ARA Associates is a Richmond-based management consulting firm specializing in supporting complex business transformation initiatives, from strategy to assessment to implementation and beyond. Established in July 2017 by three seasoned business advisors who together in partnership bring nearly 60 years of delivery expertise, ARA Associates serves organizations and projects of various sizes and complexities across the Public, Private, and Non-profit sectors. ARA Associates understands that business leaders have a vision for their organizations, whether it be a quick turn-around project or a long-term initiative. Our team leverages its collective management consulting experience, leading practices, and innovative solutions to help problem-solve and collaborate throughout the journey. Our solutions have ranged from helping executives articulate and evangelize business goals to assisting departments with realizing their sourcing and acquisition needs. Our experts have collaborated with managers to operationalize new processes and tools, while coaching teams to successful implementations, cultural transformation...and more. ARA Associates combines the broad backgrounds of its team with the deep expertise of its consultants to help catapult businesses to the next level.