What Kellerman Consulting does

Kellerman Consulting is a family-owned professional services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that writes, implements, and supports food safety and ISO certification programs for clients across the United States. Founded in 2016 by brothers Brian Kellerman and Mickey Kellerman, the firm has served more than 1,000 clients in all 50 states, completing 800+ projects with a claimed 100% audit pass rate. Its core offerings are organized into food safety certification consulting (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, PrimusGFS, GMP, dietary supplements), ISO management system consulting (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 13485, AS9100), regulatory compliance (HACCP, FSMA, FSMA 204, FSVP), and on-site assessments (gap analyses, internal audits, risk assessments, private equity due diligence), with vertical-specific practices for Costco and McDonald's suppliers.

The firm's technology is a standardized, repeatable consulting methodology rather than a software platform. The team consists entirely of full-time employee consultants holding credentials such as Registered SQF Consultant, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and ISO Lead Auditor; the company itself is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds Exemplar Global Recognized Consulting Group status. A public library of free training videos, webinars, and 120+ blog articles functions as a top-of-funnel content engine, while case studies and named customer logos (DoorDash, Salesforce, Hershey's Ice Cream, Thrive Market, Sierra Nevada, Miracle Noodle, Heinen's, among others) support bottom-of-funnel conversion.

Kellerman operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market with free initial consultations and on-site engagements delivered directly by its consultant team. Revenue is generated through project fees for program writing and implementation, plus ongoing support through audit completion and recertification. The firm is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, subsidiaries, M&A, or parent company, and ownership and control remain with the founding family.

Name

Kellerman Consulting

Legal name

Kellerman Consulting, Inc.

Website

https://kellermanconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kellerman Consulting is a family-owned Columbus, Ohio firm that writes and implements food safety (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, GMP) and ISO certification programs for manufacturers, suppliers, and private equity clients across all 50 US states, with a team of full-time credentialed consultants and a claimed 100% audit pass rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety and ISO Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

FSMS Consulting & Implementation (ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF) (AFALANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

GFSI Scheme Certification Audits (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, IFS) (AFALABAA), Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC), Regulatory Gap Assessments & Mock Inspections (FDA/USDA/EU) (AFALADAL)

Keywords

• Food safety consulting
• ISO certification consulting
• Quality management consulting
• Regulatory compliance services
• Certification audit preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for food safety and ISO certification programs. Services include gap analysis, program writing, implementation support, training, and audit preparation for certifications such as SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, PrimusGFS, GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and regulatory compliance programs like HACCP, FSMA, and FSVP.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kellerman Consulting is a professional consulting firm that writes, implements, and supports food safety and ISO certification programs for businesses. Its team of full-time consultants guides clients through the entire certification lifecycle—from program writing and staff training to on-site gap analyses, internal audits, and audit-day support—covering GFSI food safety schemes (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, PrimusGFS, GMP), ISO management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 13485, AS9100), and regulatory compliance (HACCP, FSMA, FSMA 204, FSVP). The firm claims a 100% first-attempt audit pass rate across 1,000+ clients in all 50 U.S. states.

