Dr. Michael Lorence Email & Phone Number

1839 Capital Partners is an Independent Sponsor in the Private Equity space located in Naples, Florida. We have in place financing for deals with $3M-$15MM EBITDA where price and terms are right. We bring significant CEO P&L management and leadership experience. That’s why we’re a highly qualified buyer, and ready to move quickly for the right fit. We will NEVER waste your time. We are not a search fund. Please send teasers or NDA's for opportunities that meet the following criteria:Anything that touches Government / DefenseContracting (GovCon):• GovCon product or service firms• Aerospace / Defense • Service Disabled Veteran, minority, or woman-owned enterprises are okNot interested in: • B2C• Home health, assisted living, medical practices• Horizontal construction / trucking / logistics / wholesale• Digital / creative agenciesSize• $2-15MM adjusted EBITDA with >20% adjusted EBITDA margins• >50+ staff members with some type of non-owner management in placeAge• Seller’s company was founded 2007 or earlierRegion• Sun Belt preferred (FL, TX, TN, GA, SC, NC, VA, AZ) but anywhere in the US is ok Timeline• Ready to execute immediately for the right fitAdvisors:CPA: Citrin Cooperman [New York, NY]Law Firm: Swanson Bernard [Kansas City, MO]

Richardson, Texas, Us

I deliver C-level conferences to middle-market CEOs on the subjects of mergers & acquisitions, macro & microeconomics, private equity, growth & exit planning, and leveraged buyouts.

New York, Ny, Us

-President and CEO with full operational and P&L responsibilties of this aviation maintenance / remanufacturing business that had a B2B and B2G revenue model-120+ employees + 11 direct reports-1,200 customers spread over 4 continents and 11 countries-$25 million / $5 million EBITDA-Previous president was fired for lack of results when I took over this business.-I had zero experience in maintenance / repair / remanufacturing on day 1.-Successfully turned the company around, reoganized it via tough leadership, metrics driven decision making, investments in talent acquisition, Lean Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints, Traction [EOS], a new client acquisition funnel, and a host of other strategies-Results: nearly double the profitability in 2.5 years.-Firm was successfully sold to a financial buyer.

Professional speaker and writer in the following areas:-Corporate turnarounds and rescues-Executive leadership-Sales and selling systems-Direct response marketing and organic growth-Theory of Constraints and continuous improvement-Talent acquisition and managementPublished freelance writing experience:-Vetrepreneur Magazine (monthly readership of 85,000)-Point Innovation Magazine (monthly readership of 35,000)-Journal of Corporate Renewal (monthly readership of 65,000)

New York, Ny, Us

-Turnaround #1 - Led the successful turnaround of a $75 million revenue / $10 million EBITDA industrial services firm in Florida in less than a year by installing new talent management systems, KPIs, changing the production process, Lean / Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, communication tools, and senior leadership coaching / mentoring.-Turnaround #2 - Led the successful turnaround of a $300 million revenue / $20 million EBITDA government contractor performing global air operations, maintenance and repair services, tech and inventory management. 76 locations spread over 3 continents 30+ states and 6 countries. Changed the entire reporting structure, tech backbone, incentive structure, and key managers in the business. -Results: customer rating increased 60% which added another $100 million in revenue over a 2 year period.-Firm was successfully sold to a financial buyer.

New York, Ny, Us

Founded my first company during my last 18 months on active duty in the Marine Corps. It was an education finance business with a proprietary system that finds, qualifies, and wins free money for graduate students. Generated $150,000 in revenue and $110,000 in EBIT.

Washington, Dc, Us

•Personally received the individual Navy League Leadership Award from a pool of 25,000 Armed Forces personnel stationed in the Pacific.•Selected as best organization out of 3,000 person workforce at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.•Managed $458MM in real property capital and accompanying civilian contract work relating to design, construction, and maintenance.•Served as Program Manager for largest permanent reorganization of Marine Corps' Pacific Headquarters in 60 years. Executed 20 construction and renovation projects affecting 450 flag and general officers and associated staff personnel.•Even though I never got to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan, I am so thankful for my experiences in the Marine Corps!

Washington, Dc, Us

•Planned and managed deployments, training, and movement of a 1,000 Marine battalion and $300MM in equipment across 17 countries with United States host nation allys. •Selected over fifteen peers to serve as U.S. liaison to develop joint force training programs with host nation forces in South Korea, Thailand, and Japan.•Created an inventive training program that increased unit readiness from 65% to 90%.•Implemented the new Marine Corps Martial Arts program resulting in 75% unit proficiency.

Washington, Dc, Us

Commanded Company of 300 Marines and Sailors and responsible for $100MM of associated weaponry and equipment. •Ranked in the top 1% of peers resulting in selection as Company Commander while still a twenty-four year old First Lieutenant.•Increased combat readiness 35% through weapons proficiency.•Deployed in support of Operation Boomerang, a Humanitarian Aid operation to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Australia, and mainland Japan. Developed strategic training initiatives with host countries resulting in continued bilateral training exercises with the US Government.

Washington, Dc, Us

•Commanded Platoon of 30 Marines with associated equipment and weaponry. Responsible for all unit Pacific Rim deployments, training, logistics, and welfare of Marines. •Hand selected by the Commanding General over 25 peers to serve on his staff for a joint Asian training exercise resulting in a personal citation from the Commanding General for superior performance.•Rated as the #1 Platoon Commander in my Battalion of 17 other Lieutenants. •Commanded Platoon during high profile, joint Korean training mission including a show of force exercise at the Demilitarized Zone in North Korea.•Led Platoon through joint deployments with the Japanese Forces in mainland Japan, Royal Thai Marines in various regions of Thailand, and U. S. Forces at the Jungle Warfare Center in Okinawa, Japan.

Washington, Dc, Us

Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18. Meritoriously promoted upon graduation from Boot Camp at Parris Island South Carolina. Selected for scholarship to attend the Virginia Military Institute.

Mba, Marketing, Operations, Finance

Doctorate Of Business Administration, Talent Acquisition / Talent Management

B.S., Mechanical Engineering