Our Firm
We Believe Better Thinking Leads to Better Decisions.
Topgrading was built by people who question conventional answers and want to understand why people and businesses truly succeed. We’re curious, candid, and naturally skeptical of easy ideas, believing the best decisions come from thoughtful questions, healthy debate, and the willingness to change course when the evidence does. Our people listen carefully, challenge respectfully, and bring experience and perspective to complex problems. We don’t expect clients to think like us—we hope they leave thinking differently.
Our People
Curious. Candid. Thoughtful.
The best conversations aren’t always the most comfortable.
Our people ask questions others don’t think to ask. They listen carefully, challenge respectfully, and enjoy working through complex problems with smart clients who value honest dialogue over easy agreement.
We bring experience, perspective, and a genuine curiosity about how businesses grow and why people succeed.
We don’t expect our clients to think like us.
We hope they leave thinking differently.
Our team is committed to helping organizations
identify and hire high performers.

Katie Farber
Senior Operations & Client Services Manager

Lyle Brambier
Topgrading Advisor

Diego Merino
Topgrading Advisor

Deb Hordon
Topgrading Advisor
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Whether you’ve just closed a deal or are evaluating a critical hire, we can help you move quickly and with clarity.



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