Subscription-based e-commerce company redefining consumer shopping with exclusive wellness products and a community-driven platform. Recognized as a 2024 Top 50 Emerging Company in Utah, GOVVI combines innovative products with a unique customer experience.

Welch & Associates delivers a comprehensive range of business, strategic, legal, and investment services, specializing in guiding clients through growth initiatives, operational challenges, and market opportunities.

Everra is an innovative beauty platform, dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible beauty products and empowering a global community of influencers. With a focus on community-driven growth, Everra has been recognized for its impact in the beauty, business, and influencer industries. As we enter a new phase, Everra continues to inspire and enable individuals to elevate their influence and succeed in the beauty space.

Naativ is an innovative language learning platform designed to help users achieve fluency by focusing on real-world, conversational skills. With immersive lessons, culturally relevant content, and practical exercises, Naativ empowers learners to communicate confidently and naturally in their target language. Our approach is adaptable to all skill levels and emphasizes authentic, engaging experiences that connect users with native speakers and diverse global communities.

Founded the fastest growing social selling business in 2016. Awarded the 2016 Rising Star Award by the Direct Selling Management Association. Developed a network with thousands of distributors located across North America and Europe. Maëlle, a cosmetic and skincare company, isn't about changing looks, it's about changing lives. For us, this is about more than just makeup. Our ultimate objective is to build community and opportunity by empowering women and men around the world to believe in themselves and achieve unrivaled success.

Supported Younique’s commercial activities across North America and international markets, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership to drive global growth. Developed, launched, and managed market-specific strategies that enabled effective entry and expansion across all non-U.S. markets. Spearheaded initiatives to optimize operations, adapt to local market needs, and align with Younique’s core mission. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of product launches, compliance, and customer engagement strategies, establishing a consistent brand presence and fostering significant market share growth internationally.

Founded in 2011, SoFi offers community-based lending and consolidation programs to MBA, graduate and undergraduate students at US universities. Deepening the relationships between student borrowers and alumni investors, SoFi is a place where social meets finance.Responsibilities included:• Directed regional capital fundraising campaigns• Developed marketing and sales strategies for student loan products• Created and sustained relationships with collegiate and graduate school administration departments, students and alumni• Coordinated fund formation efforts

Client representation included the following transactions:• $1.08 billion acquisition of two specialty bakery product companies• $750 million acquisition of one of the largest U.S. restaurant chain franchises• $320 million acquisition carve-out of a software business from a global manufacturing and technology company• $300 million acquisition of a manufacturer of specialty electrical products• $218 million acquisition of an asset management firm • $134 million acquisition of a national retail company and related Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization• $67 million acquisition of an electronics packaging company• $46 million acquisition of a provider of outpatient rehabilitation services• $31 million acquisition of an international mining, energy and environmental consulting firm• $30 million acquisition of a manufacturer of enclosed utility trailers• $14 million acquisition of an environmental services and compliance management firm• Real estate swap of two Nevada-based casinos for three Colorado-based casinos and related transactions• $575 million syndicated credit facility and supplemental bond issuance for refinancing debt of telecommunications company• $450 million credit facility for commercial equipment rental company and a related bond issuance of $300 million• $200 million credit facility in connection with the consecutive acquisition of two companies providing physical therapy and related services• $83 million credit facility in connection with the acquisition of a vehicle suspension manufacturer• $80 million credit facility in connection with the acquisition of an electronic security company • $69 million credit facility in connection with the acquisition of a manufacturing company• $52 million credit facility in connection with the acquisition of an interconnect product manufacturer

Drafted documentation for hedge fund formations and divestitures, credit agreements, re-insurance transactions, and researched and drafted legal memoranda on regulatory procedures for derivatives

Financial modeling and integration for the following acquisitions:• Acquisition of Heath Zenith, a manufacturer of specialty electrical products with distribution to over 10,000 retail outlets• Acquisition of Milestone AV Technologies, a manufacturer of audio-visual mounting equipment and displays

Responsibilities included:• Budgeted, forecasted and reported financial position for accounts exceeding $120 million with corporate partners including Discover Card and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter; • Directed business development strategies