Loosestrife’s purpose is to identify, acquire, and operate a small business in the Milwaukee, WI region. This will be accomplished through a disciplined search and partnering process that will create value for both the buyer and seller. We’ll do this together.
Collaboration
The buyer is seeking a partnership minded small business seller looking to transition to the next phase of their journey. The best transition is a relationship-driven bridge, carrying the firm forward to its next chapter.
Hands-on Approach
The buyer has roots in the Milwaukee region and intends to be a present leader, working with staff to ensure the firm’s success. Compatible firms are within an hour’s drive of the city.
Technical Focus
The buyer is a trained engineer and has led and worked in complicated technical environments for decades. Ideal seller firms take advantage of this experience.
People First
The buyer believes in the power of people. Mutual respect and a focus on teamwork will be central to any transaction.
Contact Loosestrife today to explore how we can align our goals and values for a transformative and successful transaction.
About the Buyer:
The buyer is an accomplished leader, engineer, teacher, and veteran. Key attributes include:
- 20+ years in various fields spanning engineering, research and development, project management, and government contracting. Of which, 13 years has involved direct people management.
- Broad experience in a variety of industries including (but not limited to): Industrial Automation, Materials / Non-Ferrous Metals, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Nuclear / Pressure Vessel Design and Manufacture, Software Development, and Machining / Manufacturing.
- Global awareness with responsibility for multiple overseas sites and numerous employees; serves on international standards committees, including with the International Electric Commission (IEC.)
- Over 15 years of experience managing budgets, contracts (government and B-to-B), patents, and legal agreements.
- Experienced teacher and mentor, serving as an adjunct professor teaching Project Management to mixed classes of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Tried and tested leader, serving 8 years as an officer in the U.S. Navy including overseas deployments.
- Respected decision maker and advisor, actively serving on several community boards.
- Deep roots in the community as a Cub Scout Pack / Boys Scouts Leader, Scouts Committee Member, among many other connections.