Maximize value ahead of a transition or transaction for companies $50+ million in enterprise value. End-to-end value enhancement and sequenced transaction process to assess, align, enhance, express, and realize value. "True" fiduciaries who work solely for the owner "in the trenches" before a transition/transaction to optimize the value of the business and achieve the owner's desired outcome. Go to t7partners.com to learn why you should never transact value until you've first considered how to enhance it.

Led all aspects of direct investing for closely-held, single family office focused on investing in lower middle market companies within the "hidden middle" of the food supply chain.

Focused on growing stakeholder value in lower middle-market companies with revenues of $10 million to $250 million. Assisted founder-owner, family-owned, family office and private equity clients grow their businesses, focusing on strategic growth initiatives, M&A, direct investing, sales and marketing, succession planning, leadership strategy, and investor fit and alignment. Provided management advisory services including sell-side enhancement, buy-side diligence, financial modeling, forecasts and projections.

Taught, preached, and counseled as part of two-year role.

Consulted to various publicly traded companies in the technology, manufacturing, and energy sectors, including asset divestiture for Fortune 250 company.

Led buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for Fortune 500 and private equity clients and assisted with cross-border transactions in Europe and Asia.

Performed financial and SOX audits and other advisory services for clients in a broad range of industries.