{"id":50,"date":"2019-05-02T14:28:50","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T18:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2023-10-26T15:45:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T19:45:29","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-gb50-68528d8f4da7e\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Our journey started with a dream in 1986.\u00a0 Our founder, Rick Giombetti, was enjoying a successful career in corporate America managing the human resource function of a large privately held foodservice distributor.\u00a0 Frustrated with the lack of focus on leadership, he decided to start a firm with the sole purpose and mission of helping PEOPLE grow.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two heartwarming videos.\u00a0 The first tells the story of the OG of GA, Rick Giombetti, and his life and journey to <strong><em>Performance Dynamics\u00ae.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 The second video tells the story of family, love, and growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JPa7GuWh_4k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JOb12C1CLpE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Today, Rick\u2019s mission hasn\u2019t changed one bit. Giombetti Associates is a leadership institute providing behaviorally based talent development and acquisition services. We build high-performance companies through high-performance people. We help people understand the \u201cwhy\u201d behind their actions, which results in profound personal and professional development. Our dedicated team of professionals, led today by Rick\u2019s son Ross, are extremely passionate about what they do. With Rick\u2019s advice and guidance still in our ears and minds today, our firm continues to support our clients across all industries to make them world class.<\/p>\n<p>Whether our work takes us into <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/pre-employment-assessment\/\">pre-employment assessments &amp; behavioral interviewing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/giombetti-you-niversity\/\">leadership training and development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/leadership-development\/\">team building<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/talent-acquisition-solutions\/\">talent sourcing and acquisition,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/onboarding\/\">onboarding consulting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/personal-executive-coaching\/\">personal and executive coaching<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/360-degree-review\/\">360-degree performance reviews<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/private-equity-support\/\">private equity\/mergers and acquisitions support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/ascension-planning\/\">ascension planning and bench strengthening<\/a> or our other areas of expertise, the foundation for all our services is <a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/services\/performance-dynamics\/\">personality and behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our philosophies are rooted in people, which differ from most professional consulting firms. Our goal is to inspire you to make you the best you can be. Our goal is NOT to make you or your organization more money; that\u2019s a by-product. We know and have proven for years, that if we make individuals, teams, and entire cultures excellent, it ultimately results in increased morale, productivity, efficiency and, yes, profitability. Ideas and products provide businesses with opportunities, but people make them great!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering partnering with our team, there are a few things you should know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are NOT flashy technology people, so you won\u2019t get flash over substance.<\/li>\n<li>We shoot straight.<\/li>\n<li>We tell individuals, teams, leaders and business owners alike what they NEED to hear, not what they WANT to hear.<\/li>\n<li>We stand for morals and integrity in everything we do and will not bend or sacrifice them for anything.<\/li>\n<li>We believe people are the strongest and most valuable assets of any business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your organization doesn\u2019t subscribe to these same values, then Giombetti Associates may not be the right fit for you. We look toward developing lasting relationships with clients who are compatible with our philosophies. We pride ourselves on partnering with our clients long-term, rather than working on a sole transactional project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Our Core Values<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-4\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why We Exist:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To provide people an opportunity to find fulfillment, happiness and continued success through self-discovery and a path for lifelong support.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To provide tools for developing leaders into world-class leaders and help those leaders build world-class teams.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To help organizations and their cultures flourish by offering customized and personalized learning experiences, sound advice and courageous feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How We Live It\u2014Our Core Values:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"align-img-center panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-0-0\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heart-Small.png\" class=\"image wp-image-3337  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heart-Small.png 250w, https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heart-Small-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Emotional Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We believe in building meaningful, long-lasting and intentional relationships.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We sincerely want the people we interact with to know that we care about their well-being, life and personal and professional success.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Trust is the backbone of everything we do; we create a safe environment where people feel comfortable being vulnerable and open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"align-img-center brightness-150 panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-1-0\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WateringCan-Small-transperent.png\" class=\"image wp-image-3347  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WateringCan-Small-transperent.png 250w, https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/WateringCan-Small-transperent-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Continuous Personal Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We are responsible for telling you what you need to hear, so we will provide honest and direct feedback in a very respectful and caring way.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We will help you become more vulnerable so you can be the most powerful version of yourself.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We commit to practicing a lifestyle of learning and development that never ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"align-img-center panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-2-0\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eyeglasses-Small.png\" class=\"image wp-image-3336  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eyeglasses-Small.png 250w, https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eyeglasses-Small-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-2-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We like to have fun, while still being taken seriously.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We focus on the positive, see your potential and help you reach it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We challenge and encourage you to help you think and see things differently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-3-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"align-img-center panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-3-0\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/StickFigures-Small.png\" class=\"image wp-image-3338  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/StickFigures-Small.png 250w, https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/StickFigures-Small-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-5-3-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Attention<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We are responsive to client needs and show consistent support throughout the relationship.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We invest in YOU and your organization.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We listen with intent, give you our time and earn lifelong partnerships over transactional relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div id=\"OpenHouse\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Our New Home<\/h2>\n<p>At Giombetti Associates, our team is all about celebrating the successes of those we\u2019ve helped to grow personally and professionally. We also enjoy celebrating our own successes, so when we expanded our offices in February 2023, we had to do something special. In May, we held an open house at our new space to thank our extended family: our clients, partners and team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div id=\"OpenHouse\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-6-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fldyAm6S2T0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7\" id=\"jingle\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Giombetti Jingle<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_audio\" data-index=\"17\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7-0-1\" ><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-50-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giombetti-Jingle.mp3?_=1\" \/><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giombetti-Jingle.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giombetti-Jingle.mp3\">https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giombetti-Jingle.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-7-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Introducing our Giombetti Jingle, a new way to remind you we are the best damn consulting firm on the planet. Our theme song was written and performed by the very talented Jamie Kent. Jamie, a Massachusetts native, is a rising country music star who has toured with Huey Lewis &amp; The News, The Doobie Brothers and Brothers Osbourne. He also does some consulting of his own with the Band Ambassador Media Group and Musicians for a Smokefree Tennessee. You can check out more of his work\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiekent.com\/\">here<\/a>, but we are a little biased and think the song he wrote for us may be the best thing he\u2019s ever done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tree3-1-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCPH8104-EditTree1-scaled-e1698349516612.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb50-68528d8f4da7e-8-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/giombettiassoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tree4-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our journey started with a dream in 1986.\u00a0 Our founder, Rick Giombetti, was enjoying a successful career in corporate America managing the human resource function of a large privately held foodservice distributor.\u00a0 Frustrated with the lack of focus on leadership, he decided to start a firm with the sole purpose and mission of helping PEOPLE [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-50","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>About Us and Our Core Values | Giombetti Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our philosophies are rooted in people, which differ from most professional consulting firms. 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