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Keith Butcher

Keith Butcher

Managing Partner

Keith Butcher co-founded ButcherJoseph & Co. in 2011 as a national investment banking firm focused on advising business owners on sale transactions to strategic or financial buyers and ESOP advisory. Throughout his career, Keith has advised corporate clients and private equity groups as an investment banker or attorney in more than 150 transactions.

Prior to ButcherJoseph, Keith joined Morgan Stanley & Co. in 2002, serving as an advisor to closely held businesses focused on middle market mergers and acquisition advisory services. Previously, he was an attorney practicing corporate tax, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and employee benefits law with a focus on ESOP transactions. Keith also previously served as Executive President of Purcell Tire & Rubber Co., leading the company’s corporate development efforts, and held a seat on the board of directors.

Keith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Bradley University and holds a JD from Wake Forest University.

Industry Experience: Healthcare, Distribution, Construction & Real Estate, Industrial, Consumer, Government Services, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Business Services, Transportation & Logistics

Transactions

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by The Advanced Diagnostic Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Healthcare

M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller

Distribution

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the AMPAM Parks Mechanical Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Construction & Real Estate

Industrial

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the C&K Market Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Consumer

M&A Advisory

has acquired

Advisor to the Buyer

Government Services

Recapitalization

has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Government Services

Consulting Services

Hospitality

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Destinations by Design ESOP Trust

Hospitality

Recapitalization

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

Distribution

Consulting Services

Distribution

Recapitalization

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

Distribution

Divestiture

has divested its aggregates and asphalt assets to

Advisor to the Seller

Construction & Real Estate

M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller

Healthcare

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the GO Wireline Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Industrial

M&A Advisory

has been acquired by Renaissance Power Systems, a portfolio company of

Advisor to the Seller

Manufacturing

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Haberfeld Associates Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Business Services

Recapitalization

has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Business Services

Refinancing

has been refinanced by

Business Services

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Helicopters Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Industrial

ESOP Advisory

The Kelly, Anderson & Associates, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan acquired common stock of KAA Federal Solutions

Government Services

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by The McLean Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Business Services

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Midwest Equipment Company ESOP Trust

Distribution

Recapitalization

has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Distribution

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Healthcare

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the NSD Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Business Services

M&A Advisory

has been acquired through a majority recapitalization by an undisclosed buyer

Advisor to the Seller

Business Services

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Mann Media, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust

Consumer

ESOP Advisory

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

Healthcare

Consulting Services

Government Services

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Quaintance-Weaver Management, LLC Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Hospitality

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Smith Transport Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Transportation & Logistics

M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller

Transportation & Logistics

ESOP Advisory

The Spinx Company, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan has acquired common stock of Spinx Company, Inc.

Advisor to the Buyer

Consumer

ESOP Advisory

Sale of 100% of the company to an employee stock ownership plan

Distribution

M&A Advisory

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller

Construction & Real Estate

Hospitality


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