Mark Kuether, M&A Advisor

Direct number: 262-227-7850

When you meet Mark Kuether (pronounced Kee-ther), you will know immediately that he’s not just interested in a sale, but really wants to know about you and your business. What drives Mark is working with clients to reach their goals in a transaction. He does this while bringing a practical approach to a deal - whether working on a value analysis or negotiating terms of a deal. With more than 17 years of experience in transactional work, Mark can guide you through the oft-times emotional process with a steady hand and reasoned insight.

Mark is a family man, in the middle of raising 6 children with his very patient wife and trying to keep up with all their activities. He enjoys sports of all kinds (often to his wife’s irritation) and anything related to technology or science. He believes humor is essential to life – again often to his wife’s irritation. An avid reader of Isaac Asimov, Terry Brooks, Tom Clancy and Scot Adams.

Industry Focus:  While a generalist, Mark has extensive experience with machine shops/metal fabrication, having closed numerous deals in the industries. He also enjoys working in the senior care industry – both non-medical home health care and assisted living.

Association Memberships: member MBBI

Awards & Recognition: Winner of multiple MBBI’s Collaboration Awards.

Steve Boylan, M&A Advisor

Direct number: 414-416-1024

Steve comes to Valens M&A with 20 years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience working in a variety of industries. He founded Beacon Business Group in 2006, where he served as managing director of investment banking prior to joining Valens M&A. He has earned the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and multiple Chairman’s Circle Award designations from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and is also an Accredited Business Intermediary with the American Business Brokers Association (ABBA); he has served on the IBBA’s Education Committee and is currently a member of the IBBA Ethics Committee.  A founding member of the Wisconsin chapter of the Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries and the ABBA Best Practices Forum, Steve is passionate about his work, helping business owners to plan strategically when deciding to sell or exit their businesses. His goal is to confidentially and professionally help business owners start retirement or begin a new chapter, leaving a business legacy that takes care of employees and preserves the critical relationship with customers.

In his spare time he enjoys life with his wife, Catherine Cassidy, their four children and three grandchildren.  Steve has coached multiple Wisconsin Special Olympics teams as well his children’s sport teams.

Association Memberships: Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries (MBBI), International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), American Business Brokers Association (ABBA), Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW), Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Small Business Committee.

Craig Evans, M&A Advisor

Direct number: 262-490-0911

Craig has guided medical and dental practices to operational, practice management, revenue cycle and clinical documentation solutions for 35+ years. He founded his consultancy in 2018 and began to discover opportunities to help practice and business owners buy or sell. Having joined Valens M&A, Craig is able to leverage his healthcare business expertise to articulate value and ensure open and clear communication between buyers and sellers.

Craig is also a musician that has performed professionally throughout the Midwest including 20+ years at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, opening for classic rock acts like REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, John Fogarty, Styx, Doobie Brothers, Blondie and more.

Association Memberships: American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management - AAHAM Wisconsin, Illinois Medical Group Management Association - MGMA, Health Practice Advisors, Chicago Health Executives Forum, Healthcare Industry Professionals Group

Aaron Somero, M&A Advisor

Direct number: 906-364-2692

Aaron Somero is a trustworthy business professional with more than 20 years’ experience. He is based in northern Wisconsin, near Hurley. After graduating from Michigan Tech University, he began in public accounting with Ernst & Young - serving clients around the country. With his strong foundation as a CPA, experience in private and public companies, he has enjoyed growing business opportunities in private Midwest companies as Controller and CFO at Ottawa Forest Products and BuildWitt.

 During his time in private industry accounting, he had the opportunity to work on many purchases and sales of businesses. While working with business owners he appreciated the challenge of helping owners sell, grow, and buy businesses. He now focuses his effort on guiding business owners through the selling process to a successful closing. He also serves a select group of his clients through fractional CFO services, helping owners grow their bottom line and seize business improvement opportunities. He has a mind that seeks to constantly learn and improve. Drawing inspiration from the quote “It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday, is the hope of today, and reality of tomorrow” - Robert Goddard

 Industry Focus: Aaron has strong experience in timber/mills/lumber; trucking & logistics; financial, auto repair, manufacturing; construction; among other industries.

 Aaron lives in the Northwoods of the Midwest, raising his children with his wife Amy. He enjoys exploring the waters of the Great Lakes in kayaks / boats; skiing in the winter; tackling new hikes around the country; and dirt biking with his children. His family grows blueberries, fruit trees, and a large garden on their 20-acre hobby farm.