M&A Symposium

M&A Next Symposium

FRISCO, Texas | September 13
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Want to dive into the “next” practices in the world of M&A?

This highly interactive event is designed to provide M&A education and practical application through interactive roundtable discussions, thought leadership from expert panelists, and focused networking to connect leaders from across the country. You will end the day better informed about the opportunities for M&A as a growth strategy.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

2023 M&A next Speakers

Darin Anderson
Chairman & CEO
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Gary Cooley
Chief Financial Officer + Chief Corporate Development Officer
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Tracey Eaves
Director, Valuation Advisory Services
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Dave Guetig
President
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Peter Grupp
Partner
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Grayson Hale
Partner
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Betsy Hurner
Vice President, Corporate Development
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Frank Joanlanne
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Digital Initiatives
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Kevin Johns
Partner
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Sarah Kinard
Market Research Partner
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Thomas McCarthy
Chief Executive Officer
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Amber Milot
VP, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions
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Tony Mirchandani
Chief Executive Officer
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Gen Oraa
Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
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Jonathan Parnell
Chief Strategy Officer
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Justin Ramirez
Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
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Mick Renshaw
Chief Executive Officer
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Bo Sutton
Co-Founder and Partner
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Tom Secker
SVP, Corporate Development
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Will Swearingen
Principal & Director of Ownership Transition
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

3:00 pm
Registration Table Opens
4:30-6:30 pm
Welcome Reception

Sponsored by Wipfli

5:00-5:45 pm
Opening Fireside Chat - M&A Perspectives: Anatomy of a Deal

with Thomas McCarthy & Andy Chavez

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

7:30-8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30-9:00 am
State of M&A in the AEC Industry: Review of the record-breaking M&A activity in 2023 and the key trends that will impact M&A Next

with Justin Ramirez

9:00-10:00 am
Insights Panel: AEC Industry Deal Dynamics & Influencers

with Drake Hamilton, Gary Cooley, Jonathan Parnell, & Gen Oraa

10:15-11:00 am
Small Group Roundtables
11:00-12:00 pm
Perspectives on Firm Valuation: A conversation from both sides of the table

with Drake Hamilton, Tracey Eaves & Tom Secker

12:00-1:00pm
Networking Lunch

Sponsored by Unanet

1:00-2:00 pm
Breakout Sessions

A: Legal & Tax Considerations Special Topics: Unique entity structures, transaction vehicles, and other reasons you need sound legal help
- with Grayson Hale, Peter Grupp, & Kevin Johns

B: Experience Roundtable – Q&A on anything and everything M&A with experts who have seen it all
- with Dave Guetig & Darin Anderson

2:15-3:15 pm
Breakout Sessions

A: Leading with Culture: Integration best practices and keeping a recruiting mindset throughout M&A
- with Frank Joanlanne, Amber Millot, & Betsy Hurner

B: Implications of AI in M&A
- with Sarah Kinard, Kristin Kautz, & Tony Mirchandani

3:30-4:30 pm
Closing Coffee Roundtables
5:00-6:30 pm
ElevateAEC Welcome Reception

Mergers & Acquisitions

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