With more than 40 years of experience in the middle market, Mike brings deep expertise as a trusted advisor to independent business owners, investors, and professional advisors focused on maximizing and transferring private business value. A retired CPA and seasoned M&A intermediary, Mike has participated in the valuation of more than 2,000 privately held companies and has been directly involved in over 50 private business transfers across a broad range of industries.

Mike is widely recognized as a pioneer in the professionalization of middle-market advisory services. He founded the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) and led the development of the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) credential—the first designation created specifically for independent M&A and corporate finance professionals. His work has helped establish best practices for advisors serving privately held companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $500 million.

Mike is Co-Founder of MidMarket.ai, a curated network of owners, investors, and experts dedicated to sharing practical insights, benchmarks, and tools that help private companies accelerate growth, improve profitability, and avoid costly mistakes. A published author and frequent speaker, Mike is known for translating complex valuation, growth, and transition concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business owners and advisors alike.