We specialize in doing the tough deals that require creativity and tenacity. We possess a get-it-done attitude. We’re team-spirited. We operate with a win-win philosophy. We’re persistent and polite. We’re easy to work with. Resourceful. Open-minded. We believe a sense of humor is essential. We see the big picture, and plan in detail. The conduit between advice and implementation.
Our Team
Michael Matteson
Michael Matteson has been a mergers and acquisitions specialist since 1982, focusing on selling privately held manufacturing, distribution, and service businesses to facilitate the best outcome for their owners, their employees, and the new management team.
In his career, Michael has successfully completed over 150 business transactions. As Chairman of our Board of Advisors, he is a valued resource. He shares a wisdom and empathy gained through diverse experiences as a business owner, having been a principal and CEO of a material systems design and manufacturing company, as well as the owner and CEO of an electronics manufacturing business supplying communication systems and electronic sub-assemblies directly to OEMs.
Michael’s financial and operational background also includes several years with Xerox in senior level financial and marketing management positions.
Michael deeply values the interconnectedness of the Earth and its inhabitants, and has been passionate about “making a difference in the world” through his business and community activities. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.
Patricia Brown
Patricia Brown has been a sales and marketing executive and consultant for 33 years; for the past twenty years she has also provided services germane to the M&A process.
For our mergers & acquisitions clients, she is actively involved in every phase of an engagement: the development of our clients’ Confidential Business Profile, all marketing functions unique to each assignment, and in the collection and flow of all information to assure the successful execution of each business transaction.
Patricia also serves our clients in value creation as an outsourced sales and marketing executive, providing expertise in strategic planning and in the development and execution of sound commercial processes and operations.
One of Patricia’s greatest strengths is her resourcefulness and delight in initiating, developing, and nurturing relationships. She brings a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, and optimism to every assignment.
Patricia earned a BS in Business Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and has completed graduate studies toward an MS in Education at Canisius College.
Our Values
Our mission is to help business owners in creating and executing strategies for change and renewal, high performance, measurable and sustainable business effectiveness, profitable growth, and well thought out exit or succession strategies.
We see profound changes occurring in the marketplace and we are interested in working with those business owners who are willing to address the personal and organizational changes necessary for the business to be sustainable. Values alignment with our clients is essential for a successful working relationship.