Introducing Megan Ward to our Summer 2022 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to put together our Confidential Information Memorandum for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the summer of 2022. We’re Proud to Introduce Megan Ward! Megan is an incoming Junior at the University of Dayton where she is pursuing a Major in Finance and a Minor in Accounting. Megan is originally from Grand Rapids and plans on pursuing investment banking in Chicago upon graduating. When Megan isn’t working or studying for school she enjoys running, cooking, and spending time at Lake Michigan with friends. She is also an avid reader […]
Introducing Chase Peterson: Michigan Man
Introducing Chase Peterson to our Summer 2022 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to put together our Confidential Information Memorandum for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the summer of 2022. We’re Proud to Introduce Chase Peterson! Chase is an incoming Junior at the University of Michigan: Ross School of Business where he studies Finance and Accounting. He is originally from Montague, Michigan and will be spending the summer working here in Grand Rapids at Calder Capital. After graduation, Chase plans on working in investment banking in Chicago where he can continue to explore his interest in mergers and acquisitions. He is […]
Introducing Giorgio Hama: Avid Hot Cocoa Drinker
Introducing Giorgio Hama to our Summer 2022 Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to put together our Confidential Information Memorandum for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the summer of 2022. We’re Proud to Introduce Giorgio Hama! Giorgio is a Senior at Grand Valley State University studying Accounting and Finance. After graduation, Giorgio would like to work as a financial analyst for a Mergers & Acquisitions firm like Calder or in a department for a larger corporate company. Giorgio enjoys spending his free time hiking trails as he finds the experience to be very relaxing. He also likes going to the gym and […]
Introducing Drew Peluso: Sneaker Connoisseur
Introducing Drew Peluso to our Summer 2022 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to put together our Confidential Information Memorandum for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the summer of 2022. We’re Proud to Introduce Drew Peluso! Drew is a Senior at Michigan State University. He’s studying Finance, making him a natural fit here at Calder Capital. He is a Michigan native and grew up in Troy, Michigan. Drew has always been very entrepreneurial minded. In high school, he even started up a small business where he sourced shoes for customers and even some professional athletes. After college, he plans on working […]
Introducing Jake McDonald: Zone Buster
Introducing Jake McDonald to our Winter/Spring 2021 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to put together our Confidential Information Memorandum for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the first few months of 2021. We’re proud to introduce Jake McDonald! Jake is a junior at Grand Valley State University studying Finance and Marketing. He’d like to work in investment banking in Grand Rapids, and eventually purchase and operate his own business. We’d say he’s on a pretty good track towards making that happen! An avid sports lover, Jake plays golf and pick-up basketball, and he’s a religious follower of Michigan Wolverines basketball and […]
Introducing Jakob Simonds: Guacamole Hater
Introducing Jakob Simonds to our Winter/Spring 2021 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to put together our Confidential Information Memorandum for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the first few months of 2021. We’re proud to introduce Jakob Simonds! Jakob is a senior at Grand Valley State University. He’s studying Finance with a focus on investments, so he’s a natural fit here at Calder Capital. He lives on black coffee and a willingness to learn from the past, even if that means accepting the mistakes along with the good memories. While Jakob is still dialing in what he’s going to do after […]
Introducing Dylan Stenzinger: Not a Coffee Drinker
Introducing Dylan Stenzinger to our Winter/Spring 2021 Semester Internship Program! Here at Calder Capital, we thrive on our culture of learning and curiosity, which is why our internship program is so important. In fact, many of our current advisors came to us as undergraduate interns, green and eager to learn! Our internship program is not coffee runs and paper pushing. Our interns work hard behind the scenes at every stage of our M&A process. They keep our prospecting process moving, they have their hands in every financial analysis and valuation, and they collaborate to assemble Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) for each client that’s launched to market. Since they’re such an integral part of our team, we want to introduce who’s working behind the scenes for the first few months of 2021. We’re proud to introduce Dylan Stenzinger! Dylan is currently in his second year at Cornerstone University. He is quadruple-majoring, pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Economics, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Creativity & Innovation. Especially considering that he’s not a coffee drinker, we’re not really sure where he gets such energy and drive, but we’re pretty excited that we get to see what […]
The Bolt Bin, West Michigan Technical Supply, and Clear Vision Inspection of Grand Rapids, MI Acquired by Individual Investment Partners!
Calder Capital, LLC is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Bolt Bin, West Michigan Technical Supply, and Clear Vision Inspection by investment partners Jordan and Travis Vander Kolk! The Bolt Bin, West Michigan Technical Supply, and Clear Vision Inspection were founded in 2007 by West Michigan entrepreneur Tim Irwin. All three companies were acquired in the transaction. The three companies together supply maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) fasteners, production fasteners, as well as sorting, quality, and inspection services from a centralized location in West Michigan. The Companies offer a one-stop-shop that is not customary within the fastener manufacturing and distribution industry. The Companies were purchased by brothers and West Michigan natives Jordan Vander Kolk and Travis Vander Kolk. Sons of Royal Technologies founder, Jim Vander Kolk, entrepreneurship courses through the Vander Kolk brothers’ blood. The Bolt Bin, West Michigan Technical Supply, and Clear Vision Inspection have a bright future under their skilled management. “We were ecstatic when we came across this opportunity,” commented Jordan Vander Kolk. “The fastener industry is a staple in the economy, and this three-in-one opportunity we feel gives us a robust platform to build on and go many different directions. We are proud to continue […]
Production Wood Products Manufacturer Michigan Woodwork Acquired!
Calder Capital, LLC is thrilled to announce that a majority share of Michigan Woodwork of Williamston, MI has been acquired by two investment partners, Vikram Bedi and Apur Sheth. Mr. Bedi and Mr. Sheth are two experienced and versatile entrepreneurs. They are also lifelong friends, having known each other since their families emigrated to the United States when they were children. Coming with industrial chemical, business development, and business ownership backgrounds, they are excited to take on the challenge of pivoting into the wood products and production cabinetry manufacturing industry. Matt Gustafson founded Michigan Woodwork in 2012. In more recent years, Mr. Gustafson transitioned partial ownership to operations manager, Johnny Barkley, who presently runs the day to day operations of the Company. Having devoted significant time and energy into building Michigan Woodwork from the ground up, Mr. Gustafson felt that he accomplished what he intended. As a serial entrepreneur, he is eager to focus his energy on developing another business venture in the excavating space. Vikram Bedi and Apur Sheth acquired Mr. Gustafson’s majority share of the Company. Mr. Bedi stepped in as the new majority owner and Mr. Sheth is a minority owner alongside Johnny Barkley, who will remain the […]
Featured: Garrett Monroe
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor at Calder Capital Graduate of Grand Valley State University Fantasy Football Aficionado Motto: Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. Favorite Activity: Hiking and walking with his wife Karaoke Night Song: Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” What motivated you to become an M&A advisor? I get to help business owners through one of the biggest/most emotional events in their life. Additionally, I have a flexible work schedule. I get to control my pathway to financial, personal, and intellectual growth. How did you come to work at Calder Capital? I love the culture here, and I was immediately drawn to it after having my initial meetings with Max [Managing Partner at Calder Capital]. We all like to work hard and play hard while being ethical in everything that we do. What kinds of businesses do you like to work with? I like to work with all business owners because I love to learn about the different characteristics that make a business owner tick and operate. I also enjoy learning about each industry and what makes each company’s services/products unique and attractive in the marketplace. What motivates you to work hard each day? To pave a […]