Firm Earns Continued Accolades as a Leader in the Austin Business Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUSTIN, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“This recognition reflects our team's tireless commitment to driving operational excellence and enabling sustainable success for clients.”

–Founder Kimberly Watson-Hemphill

Firefly Consulting, a boutique operational excellence firm, today announced its ninth consecutive year on Austin Business Journal's "Top Women-Owned Businesses" list.

Founded in 2009 by Kimberly Watson-Hemphill and Kristine Nissen Bradley, Firefly Consulting has helped over 100 organizations globally realize efficiencies and growth through process improvement and data analytics. Their experts have partnered with organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 500 corporations, private equity portfolio companies, and high-growth startups, to enhance operations, reduce costs and build cultures of continuous improvement.

Recent work has included consulting projects in warehouse optimization, manufacturing quality, healthcare process improvement, and assessments in financial services. The firm also still continues to offer support for all aspects of Lean Six Sigma deployment.

"This recognition reflects our team's tireless commitment to driving operational excellence and enabling sustainable success for clients," said Watson-Hemphill.

As Firefly marks nearly a decade on ABJ's list, they remain dedicated to advancing innovative solutions and empowering organizations to maximize potential.

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