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Advising business owners and buyers for more than 40 years

As the region’s most experienced mergers and acquisitions team, we understand that when you are ready to sell, you want the best price for your business. If you are ready to buy, you want to find a company at a good value. We also know that you likely are concerned with several other factors – from taking care of long-standing customers to finding a business that is a strategic fit to leaving a legacy for your family.

Whether you are considering selling, buying or merging a business, Decision Associates, M&A can help. Reach out to any of our partners to learn more.

B.J. Lechner

As a partner in Decision Associates M&A, B.J. guides owners through the process of sales, acquisitions, mergers, market assessments, market strategy and market positioning. When companies are not ready to “go to market,” he works with the Decision Associates business consulting group to help owners build the value of the business. This may include improving market share, customer diversification, revenue margins or strategic planning. B.J.’s background includes long tenures leading the operations of regional and national transportation companies.

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Don Moore

The founder of Decision Associates business consulting group, Don has helped hundreds of businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies develop and implement plans for sustainable improvement and growth. After heading Decision Associates for more than 35 years, Don turned his focus to client needs in mergers and acquisitions as well as succession and exit planning. He is the author of several leadership and management books and has presented regionally and nationally on a wide range of business topics.

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Aaron Phillips

As the owner of Decision Associates since 2020, Aaron Phillips leads a team of consultants committed to helping both businesses and nonprofit organizations “be better than they thought they could be.” Aaron brings more than two decades of experience to his work in succession, strategy, recruiting and organizational development. His background includes senior leadership roles with a publishing company and an international corporation. Aaron’s extensive work with business succession has led to a natural transition to the mergers and acquisitions practice. He has worked with companies looking to make strategic acquisitions as well as organizations interested in selling.

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Joe Snyder

Joe Snyder is the former president of a CSIA-certified firm specializing in physical automation system design, programming and commissioning of industrial equipment. In that role, Joe facilitated the sale of his company to a $4B global beverage and liquid-food packaging company. He leverages this experience and more to counsel business owners in all aspects of buying or selling.

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Mike Tellers, CPA, CGMA, CEPA

Mike Tellers has over 22 years of experience providing financial, accounting, and operational guidance to individuals and organizations, previously working as a partner with a regional accounting firm. He brings his financial acumen to Decision Associates M&A where he advises business owners and buyers.

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