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EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 48 MIN

Ep. 10 | Behind the Deal: Wolverton’s Journey to Sell

from AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition · host Stambaugh Ness

Send us Fan Mail What's it really like to sell your AEC firm? For founders, it’s more than a transaction—it’s a personal and professional milestone shaped by decades of hard work, innovation, and legacy-building. The path to sell your architecture or engineering firm can be emotionally charged and strategically complex.  In this episode of AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition, host Jeff Adams, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Stambaugh Ness, speaks with Jay Wolverton, the founding principal and former CEO, and Joe Macrina, the former COO, of Wolverton & Associates.  Together, they share their real-world journey through ownership transition—from exploring internal succession to ultimately selling to private equity-backed CHA Consulting.Listen to learn about:Key consideration when internal succession isn’t the right path.Understanding the strategic and operational aspects of being acquired by a PE-backed platform.What life looks like after the acquisition for founders and minority owners. 🔔 Don't miss out! Subscribe to AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition on your favorite podcast platform. Let's explore the M&A landscape, unlock growth potential, and achieve deal success. Ready to dive deeper? Let's go! 🤝💰 

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Send us Fan Mail What's it really like to sell your AEC firm? For founders, it’s more than a transaction—it’s a personal and professional milestone shaped by decades of hard work, innovation, and legacy-building. The path to sell your architecture or engineering firm can be emotionally charged and strategically complex. In this episode of AEC Unscripted: M&A Edition, host Jeff Adams, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Stambaugh Ness, speaks with Jay Wolverton, the fou...

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