Gregory M. Demars, Cfa Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

A portfolio company of Periscope Equity.• Led the acquisition of CipherTechs, LLC by CyberMaxx, LLC in December 2022 and full company integration throughout 2023. The strategic acquisition provided scale and additional cyber security capabilities through "Offense Fuels Defense."• Led the acquisition of onShore Security LLC by CyberMaxx, LLC in May 2024. The strategic acquisition provides advanced modernization capabilities for network and low cost data storage through Elastic.CyberMaxx, LLC, founded in 2002, is the leading provider of managed detection and response (MDR). CyberMaxx’s managed detection and response solution (MaxxMDR) is designed to be scalable for clients of all sizes, providing protection and improving the organization’s security posture, ultimately giving customers peace of mind that their systems and data are secure. CyberMaxx expanded its capabilities through the 2022 acquisition of CipherTechs, an international cybersecurity company providing a complete cybersecurity portfolio across MDR Services; Offensive Security; Governance, Risk & Compliance; DFIR; and 3rd party security product sourcing.Learn more at: cybermaxx.com

• Successfully managed the company sale process for Pamlico Capital by presenting detailed financial and operational information with comprehensive analysis, resulting in the company acquisition by Marlin Equity Partners’ portfolio company Clarus Commerce in August 2021 at a higher valuation based on expectations, followed by a seamless 3 months transition• Directed a team of 8 Finance & Accounting and Human Resource professionals, leading and improving all the accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, cash management with a 13-week cash flow, and capital planning activities as well as transforming all the HR functions, growing the company sales by 60% and EBITDA by 150% over 3 years• Appointed as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, leading the development of the company’s 1st-ever annual departmental budget and collaborating with private equity sponsor to define a 3-year forecasting plan• Spearheaded restructuring activities by reviewing and renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate redundant vendors and spending, resulting in a cost savings of $5M in 2 years• Migrated from QuickBooks to Intacct and implemented AP (Concur) and AR (YayPay) software to enhance the accounting and operational efficiency, enabling clean audits annually• Integral part of the team that went from 1 product to 4 products, resulting in significantly scaling the company• Revamped the outsourced Finance and Accounting department by hiring a new Controller, defining roles and responsibilities, enforcing controls, integrating new accounting systems, and streamlining bank account processes, improving the overall department• Transitioned from 100% manual HR processes to automating all the basic HR functions into the ADP payroll system• Overhauled the benefits program by instituting the company’s 1st ever 401k match and unlimited PTO

Southfield, Michigan, Us

A portfolio company of Flexpoint Ford.• Directed a team of 7 direct reports across accounting, finance, and treasury in a CFO capacity as 1 of 5 members of the Executive team, supporting the Co-CEOs on all the accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, cash management, and capital planning responsibilities, influencing profitability for the company• Coordinated all the cash management procedures, including daily funds flow, liquidity forecasting, borrowing base reporting, compliance reporting, and cash flow summaries, leading to realizing $15M in forecasted equity capital raise ahead of actual need• Internally restructured the company systems and processes through APR increases, cost reductions, workforce rationalization, and operational improvements and efficiencies, regaining profitability for the 1st time in 2.5 years• Defined the company’s 1st-ever rolling 3-year strategic plan by working closely with the private equity sponsor to create a forecasting model, optimizing the company’s annual budget and re-forecasting processes• Evaluated the portfolio collections process to identify inconsistencies of delinquent borrowers, working closely with the Collections team to build a strategic process for collections by establishing frequent touch-points, improving portfolio collections by 50%• Integrated the financial systems and processes and cash flow reporting for the servicing of a competitor’s $250M loan portfolio, generating over $5M in fees• Sourced bank partners and delivered key financial diligence for senior debt financing of $40M and $100M in 2015, and sub-debt financing of $5.5M in 2016• Integral in securing a partnership with WebBank, a Utah industrial-chartered bank by creating and presenting a 3-year strategic plan and leading the financial due diligence, enabling loan issuance for the 1st time in company history

London, England, Gb

• Conducted financial and operational reviews of Chrysler’s Caribbean, Indian, and the Middle East and African operations, including financial close and reporting, cash management, fixed assets, purchase to pay, human resources, and contract review, executing 10 operational audits across Finance, Brand and Commercial, Purchasing and Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing resulting in numerous operation and financial improvement recommendations to senior leaders• Delivered a strategic recommendation to the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Sergio Marchione, CFO Richard Palmer, and Head of Chrysler International Mike Manley, along with other Executive Leaders, leading to the operational and reporting realignment of Chrysler Puerto Rico from Chrysler Venezuela to Chrysler’s North American Headquarters• Investigated and assessed a Tier II supplier claim, leading to realizing a significant savings of $500K for the company• Performed FP&A during a 6-month assignment, presenting the company’s monthly results across the NAFTA region

Stamford, Ct, Us

Clearview Capital is a $250 million private equity fund specializing in the acquisition and recapitalization of North American companies with operating profits of $4 - $20 million.Responsibilities: Participated in all aspects of deal execution, including “first-read” deal evaluation, financial modeling for valuation and deal structure, in-depth company and industry research, managing due diligence, and assisting with legal documentation. Lead Associate on LBO of Pediatric Health Choice.

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The Glencoe Capital Michigan Opportunities Fund is a $150 million private equity fund focused on recapitalizations, buyouts, and growth equity investments in successful, growing companies in the State of Michigan as part of the InvestMichigan! program.Responsibilities: Participated in all aspects of deal execution, including financial modeling, in-depth company and industry research, presentation to Investment Committee, managing due diligence, and assisting with legal documentation. Lead Associate for the growth equity investment in Moosejaw, participated as a Board Observer on Ace Bakery, and provided transaction support for two other equity investments.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

P&M Corporate Finance is an investment banking firm specializing in the transaction needs of the middle market. The firm provides sale advisory, acquisition advisory, capital sourcing, and strategic assessment and consulting services.Responsibilities: Partnered with management teams to formulate and implement transaction strategies through financial modeling, company and industry research, and development and management of transaction related documents.

New York, Ny, Us

Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM) was the asset management division of Merrill Lynch. The Quantitative Investments Team managed passive/enhanced index funds and structured products for institutional and retail clients globally.Responsibilities: Served as global point of contact and provided quantitative analytical support for the Team, including product development, marketplace analysis, fund performance, alpha attribution, and other research and investment projects.

Mba, Finance, Strategic Management

Bs, Finance, Economics

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