Al founded Exit Strategies Group in 2002 to help private business owners exit right and be well rewarded for their life's work. Al focuses on selling $5-100 million revenue companies in the services, manufacturing and distribution sectors. He is a respected industry leader who combines 20+ years of deal-making experience with hard work and attention to detail to get results for clients.
Exit Strategies Group is also a full service business valuation firm. It has four offices, in Northern California and Portland Oregon.
Prior to founding Exit Strategies Al was president of IDC, a manufacturer of robotic devices for industrial automation, which was sold to multi-national Danaher Corp (NYSE: DHR). In his corporate career Al made and integrated business acquisitions, developed and launched technology products, formed successful strategic alliances, and built worldwide sales & distribution channels.
Al serves on CABB's board of directors and is a past president of the association. He co-led the forms committee for many years. His industry credentials include Master Merger & Acquisition Intermediary (M&AMI), Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) accreditations. He has a BS degree in engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Golden Gate University. In his free time you'll find Al somewhere outdoors.