Greg Carpenter, President of Horizon M&A Advisors, is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the mergers and acquisitions industry. His deep understanding of business valuation, negotiation, and transaction management has made him a trusted advisor to countless clients.

Throughout his career, Greg has consistently delivered exceptional results for his clients. He has successfully facilitated over 300 business sales, enabling owners to achieve their financial goals and retire comfortably. By providing strategic guidance and expert support, Greg has helped clients optimize their businesses for sale, enhancing their value and attracting qualified buyers. His commitment to confidentiality ensures that only serious potential investors are aware of the opportunity, protecting the interests of his clients.

Greg’s ability to assemble a highly skilled team of advisors is a key differentiator. He works closely with transaction attorneys, tax advisors, key management staff, financial planners, insurance experts, and other professionals to provide comprehensive support throughout the sale process. This collaborative approach ensures that every aspect of the transaction is handled with the utmost care and expertise.

Prior to his career in M&A, Greg held various executive positions in the process controls and security systems industries, including product marketing manager, national sales manager, product development project manager, and materials manager. Greg served in the US Air Force in Accounting and Finance. As a young man, Greg worked for a manufacturer of textile machinery, progressing from metal fab tech, to certified pressure vessel welder, to industrial controls technician, and finally to machinery erector. Greg traveled all over the US and Taiwan installing large textile dyeing and drying machinery. His diverse background has equipped him with a unique perspective and a strong foundation for success. With his extensive knowledge of business operations, industry trends, and negotiation tactics, Greg is well-positioned to guide clients through complex transactions and achieve optimal outcomes.

Greg has an MBA from Santa Clara University, a BA from University of La Verne in Business Administration, an AA from DeAnza College in Real Estate, and several industry credentials including Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional from Kennesaw State University, and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary from the M&A Source, the leading professional association for M&A advisors. Greg is also a member of the International Business Brokers Association where he earned the Certified Business Intermediary credential, and the California Association of Business Brokers where he has served four terms on the Board of Directors. Greg has been awarded the status of Fellow of the M&A Source for his contributions to the industry over many years.

Greg is a Fee Arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Bar Association, with over 20 years of experience in that position.

Credentials

· Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI)

· Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP)

· Fellow of the M&A Source

· Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) former

· Master of Business Administration (MBA) Santa Clara University

· Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, University of LaVerne

Professional Affiliations

· M&A Source

· International Business Brokers Association

· California Association of Business Brokers

· Santa Clara County Bar Association (non-attorney)