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Focused on building deep relationships within the building products and services space to advise independent operators on M&A options.

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Manage the Merger and Acquisitions function of the company. • Spearhead company-wide merger and acquisitions function, reporting to the CFO and working in close concert with senior executives and private equity owners, to develop the strategic roadmap of acquisition targets based upon operational synergy, multiple expansion opportunities, price, etc. • Manage the identification and screening of a robust pipeline of potential acquisition targets that are aligned with the strategic priorities of the business. • Contact and pursue targeted companies as well as third parties, including bankers. • Review, analyze and develop a strategic business case for each acquisition in partnership with an executive sponsor from the business (typically C-suite) and private equity owner support. • Provide quantitative support for annual operating plan and investment activities as well as revenue and expense synergies. • Support operational due diligence, including market strength, technology analyses, competitive position, and operational effectiveness to validate growth and performance improvement initiatives. • Drive and monitor acquisition success KPIs and Value Creation Plan metrics post-closing. • Oversee / manage the acquisition integration and seamless transition. • Lead and support the refinement of integration and corporate development playbooks that incorporate prior experience and industry best practices across all key functional areas. • Assist with financing processes as needed. • Support CEO and CFO with organic growth and other strategic initiatives at the Company.

New Albany, Ohio, Us

Alesco Holdings partners with private equity firms and family offices to source opportunities and invest in middle market businesses. Our partners have committed capital, an impressive track record of success, and extensive expertise as investors and operators across a number of different industry sectors. Our firm maintains relationships with a network of boutique and regional middle market investments banks, business brokers, accounting firms, wealth managers, law firms, consultants, and others working in and around the middle market. These relationships provide a source of investment opportunities that we share on an exclusive basis with our partners. Alesco invests along-side our partners in each transaction creating a blend of expertise, experience, and approach.

New Albany, Ohio, Us

Desco Capital is the investment arm of Desco Corporation, a privately-held company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Since 1966, Desco Corporation’s team of executives and professionals have been acquiring businesses with operations in the U.S., Europe and Asia with revenues of up to $150 million each. Over this 50+ year span, Desco compiled a long and successful track record of acquiring, developing and growing a variety of businesses. Desco Capital leveraged its extensive experience to acquire businesses and partner with management to build long-term value. Desco Capital invested a pool of its own committed equity capital and was not an institutional fund. Because Desco Capital was not beholden to outside investors, Desco Capital could be flexible with regard to different deal structures, hold periods and move quickly and efficiently towards a successful closing.Primarily involved in sourcing transactions, evaluating potential opportunities, leading due diligence, structuring transactions, developing and implementing operational improvements as well as growth initiatives.

Chicago, Il, Us

Bachelor’S Degree, Double Major In Finance And Operations Management - High Distinction

High School