Working exclusively on buy-side advisory services for both strategic acquirers and private equity groups. Focus Acquisition Partners provides good, proprietary deal flow.

Holden Associates, a one-person firm specializing in entrepreneurial issues and provides management counseling to senior management on a broad range of growth and operating areas. The firm has multi-faceted relationships with all of its clients, serving as a coach and facilitator to address challenging implementation tasks and strategic growth opportunities. The company services a focused client base: Industrial, technology and distribution companies that manufacture and/or market non-consumer products; Companies primarily based in New England so that frequent, short-lead-time interactions are feasible; and  Led by CEOs/Presidents that understand the advantages of working with principals and value the long-term contributions of an informed, independent advisor.Clients are typically privately held or private equity backed middle-market companies with between $3 million and $100 million in sales.

Executive director with full P&L responsibility for $60M, 475-employee, vertically integrated plastic injection molding operation with seven plants in four states, serving the medical device and commercial markets. Managed strategic business and sales planning. Analyzed and restructured processes affecting quality, customer satisfaction, and cost controls; drove a series of initiatives that improved productivity and profitability. Standardized and integrated all manufacturing, computer, and financial systems and human resources policies across the organization within the first year.