Now in its 23rd year, the Deal Maker program recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals with proven track records of leadership, innovation and success through the art of the deal. Each of the winners has, in some way, challenged conventional thinking in order to drive growth in their organization and the business community. The program focuses primarily on transactions and growth within the last 18 to 24 months.
The Deal Maker Awards Program is one the most prominent business events in the city.
Leo Whitt, RW Baird
Megan Ebenschweiger, Robins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker
Leo Whitt, RW Baird
Neil Ganulin, Frost Brown Todd
Ely Friedman, Von Lehman & Company
Vince Accorinti, Hylant
Bob Grigas, Hylant
Ely Friedman, Von Lehman & Company
Charles Baverman, Dinsmore
Kristen Howard, Dinsmore
Josh Lorentz, Dinsmore
Louis Fender, WesBanco
Aric Hassel, Bank of America
Ely Friedman, Von Lehman & Company
Neil Ursic, RKCA
Brent Rippe, RKCA
Steve Robertson, Investor
Ken Jenkins, RSM
Michael Moeddel, Taft Law Firm
Brad Russell, Bank of America
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Marcus Fields, River Cities Capital Fund
Tony Shipley, Queen City Angels
Brad East, MCM CPAs & Advisors
Rob McDonald, Taft Law Firm
Quipt Home Medical will be honored with Deal of the Year Award. In the past 15 months, Quipt has closed seven acquisitions and expanded operations into 26 states. Through acquisitions and organic growth, Quipt is forecasting revenue growth of 53% YOY and an 82% growth in EBITDA. Headquartered in Wilder, KY, Quipt was recently named as the top performing company in the 2023 TSX Venture 50 list. Greg Crawford is the CEO and Hardik Mehta is the CFO. Mark Greenberg of Silverstone Capital Advisors is an Independent Director.
Nominators:
Tim Egloff, Fifth Third Bank
Brad East, MCM CPAs & Advisors
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Bob Coughlin, founder of Paycor, will be honored with the Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award. From humble origins as a self-financed payroll start-up in 1990, Bob led Paycor through an evolution that culminated in the company going public in July 2021. Through savvy adoption of new technologies, an unrelenting focus on customer service and investment in employee engagement that was decades ahead, Paycor rose to the forefront of the human capital management industry. Coughlin legacy also includes founding the Flying Pig Marathon in 1999.
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Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with 59 chapters worldwide. ACG’s global network comprises more than 100,000 middle market professionals who invest, own and advise growing companies. Learn more about ACG membership.