NATIONAL PRESENCE.
“SMALL TOWN” FEEL.
Our consulting practice traces its history back to 1988 when a young Tom Grottke was a consultant at Arthur Andersen. There, he met Mark Shaw, who served as CIO of a community bank that Tom was working with, and the collaboration between the two began. While following separate career paths the two maintained business relationships until 2010 when Mark joined Tom’s new financial institution consulting firm – today known as The NBS Group.
In 2018, The NBS Group was integrated into Crowe, LLC and the services provided to financial institutions were enhanced and delivered on a national scale. In early 2023 Mark and Tom emerged from Crowe and on April 1, 2023, reformed The NBS Group bringing key talent with them while adding to the team.
In November 2023, The NBS Group expanded its leadership with the addition of Steve Nickolson. A veteran of the industry, Steve provides complimentary experience and vision to NBS enabling expanded services and greater client satisfaction.
The NBS Group, Your Trusted Partner to Transform Banking with a
Tailored Combination of Strategy, Technology, and Performance Improvement Services.
LEADERSHIP
NBS PROFESSIONALS
AFFILIATED CONSULTANTS
As a leading provider of Strategy, Technology, and Performance consulting services for banks, credit unions, and fintechs for over 25 years, NBS is proud of its network of Affiliated Consultants available to meet the diverse and expanding requirements of the financial services industry. Our group of seasoned professionals supports client needs in areas such as Project Management, Digital Transformation, Card and Payment Services, Bank Operations, Information Technology, Retail and Commercial Banking, Treasury Management, Regulatory Compliance, Audit, Interim CIO and CFO Positions, Fintech Oversight, Commercial Loan and Mortgage Origination Platforms – Specialists with Encompass and Abrigo Sageworks, and Business Process Improvement Services with Lean & Six Sigma Black Belts. There is not an area of the financial services sector where NBS cannot bring both the experience and expertise to support any challenge.
OUR CORE VALUES
Think Straight and Talk Straight
Our approach at The NBS Group is rooted in a commitment to clarity and dependability. We cut through the noise to bring you genuine insights and tangible results that you can always trust.
Committed to the Success of our Clients
We fully embrace the role of being an integral part of your team. We hold your triumphs and accomplishments in high regard, aligning our values with yours.
We deliver on our commitments
Trust and reliability are at the core of our financial services, as reflected in our engagement letters. We understand the significance of exceeding your expectations every step of the way.