Home: Proctorville, OH; Huntington, WV; Columbus, OH. Age: 43. Birthplace: West Union, OH. Profession: M&A Advisor. Organization: Staggs Capital Partners; Raivax Group. Title: Founding Partner, Senior M&A Advisor. Alma mater: The Ohio State University; Miami University.
Current project: Advising sellers and buyers of businesses and startups on securing funding and strategic planning. Recent recognition: Recognized by local business community for volunteer efforts and contributions to economic development. Recent professional development: M&A Advisor Certification. Hobbies: Golf, SCUBA, and reading history books.
Personality profile: Dedicated, decisive, strategic thinker. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. Moral compass: What is best for my client. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investments. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Crashing waves.
What was your first paying job? Dusting shelves in my family’s hardware store. What was your favorite college course? Mergers & Acquisitions. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Monopoly. What book have you repeatedly read? Founding Brothers, by Joseph Ellis. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Caddyshack.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Better education for business owners of their exit options.
What message do you want to send out into the world? You’ll get what you want if you help enough others get what they want. What mega-trend most excites you? The use of AI for research and data summary to allow people more time for creating and analyzing.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather (and if he’s busy, then Jacques Cousteau). How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family doing whatever they want. What advice would you give your younger self? Slow down. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: Preparing my children to succeed and then hitting the beach. Personal motto: Work doesn’t do itself. Favorite quote: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want” (Zig Ziglar).
