Our History
A past to be proud of
History is an important part of any business and everyone’s got one. At JCG we take pride in our evolution and continued growth. With a rich history and proven track record of success, we are constantly discovering, learning, creating and contributing new solutions to improve family experiences.
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Tom Johnson starts offering consulting services out of his home in Naples, Florida.
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Tom officially establishes Johnson Consulting Group with the goal of becoming the nation’s premier funeral home and cemetery broker.
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Johnson Consulting Group moves its headquarters to Scottsdale, Arizona, where Jake Johnson joins the family business.
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The company quickly expands its offering, adding accounting, business consulting, surveying, and valuations to its list of services.
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Jake launches a web-based survey and sales program called Performance Tracker. JCG moves into a new office to accommodate its growing team.
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The largest private transaction in JCG’s history takes place, and the company stages its inaugural Summit.
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JCG acquires Thomas-Pierce & Company, once the largest broker in the Funeral and Cemetery profession.
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As JCG establishes a new revenue record, additional team members are hired in the areas of management service, accounting, and business development to prepare for further growth.
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The company launches its JCG Academy, establishes a formal marketing department, and undergoes a re-branding as it sets yet another revenue record.
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Two courses are added to the JCG Academy: Leadership & Management, Customer Experience. Jake publishes his book, Staying Alive in the Funeral & Cemetery Profession, and enhancements are made to Performance Tracker.
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With a clear understanding of where the profession has been, and a compelling vision of where it’s going, we help our clients reach new levels of success. Let’s talk about how we can do the same for you.