# Tom Kelleher

> Tom Kelleher is the Los Angeles-based co-founder, co-chief executive officer and board member of BRC Group Holdings, formerly B. Riley Financial. Involved since the firm’s founding in 1997, he held finance and compliance positions, led B. Riley & Co. from 2006 to 2014, and became co-CEO of the parent company in July 2018. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh University.

- **Role:** Co-Chief Executive Officer at BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
- **Organizations:** BRC Group Holdings, Inc. (formerly B. Riley Financial, Inc.), B. Riley & Co., LLC, Special Diversified Opportunities Inc., Lehigh University
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University
- **Known for:** Co-founded the business in 1997 and held leadership roles through its transition to a diversified public holding company., Led B. Riley & Co. as CEO from 2006 to 2014., Appointed co-CEO of the parent company in July 2018 after serving as president.

## Career timeline

- **1997-2006** — Held senior management positions at B. Riley & Co., including chief financial officer and chief compliance officer, from the firm’s founding.
- **2006-2014** — Chief Executive Officer of B. Riley & Co., LLC.
- **2014-08** — Appointed president of the parent company, serving until July 2018.
- **2015-10** — Joined the parent company’s board of directors.
- **2015-2017** — Served on the board of Special Diversified Opportunities Inc. from October 2015 to June 2017.
- **2018-07** — Appointed co-chief executive officer alongside Bryant Riley, effective July 10.
- **2026-01** — Continued as co-CEO following the parent company’s name change to BRC Group Holdings.

## Achievements

- Co-founded the business in 1997 and held leadership roles through its transition to a diversified public holding company.
- Led B. Riley & Co. as CEO from 2006 to 2014.
- Appointed co-CEO of the parent company in July 2018 after serving as president.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — BRC reported second-quarter revenue of $239.1 million and net income available to common shareholders of $18.5 million on August 6.
- **2026-05** — Kelleher discussed a proposed combination of securities and wealth businesses, operational efficiency and AI deployment during the Q1 earnings call.
- **2026-01** — The parent company’s name changed from B. Riley Financial to BRC Group Holdings, effective January 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.brcgh.com/tom-kelleher
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kelleher/

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