Meet Kathy Groob

Business growth strategist, public relations and marketing expert, leadership development professional

Kathy Groob is a successful business executive with over 35 years’ experience in small business, economic development and business management.  She served as a senior executive of a $178 million regional real estate development and construction services firm.  Kathy’s niche is helping companies grow, re-organize and diversify.  Throughout her career, she has worked with numerous organizations to develop and execute growth strategies, strategic planning and leadership development. She is currently a partner and business consultant at Groob Strategies. Also, she has expertise in managing paystubs with the help of advanced accounting software and efficient record-keeping practices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paul Hemmer Companies

After previously serving as a consultant to Paul Hemmer Companies, Kathy joined the firm in 2001 as a Vice President of Marketing and New Business Initiatives.  She led initiatives to develop a strategic plan that included re-structuring the company and expanding services and markets.

Groob Consulting, Inc.

Kathy Groob worked as a partner in Groob Consulting, Inc. to develop growth and business strategies for a number of local and regional companies and organizations.  From small professional businesses, medical providers and global businesses, some of Kathy’s clients included:

 

  • Summit Medical Group
  • Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing
  • Apex International
  • Kentucky Diagnostic Center
  • Kordenbrock Interiors
  • Paul Hemmer Companies
  • CommLine Inc.
  • Commonwealth, Inc.
  • Industrial Developments International
  • NetWellness
  • Joyce Engineering

 

Graham, Obermeyer & Partners, Ltd.

Kathy began her career as director of marketing for a Cincinnati-based structural engineering firm. She developed her expertise in the built environment and worked with a number of local architectural firms to develop national and government relationships and clientele.

 

PUBLIC SERVICE

Kathy has served on numerous community and professional boards and served in an advisory and volunteer capacity for business, government and community organizations.  She served on the Northern Kentucky Vision 2015 steering committee and was appointed to the Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Transition Team in 2007.  Community and business activities include:

 

  • Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Transition Team
  • Elected Official – Ft. Mitchell City Council 2000-2004
  • Ft. Mitchell City Council Building Committee
  • Vision 2015 – Effective Governance Committee
  • KET Regional Fund Board
  • Family Service Board
  • Senior Services of Northern Kentucky Board of Directors
  • The Women’s Network Vice President
  • Beechwood PTSA Board Member  & Treasurer
  • School-To-Work Steering Committee
  • Beechwood Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council
  • Fine Arts Fund NKY Committee
  • Dress for Success Advisory Board
  • United Way Campaign Team Leader
  • NKY Health & Wellness Action Committee (Healthpoint)
  • Family Nurturing Center (formerly Committee for Kids)
  • Making Strides for Breast Cancer Team Leader
  • Odyssey of the Mind Team Coach
  • Task Force on Homelessness & Poverty - Chair

Professional Affiliations (past and present)

  • Society for Marketing Professional Services board member
  • Association for Corporate Growth
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
  • National Association for Female Executives
  • Business & Professional Women/USA
  • Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
  • Freedom Tree Advisory Board
  • NKY Chamber of Commerce member
  • NKY Chamber of Commerce Total Resource Campaign Team Captain
  • NKY Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC Fly-in Committee
  • Covington Business Council
  • Women’s Leadership Council
  • 85 Broads