Product overview

Kellerman Consulting is a consulting firm offering food safety and ISO certification consulting services. Their service portfolio includes GFSI food safety certification consulting (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, PrimusGFS, GMP), regulatory compliance consulting (HACCP, FSMA, FSMA 204, FSVP), and ISO management system certification consulting (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, AS9100). They also provide on-site assessment services including gap analyses, internal audits, risk assessments, and private equity due diligence. The firm supports clients through the entire certification process from program writing and implementation to training and audit support. Free educational resources including training videos and downloadable worksheets on food safety and ISO topics are available publicly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SQF Consulting Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification consulting that helps food businesses write, implement, and pass SQF audits. For food manufacturers and processors pursuing GFSI-recognized SQF certification.
• BRCGS Consulting Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards consulting for food safety certification. For food manufacturers targeting BRCGS certification.
• FSSC 22000 Consulting Food Safety System Certification 22000 consulting for ISO 22000-based food safety certification. For organizations pursuing FSSC 22000 certification.
• PrimusGFS Consulting PrimusGFS certification consulting for food safety audit preparation and compliance in the produce and food supply chain sectors.
• GMP Consulting Good Manufacturing Practice consulting for food safety and quality compliance at FDA-regulated facilities.
• Dietary Supplement Consulting NSF dietary supplement certification consulting for manufacturers of dietary supplements seeking SQF and ANSI dietary supplement audit success.
• Costco Food Safety Audit Consulting Specialized consulting to help suppliers meet Costco's food safety audit requirements and achieve supplier status with the retailer.
• Costco Non-Foods GMP Consulting Good Manufacturing Practice consulting tailored to Costco non-foods suppliers, supporting non-foods GMP audit certification.
• McDonald's Supplier Quality Management System Consulting Consulting services for McDonald's suppliers to meet the chain's quality management system requirements and become qualified suppliers.
• ISO 9001 Consulting Quality management system certification consulting for the ISO 9001:2015 standard, including program writing, implementation, and audit support.
• ISO 14001 Consulting Environmental management system certification consulting for the ISO 14001 standard.
• ISO 45001 Consulting Occupational health and safety management system certification consulting for ISO 45001.
• ISO 13485 Consulting Quality management system certification consulting for medical devices under the ISO 13485:2016 standard.
• AS9100 Consulting Quality management system certification consulting for the aerospace industry under the AS9100 standard.
• Quality Management System Consulting Comprehensive quality management system consulting for businesses across various industries pursuing or maintaining quality certification.
• FSVP Consulting Foreign Supplier Verification Program consulting for FDA FSMA compliance, helping U.S. importers verify foreign supplier food safety controls.
• HACCP Consulting Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point consulting for food safety compliance, including HACCP plan development and implementation.
• FSMA Consulting Food Safety Modernization Act compliance consulting for FDA regulatory requirements under FSMA.
• FSMA 204 Consulting FDA Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) implementation and compliance consulting for the foods on the Food Traceability List.
• Gap Analysis On-site assessment to identify gaps in food safety or quality programs against certification standards, providing a roadmap for remediation prior to audit.
• Internal Audits Internal audit consulting to prepare facilities for external certification audits, including documentation review and on-site audit rehearsal.
• Risk Assessments Food safety and quality risk assessment services for supply chain and facility operations, supporting preventive control programs.
• Private Equity Due Diligence Food safety and quality due diligence assessments for private equity firms evaluating acquisition targets in the food and quality-sensitive sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for client certification audits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NSF International: NSF is one of the largest global food safety auditing, certification, testing and consulting organizations. It directly overlaps Kellerman on GFSI scheme consulting (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000), ISO management systems, and food industry training, while adding laboratory and certification body scale Kellerman does not have.
• AIB International (Mérieux NutriSciences): AIB International, integrated into Mérieux NutriSciences, provides food safety audits, training and consulting specifically for food and beverage manufacturers. It targets the same buyer (food QA/operations leaders) for GFSI audit prep and food safety program building, making it a close competitor in the same niche.
• EAGLE Certification Group: EAGLE is a US-focused ISO and food safety certification/consulting firm comparable to Kellerman in size and target market. It delivers SQF, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and ISO consulting to mid-market manufacturers, making it a close SMB/mid-market peer.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is a global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) giant with established food safety certification and ISO management system practices. It competes with Kellerman on enterprise food safety and ISO engagements and offers bundled lab and certification body services that a sub-scale consultancy cannot match.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC incumbent with strong food, agri, and ISO certification lines. It serves the same enterprise and SMB food/ISO buyers as Kellerman and often wins on multi-year preferred-vendor agreements with large manufacturers.
• Intertek: Intertek operates a global TIC network covering food safety audits, ISO management system certification, and laboratory testing. It overlaps with Kellerman's food safety and ISO consulting offerings but operates at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• DNV: DNV is a major certification body and advisory firm with leading positions in ISO 9001/14001/45001 management system certification and growing food safety certification practice. It is comparable on the ISO management system side of Kellerman's portfolio and competes for large enterprise ISO programs.
• LRQA: LRQA is a global certification body and advisory firm specializing in ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001, 13485) and food safety. It overlaps with Kellerman's ISO and food safety consulting practices and competes primarily for mid-to-large enterprise ISO programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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