KEITH KEMPH

President & CEO

Executive Consultant

Keith Kemph is President & CEO of BlackFin Group. In addition to running the day-to-day operations, partnerships, and growth strategies at BlackFin - Keith is actively consulting business leaders nationwide (more details below). ​Since 1989 Keith's career includes progressive management roles from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms. During his career Keith has been personally responsible for managing and leading all six functional work areas that are required to be successful in business - strategy, sales, marketing, operations, technology, and people. His experience is the key reason why BlackFin has become a nationally recognized brand name in such a short period of time. He has held executive roles with Citigroup, Bank of America, Dime Bank, and Merrill Lynch. Between 2000 and 2008 Keith achieved his MBA in business while running strategy at a division of Merrill Lynch, growing the division from 300M to over 30B in annual sales. In 2008 Keith began consulting executive teams, business leaders, and small business owners across numerous business verticals (financial services, mortgage banking, lending, restaurants, retail stores, software companies, and insurance companies). As an independent consultant, he was immediately recruited by a nationally recognized, top tier consulting firm based in Washington DC, where he spent nearly a decade as Managing Consultant working with some of the nations largest banks, community banks, and credit unions. Keith started BlackFin Group in 2019 so that he and his team could serve a broader client base while separating himself from the traditional consulting firms that only measured success based on billing hours. Instead, his firm would measure success based on client satisfaction - at a fraction of the cost. Throughout Keith’s career he has been passionate about helping executives and their teams with key business strategies where budgets have ranged from zero to $145M. He and his team actively work with start-ups, small business owners, regional players, and nationally recognized name brands. Keith cares less about client size and more about building a relationship with his clients so he can deliver the most value. Keith is an active participant in his local community. He served as Chairman of the Board for Major League Baseball's Umps Care Charity - a charity he is passionate about provided what they do for kids, their families, and service members. Keith has been married for nearly 30 years, resides in Denver Colorado, is an avid skier, and has two adult children that live, work, and travel abroad full-time.

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Executive Consultant Availability: As an Executive Consultant Keith plays a significant role in shaping the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of organizations across various industries. Keith is a certified business strategist (INTJ). As a trusted confidant, Keith is routinely sought out and hired by business owners, C-Level Executives, and Executive Management teams to provide critical market insights, and to operate as a sounding board on countless different topics, ideas, and strategic initiatives. Keith is a humble, personable, soft spoken, deep listener. He is the consummate professional. Leveraging his extensive experience and specialized knowledge, he provides expert advice and insights to senior management, helping to navigate complex business challenges and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. His work often involves analyzing organizational processes, market trends, and financial data to recommend strategies that enhance performance, drive innovation, and ensure the company’s long-term sustainability. Through a collaborative approach, Keith works closely with leaders to implement recommended changes and to launch new strategies, ensuring that the organization remains agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Popular Engagements Include
 

• Strategic Advisor (Monthly Retainer Minimum $499. Per Month, 3 months)

• Business Transformation Advisor

• Program Manager of Key Business Initiatives

• Sales & Marketing Strategist (Including Go-To-Market Strategies)

• Interim / Fractional Chief Operating Officer 

• Facilitator (Executive Teams & Focus Groups)

• Customer Experience Strategy Advisor

• Small Business Advisory

• Confidential Recruiting & Staffing Placements

• Business Review (SWOT Analysis of Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Technology, People)

• C-Level Surveys and Market Analysis Reports

• Strategic Research Including Competitors, M&A Targets (influencer), General Business Research

• Conducts Change Management & Program Management Workshops (ensures project ROI success)

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You may email Keith directly at kkemph@blackfin-group.com

Keith’s Personal Client List Includes: Bank of America, MetLife, BKS Insurance, ClearEdge, ICE, Cloudvirga Software, Major League Baseball Umpires, LoanPass Software, InRule Technology, Calyx Software, Savvy Software, Huntington Bank, Citizens Bank, Ideal Home Loans, LenderBlocksAI, Mortgage Investors Group, Courtyard Social Restaurant, Goldwater Bank, Westerra Credit Union, Jelly Fish Marketing, Boulevards Pizza, Front Range Bank, Framework Marketing Agency