Leadership Development classes get high marks from those who attend. They create a fun and safe environment to look inward, everyone leaves with skills to help them be a better person, co-worker, coach, leader.

    —Kelly Turley, SVP Operations & Administration: W.W. Williams

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    The process allows us to view the candidate from several directions, including a comparison to the current staff. It is an extra dimension to the typical recruiting process.

    —Lawrence Goldman, Vice President and General Manager: Tekkote Corp.

    The process allows us to view the candidate from several directions, including a comparison to the current staff. It is an extra dimension to the typical recruiting process.

    —Lawrence Goldman, Vice President and General Manager: Tekkote Corp.

    In addition to recommending and placing A+ leaders within our organization, Giombetti Associates has also provided our leadership team with the tools, structure, and guidance which has helped enable us to successfully scale our organization to meet an increased customer demand for our products and services.

    —Bobby O’Neil, Director of Operations: Aegis Energy Services

    In addition to recommending and placing A+ leaders within our organization, Giombetti Associates has also provided our leadership team with the tools, structure, and guidance which has helped enable us to successfully scale our organization to meet an increased customer demand for our products and services. Our relationship with Giombetti Associates is now into its 7th year and continues today due to not only their expertise and breadth of services, but also the manner in which they provide their services. The GA staff is always friendly, outgoing, and energetic. Their honest and personal approach that they take with their clients is something that sets them apart from the ‘fly-by-night’ and internet competition. It is because of these that we hope to continue our relationship for years to come!

    —Bobby O’Neil, Director of Operations: Aegis Energy Services

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    A cloud has been lifted off me that I didn’t even know was there! Self-deception is a tricky thing in that it is easily hidden behind a high paced environment and even “success.” Although I have a long way to go, I wouldn’t have started without Giombetti, and a company that cares enough to take this path. I look forward to continuing our relationship.

    —Stu Arthur, Vice President of Sales: Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

    A cloud has been lifted off me that I didn’t even know was there! Self-deception is a tricky thing in that it is easily hidden behind a high paced environment and even “success.” Although I have a long way to go, I wouldn’t have started without Giombetti, and a company that cares enough to take this path. I look forward to continuing our relationship.

    —Stu Arthur, Vice President of Sales: Interstate Gas Supply, Inc.

    Great time saver! We end up with highly qualified, motivated candidates. Takes a lot of the guess work out of the hiring decision.

    —Mike Callahan, CFO: RiverBend Medical Group

    Great time saver! We end up with highly qualified, motivated candidates. Takes a lot of the guess work out of the hiring decision.

    —Mike Callahan, CFO: RiverBend Medical Group

    We have been working with Giombetti Associates for the past eight years partnering with them both on candidate selection and development.

    —Jenni Kovach, Chief People Officer: IGS Energy

    We have been working with Giombetti Associates for the past eight years partnering with them both on candidate selection and development. The candidate selection process provides us a deeper level of evaluation of each candidate and insight into how the candidate may perform and behave. The assessment results enhance our ability to dig in deeper to ensure we are selecting the right candidate for the role. In addition, the Giombetti team has become an important part in the continued development of our people.

    We work with Ross and Amanda to understand the potential of each person and to determine how to manage and guide them through their individual development needs. Our employees appreciate the feedback, even though it is tough at times. This feedback allows them to become more self-aware of their tendencies and behaviors and adjust accordingly.

    Giombetti has also been instrumental in teambuilding within our business and facilitates sessions focused on team dynamics and performance. This provides the atmosphere for people to have raw conversations, get to know each other on a deeper level and increase trust and respect. Giombetti has been a great partner to IGS and an asset to our people.

    —Jenni Kovach, Chief People Officer: IGS Energy

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    W.F. Young, Inc. has worked with Giombetti Associates for more than 17 years. We have every employee go through the process at least once when they start with the company and many go through multiple times as they develop within the company or need some additional guidance in their career.

