M&A Roundtable

Jim’s professional knowledge, drive and energy as regional president of Southeast Michigan for Chemical Bank have been key catalysts to the bank breaking into the Southeast Michigan market. With more than 23 years of banking experience and a specialty in commercial lending, Jim is integral in aligning the efforts of a cross-functional leadership team to drive growth and ensure consistent service delivery throughout Southeast Michigan.

Brian is managing partner and co-founder of Huron Capital Partners, a leading operationally focused private equity firm with a history of acquiring, repositioning and growing lower middle-market companies in partnership with strong operating executives. Since 1999, he and his team have established six Huron Capital investment funds totaling nearly $2 billion and invested in more than 150 businesses throughout North America. 

After eight years at the helm of United Road Services, Kathleen McCann assumed the role of executive chairman in 2019.  She and her team have grown the private equity-sponsored company into the largest finished vehicle logistics provider in North America, handling the movement of 4.5 million new, remarketed and specialty cars and light trucks annually. United Road recently spun off a new tech company, VTV Systems, which is focused on expanding the licensing of its logistics software in and outside the industry.

Chris is founder and CEO of the Renaissance Venture Capital Fund, a first-of-its-kind network fund formed by a consortium of Fortune 1000 corporations. Renaissance invests in and strategically connects venture capital funds and start-up companies with major corporations. His awards include EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® and Crain’s Detroit Business Newsmaker of the Year. Chris is also founder and publisher of SoulTracks.com, America’s most popular soul music online magazine.