My background is operational, not financial. I've scaled teams, built systems, reduced costs, and driven cross-functional change in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and technology environments. I earned my MBA specifically to develop the financial and deal-structuring skills that complement my operational experience. I bring both rigor and hands-on capability to every acquisition I evaluate.

I focus on manufacturing, industrial distribution, water and environmental services, B2B services, industrial automation, and IT managed services. I look for companies with a long operating history (10+ years), consistent profitability across cycles (not one breakout year), and an owner preparing for retirement or succession, not businesses in distress.

I target businesses with an enterprise value of $2M–$8M and a minimum EBITDA of $500K. I'm SBA pre-qualified within this range and have equity investor support in place.

Yes, and I would rather say so upfront than waste your time. I'm not the right buyer for turnarounds, distressed situations, or businesses with only a couple profitable years; restaurants, retail, food service, or landscaping; direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses; website, creative, or digital marketing agencies; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors.

Yes. I'm planning to be the hands-on operator post-acquisition. If a business requires an active owner to run, that's exactly the role I intend to step into. Owner-dependency is not a disqualifier for me.

Yes. I'm SBA pre-qualified through Pioneer Capital Advisory. A pre-qualification letter is available upon request. I also have an equity investor, Brad Jerris, with 25+ years of executive experience in industrial distribution and gear manufacturing, and an advisor, Brett Grachek, with 25+ years in industrial automation.

A clean, professional experience. I communicate clearly, respond promptly, and don't waste time on deals that aren't a fit. If your listing meets my criteria, I'll tell you quickly. If it doesn't, I'll tell you that too, no stringing along. I sign NDAs quickly, submit IOIs on time, and arrive for calls prepared.

Yes. If you're a business owner considering a sale and would prefer a direct conversation before engaging a broker, I'm happy to talk. All conversations are confidential.

Employee retention is a top priority for me. Your team is the backbone of your business, and continuity matters for both operations and the people who've helped build what you have. I intend to keep the team in place and invest in their growth.

Yes. I'm not here to dismantle or rebrand your business. I'm here to continue what you've built, protect its culture, and grow it responsibly. If you've spent 20 years building a reputation with your customers and your community, that reputation is an asset I intend to preserve.

Absolutely. I'm open to seller financing as part of a creative deal structure and view it as a sign of a seller's confidence in the business. It also aligns our interests. I'm happy to discuss this early in the process, not as an afterthought.

With complete seriousness. I sign NDAs within 24 hours. I do not share deal information with third parties without authorization. I understand that your employees, customers, and suppliers don't need to know about a potential sale, and I operate accordingly.