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VP of Acquisitions
Mind & MobilityVP of Acquisitions
May. 2025Leading acquisitions of in-home private pay care agencies across the U.S. Focus on founder-led businesses seeking a smooth, trusted transition.
Executive Board Member
Alliance of M&A AdvisorsExecutive Board Member
May. 2023Detroit, Michigan, United States
Founder
eAcquisition.comFounder
Jul. 2022Novi, Michigan, United StatesWe are a leading acquisition service working with our exclusive partners to build out a portfolio of successful businesses. Spearheaded strategic partnerships to identify and acquire high-potential businesses, resulting in a 20% portfolio growth within the first year. Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive due diligence process that reduced acquisition risks by 30%. Initiated and nurtured relationships with key industry leaders, enhancing our market presence and facilitating smoother acquisition negotiations. Oversaw the integration of acquired companies, ensuring a seamless transition, and maintaining a 95% retention rate of key personnel. Developed a proprietary evaluation model to assess potential acquisition targets, improving investment efficiency by 25%.
Senior Vice President
Baker Group Merger and Acquisition Consultants, Inc. Senior Vice President
Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023Drove the strategic direction of mergers and acquisitions, leading to significant growth in market presence and profitability through effective management of multiple locations and business units. Championed business development efforts, enhancing P&L outcomes by empowering teams, fostering a culture of individual accountability, and aligning with overarching company objectives. Specialized in mid-market focused private equity consulting, mastering target identification through rigorous diagnostics and benchmarks to prioritize acquisition opportunities effectively. Crafted and executed M&A strategies tailored to each client's mission and objectives, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and deal success rates. Developed compelling equity stories and exit strategies,
Senior Vice President
Baker Group Merger and Acquisition Consultants, Inc.Senior Vice President
Apr. 2022 - Apr. 2023Drove the strategic direction of mergers and acquisitions, leading to significant growth in market presence and profitability through effective management of multiple locations and business units. Championed business development efforts, enhancing P&L outcomes by empowering teams, fostering a culture of individual accountability, and aligning with overarching company objectives. Specialized in mid-market focused private equity consulting, mastering target identification through rigorous diagnostics and benchmarks to prioritize acquisition opportunities effectively. Crafted and executed M&A strategies tailored to each client's mission and objectives, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and deal success rates. Developed compelling equity stories and exit strategies,
Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant
Baker Group Merger and Acquisition Consultants, Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2023Mergers and Acquisitions. Private equity consultant mid market focused
Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant
Baker Group Merger and Acquisition Consultants, Inc.Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2023Mergers and Acquisitions. Private equity consultant mid market focused
Metalworking Consultant
E & R IndustrialMetalworking Consultant
Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2017Sterling Heights, MI• Metalworking Specialist with emphasis on cutting tools using Computer Numerical Control machinery • Extensive knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics to support metalworking projects • Position solutions as a strategic advantage for key executives • Articulate business drivers, balance sheets, and total cost of ownership concepts with executives and decision makers • Establish and expand relationships with key executives and decision makers within each customer organization in the territory • Strong process discipline, align planning objectives with a pipeline development process to grow and develop territory revenue • Develop strategic plans and accurate forecasts for territory and accounts
CPA Consultant
Thomson ReutersCPA Consultant
Aug. 2014 - Jul. 2015Ann Arbor, Michigan•Business and software consultant for CPA Firms •Consults CPA firms on their business and how to find lack of productivity, more efficiency, profits and higher quality clients •Applies knowledge of business and its constituent workflows to conceive and position value-added solutions to promote sales and revenue growth. •Strategically develops and executes a growth-centric account plan and own overall strategy for growth and revenue as appropriate. •Responsible for forecasting, keeps management in touch with accounts in a timely fashion, gathers intelligence on competitor activity, and gives feedback to other internal stakeholders. •Establishes strong, long-term customer relationships and cultivate new business opportunities. •Tracks customer activity in internal systems in order to execute on account strategy and identify additional opportunities. •Advances the sale, application and evolution of products within accounts.
National Sales and Purchasing Manager (Consultant/Trader)
Blue Star AlloysNational Sales and Purchasing Manager (Consultant/Trader)
Oct. 2013 - Aug. 2014•International trader of tool steel and tungsten carbide •Develop sales and purchase negotiation strategies. •Skillfully uses leveraged sourcing concept to generate new sourcing opportunities. •Identifies and works with diverse suppliers •Evaluates current and potential suppliers •Negotiates with suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Territory Sales Representative
MSC Industrial SupplyTerritory Sales Representative
Sep. 2010 - Oct. 2013Increased portfolio from $1,200,000 to over $4,000,000 while increasing margin over 4% in under 3 years with MSC Industrial Supply •Grew sales to achieve department and corporate sales goals by developing existing accounts and penetration of newly assigned customers •Identifies opportunities and makes product recommendations for customer-specific operational and technical needs
Managing Partner
Red Dot EquityManaging Partner
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2023Michigan, United States**Absorbed by eAcquisition** Mergers and Acquisitions. Capital, Investor, Private Equity Consultant Faler Consultants, US Commodity
Operations
Highland BancOperations
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2010Columbus, Ohio Area*Start Up Company •Performed internal office management functions with emphasis on computer systems management •Developed strategic plans for growth and increased customer satisfaction
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