Ignite Growth. Empower Success.
Growth Catalyst Group
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Growth Catalyst Group is an exclusive co-operative of the most rigorously vetted professionals in their fields — united to deliver transformational outcomes for clients who demand nothing less than the best.
Elite Professionals. Unified for Impact.
Growth Catalyst Group is a curated cooperative of top-tier specialists across Talent, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Legal. Every partner is rigorously vetted for mastery, integrity, and proven results.
We were built to solve the root issue holding businesses back: fragmented expertise. Instead of disconnected advisors working in silos, GCG unifies elite professionals under one coordinated banner — delivering clarity, alignment, and measurable growth.
For leaders who demand excellence, GCG is the strategic advantage that transforms potential into performance.
Every GCG partner is a business owner.
Each specialist leads their own firm within their respective practice area — ensuring the guidance they provide is grounded in real operational experience, not theory.
Our partners don't advise from the sidelines. They bring firsthand insight, accountability, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful organization.
What We Stand For
Ignite Growth. Empower Success.
GCG exists to give leaders something they've never truly had: a single, elite, cross-functional team capable of solving complex business challenges with precision, speed, and accountability. We unify top-tier specialists across the five pillars of business success — Talent, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Legal — to deliver outcomes that transform organizations and accelerate growth.
Redefining Professional Services.
To build the world's most trusted cooperative of elite specialists — a unified force that eliminates silos, elevates standards, and sets a new benchmark for excellence. We envision a business landscape where leaders no longer juggle fragmented vendors, inconsistent quality, or diluted responsibility. Instead, they gain a single, cohesive powerhouse driving clarity, momentum, and measurable results.
Only the best earn the right to operate under the GCG banner. Every partner is rigorously vetted for mastery, ethics, and outcomes — and held to a standard that never compromises.
Our strength comes from diversity of expertise, not divergence of direction. Specialists remain independent in craft but unified in mission, operating as one coordinated team.
No handoffs. No silos. No ambiguity. Every engagement is executed with clarity, ownership, and a commitment to delivering results that matter.
Ethical standards are non-negotiable. We choose transparency, honesty, and long-term trust over shortcuts or convenience.
We exist to create meaningful, measurable change — not activity for activity's sake. Every action must move the client forward.
What We Offer
From high-growth strategy to execution, our collective covers the full spectrum of professional services your business needs to scale.
Our five practice areas form a seamless ecosystem of Talent & HR, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Legal & Compliance.
Scalable HR infrastructure, fractional leadership, and compliance support — built to attract, retain, and develop the people who drive your growth.
Organizational design, role architecture, compensation frameworks, and scalable HR foundations.
Fractional HR leadership, employee relations, compliance support, and day-to-day HR operations.
Benefits strategy, medical/dental/vision plans, voluntary benefits, and employer risk mitigation.
Plan design, fiduciary guidance, employee education, and retirement readiness programs.
ATS/HRIS/Payroll selection, implementation, workflow automation, and systems optimization.
End-to-end documentation of HR, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management SOPs.
Employment law, industry-specific regulations, filings, and compliance frameworks.
Legally aligned SOPs, handbooks, and compliance-ready documentation.
Full-stack financial operations and strategic oversight — from daily bookkeeping to tax optimization — delivering the clarity you need to grow with confidence.
Monthly close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial hygiene.
Cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight.
Multi-state payroll, compliance, filings, and employee pay support.
Business tax planning, filings, and proactive tax optimization.
Pre-audit preparation, documentation, and liaison support with auditors.
Independent fiduciary advisory that puts your interests first — no commissions, no conflicts, no hidden agendas. Whether you're an employer building a stronger benefits program or an individual planning for long-term security, GCG's Finance practice delivers personalized, obligation-driven guidance.
Legally and ethically obligated to act in clients' best interests — free from commission-based incentives or conflicts of interest.
Improve employee retention and compliance through plan design, fiduciary education, fee benchmarking, and investment analysis.
Personalized planning to balance wealth building, family security, and life goals — covering retirement, education, and portfolio management.
Full-spectrum marketing that builds brand authority, generates qualified demand, and positions your business to attract both customers and top-tier talent.
Multi-channel campaigns, content strategy, and lead generation.
Talent attraction branding, EVP development, and recruitment marketing assets.
UX/UI design, custom builds, hosting, and ongoing site management.
