Planning the Next Chapter, While Protecting What Matters Most
Many firm owners begin thinking about M&A when they reach a pivotal moment in their business or career:
Ownership or succession transition: Approaching retirement or a leadership shift without a clear successor often prompts external options.
Growth slowed by back-office demands: As firms expand, owners spend more time and investments on recruiting, employee engagement, marketing, finance, IT, and operations – pulling them from client work.
Pursuit of larger, more complex work: Entering new opportunities often requires greater scale, capacity, and support than a firm can take on alone.
HR Green's Intential Approach to Firm Acquisitions
Selective and deliberate:
We focus on the right fit, aligning our foundations–not the most deals.
Values driven alignment:
Shared leadership philosophy, culture, and long-term goals come first.
People-first integration:
Successful acquisitions start with leadership, teams, and culture–not transactions.
Selective and deliberate:
We focus on the right fit, aligning our foundations–not the most deals.
Values driven alignment:
Shared leadership philosophy, culture, and long-term goals come first.
People-first integration:
Successful acquisitions start with leadership, teams, and culture–not transactions.
What This Can Mean for Your Team
For many owners, their people are the most important consideration:
Cultural Alignment + Continuity
Shared values and ways of working limit disruption from the past.
Expanded Career Paths
Broader roles, projects, and leadership opportunities become available within a growing organization.
Back-office Support
HR, IT, finance, marketing, and operations resources that empower teams to stay focused on what matters most.
Invest in Development + Engagement
Training, resources, and employee feedback support long-term professional growth.
Great Place to Work® Recognition
Independent validation of a culture that listens to and values employees.
Ownership Pathways
Clearly defined opportunities for team members to share in the organization's shared financial success.
Proven History of Acquisition Success
Owners who choose HR Green do so because they see their values reflected in our focus on employees, clients, and sustainable long-term success.
Why Firms Choose HR Green
Our long-term stability and intentional growth is driven by a deliberate, durable growth strategy supported by more than 113 years of operational success. Owners choose HR Green as a partner based on:
Talent-focused acquisitions: ~40% of our leadership came through acquired firms–leaders continue to influence, grow, and shape what's next.
Right-sized firm: Strong resources and room to grow–without losing your voice or visibility.
Strong back-office support: HR, IT, finance, marketing, and operations that reduce friction and free leaders to refocus.
Staff development: Training programs, mentorship, and education opportunities that advance careers.
Ownership opportunities: Structured ownership pathways that allow team members to participate in the shared success.
Talent-focused acquisitions: ~40% of our leadership came through acquired firms–leaders continue to influence, grow, and shape what's next.
Right-sized firm: Strong resources and room to grow–without losing your voice or visibility.
Strong back-office support: HR, IT, finance, marketing, and operations that reduce friction and free leaders to refocus.
Staff development: Training programs, mentorship, and education opportunities that advance careers.
Ownership opportunities: Structured ownership pathways that allow team members to participate in the shared success.
Let's Start With a Light Conversation
If you're beginning to think about what's next–for yourself or your firm–we'd welcome a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Rick White, PE, is the Chief Growth Officer at HR Green, bringing more than 30 years of engineering and leadership experience to the firm's growth and acquisition strategy.
He combines technical insight with a people-first approach to identify and integrating acquisitions that strengthen the firm's capabilities and culture.
Rick believes that successful growth–especially through M&A–is rooted in providing rewarding career paths, aligning on strategy, and ensuring cultural fit that allows teams to thrive.
Rick White, PE, CM&AI Chief Growth Officer Cell: 319.431.3719 | rwhite@hrgreen.com
Just a little curious about HR Green?
Rick White, PE, is the Chief Growth Officer at HR Green, bringing more than 30 years of engineering and leadership experience to the firm's growth and acquisition strategy.
He combines technical insight with a people-first approach to identify and integrating acquisitions that strengthen the firm's capabilities and culture.
Rick believes that successful growth–especially through M&A–is rooted in providing rewarding career paths, aligning on strategy, and ensuring cultural fit that allows teams to thrive.
Rick White, PE, CM&AI Chief Growth Officer Cell: 319.431.3719 | rwhite@hrgreen.com
Just a little curious about HR Green?
