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I am a senior finance professional with diverse experience in private equity and venture capital investments, merger and acquisition transactions, growth management, banking, and financial administration. My expertise has been developed from originating, evaluating, and structuring over 50 private investments and from over 100 mergers and acquisitions as an investor or adviser. I am currently advising established companies on performance improvement and corporate finance transactions, and am not seeking early stage company investments.Investment PerformanceI have invested over $115 million achieving double-digit investment returns. These investments have enabled entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, promoted innovation, and created new jobs.Capital RaisingI have raised partnership capital from institutional and accredited individual investors, and have assisted companies obtain and structure senior debt.Investment ProcessPortfolio strategy, investment origination, business plan and management team evaluation, due diligence, and negotiation of investment terms and documents are all key components of the investment process that I have led or managed. To meet the needs of multiple interests, I devised creative investment structures that facilitated agreements with a constructive approach.GovernanceServing as a director or board observer for ten private companies, my roles have included audit committee and compensation committee chairs.Business Strategy I provided leadership of the corporate strategic planning process, established corporate financial goals and coordinated planning for multiple business units. I developed a business unit from an initial concept into a significant profit contributor, with responsibility for all aspects of building the business.Just for FunIn my spare time, I referee soccer matches. I am USSF, NCAA, and MSHSL certified, and also am a USSF Referee Instructor.Platinum GroupMore than 1,400 companies have turned to Platinum Group to grow, thrive and transition their companies for over four decades. Platinum offers a confidential place for small, mid-sized family business owners to share their dreams, challenges and struggles. We understand the stress and uncertainty of many business owners, which make it difficult to move while hesitant. Our experience with ownership transitions, raising capital, dealing with creditors, and managing businesses make us uniquely qualified to help business owners and increase value.

Listed skills include Mergers And Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Corporate Development, and 20 others.