We are a collective of seasoned business leaders who combine proven marketplace expertise with a values-driven approach to acquisitions — aligning financial performance with integrity, stewardship, and legacy building.
Why Owners Are Choosing Us
We create enterprises that are both resilient and impactful — delivering consistent returns while strengthening the communities they serve.
We preserve culture, honor the founder's vision, and keep people at the center — ensuring businesses remain strong community pillars rather than being stripped for parts.
We strengthen companies with SOPs, KPIs, and proven systems that reduce key-person risk, unlock growth potential, and adapt to changing markets.
By developing leaders of character and implementing clear accountability, we build resilient organizations grounded in integrity, trust, and long-term stability.
A Generation Shift Is Underway
A wave of business owners is preparing to retire — and how these companies transition will shape communities for a generation.
Areas of Focus
We partner with profitable, well-run businesses where an owner is ready to transition and a strong foundation is ready to grow.
Our Team
Decades of combined experience building, scaling, and leading businesses — united by integrity, stewardship, and a commitment to legacy.
An accomplished business leader with over 25 years building high-performing teams. For a decade he served as President of the largest independent luxury lifestyle store in the Midwest, overseeing operations, strategic growth, and international partnerships with brands such as Valentino, Zegna, and Tomorrowland. A West Michigan native and Grand Valley State University graduate, Jim is known for identifying opportunity, implementing systems for growth, and building relationships rooted in trust.
A manufacturing executive and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of leadership across automotive, metals recycling, and lean workplace solutions. Founder of Shaw's Manufacturing Solutions Corp., Joshua specializes in operational strategy, process optimization, and growth through mergers, acquisitions, and generational transitions — with leadership roles at GNS America, Light Metals Corporation, and BENTELER Group. He and his wife Megan run a nationally recognized Texas Longhorn ranch and beef business.
A relationship-driven business leader with a track record of guiding both early-stage ventures and established companies through strategic growth and transformation. Bruce has managed more than $100M in annual sales, secured partnerships with nationally recognized retailers, and led negotiations that delivered results well beyond expectations — blending strategic insight with hands-on execution. Grounded in West Michigan, he and his wife now split their time between Michigan and Charlotte, NC, bringing both empathy and impact to every partnership.
A lifelong entrepreneur with over 20 years leading and scaling businesses, rooted in construction. Founder of Paradigm Renovation — a luxury remodeling company featured on Magnolia Network's The Established Home — and Luxe Pools, which has doubled in size annually. Jon has also built ventures in tech, telecom, marketing, and global trade. Known for creative problem-solving and people-first leadership, he lives in Holland, Michigan with his wife Nicole and their four children.
Contact Us
Whether you're planning ahead or ready now, we'd welcome a confidential conversation about your company's next chapter.
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