Dave co-founded TripleTree with the vision of providing industry leading financial advisory services based on senior-level, hands-on involvement. He has assisted numerous business owners and executive teams in planning and executing successful transaction strategies to create and maximize the value of their firm. Dave brings a well-rounded perspective to investment banking. Prior to forming TripleTree, Dave spent 22 years in venture capital, business development and as a senior operating executive, combined with seven years of public accounting experience at Arthur Andersen. His operating experience includes serving as CEO of a $400 million asset bank holding company and COO of Republic Telcom Corporation. He has served on the Board of Directors of numerous public and private companies as a venture investor, working closely with CEOs to develop and implement successful business and financing strategies.
Dave is a graduate of Moorhead State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
“Every investment bank tells you they understand your business and have direct knowledge of who the potential buyers are and how to best position your business to fit their strategy. In the case of TripleTree, it is actually true. TripleTree is thorough, they have primary knowledge of the markets they serve, and they do the hard work it takes to create a competitive successful process. Bottom line...the best investment bank I've worked with in 30 years."
When I first met Triple Tree they told me they do things differently. I hear that from every banker I meet. In their case believe it. They really do have thorough attention to detail; they study the sectors they work in at a level I've never seen. They track and communicate with both strategic and financial buyers constantly. They run a professional competitive process. They are patient but have a high sense of urgency. Bottom line…the best investment bank I have worked with in 30 years."
STEVE LINDSETH,
CEO
AXENTIS
“TripleTree has an impressive ability to think through the strategic positioning of a business and emphasize capabilities that may not be immediately obvious to bidders thereby boosting the ultimate sale price…these good Midwestern guys are straight shooters who think outside the box.”
BRUCE RAUNER,
CHAIRMAN
GTCR
