Jeff Buettner
Managing Director
With over 20 years of valuation and financial opinion services experience, Jeff has provided valuation and financial advisory services for ESOP and non-ESOP companies in a multitude of industries. As a trusted financial advisor, Jeff has provided business and security interest valuations to stakeholders for a variety of purposes, including ESOP transactions and annual valuations, fairness opinions, solvency opinions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate planning, and financial recapitalization and restructuring.
Jeff served as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Center of Employee Ownership (NCEO), and is a member of The ESOP Association where he serves on the Valuation Advisory Committee. In addition to his professional memberships, Jeff has been a frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences.
Prior to joining ButcherJoseph, Jeff spent nearly ten years with Stout Risius Ross, Inc., where he most recently served as a Managing Director in the ESOP Advisory Services practice within the Valuation & Financial Opinions Group providing ESOP valuation and financial opinion services in a multitude of industries. Jeff started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers before later joining a national valuation advisory services firm, where he performed and supervised numerous valuation and corporate financial advisory engagements.
Jeff earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Industry Experience: Business Services, Industrial Growth, Consumer, Healthcare, Construction & Real Estate, Hospitality, Transportation
Transactions
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Action Labor Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the AE2S Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Consulting Services

Industrial Growth
Fairness Opinion

Consumer
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Consumer
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Alton Steel Inc Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Healthcare
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Construction & Real Estate
Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Construction & Real Estate
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Butters Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Construction & Real Estate
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Cogent Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
Recapitalization

has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Business Services
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Design Solutions & Integration Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the ESL Power Systems Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
Recapitalization

has been recapitalized into a partnership through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Business Services
Consulting Services

Business Services
Recapitalization

has been recapitalized through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Business Services
Fairness Opinion

Hospitality
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by PureStar, a portfolio company of

Advisor to the Seller
Hospitality
Fairness Opinion

Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Fairness Opinion

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Business Services
Fairness Opinion

Construction & Real Estate
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Independent Imaging Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Healthcare
Fairness Opinion

Construction & Real Estate
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Labor Solutions Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Laser Dynamics Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by AG Solutions Group, a portfolio company of

Advisor to the Seller
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Consumer
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Consumer
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by The McLean Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Business Services
Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Modern Air Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Construction & Real Estate
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the NP Mechanical Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Construction & Real Estate
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the NSD Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Healthcare
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Paper Machinery Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
Consulting Services

Healthcare
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Path Medical Center Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Healthcare
Consulting Services

Business Services
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Raydon Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Business Services
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Construction & Real Estate
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Rumsey Construction Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Construction & Real Estate
Valuation Advisory

Business Services
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Industrial Growth
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Smith Transport Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Transportation
Fairness Opinion

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Solid IT Networks Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory

Industrial Growth
Fairness Opinion

Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Industrial Growth
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Consumer
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Taylor Guitars Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Consumer
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Business Services
ESOP Advisory

The Tecolote Research Employee Stock Ownership Plan has acquired common stock of Telecote
Advisor to the Buyer
Business Services
Valuation Advisory & Fairness Opinion

Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the TMF Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Industrial Growth
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Hospitality
Valuation Advisory

Consumer
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the True Air Mechanical Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Consumer
Fairness Opinion

Consumer
M&A Advisory

has been acquired by the Westchester Publishing Services Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Advisor to the Buyer
Consumer
News & Insights
Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
Jeff Buettner discusses what is going on in the deal making space and provides an update on how the current environment is impacting valuations, deal …
Common Challenges for Mature ESOP-Owned Companies
Jeff Buettner discusses challenges unique to mature ESOP-owned companies and overviews ways to think differently about the ESOP structure to insure it…
Common Challenges and Opportunities for Mature ESOP-Owned Companies
There are more than 6,000 companies owned by employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with nearly 14 million participants in the United States. Oftenti…
Quarterly Economic and M&A Market Update
There’s a lot going on in the world today that could make business owners feel anxious and question what to do next with their business. Should you …
How to Select the Optimal ESOP Valuation Advisor
For employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) trustees, choosing the right valuation advisor is critical. The valuation of the company’s stock is arguabl…
The Ins & Outs of Updating Your ESOP
ESOP ownership does not have to be an all or nothing endeavor. ESOP-owned companies can maintain the culture of employee ownership while optimizing th…
When Should Owners Consider Updating Their ESOP?
A 100% ESOP-owned company can find a happy medium, and maintain their culture of employee ownership, through a recapitalization. …
ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises Entech Sales and Service, Inc.
ButcherJoseph & Co. advised Entech Sales and Service, Inc. on the optimization and recapitalization of the Company’s ownership structure, which incl…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Assists Superior Fabrication, Inc. in Its Sale to Tri-Point, a Portfolio Company of First Reserve
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Superior Fabrication, Inc. in its sale from the Superior Fabrication ESOP to Tri-Point Oi…
What is a Leveraged Recapitalization?
Recapitalizing a business can yield more liquidity and efficient capital. Pursuing a recapitalization is a useful process for many owners and shareho…
Jeff’s Blogs
News & Insights
Employee Stock Ownership Plans are Making a Comeback
ButcherJoseph & Co. Managing Director Jeff Buettner speaks with Crain’s Chicago about current market conditions, the state of the mergers & acquisitio…
Quarterly Economic and M&A Middle Market Update
Jeff Buettner discusses what is going on in the deal making space and provides an update on how the current environment is impacting valuations, deal …
Common Challenges for Mature ESOP-Owned Companies
Jeff Buettner discusses challenges unique to mature ESOP-owned companies and overviews ways to think differently about the ESOP structure to insure it…
Common Challenges and Opportunities for Mature ESOP-Owned Companies
There are more than 6,000 companies owned by employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with nearly 14 million participants in the United States. Oftenti…
Quarterly Economic and M&A Market Update
There’s a lot going on in the world today that could make business owners feel anxious and question what to do next with their business. Should you …
How to Select the Optimal ESOP Valuation Advisor
For employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) trustees, choosing the right valuation advisor is critical. The valuation of the company’s stock is arguabl…
The Ins & Outs of Updating Your ESOP
ESOP ownership does not have to be an all or nothing endeavor. ESOP-owned companies can maintain the culture of employee ownership while optimizing th…
When Should Owners Consider Updating Their ESOP?
A 100% ESOP-owned company can find a happy medium, and maintain their culture of employee ownership, through a recapitalization. …
ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises Entech Sales and Service, Inc.
ButcherJoseph & Co. advised Entech Sales and Service, Inc. on the optimization and recapitalization of the Company’s ownership structure, which incl…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Assists Superior Fabrication, Inc. in Its Sale to Tri-Point, a Portfolio Company of First Reserve
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Superior Fabrication, Inc. in its sale from the Superior Fabrication ESOP to Tri-Point Oi…
What is a Leveraged Recapitalization?
Recapitalizing a business can yield more liquidity and efficient capital. Pursuing a recapitalization is a useful process for many owners and shareho…
The ButcherJoseph Team
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