Blue River Financial Group
Michael Herrmann is an experienced business professional currently serving as the Director at Blue River Financial Group since August 2023, where responsibilities include analyzing strategic alternatives and executing middle market transactions. Previously, Michael held the position of Director of Corporate Development at Pep Boys from 2021 to December 2022. Michael also served as the VP of Corporate Development at Whitesell Group from 2008 to 2020, overseeing the entire acquisition cycle to achieve growth objectives. Prior to that, Michael was the VP of Corporate Development at Winzer Corporation from 2002 to 2008, focusing on corporate growth through acquisitions. Michael's earlier roles include VP of Sales - U.S. and Regional Sales Leader at Pentacon Industrial Group from 1999 to 2002, and various managerial positions at Fastenal from 1993 to 1998. Michael holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Houston.
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Blue River Financial Group
Blue River Financial Group is a merger and acquisition advisory firm that delivers advanced transactional guidance to middle-market clients. Blue River assists corporations, private equity groups, and individuals with the following primary services: • Buy-Side Representation - Blue River assists highly acquisitive entities in developing and executing national and international M&A strategies. Our teams enable clients to refine investment theses through advanced industry and target research. We also prepare outreach materials and directly communicate with identified targets, delivering steady streams of proprietary deal flow to clients. • Sell-Side Representation - Blue River represents private companies through market-making processes designed to preserve confidentiality while promoting price competition among the best financial and strategic buyers. We share deep M&A knowledge with owners so they can make confident, regret-free transaction decisions. Our team uses sophisticated algorithms to identify the most suitable transaction options based on ownerships’ needs and motivations. • Valuations - Blue River specializes in transaction valuations. Our certified Valuation Analysts incorporate sophisticated methods used by professional acquirers, lenders, and business appraisers to produce realistic valuation ranges. When owners understand how real buyers and lenders analyze private business values, their selling decisions improve. Blue River operates in North America, Australia, EU, and UK from locations in Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Denver.