J.S. Held
J.S. Held is an international consulting firm that offers strategic advisory services across a range of industries. Established in 1974 and based in Jericho, New York, the firm advises clients through complex and high-risk situations. It employs over 1,500 professionals globally, providing analysis and expertise in tangible and intangible asset management structured around four primary areas
- Digital and Data
- Financial Investigations, Valuation, and Risk
- Strategic Advisory
- Technical and Scientific
In addition to its core offerings, J.S. Held provides specialized consulting services including: cybersecurity consulting, focusing on risk assessments and incident response planning; business continuity planning, assisting organizations in preparing for disruptions; and emergency response services; providing crisis management and recovery support.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]Founding and early rears (1974-1999)
[edit]J.S. Held was founded in 1974 by Jerome S. Held in New York City, initially offering property damage consulting services, then expanding within the construction industry. In response to the increasing complexity of construction projects, J.S. Held expanded its range of consulting services throughout the 1980s and 1990s.[5]
Growth and expansion (2000-2015)
[edit]In the early 2000s, J.S. Held introduced new services, including property damage consulting, construction consulting, and builder’s risk. In 2015, an investment from Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm, facilitated a series of acquisitions that helped expand the company’s capabilities.[6][7]
Strategic acquisitions and global expansion (2015-2020)
[edit]From 2015 to 2020, J.S. Held grew through multiple acquisitions in such areas as forensic accounting, environmental consulting, and forensic engineering. Notable acquisitions during this period included Applied Environmental Health & Safety (AEHS), Bracken Engineering, Antonucci Consulting Corp., Donohue Consulting, and VWM Analytics, expanding the firm’s capabilities in construction claims, dispute resolution, and business investigations.[8][9][10][11][7]
Recent developments and continued growth (2021-Present)
[edit]J.S. Held continued its growth through acquisitions in 2021 and 2022, adding firms such as GPW Group, Ocean Tomo, and Kodsi Forensic Engineering, which expanded its services in global investigations, intellectual property, and accident reconstruction. The company’s expansion continued in 2023 with the acquisition of Environmental Consultants, LLC, Phoenix IB, Phoenix Management Services, and Africa Matters Limited. In 2024, the company acquired Kenzie Consulting Group and Forensic Resolutions, Inc., further extending its expertise in risk consulting and insurance claims assessment.[7][12][13][14][15][16]
50th anniversary
[edit]In 2024, J.S. Held marked its 50th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a small consultancy into a global firm with expertise in technical, scientific, financial, and strategic advisory services.[17]
Leadership and key personnel
[edit]J.S. Held’s leadership team includes professionals with extensive experience across multiple industries and sectors. As of October 2024, the executive team comprises:
- Jonathon Held, Chief Executive Officer[18]
- Lee A. Spirer, President & Chief Operating Officer[19]
- Monica Christopher, Chief Marketing Officer
- David Held, Chief Strategy Officer
- Scott Katcher, Chief Legal Officer
- Stephen Lieberman, Chief Financial Officer
- Dave Melchers, Chief Information Officer
- Marjan Panah, Chief People Officer
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.jsheld.com/about-us
- ^ "JS Held Holdings LLC - Company Profile and News". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "Hub - J.S. Held". Lexology. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ https://www.owler.com/company/jsheld
- ^ a b "J.S. Held - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations". www.cbinsights.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ https://www.wsj.com/articles/DJFLBO0120150330eb3upm1xi
- ^ a b c https://www.owler.com/company/jsheld/acquisitions
- ^ https://www.themiddlemarket.com/news/lovell-minnick-backed-construction-consultant-js-held-purchases-lovett-silverman
- ^ "J.S. Held Expands Global Presence with Two Acquisitions | 2018-07-16 | Restoration & Remediation Magazine". www.randrmagonline.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "News & Commentary | Lovell Minnick Partners". www.lmpartners.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "Duff & Phelps Advised VWM Analytics, LLC, on its Sale to J.S. Held, LLC, a Portfolio Company of Kelso & Company". Kroll, LLC. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "Recent Mergers and Acquisitions: New Year Brings Flurry of Activity". cpafma.org. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "M&A roundup: Withum buys PI agency". Accounting Today. 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "J.S. Held bolts on 30-strong investigations team from BRG". www.consulting.us. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "Global consulting firm J.S. Held acquires Kodsi Forensic Engineering". www.insurancebusinessmag.com. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "J.S. Held acquires IP consultancy TechPats". www.consulting.us. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ J.S. Held LLC (2023-12-29). J.S. Held: 50 & Forward. Retrieved 2024-10-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Jonathon C. Held". www.pli.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ Held, J. S. (2024-10-04). "J.S. Held Expands Executive Leadership to Oversee Next Phase of Growth". Kilgore News Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-13.