With a construction industry background that spans more than thirty years, including twenty-five years as an independent management consultant, Curry Kirkpatrick is one of the construction industry’s most experienced Mergers & Acquisitions consultant. In addition to various assignments executed inside C.W. Kirkpatrick & Associates and in partnership with other firms, Curry has also been PSMJ Resources’ senior M&A consultant since 2001. PSMJ is one of the A/E/C industry’s most recognized and respected consulting firms. Curry’s extensive M&A experience has included assignments for some of the industry’s largest firms. From search strategy development, through identification of potential acquisition candidates, initial contact and negotiations, he has advised numerous ENR Top 500 design firms. Representing prospective sellers has also been a major facet of Curry’s M&A experience. Over the years he has facilitated transactions for numerous small to mid-size firms. International experience has also contributed to Curry’s well-rounded M&A expertise. Past assignments have included working with firms in the UK, Germany, South Africa and Mexico. His special interest in the “cultural” issues associated with mergers & acquisitions is particularly applicable on international assignments. Curry has been a resource speaker and author on Mergers & Acquisitions for such noted industry groups and publications as Engineering News Record (ENR), ACEC, Civil Engineering Magazine, AGC, Constructor Magazine, AGCC, PSMA, A/E Business Review and co-author of PSMJ’s book How to Sell an A/E Firm.Specialties: Mergers & Acquisitions in the Construction Industry; Buyer and Seller Representation