Deal Prep

Jeff Hawkins is partner and director of CRI's Transaction Advisory Services. Jeff is CPA and focuses all of his time on assisting clients with sell-side or buy-side diligence and consulting needs. He focuses exclusively on middle to lower-middle market buyers and sellers and takes a white glove approach of helping client solve some of their most complex problems will seamlessly integrating into the overall deal team.

John Phillips is the President and CEO of Walden Mergers & Acquisitions based in Atlanta, Ga. He is a retired US Army Reserve Colonel and accomplished business executive with direct experience with creating, turnaround, stabilizing, and driving growth and value for mid-sized businesses and organizations. His success as a business leader reaches back over 35 years and spans the banking, community development, technology, and transportation and logistics industries, where he has increased business value with operational, strategic, and analytical agility.

Mr. Phillip's career includes 15 years as the founder, owner, and President of Premier Transfer and Storage. Intrinsic to his entrepreneurial tenacity, John completed and integrated three acquisitions for his company. His background also includes the creation of technology accelerators for a major research university and leading the transition and merger or a Virginia based regional technology council.