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Session C

Settling Into the Current Deal Paradigm

Presented By: Riveron / Taft

If you're considering taking your company to market for any type of M&A transaction you've likely noticed we've entered a time with more uncertainty, greater volatility, and more stringent due diligence. What does that mean for executives looking to get deals done in this new ecosystem, and how can you best navigate today's environment to get your house in order so that you're able to close deals? Join this session for a frank conversation on what blocking and tackling looks like today.

Moderator:

Robert Berdanier
Managing Director
Riveron

 

 

Panelists:

John Decker
Partner
Taft

John has expertise in complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, private equity and venture capital investments, cross-border transactions, general contracts, and securities. He represents a diverse client base ranging from individual entrepreneurs and professional athletes to private equity firms, private foundations, and global businesses. In addition, John serves as outside general counsel to several firm clients in support of their day-to-day and strategic, long-term operations.

Naimish Patel
General Partner
Providus Capital Partners

Naimish Patel is General Partner of Providus Capital Partners and Chairman/Co-Founder of Seva Dental Team. Previously, Naimish Patel was the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tru Family Dental that was sold to Heartland Dental in December 2020. As Senior Advisor to Long Point Capital, Naimish served on the Board of Directors of UMA Enterprises and Cumming Corporation.

Previously, Naimish was Managing Director of CITG Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing capital on behalf of an entrepreneurial family office. Before joining CITG Capital, Naimish was a Principal at Long Point Capital.

Prior to Long Point Capital, Naimish was an Investment Analyst at Frontenac Company and an Investment Banking Analyst at Merrill Lynch. Naimish received a BBA with High Distinction from the University of Michigan and an MBA with honors from Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University).

 

Jon Zimmerman
CEO
Jax Kar Wash

The concept of a clean car has aways been a passion of Jon Zimmerman’s. Jon has been in the car wash industry for over 14 years both building and operating washes in the great Milwaukee area.

Jon joined the Jax family just over a year ago and today is the CEO of Jax Kar Wash, LLC. Together there are currently 29 JAX Kar Washes in Michigan and 7 Jilly’s in Wisconsin.

Prior to running car washes, Jon spent over 30 years in the computer software and fitness industries. Through these experiences, he realized the value of a recurring membership plan that is the foundation of the Jax platform.

 

Conference Location

100 Townsend St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Tel: (248) 642-7900