Tales from the Middle Market: Triumphs and Troubles

Jordan is a dynamic leader and accomplished executive, serving as Senior Vice President at Aon. With over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Jordan specializes in M&A and Transaction Advisory, working closely with private equity sponsors, family offices, and middle market companies. Throughout his career, Jordan has developed a reputation for helping clients identify, quantify, and address deal risks, drawing on his deep expertise in complex transactions. His hands-on approach and strategic insight have guided clients through the twists and turns of middle market dealmaking, allowing them to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Ty is the Managing Partner of Burr & Forman's Orlando office and a member of our Corporate & Tax practice group. 

While Ty’s client base is diverse, a significant portion of his clients are entrepreneurs or entrepreneur and family-owned businesses. Growing up the son of entrepreneurs provided Ty a connection with this particular client. His business law practice consists of general corporate, mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, early-stage and start-up and joint ventures / partnerships and his representations often commence with creating the business entity and continue through the growth, exit and post-exit stages of the venture. 

Ty’s clients span a wide range of industries including but not limited to technology, staffing, tax lien, real estate management and development, insurance, fuel and oil distribution, construction, financial services, retail, pawn, retail and online, medical device, healthcare and third-party logistics, technology, private equity, hedge funds, mortgage and internet technology. He has represented clients in a broad variety of business transactions ranging in size from less than $1 million to approximately $300 million. Over the course of his career, he has also represented developers in the financing, acquisition, development and disposition of over senior living facilities in excess of $750 million in enterprise value.

Peter is a partner in the Orlando office specializing in taxation. With more than 23 years of professional experience providing tax, business, and accounting compliance and advisory services, Peter has a strong general business background across multiple industries.  He specializes in IRS representation, multi-state tax compliance, sales tax consulting, flow-through entities, and works closely with private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions for corporate and business clients.

David Simon is Managing Director at 1858 Capital Partners and has led or co-led more than 100 corporate finance and investment banking transactions, including company sales, capital placements, and complex debt financings. He has been active in Florida’s business and banking community since beginning his career with Sun Bank (now Truist Bank) in 1979 and has worked in investment banking since 1991.

David founded Capital Strategies Group, a lower-middle-market M&A advisory firm, and later served as Managing Partner and Supervising Principal of CS Capital Strategies Financial Group, a full-service retail broker-dealer and investment banking firm.

A founding member of the ACG Orlando chapter, David served as Chapter President in 2013 and remains an active leader in Florida’s dealmaking community. He is also passionate about community service, serving as President of the Board for Edgewood Children’s Ranch and Co-Founder of the Edgewood Ranch Endowment, which supports the organization’s long-term mission.

David earned his degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Marty Brasher is a seasoned entrepreneur and respected leader with more than 25 years of experience building businesses, teams, and legacies. A firm believer that success begins at home, he and his wife, Tammy, have spent over two decades raising their three children — Ambrielle, Zoe, and Zander — while building a company rooted in purpose, hard work, and shared values.

A veteran of the fire protection industry, Marty has worked across every aspect of the field — from fire sprinklers and pumps to alarms and fully integrated systems. His career spans management, sales, operations, and customer service, all driven by a deep commitment to relationships, precision, and integrity.

Marty and Tammy co-founded Quick Response Fire Protection, transforming it from a two-person startup with $5,000 in the bank into a thriving company with nearly 140 employees across three offices and $19 million in annual revenue. Their success was fueled by relentless effort, faith, and a dedicated team that shared their vision for excellence.

In 2022, Quick Response Fire Protection was acquired by Summit Fire & Security, a BlackRock-owned company, following multiple competitive offers from private equity firms and industry leaders — a testament to the strong foundation and reputation they built.

At his core, Marty is a builder — of businesses, teams, and lasting impact — driven by the belief that while everyone starts the day the same, what you do with it is what sets you apart.

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