Matt Roberts

Matt Roberts has gained significant work experience in various roles within the corporate development and investment banking field. Matt started their career as a Tax Accountant at BNY Mellon and later worked as a Fund Accountant in the Asset Management group. Matt then transitioned to a Staff Accountant role at Lytkowski & Company, Inc., where they specialized in audit and tax engagements for manufacturing and non-profit clients. Matt then joined First Federal of Lakewood as a Credit Analyst in the Commercial Lending group.

With a strong foundation in accounting and finance, Matt moved into the mergers and acquisitions field, first as a Project Manager and Project Associate at China Centric Associates. Matt then served as an Accountant at Bowled Solutions Corporation, where they managed financial reporting and accounting functions. Building on their experience, Matt joined MelCap Partners, LLC as a Vice President, where they played a key role in business development, leading transactions, and conducting financial analysis for middle market companies in need of financial advisory services.

Continuing their career in corporate development, Matt worked at Copper Run as a Vice President and Director, providing merger and acquisition advisory services to lower middle market companies. Matt later joined First Brands Group, LLC as the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, responsible for developing a corporate development function within the company and overseeing deals, due diligence, and acquisition models.

Currently, Matt holds the position of Director - Corporate Development at Dorman Products, where they are responsible for driving the company's growth through strategic initiatives and identifying acquisition opportunities.

Matt Roberts has a Master's degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University, which they obtained from 2009 to 2011. Matt also has a Certificate in Global Sustainable Business Practices from the same university during the same time period. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Robert Morris University, completing their studies from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, they hold certifications including the Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent and Series 79 Limited Representative - Investment Banking, obtained in 2016 from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).