# Gary E. Holdren

> Gary E. Holdren is a co-founder and founding president of Huron Consulting Group, where he later served as chairman and CEO. A former Arthur Andersen partner and financial expert witness, he helped launch Huron in 2002 and led it through its 2004 IPO before resigning amid the 2009 accounting restatement. He and his family founded Garland Capital Group in 2012; Junior Achievement of Chicago’s 2025 annual report identifies him as its founder and CEO.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Garland Capital Group (listed in Junior Achievement of Chicago’s 2025 annual report)
- **Organizations:** Huron Consulting Group, Arthur Andersen LLP, Garland Capital Group, Junior Achievement of Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Field Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree; specific degree not verified, Miami University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Huron Consulting Group in 2002 and led it through its October 2004 IPO., During its early expansion, Huron increased its consultant count from 213 in May 2002 to 483 in March 2004., Included in Consulting magazine’s Top 25 Consultants in 2005.

## Career timeline

- **1972** — Graduated from Miami University.
- **1991-1998** — Served on Arthur Andersen’s U.S. management committee.
- **1994-1998** — Served on Andersen Worldwide’s executive council.
- **2002** — Co-founded Huron; became president of its operating business when operations began in May.
- **2003** — Became CEO of Huron Consulting Services LLC in June.
- **2004** — Became CEO, president and director of Huron Consulting Group Inc. in May. Huron went public in October; he became chairman in November.
- **2009** — Resigned as Huron chairman and CEO effective July 27 amid its accounting restatement; left employment August 31.
- **2012** — Founded Garland Capital Group with his family.
- **2025** — Listed as a Junior Achievement of Chicago director and as Garland Capital founder and CEO in its annual report.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Huron Consulting Group in 2002 and led it through its October 2004 IPO.
- During its early expansion, Huron increased its consultant count from 213 in May 2002 to 483 in March 2004.
- Included in Consulting magazine’s Top 25 Consultants in 2005.
- Founded Garland Capital Group with his family in 2012.

## Links

- Website: https://www.garlandcg.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-holdren-2b959111

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