The 2018 Fastest Growing Firms: TriVista

Consulting: What were the main factors that contributed to your firm's exceptional growth?

Ristoff: In short, our exceptionally talented team and our world class client base. We've been able to attract a lot of remarkably talented consultants to our team with strong operations and supply chain backgrounds. They're attracted to our unique culture, our world class client base, and are excited about our growth trajectory. We've also seen a significant uptick in client referrals—the private equity community is a very small world. When you do great work for one client, they often refer you to other firms with similar needs. This referral base has contributed meaningfully to our top line revenues in the last 36 months. 

Consulting: How is this year shaping up for your firm?

Ristoff: So far, this year has shaped up really well. We're experiencing strong top and bottom line growth. Our team continues to deliver high quality work, and our market, specifically the private equity space has seen a lot of activity. Many of our clients are actively acquiring bolt-ons, and we're supporting them with post-merger integration, supply chain improvements and helping them drive performance in their businesses. 

Consulting: How would you describe your firm's outlook for 2019? Where do you see the most opportunities for your firm going forward?

Ristoff: Our firm's outlook for 2019 is very positive. We are in the process of drafting our next five-year strategic plan. We expect the firm to double in size during that timeframe. Achieving this goal rests primarily on our ability to attract the best and brightest team members, and that's where our biggest opportunity lies. 

Consulting: What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2019?

Ristoff: As a fast-growing firm, one of our biggest challenges is ensuring teams are sufficiently trained in our standard approaches and methodologies. In 2018, we started investing heavily to improve this area, and it will continue to be a key priority in 2019 and beyond. 

Consulting: What does being named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms this year mean to your firm, your employees and your clients?

Ristoff: Being named a fastest growing firm two years in a row is an incredible honor. It affirms that we are doing the right things. We have a dedicated team who have worked hard to get us to this point, and we are very excited about the future.