Building Materials & Construction M&A Advisor Since 1995

I grew up in a small town in Iowa. It had a lumberyard. As a kid I loved to play there. I was fascinated by the smell of wood, the sight of tools, the men who worked there, and the men who came in and bought lumber. I dreamed of one day owning my own lumberyard. THANK GOD I NEVER DID!

The building materials and construction industry demand hard work and long hours. The competition is tough, the risks are high, and you have to know how to run a business. So instead I went off to college and got way over educated, got lucky, and made some money. I retired young.

Then one day a fishing buddy asked me to help him sell his lumberyard in Idaho. I was hooked. I realized my mission in life was not to own a company but to SELL THEM. 25 years have gone by and I've helped put together almost 100 transactions. Perhaps more than any individual in the USA. And yes, I still like to fish and I'm still fascinated by the smell of wood and the sight of construction.

If you're serious about positioning your company for a sale I'd consider it a privilege to help. It's never too soon to start building a relationship with a would-be buyer that will one day result in a profitable sale for you and your family.

I've been involved in the sale of lumber yards, building material dealers, construction companies, equipment rental companies, ready mix companies, and truss manufacturers. I've worked with buyers and sellers in 26 states. I've represented both buyers and sellers, though I currently focus exclusively on representing sellers.

Confidentiality is paramount in every transaction I handle. Your employees, customers, suppliers, and competitors need not know your company is for sale until you are ready to tell them. I have never had a confidentiality breach in 25+ years of practice.

I am not a business broker. I am an industry specialist. I know the buyers. I know what they are looking for. I know how to position your company to attract the right buyer at the right price. I know how to negotiate a deal that works for both parties. I know how to get a deal closed.