About the Founder

Two of my supremely talented friends opened a hair salon. If not for them, much of my hair would be silver-gray, despite only having reached __ years of age. Other than that little secret, what you see is what you get.

My intention was to become a college professor. After finishing undergrad and learning how much time and money that pursuit would consume, I elected to abandon education for industry.

My career path included financial, technology and automotive positions of increasing management responsibility. With an ever-growing (and multi-disciplinary) list of loyal clients - and their repeat and referral business - the company you are reading about seemed to build itself. I just had to give it a name (ohhhh, and register and insure the business, design the website, add policies and procedures, set up banking and merchant processing capabilities, buy and insure vehicles, purchase health insurance, order supplies, create marketing plans, network with freelance experts in various industries, and manage every client inquiry that comes in, as promised. Whew! But I wouldn't have it any other way.).

I wanted a name that matched my business and life philosophy. The term "barebones" comes from the computer industry, and has been adapted to mean something high-performance and results-oriented, but without excessive glitz and expense. It was a perfect fit for what we had to offer, so Barebones Consulting was born.

If you have browsed our website, you learned that we work with clients on a variety of projects and issues. We have attempted to steer around some of the most mainstream, high-volume areas of consulting, in favor of a more personal approach. Of course, there is very little we won't do for a good customer, which is how some of our (now) most popular services originated: client requests.

Outside of work, my favorite activities include cooking for and entertaining our large families and fantastic friends. I'm a health and fitness enthusiast, with an emphasis on balance and moderation; a good thing since I also love food and wine.

In Michigan, my favorite spots include: Eve the Restaurant, Rush Street, Cafe Habana and La Dolce Vita (for dessert) - all in Ann Arbor. The Plymouth Coffee Bean, and Java Hut (Ferndale) are fun breaks from the norm. Trattoria Stella (restaurant) and Moomers (ice cream) in Traverse City are not to be missed. Pearl's in Elk Rapids and the Red Mesa Grill locations up north are winners as well.

We try to get away a few times per year, and (besides northern Michigan) enjoy travel to San Francisco and the California wine country, Chicago, New York City and Scottsdale, AZ. Our highest recommendations go to Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, CA; BLT Prime in NYC, along with Violet Hour (for cocktails) and Spring (restaurant) in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Please recommend other establishments you think I would appreciate, particularly those that are original in concept and execution, whether fancy or "down and dirty."

It is my sincerest hope that you find Barebones Consulting to be the most accommodating, enthusiastic, creative and value-oriented service provider you have ever worked with. I am always curious to hear your suggestions, and to respond personally if necessary. My contact info. appears below.

I look forward to hearing from and working with you soon.

Yours in Success,

Jason Himmelspach
Founder / Chief Consultant
Barebones Consulting

jason@BarebonesConsulting.com
734-394-5800 direct