Greg Carpenter
Introduction to Greg Carpenter President of Horizon M&A
Greg Carpenter is the President of Horizon M&A Advisors and has over 30 years of experience selling businesses.
Greg is a Vietnam-Era Veteran, having served in Finance, Accounting, and Budget in the US Air Force. Greg holds several industry credentials including M&A Master Intermediary, Certified M&A Professional, and Certified Business Intermediary. Greg has been active in professional organizations including M&A Source, International Business Brokers Association, California Association of Business Brokers, and Alliance of M&A Advisors. In 2019 Greg was awarded the status Fellow of the M&A Source for his many years of contributions to his profession, including presenting workshops at national conferences and working on various committees. Greg also served 4 terms on the CABB Board of Directors, chaired the state conference, and served 14 years on the Forms Committee, which creates and maintains form documents used by the CABB members to sell established businesses.
Prior to entering the M&A profession, Greg worked in tech companies as Marketing Manager, National Sales Manager, European Sales Manager, and Materials Manager. As a young man, Greg’s first career was as a machinery erector for textile machinery, which required skills as an industrial controls technician, millwright, pipefitter, electrician, and certified pressure vessel welder. So it is no surprise that Greg is knowledgeable about metal fab businesses, industrial control systems, and contracting businesses. Greg has sold a wide range of businesses in his career, from software and consulting to automated contract manufacturing companies.
Greg also serves as a Fee Arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Bar Association, with 20 years of experience in this function.
Greg graduated from Santa Clara University with an MBA, and University of LaVerne with a BA in Business Management. As a believer in continuous learning, Greg attends national professional conferences and studies continuing education courses every year.
Credentials
Professional Affiliations
- M&A Source (MAS)
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA)
- International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
- California Association of Business Brokers (CABB)
- Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) (non-attorney arbitrator)
Introduction to Greg Carpenter President of Horizon M&A
Greg Carpenter is the President of Horizon M&A Advisors and has over 30 years of experience selling businesses.
Greg is a Vietnam-Era Veteran, having served in Finance, Accounting, and Budget in the US Air Force. Greg holds several industry credentials including M&A Master Intermediary, Certified M&A Professional, and Certified Business Intermediary. Greg has been active in professional organizations including M&A Source, International Business Brokers Association, California Association of Business Brokers, and Alliance of M&A Advisors. In 2019 Greg was awarded the status Fellow of the M&A Source for his many years of contributions to his profession, including presenting workshops at national conferences and working on various committees. Greg also served 4 terms on the CABB Board of Directors, chaired the state conference, and served 14 years on the Forms Committee, which creates and maintains form documents used by the CABB members to sell established businesses.
Prior to entering the M&A profession, Greg worked in tech companies as Marketing Manager, National Sales Manager, European Sales Manager, and Materials Manager. As a young man, Greg’s first career was as a machinery erector for textile machinery, which required skills as an industrial controls technician, millwright, pipefitter, electrician, and certified pressure vessel welder. So it is no surprise that Greg is knowledgeable about metal fab businesses, industrial control systems, and contracting businesses. Greg has sold a wide range of businesses in his career, from software and consulting to automated contract manufacturing companies.
Greg also serves as a Fee Arbitrator for the Santa Clara County Bar Association, with 20 years of experience in this function.
Greg graduated from Santa Clara University with an MBA, and University of LaVerne with a BA in Business Management. As a believer in continuous learning, Greg attends national professional conferences and studies continuing education courses every year.
Advisor Insights
Sell-Side Transactions
Service
Plumbing and Piping Contractor
Acquired by
a Strategic Buyer
Distribution
Semiconductor Materials
Acquired by
Manufacturing, Distribution
Fastener Business
Acquired by
a Strategic Buyer
Service
Plumbing and Piping Contractor
Acquired by
a Strategic Buyer
Distribution
Semiconductor Materials
Acquired by
Manufacturing, Distribution
Fastener Business
Acquired by
a Strategic Buyer
Testimonials
Philip R. Barry, Seller
"Greg and Business Team met or exceeded all of my expectations, providing service above and beyond the nonn. We would be happy to use Greg and Business Team to represent us for any business acquisition or divestiture."
Bill Sekhon, CEO, Nova Microwave
"We engaged Greg Carpenter to represent us for the sale of Nova Microwave. Greg provided a plan to package and market the business while maintaining confidentiality about the sale. We prepared a due diligence document file to facilitate the sale prior to going to market...
