The management team at CLB Partners is comprised of experienced investment bankers with diverse professional backgrounds and proven track records in a wide range of industries. Our team, has the business acumen to skillfully negotiate and execute a wide variety of mergers and acquisitions transactions from start to finish and experience advising and assisting in the financing of middle market companies.

With CLB Partners, clients can access the expertise and complimentary skill sets of the management team to ensure that every aspect of every transaction is handled professionally. From strategy development to sales and marketing, and negotiation to closing, Team CLB works together to provide the financial and strategic expertise and support needed to successfully manage your initiative. CLB Partners also ensures that your business is given senior level attention at all times by assigning two of the firm's senior professionals to any engagement. With an average of 15 years of investment banking experience per professional, the CLB Team has the collective knowledge, insight and expertise to help position your business to succeed.

Michael J. Ho, Ph.D., Managing Director - Michael specializes in issues related to valuation and the structuring and negotiation of merger and acquisition transactions. With hands-on experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions, Michael helps to manage the many intricate details of each engagement.

Peter J. Hughes, Managing Director - Peter focuses on strategic advisory, acquisition analysis, and managing post merger integration. A natural leader with significant sales and marketing expertise and a keen ability to see the "big picture", Peter leads clients through the entire transaction process from the analysis of strategic alternatives through closing on each deal.

James D. Parrino, Ph.D., Managing Director - Jim offers expertise in strategy development, accounting issues, valuation, and merger analysis. In addition to his strong consulting abilities, Jim is often considered the "numbers" expert at CLB Partners and applies the rigorous structure required for both the financial and strategic nature of each engagement.

Alex J. Abreu, Managing Director - Alex is responsible for identifying and structuring acquisitions on behalf of CLB Partners and its equity investors. With significant experience in the financing of middle market organizations, Alex is directly involved in both the acquisition process and implementation of strategy for portfolio companies.

Elizabeth W. DeBiasi, Vice President - Elizabeth provides expertise in managing financial transactions along with addressing ownership transfer issues. With significant experience with financing middle market organizations, Elizabeth is directly involved in both the valuation process and strategic development for client companies.