Our clients are the “life-blood” of our company. Every day we eat, breathe and sleep our clients’ issues, needs and opportunities. When we are not working on an engagement, we are focused on the industry and our clients’ situations. We strive to come up with practical and implementable solutions to help our clients accomplish their goals.
Our motto and philosophy is to complete our assignment and accomplish our client’s objectives no matter what the cost or burden on us! It is only when our client’s succeed that we succeed.
We believe that it is this strong commitment to delivering the maximum level of service and quality work that keeps our clients calling us back and using our professionals as their personal confidante and as sounding boards for their ideas or issues.
A few words from some of our past and current clients….
“Our bank has engaged Tom Grottke and his associates on a number of projects. We are always impressed with their understanding of our issues, analysis of our options and the effective solutions recommended.”
Joe Greco, President and CEO of First National Bank of Litchfield
“We have worked with Tom on several projects, all of which have been managed successfully and with great efficiency”.
Kevin M. McCarthy, President and CEO of NewportFed
“We have found Tom and his team insightful and energetic bringing ideas to our Board and Senior Officers as we navigate the competitive landscape of community banking.”
Paul Scully, President and CEO of Country Bank
“We have utilized NEBSG to manage two projects … their responsiveness, thoroughness, and commitment exceed normal expectations, and his company offers an opportunity to outsource time consuming management needs at very affordable costs.”
John Ursone, President and CEO of Northwest Community Bank
“Tom and his team have provided services to Hoosac Bank and Willliamstown Savings Bank for a variety of projects since 2003. We’ve always found their work to be professional and of high quality, and would not hesitate to re-engage them for any future projects.”
Stephen G. Crowe, President and CEO of MountainOne Financial Partners
“We have used Tom for several strategic planning engagements and for acquisition opportunities. I and my staff have been impressed with his work and industry knowledge on each occasion. He and his team are efficient and have a knack for getting everyone involved in the process without making someone feel intimidated.
Dick Donovan, President and CEO of Stoneham Savings Bank
“We have worked with Tom Grottke and his associates on a number of critical assignments and, in every instance, we’ve found his service excellent, prompt, and responsive to our needs. They have been thorough in researching recommendations and their efforts have contributed significantly to our bottom line and to enhancing our operational capabilities. Tom has negotiated effectively on our behalf without compromising positive vendor relationships. I am pleased to strongly recommend the services of NEBSG in any capacity appropriate to his experience.”
Mark E. Macomber, President & CEO of Litchfield Bancorp
“Tom’s knowledge of the banking industry, its regulations and issues as well as its players has been very helpful to our management team.”
Tom Burton, President and CEO of Hampden Bank
“Our institution has encountered many problems and Tom and his associates have been there to guide us through every stage to final resolution. He are accessible, straightforward, innovative, analytical, likeable, and easy to work with. They were successful in guiding us through some difficult times and Tom was very strong in building a consensus amongst a diverse group of officers and directors. I would highly recommend NEBSG and would definitely use their services again.”
Dick Coughlin, President of Lowell Co-operative Bank