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Biographies
E. Dan Gibson, CBI M&AMI
Mr. Gibson is the owner of Exit Equity and a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary, providing 35 years of business experience. His career started at Xerox PARC, where many of the technology products of today initially were developed and sold worldwide, then continued in the technology manufacturing IPO stage with Fortune Systems, participating in a $140 million raise.
Mr. Gibson ended his public company career working for Dell Computer, negotiating large-scale integration projects such as Weyerhaeuser, IBM, DHL, Microsoft and Boeing and consummated the largest contract ever for Dell Computer – an $850 million sole source, 10-year outsourcing contract. In addition, Mr. Gibson has general business experience in: early stage IPOs, various technology manufacturing, complex contract management and negotiations, and most recently, 16 years in the merger & acquisition industry focusing on privately-held small to mid market companies whose transactions cover a wide range of industry types, including various industries' niche products and services.
Mr. Gibson graduated from East Central University in Oklahoma with a BS degree in Biology and Chemistry and performed post-graduate work in management at the Xerox Management Institute.
Mr. Coe's business career spans 30 years, primarily built around helping small and medium sized, private companies grow and develop post acquisition or pre sale. Early on experience included industrial and medical sales in dynamic environments working with small to medium sized clients.
Transitioning into media and publishing in the mid 1980's and subsequently the Internet arena, Mr. Coe was a central figure in the execution of numerous acquisitions that built a single market company into a national media firm with thirteen markets. Subsequent experience included leading a turn around effort in Seattle that revived a declining media property and produced a 680% increase in profitability over four years, contributing to the successful sale of the company. Prior to his M&A activities, Mr. Coe served as a Principal of Terrell M. Coe and Associates, a firm providing operations and performance improvement in the media and small business environment.
Mr. Coe is a graduate of the Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary in Virginia and also holds an MBA degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a resident of Mercer Island, Washington where he lives with his wife and two sons, serves on several community Boards of Directors including most recently as President of Mercer Island Little League.
Mr. Rogstad began his career as a financial analyst with the HW Blackstock Co. in 1981. He founded Duroboat Company, and as President managed the company, selling it in 2001. Mr. Rogstad provides valuation and financial consulting for our mergers & acquisitions firm specializing in manufacturing, service, and distribution companies in the small to mid-size range. His real-world perspective enhances the business valuation practice as a result of 20 years of experience in construction and manufacturing and 5 years of experience dealing with valuation issues in the M&A industry.
Mr. Rogstad holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington, a Masters of Business Administration/ Finance from Washington State University, and an Accredited Valuation Analyst for the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysis serving the divestiture, merger & acquisition industry.
Ms. Uptain's marketing experience gives Exit Equity years of combined business management, teaching and telemarketing knowledge to the company. Julie is a client-focused professional and consistently works to effeciently determine a client's needs and ensures their success. Her integrity ensures that the core goals of her clients are not only identified but treated with respect. Actively involved in all aspects of marketing 101 of the buiness, julie is committed to setting high standards and unmatched work ethics.
Mr. Divekar writes and speaks on topics of interest to the M&A and information technology market segements. He specializes in M&A services, business operational improvements and strategic information technology. Mr. Divekar has worked with private and public clients in a range of areas including M&A, litigation support, divestiture planning, market analysis, competitor analysis, technology and market trends, as well as strategic IT domains including IT audits, governance and risk management, outsourcing management, and business process improvement. His business experience includes management of PMO’s and project portfolios for various Fortune 500 clients.
A Certified M&A Advisor (CM&AA), he is an alumnus of Bearing Point, Deloitte Consulting and Verizon Communications. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, M.S. in Computer Science from Clemson University, S.C. and an M.B.A. in Corporate Finance from PACE University, NY.
Keith L. Rogstad, MBA AVA