    —Vicki Evans, Vice President/CFO: W.F. Young, Inc.

    W.F. Young, Inc. has worked with Giombetti Associates for more than 17 years. We have every employee go through the process at least once when they start with the company and many go through multiple times as they develop within the company or need some additional guidance in their career.

    We find the information to be valuable for the company, helping to understand the employees, knowing what motivates them, how much or little information they need to do their work and how to best match up teams, just to name a few. However, the biggest benefit, I believe, is for the employees themselves – most come into the company without ever having done much self-reflection.

    It is incredibly empowering to understand your own make-up and get a sense of who you are and how you approach your life and work. I have personally been through the assessment multiple times and I continue to learn and figure out how to enhance the areas that are helping me develop, and working with the team at Giombetti, better manage those traits that are maybe preventing me from growing both personally and professionally.

    —Vicki Evans, Vice President/CFO: W.F. Young, Inc.

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    This is one of the best self-reflective programs I have attended. It included participants from various background with different styles that helped to balance the workshop. I would recommend this to all the team members – It digs deep – Great tool.

    —Malik Surani, Human Resources Manager: Tigre-ADS USAm Inc.

    This is one of the best self-reflective programs I have attended. It included participants from various background with different styles that helped to balance the workshop. I would recommend this to all the team members – It digs deep – Great tool.

    —Malik Surani, Human Resources Manager: Tigre-ADS USAm Inc.

    I have had the privilege of working with Giombetti Associates for the past 20+ years. One of the reasons I continue to use their services is because I believe in their products.

    —Jim Porcaro, Vice President of Operations: Inline Plastics Corps.

    I have had the privilege of working with Giombetti Associates for the past 20+ years. One of the reasons I continue to use their services is because I believe in their products.

    As a leader in my organization, I have been entrusted with many responsibilities; however, nothing I do is more important than hiring and developing people. The assessment tools (Pre-Employment Assessments, Performance Dynamics, 360◦ Review and Leadership Development Training) provided by Giombetti Associates enable me to make better-informed decisions with respect to acquiring talent; while simultaneously delivering important insight to facilitate talent development.

    The founder of Giombetti Associates, Rick Giombetti, once told me that “Leadership is a team sport.” Fortunately, the tools utilized by Giombetti Associates have created a win-win situation for their clients and their associates.

    —Jim Porcaro, Vice President of Operations: Inline Plastics Corps.

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    Decisions such as where to go to college, what to major in, and what I would like my career to be were looming and I was feeling lost. As a young woman trying to figure all of this out while navigating relationships in high school and the working environment, I was eager for any guidance […]

    —Bridget Lawler

    Decisions such as where to go to college, what to major in, and what I would like my career to be were looming and I was feeling lost. As a young woman trying to figure all of this out while navigating relationships in high school and the working environment, I was eager for any guidance I could get. Ross and the rest of the team were incredibly friendly and approachable from the start. I quickly saw them as role models and mentors that truly cared for my future.

    —Bridget Lawler

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    This assessment was very eye-opening…and accurate. It’s a hard pill to swallow when someone tells you about the things you really need to improve upon. If it wasn’t for this assessment, I would be on the wrong path, believing I was on the right one.

    —Darleen Ringenbach, Customer Service Manager: City Stamp Works, Inc.

    This assessment was very eye-opening…and accurate. It’s a hard pill to swallow when someone tells you about the things you really need to improve upon. If it wasn’t for this assessment, I would be on the wrong path, believing I was on the right one.

    —Darleen Ringenbach, Customer Service Manager: City Stamp Works, Inc.

    Eager to take things to the next level in our organization. We retained Giombetti Associates to strengthen the existing leadership team and attract other high performers to our organization through their screening process. In less than one year, we have seen remarkable improvements in individual and team performance.

    —Rocco Falcone, President and CEO: Rocky’s Ace Hardware

    Eager to take things to the next level in our organization. We retained Giombetti Associates to strengthen the existing leadership team and attract other high performers to our organization through their screening process. In less than one year, we have seen remarkable improvements in individual and team performance.

