The Right Infrastructure is a Key Component in Growing Your Business
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Maximizing Value – Infrastructure Really Does Matter December 10, 2008 Hilton McLean Tysons Corner |
What is your growth strategy? Whether you are considering a merger/acquisition or are preparing for growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace, having the right infrastructure is essential. A robust, integrated infrastructure is a key component to ensure success, while helping your firm win the right business and maximize value.
Unlike other sectors, for government contractors the "back-office" is truly in the forefront of a company's ability to succeed. Establishing a robust business infrastructure – including finance and accounting, human resources and contracts – will pay dividends in both the short run and the long run. Whether your company is positioning itself for purchase or ensuring you keep your competitive edge, an integrated, robust infrastructure ensures that your firm can respond quickly to any challenge.
Join our panel of experts in Federal IT, M&A and CPA services on December 10th at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner as they discuss:
- Current Trends in the Government Contractor M&A Market
- Key attributes buyer’s seek in today’s market
- Importance of maintaining a robust “back office” Infrastructure to positively impact due diligence, valuation and demand
- Critical requirements of a comprehensive due diligence process and exit strategy design
Panelists include:
- Greg Van Beuren – Managing Director, BB&T Capital Markets | Windsor Group
- Brent Solomon – Principal, Reznick Group
- Tom Weston – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, QinetiQ North America
- Alan Stewart – Chief Financial Officer, ICF International
- Richard Lowrey – Executive Vice President of Products & Strategy, Deltek
Tom Weston
As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of QinetiQ North America, Tom Weston is responsible for the company’s finance and accounting activities, its mergers and acquisitions program and all of the company’s banking and treasury efforts. In addition, Tom has oversight of the company’s internal audit, corporation tax and insurance departments. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the finance and accounting field, Tom is also a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Alan Stewart
Alan Stewart serves as Chief Financial Officer of ICF International. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Stewart was chief financial officer at DataZen Corporation, Blackboard, Inc., and Deltek Systems, Inc., which he helped take public in 1997. Mr. Stewart received his B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Greg Van Beuren
Greg is a Managing Director with BB&T Capital Markets' Defense Technology and Government Services Industry Group, known as BB&T Capital Markets | Windsor Group (BBTCM|WG). Since joining BBTCM|WG (formerly Windsor Group, LLC) in 1998, Greg has advised numerous middle-market M&A transactions ranging in value from $10 Million to more than $700 Million and resulting in more than $3.0 Billion in value for his federal government clients in the intelligence, defense, civilian and law enforcement organizations. Prior to joining BBTCM|WG, Greg was a Strategy Consultant with the management consulting firm Dove Consulting (now Hitachi Consulting), where he provided due diligence advice in support of M&A transactions. Greg earned an MBA from American University and a BA in History from Loyola University.
Brent Solomon
Brent Solomon is a principal with accounting firm Reznick Fedder & Silverman (RF&S). He has more than 20 years of experience providing business, tax and accounting services for manufacturing and distribution, real estate, mortgage banking and technology clients. As the leader of the RF&S Valuation and Transaction Advisory Group, he manages valuation and financial advisory for mergers and acquisitions, FAS 141 and 142, estate and income tax purposes, litigation support, and strategic planning. He also works closely with emerging companies to organize their capital structure, structure transactions, and to establish needed financial controls. He has been selected as one of 2004's SmartCPAs in Maryland. Before joining RF&S, Solomon held CFO and corporate controller positions for large closely-held businesses and a public company. A certified public accountant with a master of science degree in finance from Johns Hopkins University, Solomon is a certified valuation analyst as well as a certified mergers and acquisition advisor.
Richard Lowrey
A 21-year veteran of finance, accounting and management with extensive experience with enterprise businesses and software development, Richard Lowrey is the Executive Vice President of Products and Strategy for Deltek. He is responsible for strategic product planning and development efforts across Deltek's product families. During the course of his tenure with Deltek, Lowrey has played a significant role in Deltek’s product strategy and expansion efforts, including coordinating product integration for the recent acquisition of Welcom. Lowrey is a graduate of George Mason University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
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