# Kelcey Lehrich

> Kelcey Lehrich is the co-founder and CEO of 365 Holdings, an Akron-based owner and operator of consumer businesses. With partner Justin Scheeff, he moved from small service ventures into e-commerce acquisitions in 2017. He also co-founded HoldCoConf with John Wilson and has publicly described 365’s evolution from a centralized shared-services platform toward a more decentralized holding company.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and CEO at 365 Holdings
- **Organizations:** 365 Holdings, HoldCoConf
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance, Cleveland State University, Lakeland Community College
- **Known for:** Co-founded 365 Holdings and built a portfolio through acquisitions., Co-founded HoldCoConf, whose first event welcomed more than 100 participants in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2017** — Worked in business brokerage and operated small offline businesses with Justin Scheeff.
- **2017** — Acquired the first e-commerce business, an outdoor-gear brand that became Steel River; 365 Holdings emerged after a second acquisition.
- **2021** — Described a six-brand portfolio and an in-person Entrepreneur in Residence program.
- **2022** — Co-hosted the first HoldCoConf with John Wilson in Cleveland.
- **2025** — Described a move toward a more decentralized holding-company model.

## Achievements

- Co-founded 365 Holdings and built a portfolio through acquisitions.
- Co-founded HoldCoConf, whose first event welcomed more than 100 participants in 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2025-07** — Discussed decentralization, acquisition criteria and long-term ownership on Lay of the Land.
- **2025-08** — Appeared on The Scaling Podcast with Aaron Harper to discuss acquisitions and the development of 365 Holdings.

## Links

- Website: https://365-holdings.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelceylehrich/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kelceylehrich

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