Liquidity by Design: Preparing for the Event and Choosing the Right Path

Pete Aden is a partner focused on providing tax, audit, and consulting services for businesses in the construction and real estate industry, and professional services organizations. His experience in the construction and real estate industry runs deep, having specialized in serving the industry since 1999. Pete is very active in community organizations and was recognized by the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (COCPA) as an Everyday Hero in 2017 for the difference he has made in others’ lives and the contributions he has made to developing the next generation of certified public accountants. Pete currently serves as Wipfli’s Rocky Mountains Market Leader. In that role, he oversees a team of professionals who provide audit, tax and consulting services to businesses, organizations and individuals in Arizona and Colorado. Pete is responsible for driving the overall financial results of the market, client development and retention, Wipfli’s brand and value proposition in the marketplace and community engagement.

Colin brings over 15 years of investment banking and consulting experience to his clients and focuses on advising private middle market companies and their shareholders on mergers and acquisitions, valuation, transition, and strategic planning matters. He has successfully led transactions for across a multitude of industries, some of which include construction services, manufacturing and distribution, consumer goods, engineering and design, software as a service (SaaS), environmental waste remediation and professional service industries.

Eric Miller is an experienced investor and operator with over 19 years in business growth and investment. He co-founded Eagle River Capital in 2017, focusing on both organic growth and acquisitions. Prior to this, Eric co-founded Kodiak Building Partners, a Denver-based acquirer of building products companies, which was sold in 2017 to Court Square Capital Management. At Eagle River and Kodiak, Eric has built expertise in logistics, retail, manufacturing, service, and distribution. He holds a Master’s in Finance (2010) and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (2005) from the University of Denver.