In 1998, founders of StoneBridge Group (now Healthia Consulting) saw a market need and created a business to fill that need. They took a risk in leaving CIO roles in Fortune 500 companies. They financed the startup, drew no more than a minimal salary at the beginning and continued innovating to keep the company afloat as the economy took a nose dive and made a sweeping impact on the consulting industry. Glenn Galloway's and Jim Zerwas' ongoing entrepreneurialism has made the firm shine.
In 2000, they made the decision to focus their business exclusively on the healthcare industry, a $1.3 trillion industry that has traditionally under-invested in IT. They made the right decision. The company grew to be one of Minnesota's 50 Fastest Growing private companies for four of five years, with a client roster including the nation's most prominent healthcare organizations.
Today, the former StoneBridge Group is known as Healthia Consulting. This name change reflects the company's growth and strategic expansion into the national healthcare market and a continued exclusive focus on improving the effectiveness and quality of healthcare delivery.
A glimpse at our timeline includes:
- 1998 - Started the company
- 1999 - Established our initial clients
- 2000 - Expanded our client base and staff
- 2001 - Launched our healthcare brand in Minnesota
- 2002 - Built revenue, expanded client base and team of consultants
- 2003 - Developed plans for national growth
- 2004 - Launched new regions and practices
- 2005 - Name changed to Healthia Consulting to reflect national capabilities and healthcare-centric approach
- 2006 - Continued national expansion
