BOLDEST Transition of the Year: Strategic Insights from the Sale of a Family of Companies

Nicole Behm-Koep is an experienced investment banker focused on business development, client relationships, and guiding successful acquisitions. She also oversees operations to drive efficiency and effective deal execution. 

Dick Galligan joined Construction Materials Inc. (CMI) in 1985 after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Construction Technology Management. 

Joe Hellman is a partner leading the Transaction Advisory Services team at Redpath and Company. He advises clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from evaluating opportunities prior to signing a letter of intent (LOI) to conducting post-close net working capital true-ups and synergy assessments for both buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Brad Pederson is a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP who advises private and public companies across manufacturing, technology, entertainment, retail, and contracting industries. 

Adam Webb is a Managing Partner and Owner at Quazar, where he leads client sale and acquisition processes, business development, and prospect relationships. Passionate about serving privately held lower middle-market businesses, Adam is dedicated to helping an often underserved market achieve successful outcomes.