    —Rocco Falcone, President and CEO: Rocky’s Ace Hardware

    Excellent workshop and learning presentation from a family/team who not only is sincere about their mission but also deeply caring for others in striving for promoting personal development.

    —Bob Garde, President: Magnetic Seal Corporation

    Excellent workshop and learning presentation from a family/team who not only is sincere about their mission but also deeply caring for others in striving for promoting personal development.

    —Bob Garde, President: Magnetic Seal Corporation

    Giombetti Associates helped me understand the different characteristics that made me who I was. This gave me an idea of what I needed to work on going forward to become more of a leader. Going through the program was life-changing for me and my confidence.

    —Daniel Nygren

    Giombetti Associates helped me understand the different characteristics that made me who I was. This gave me an idea of what I needed to work on going forward to become more of a leader. Going through the program was life-changing for me and my confidence.

    —Daniel Nygren

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    My wife and I could not be happier with the results.  Angelina was accepted to the college of her choice and the one that is the right fit for her.  We are so excited to see what the future holds for her especially with her new level of self-awareness.  On a scale of 1 to […]

    —Jim and Leigh-Ann Porcaro

    My wife and I could not be happier with the results.  Angelina was accepted to the college of her choice and the one that is the right fit for her.  We are so excited to see what the future holds for her especially with her new level of self-awareness.  On a scale of 1 to 10, the process/experience was an 11! 

    —Jim and Leigh-Ann Porcaro

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    I have been in leadership positions for over 25 years. I have been to leadership and management training with at least ten different companies. I have used dozens of agencies to assist with hiring and employee development support.

    —Jeff Carpenter, CEO: ProTech Industries

    I have been in leadership positions for over 25 years. I have been to leadership and management training with at least ten different companies. I have used dozens of agencies to assist with hiring and employee development support. When it comes time for me to make the most important hires, the biggest team or personnel decisions, maximize a well-staffed team’s performance, or bring a group of extremely diverse views together for the greater good of the business, Giombetti Associates is the one place I return. They understand business and they understand people better than any similar entity I have ever worked with.

    —Jeff Carpenter, CEO: ProTech Industries

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    They did an amazing job of individualizing their advice to each of us. They recognized where our strengths were and found our weaknesses, but only sought to improve them.

    —Will Ryan

    They did an amazing job of individualizing their advice to each of us. They recognized where our strengths were and found our weaknesses, but only sought to improve them.

    —Will Ryan

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    Ross shared a story in class about a guy who was always walking ahead of his family, it was like he was describing me. My family and I went to a pumpkin patch over the weekend and I made a conscious effort to SLOW down and move at their pace.

    —Ernie Edgell, Manager C&I Field Sales: IGS Energy

    Ross shared a story in class about a guy who was always walking ahead of his family, it was like he was describing me. My family and I went to a pumpkin patch over the weekend and I made a conscious effort to SLOW down and move at their pace. I intentionally did not mention anything about my pace and could feel a better energy from my wife and kids from not being rushed around.

     I mentioned it before but feel it warrants being brought up again. I truly felt like I had known the Giombetti staff for years. It seemed that they all were there to help me be a better person. I know that we all make money doing our jobs, but you would have thought you guys were getting paid millions of dollars for each smile you invoked from the group. To me it felt like a real connection from the beginning. THANK YOU!

    —Ernie Edgell, Manager C&I Field Sales: IGS Energy

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    Tremendous content, real life examples. Hit home on many levels. It has knocked home the traits that I need to improve, as well as the traits I need to manage. With this knowledge, I should excel.

    —Kenneth Smith, Plant Manager: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

    Tremendous content, real life examples. Hit home on many levels. It has knocked home the traits that I need to improve, as well as the traits I need to manage. With this knowledge, I should excel.

    —Kenneth Smith, Plant Manager: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.