If you're an executive and I'm reaching out to connect, I PROBABLY HAVE A DEAL TO SHOW YOU! I promise not to spam you :)25 year history of mergers & acquisitions for public and private companies, including both buy side and sell side, as principal and advisor, from conception through integration. As a generalist in my early career, I advised clients in industries including healthcare, consumer goods, retail and manufacturing. Now as Managing Director at Paragon Ventures, I help health care business owners maximize value in the sale of their business, in particular founder and family-led businesses, having been a part of one myself. I bring experience across a range of healthcare sectors, including respiratory / DME, home care, home health & hospice, infusion / specialty pharmacy, behavioral health and long term care.Previously, as Director of Business Development for Pacific Pulmonary Services, I ran M&A and strategic projects including acquisitions, new ventures and Medicare competitive bidding, representing over $100 million in acquisitions, $100M in Medicare contracts, and the sale of PPS to a Japanese conglomerate. Previously, I worked in pvt equity and M&A advisory as a principal, advisor and securities firm owner with Series 7, 63 and 24.From 2011 - 2017 I served on the Board of Directors, including as Treasurer and Finance Chair, for American Council on Exercise (ACE), a national non-profit promoting health and wellness through fitness, and the leading certifying organization for fitness instructors. I have served local boards, including UPMC Hamot Health Foundation Board of Corporators and Erie Cemetery Association.Since reversing my decade-long struggle with Crohn’s Disease naturally in 2015, I have a passion for wellness, in particular natural strategies for inflammation and pain. In 2019, as a passion project, I became certified as a Functional Medicine Health Coach. While I do not work as a health coach, I am happy to share useful information regarding my personal experience enhancing health & wellness, therapeutic nutrition and product detox. Specialties: healthcare, business development, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, recruiting & team building; holistic wellness education.Experience includes:- M&A, alliances, partnerships & joint ventures- Capital formation: venture, public & private equity and debt - National healthcare & Medicare contracts management- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting & valuations- National non-profit Board of Directors & Finance Chair- Entrepreneur & serial business owner