For more than 30 years, I have helped organizations grow, innovate, and create long-term value across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, franchised businesses, and privately owned companies. My career has been built on helping business owners and executive teams solve complex challenges, accelerate growth, and position their businesses for long-term success.
What sets my approach apart is that I have been on both sides of the table. Beyond advising business owners, I am an entrepreneur who has successfully built, operated, acquired, and exited two businesses. I understand firsthand the commitment, risk, and emotion involved in buying, growing, and selling a business because I have experienced it myself.
Throughout my career, I have held executive leadership positions with companies including IBM and GoPro, leading strategic initiatives in sales, marketing, business development, partnerships, and executive leadership. These experiences have allowed me to work with organizations ranging from emerging startups to global enterprises while gaining a deep understanding of what drives business growth, operational excellence, and enterprise value.
As a Partner with Vertical Development Group, I help business owners prepare for successful exits while guiding buyers through the acquisition process with confidence. Every business has a unique story, and every owner’s goals are different. My role is to understand those objectives, maximize business value, identify qualified opportunities, negotiate effectively, and help clients navigate one of the most important financial decisions of their lives.
Vertical Development Group provides comprehensive advisory services including:
• Business Brokerage Services
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Valuation Consulting
• Management & Executive Coaching
• Fractional C-Suite Consulting
My experience extends well beyond facilitating transactions. I help business owners improve operations, develop growth strategies, strengthen leadership teams, and position their companies for higher valuations before they ever enter the market. Buyers benefit from disciplined due diligence, strategic guidance, and an experienced advisor who understands both the financial and operational aspects of business ownership.
Whether you’re considering selling a business you’ve spent years building, looking to acquire your next opportunity, or seeking strategic guidance to increase the value of your company, I am committed to delivering professional, confidential, and results-driven advice every step of the way.
I believe the best transactions are built on trust, preparation, transparency, and relationships. My goal is to help every client achieve an outcome that supports both their financial objectives and their long-term vision.
