Merrimack is a full-service M&A advisory firm, representing clients on sell-side and buy-side mandates. Our Lighting practice specializes in lighting and related electrical products. Our STEM practice covers a broader range of scientific and technical fields.

• Facilitated the acquisitions of Imugen and Immunetics, including valuations, deal structuring, board presentations and communications.• Led cross-functional post-merger integration teams for both acquisitions.• Developed pipeline of acquisition and alliance candidates, managed evaluation teams and presented top opportunities to C-suite executives and the BOD.Oxford Immunotec recently announced an agreement to sell its US operations.

• Developed a proprietary pipeline of numerous actionable targets in adjacent markets.• Executed two acquisitions and an investment in a high-tech startup.• Managed disciplined strategic planning process.

• Negotiated successful exclusive technology licensing agreement with a robotics company.• Conducted detailed due diligence, and led advanced negotiations with three strategic acquisition candidates.• Originated, screened and presented numerous actionable acquisition opportunities.

• Executed the $27M acquisition and integration of Cineflex, LLC, a rapidly-growing manufacturer of stabilized camera systems.• Led the divestiture of a $27M (revenue) non-core business unit.• Led the investor relations and corporate communications functions through a period in which the company's stock price increased from $15 to $40 in 18 months.

• Managed the M&A pipeline, developed acquisition proposals, negotiated transactions, and led the strategic planning process for various business units.• Led the strategic rationale, valuation analysis and approval process of four acquisition candidates, including a successful $333M acquisition.• Divested a business in 60 days with a full auction process. • Formulated a multi-million dollar manufacturing restructuring plan for a $200M business unit that reduced costs by 20%.

• Closed $40M acquisition through a section 363 bankruptcy process.• Led the strategic planning process.• Established successful global sourcing business unit.• Directed Corporate Marketing Department, with responsibility for advertising, trade shows, web site development, and direct marketing.

• Executed six sell-side engagements, five buy-side engagements and one public offering.

• Executed six acquisitions.

Product Manager, Product Development Manager, and Optical Engineer - Cooper Lighting (1994-1998)• Managed $250M Halo product line and a ~$3M annual budget.• Led a team of eight technical professionals.• Launched highly profitable new products that generated annual revenues of approximately $100M.• Initiated product cost savings of $3M annually, primarily by sourcing components from low cost countries.• Conceived innovative product designs leading to five patents.