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Vice President Corporate Development

Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) is the largest independent fuels delivery carrier in North America. The company locally delivers refined petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels to customers. With its short-haul, last mile" delivery of refined petroleum products from pipelines and refineries to gasoline stations, fuel marketers and other end users, Kenan provides a vital link in the country's energy distribution network. Since 2000, the company has expanded from 14 to 32 states and extended its infrastructure with six acquisitions and 17 private fleet conversions. In 2005, the network distributed approximately 260 billion gallons of refined petroleum products in the United States. With approximately $525 million in revenue in 2005, The Kenan Advantage Group is nearly six times larger than any other competitor."

An avid marathon runner, I understand the importance of setting goals and determining a training plan to achieve success. I combine this athletic mindset with a love of numbers, strategizing with shareholders and management to develop and execute a defined business plan to achieve growth and liquidity goals. I enjoy being a catalyst - inspiring others and effecting change or action. Working with both private middle market and public companies, I lead a variety of deal teams, manage complex transaction processes and communicate effectively with shareholders, management teams, boards, buyers, lenders and advisors. With a passion for industrial/manufacturing companies, I have developed in-depth knowledge of a variety of niche industries and respective growth drivers, ranging from metal fabrication to non-woven materials to ice cream manufacturing to ready-mix concrete. I strive to simplify the complex transaction process for clients, which often entails: developing detailed financial models, preparing presentation materials, managing diligence, identifying potential partners, evaluating and communicating strategic alternatives and negotiating the optimal deal structure. I enjoy sharing my expertise with business owners and management teams through various speaking engagements. I have closed more than 35 sell-side M&A, divestiture, bankruptcy, restructuring and capital raising transactions, including cross border transactions, representing more than $1.6 billion of transaction value. As the Head of Capital Raising, I maintain relationships with more than 200 senior lenders and junior capital providers nationally to structure complex financings to meet clients’ growth and liquidity objectives. I also oversee the firm’s recruiting and training efforts. I am proud to have been named a Smart Business “Women Who Excel” finalist in 2014 and a Crain’s Cleveland Business “20 in their 20s” winner in 2009. I have completed 24 marathons, including 11 Boston Marathons.