Seth is a seasoned executive with an impressive track record of success, having held Vice President and Director positions across diverse industries. He has a wealth of experience in sales and understands the importance of building strong relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outstanding results. Seth is a skilled consultant, having helped companies of all sizes boost sales, streamline processes, and improve their bottom line. Notably, he played a crucial role in the mergers and acquisitions strategies for one of the nation's largest medical retailers.
Graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Seth has gone on to become a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and holds a real estate license in Texas. Throughout his 20-year career, he has consistently been recognized for his achievements, receiving the highest rankings for his exceptional work.
Seth is a devoted family man and lives with his wife and two daughters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. When he's not at work, he's active in his local church, where he volunteers his time and serves as the executive committee chair for finance.
John is a successful cross-functional executive with experience in leading and strengthening finance, accounting, and operations organizations. He has held various executive roles, including CFO, VP of Supply Chain and Planning, and EVP of Finance and Operations, during his 17-year career. In these roles, John was an integral part of the leadership team that scaled a medical device company and sold it to a private equity firm for $161 million. He led integration efforts and participated in due diligence for all the company's acquisitions.
John began his career with the accounting firm Ernst and Young in Atlanta, GA, and has worked with both startups and a large, private equity-owned medical device manufacturer. He leverages his extensive mergers and acquisitions experience to help entrepreneurs successfully transition business ownership.
John graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and holds a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. He currently lives in Marietta with his wife and two daughters.
Carl is an entrepreneur at heart. He was the third-generation owner of a wedding services provider with 14 locations and 200 employees. Carl led the effort to sell the 50 year-old business in a private equity roll-up of the industry, and his first-hand experience gives him an unparalleled understanding of what it’s like for a business owner to bring their company to market and negotiate a successful exit.
Carl is also an Adjunct Professor in the Executive MBA program at the University of Georgia and serves on the Board of the Shore Entrepreneurship Center at Kennesaw State University. He is the Founder of Brio Business Academy, dedicated to guiding business owners as they launch and grow their business. He is passionate about education because he believes that business owners make better decisions when they know how and why things work (or don’t!).
Carl graduated from the University of Notre Dame, and holds an MA from the University of Chicago, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and an M.Ed from the University of Loyola. He and his wife live in Dunwoody and have two sons that attend the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Marsh Creek Advisors Honored with Prestigious IBBA Award and M&A Source Platinum Club Award
Atlanta, GA – June 18th,2024 – Marsh Creek Advisors is proud to announce that John Marsh, Managing Partner, has been honored with the 2024 Top Global Producer Award by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) at the association’s annual conference in Louisville, KY. The Top Global Producer Award is given to the individual who has the highest total purchase price from all their deals combined in the prior calendar year.
In addition, John Marsh was one of only six professionals to receive the esteemed "Platinum Club" award by the M&A Source. M&A Source announced the winners of the association’s 2024 awards during the 2024 Spring Conference & Deal Market on May 15th. The Platinum Club Award is presented to deal makers who have completed sell-side or buy-side transactions totaling more than $50 million in combined purchase price during the previous calendar year. This marks the second consecutive year that Marsh Creek Advisors has been honored with the Platinum Club Award.
“This year’s M&A advisor award recipients reported more than $3 billion in cumulative transaction value,” stated Kylene Golubski, M&A Source Executive Director. “Our member advisors and deal partners are clearly leaders in driving lower middle market transaction activity, and we applaud our winners for their success.”
John Marsh added, "These awards are a significant honor, but more importantly, they reflect the success of our clients. Our greatest achievement lies in empowering our clients to navigate the sale of their businesses confidently, ensuring they transition into the next phase of their lives on their own terms and without regret.”
For more information about Marsh Creek Advisors and their services, please visit mcreek.com or contact deals@mcreek.com.
About Marsh Creek Advisors
Marsh Creek Advisors is a M&A Advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, providing expert guidance and support to business owners seeking to navigate complex transactions. With a focus on delivering exceptional results, Marsh Creek Advisors has established a reputation for excellence in the industry.
About the IBBA
Formed in 1984, The International Business BrokersAssociation (IBBA) is the largest international association for businessbrokers. The IBBA provides business brokers with education, conferences, professional designations, and networking opportunities, all designed toimprove the knowledge and success of its members.
About the M&A Source
The M&A Source is the premier organization for lower middle market mergers and acquisitions advisors. It serves the M&A community through education, professional designations, and resources that enable advisors to better serve their clients. The M&A Source is dedicated to supporting deal makers who facilitate the buying and selling of businesses in the lower middle market.
