Kenneth is an entrepreneur and subject matter expert in mergers, acquisitions and financing of emerging growth and middle market companies. He combines his first-hand experiences in financing, building and selling multiple businesses for himself with more than a dozen years of developing growth strategies and doing deals ...all to partner with CEO's to achieve their goals and aspirations. He is focused on helping CEO's (1) bring clarity and confidence to their strategic decisions; (2) create sustainable value in their companies; (3) and realize and monetize the value they have created.He is the Founder and Managing Partner of High Rock Partners and the lead author of Middle Market M&A published by John Wiley & Sons. His firm creates value by working with the leaders of emerging growth and middle-market companies through transitions of ownership or transitions to the next level (or to reposition the company) using a unique and proven blend of experiences and tools in strategic management, mergers & acquisitions, finance and deals, organizational alignment, and market assessment and positioning ...all coupled with a been-there-done-that confidence. Marks' past positions include President of JPS Communications, Inc., a fast growth technology subsidiary of the Raytheon and President / CEO of an electronics manufacturer that he founded and grew to $22 million. He was a director for a NC investment bank focused on raising capital during the late 1990’s. He was a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO); and is the founding YPO Sponsor of the Entrepreneurs Organization in the RTP, NC Chapter; a member of ACG;and the founding president of the Research Triangle Chapter of the National Funding Association. Marks is past member of the board of advisors of the Alliance of M&A Advisors.Marks has taught MBA electives in financing and M&A at NCSU. He obtained an MBA Kenan-Flagler Business School UNC Chapel Hill. He attended exec programs at the Wharton School and MIT.Specialties: Preparing companies for transitions (i.e. sale, new financing, fast growth); Solving tough strategic issues; Creating value in client companies; Deals & transactions; Financing; Growth related issues.