Ready to Build Something Real Together

I'm looking to acquire a business that's already doing things right—one where the foundation is solid, the customers are loyal, and the team cares about their work. I'm not here to strip it down for a quick flip. I want to take what you've built, honor it, and prove that it can thrive under someone who values people over spreadsheets. If you're looking for a buyer who will protect what you've created while building something sustainable, let's talk.

Why I'm the Right Buyer

I've spent years in corporate America—PayPal, GEICO, USAA, American Express—and while I learned a lot, I also saw what's broken. The rigid hierarchies, the relentless focus on quarterly profits, the way people become numbers on a spreadsheet. I watched good employees burn out, saw customers treated like transactions, and realized that "growth at all costs" often means cutting corners on the things that actually matter.

I know I can do better. That's not arrogance—it's a goal. I want to prove that you can run a profitable business without sacrificing the people who make it work. I want to build something where employees aren't just resources to be optimized, where customer relationships are genuine, and where success is measured in years, not quarters. I'm ready to put my money and my time behind that belief.

Resources & Network

Heritage Wealth Capital Associate: Trained in business acquisitions and investment strategies. Part of a firm with over a century of combined expertise in wealth management, business valuation, and exit strategies.

Elite Wealth Club Member: Access to a network of investors, business owners, and financial professionals focused on sustainable wealth building and strategic acquisitions.

Post-Acquisition Support: Access to experienced professionals who can step in as needed—whether that's standardizing operations, building growth systems, creating SOPs, securing additional funding, or anything else a growing business might require. This network is available to help ensure smooth transitions and long-term success.

Deal Structure & Approach

Financing: Primary approach is SBA financing—our acquisition criteria is specifically structured to meet SBA requirements. Additional funding options available through Heritage Wealth Capital, private investor group, and seller financing arrangements.

Timeline: Realistic 6-9 month process from initial discussions to close. This allows for comprehensive due diligence, legal review, SBA financing process, and proper transition planning—no shortcuts on the details that matter.

Post-Acquisition: First 3-6 months, zero changes. My job is to learn the business and earn trust. Future improvements focus on making jobs easier, not reorganizing what already works.

Professional Experience

Associate

May 2025 - Current
Heritage Wealth Capital, Remote Az
  • Trained in business acquisitions and investment strategies
  • Conducting market research and due diligence for potential acquisitions
  • Building relationships with business owners and industry professionals
  • Analyzing business valuations and financial performance metrics
  • Developing acquisition strategies focused on sustainable growth
  • Principal Engineer

    October 2022 - September 2025
    GEICO, Remote Az
  • Recruited, hired, and developed a high-performing team
  • Bridged communication between senior leadership and operations staff
  • Designed efficient workflows that reduced costs and improved output
  • Set measurable goals and invested in employee growth and retention
  • Built trust through delegation and empowerment
  • Research and Development

    April 2020 - June 2022
    USAA, Phoenix Az
  • Identified problems early and created clear solutions to minimize downtime
  • Established quality control processes that prevented costly mistakes
  • Collaborated across departments to align goals with business capabilities
  • Allocated resources strategically to maximize value and minimize waste
  • Managed both long-term planning and immediate operational demands
  • Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

    March 2019 - April 2020
    American Express (OnX), Phoenix Az
  • Oversaw daily operations of a $147 million revenue-generating platform
  • Achieved 99.999% reliability through disciplined processes and monitoring
  • Partnered with executives and technical teams to align business priorities
  • Streamlined operations to reduce response time and operating costs
  • Site Reliability Engineer

    October 2012 - March 2019
    PayPal, Scottsdale Az
  • Handled critical incidents affecting millions of customer transactions
  • Maintained reliability of payment systems serving website, mobile, and retail channels
  • Analyzed failures to implement permanent fixes and prevent recurrence
  • Developed resilience and composure managing high-pressure situations over six years
  • Account Management & Consultative Sales

    2006 - 2012
    GoDaddy, Endurance International, Apple
  • Managed small to medium business accounts across multiple technology platforms
  • Served in GoDaddy's Office of the President, handling escalated customer relationships
  • Developed consultative sales approach focused on long-term client success
  • Built expertise in customer retention and relationship management
  • Business Philosophy

    People Over Profit Margins
    • Pay people fairly—turnover is expensive and demoralizing
    • Invest in employee development, not constant replacement
    • Treat employees like humans, not line items to optimize
    Operational Stability
    • Build systems that work consistently, not just efficiently
    • Use data to make decisions, not to justify cutting corners
    • Improve incrementally without disrupting what already works
    Relationships Matter
    • Loyal customers are more valuable than new acquisition targets
    • Build trust through consistency, not marketing campaigns
    • Reputation can't be faked—it's earned over time
    Long-Term Thinking
    • Growth is good, but not at the expense of quality or culture
    • Reinvest profits into stability, not aggressive expansion
    • Build something that lasts, not something to flip quickly