Managing Director
Christian is the Managing Director at Black Diamond Capital Advisory Firm.
Christian’s broad experience includes general management, strategic planning, engineering and finance. Adept at optimizing resources, generating significant cost savings, and promoting innovative solutions in complex environments, he strives to find the best solution for the challenge.
In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Systems and Industrial Engineering, Christian holds an MBA and has his Series 79 & Series 63 licenses as well as Real Estate Broker licenses in multiple states.
M&A Leader
Lane originally joined Black Diamond as an associate focused on financial modeling, valuation analysis, and market research. He currently assists in advisory services and business development.
Lane received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arkansas’ Sam M. Walton College of Business. In addition, Lane holds a Real Estate License for the state of Arkansas and is actively pursuing his FINRA licensing.
Outside of work, Lane loves to spend time with family and friends and enjoys time outdoors playing soccer, golf, or climbing.
M&A Leader
Andy is an experienced Chief Operations Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the food, beverage, and distribution industry. He is a strong business development professional skilled in negotiation, forecasting, budgeting, operations, valuation, and strategic planning. He is also an experienced entrepreneur with 20 years of business ownership with sales from 5 to 48 million annually.
Hobbies include spending time at the beach, fishing, music, and friends.
M&A Associate
Chase is originally from Phoenix, AZ but has spent time in multiple states including Hawaii, Texas, and Tennessee. He recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Christian University with a degree in Finance and Accounting, while serving as a student manager for the Horned Frog baseball team.
He also holds is CVA credential through NACVA.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, walking, reading, playing golf, or attending sporting events. He also enjoys traveling to new places around the United States and has been to over half of the states, aiming to reach all 50 states.
M&A Director
David is an accomplished Financial Executive with over 20 years’ experience in corporate finance, investment banking and mergers and acquisitions. He has been involved in numerous strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures and large-scale capital infrastructure projects.
Throughout David’s career, he has worked on all aspects of the M&A transaction and has worked with cross-functional teams in evaluating business risks and finding solutions. In addition to having strong analytical skills, David has worked with many business owners to prepare for going to market, valuation analysis and identifying prospective buyers. David’s track record indicates a results-oriented approach with strong organizational skills.
M&A Leader
Jim is passionate about empowering people and joined the Black Diamond team to help founders unlock their full potential. Whether it's through operational enhancements, strategic planning, or navigating a successful exit, Jim brings invaluable experience to the table. With a diverse background as a serial entrepreneur, healthcare executive, physician, and manager of high-performing teams, Jim has a proven track record of driving growth and success across various sectors.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hendrix College, his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and his MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler School of Business. Outside of work, Jim cherishes time with his family and enjoys hobbies such as reading, cooking, fishing, and beekeeping.
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