Search engine optimization, analytics, and authority-building strategies.
Visual identity, messaging frameworks, and brand asset development.
Proactive legal and compliance support that protects your assets, structures your business for longevity, and keeps risk firmly in check.
Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk-aligned templates.
Operational, financial, and regulatory risk evaluations with mitigation plans.
Entity strategy, liability shielding, and governance documentation.
Serving All of Western U.S.A.
Our Network of Elite Partners
GCG members represent the most accomplished professionals across industries. Each one is a leader in their discipline — and a trusted member of our collective.
◈ Every GCG partner is a business owner, bringing real operational experience to every engagement.
Talent & HR
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Legal & Compliance
JD Hasna leads the Talent & HR practice at Growth Catalyst Group and serves as the Founder & CEO of TA Builder. He is recognized for transforming talent functions into strategic engines that accelerate growth, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational performance.
His Human Capital Model has supported organizations across engineering, architecture, SaaS, aviation, manufacturing, brokerage, and nonprofit leadership — consistently aligning people, process, and technology to drive measurable business outcomes.
JD holds a Master of Science from Creighton University, along with advanced SHRM and HR/Risk Management credentials. His leadership at GCG enhances the cooperative's ability to scale partner companies and build durable, high-performance talent infrastructures.
Harry serves as GCG's Chief Morale Officer, bringing calm, balance, and steady emotional intelligence to the team. With impeccable instincts and a talent for reading the room, he provides real-time stress reduction, strategic walk-break interventions, and unwavering support during high-stakes work sessions.
His presence strengthens team cohesion, elevates morale, and reminds partners that excellence is best achieved with a loyal companion by your side.
Strategic business development that expands GCG's market presence, strengthens the revenue engine, and builds the partnerships that accelerate GCG's long-term growth.
Elizabeth Langley leads the Finance practice at Growth Catalyst Group and serves as the CEO & Partner of Echelon Group, bringing more than 20 years of financial expertise to the cooperative. She applies a forward-thinking approach to investment strategy, guiding teams and clients through complex financial landscapes with clarity, discipline, and innovation.
Her leadership is reinforced by deep industry experience and distinguished credentials, including FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designation. Elizabeth's work reflects a commitment to fiduciary excellence, strategic insight, and long-term financial stewardship.
Elizabeth brings to GCG a rare combination of financial mastery, ethical leadership, and real-world business ownership — strengthening the cooperative's ability to deliver coordinated, high-impact financial solutions for clients who demand excellence.
Rob Ratliff leads the Marketing practice at Growth Catalyst Group and serves as the Owner & Founder of Marketing AI LLC, a modern marketing and business growth agency focused on helping companies scale through digital marketing, automation, AI-driven strategies, and lead generation systems.
Rob is an entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach known for combining creative marketing, advanced technology, and practical business strategy to help businesses attract more customers, improve their online presence, and streamline operations.
Kelly Richmond leads the Accounting practice at Growth Catalyst Group and serves as the Founder of Idaho Accounting Services. She is a seasoned accounting and finance leader with deep experience across technology, manufacturing, nonprofits, restaurants, and healthcare.
Kelly began her career early in her family's business, building a strong foundation in accounting, reporting, operations, and IT — a multidisciplinary skill set that continues to shape her approach today. Her expertise is supported by formal education in accounting, business, business law, tax, information technology, and economics.
Kelly is known for her commitment to accuracy, operational clarity, and financial systems that strengthen long-term organizational health. She brings a particular passion for partnering with companies that prioritize social and environmental impact.
What Our Clients Say
Working with Growth Catalyst Group became our de facto Chief People Officer from day one. JD Hasna built our talent strategy, ran all HR operations, and introduced recruiting systems that scaled with our growth. Their guidance, responsiveness, and structure have played a major role in shaping TRITORI Realty Group into the company we are today.
COO, TRITORI Realty Group
GCG gave us access to a fractional CMO who was leaps and bounds above anyone we could have hired full-time at our stage. The expertise was extraordinary.
Founder, Northlight SaaS
The vetting process they describe is real. Every professional we engaged through GCG delivered measurable results. This is not a typical consulting network.
COO, Ascent Capital Group
Ready to Work With GCG?
If you're a business seeking elite professionals to take your organization to the next level, we're ready to partner with you. Connect with us and let's Ignite Growth. Empower Success.
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