ACT Capital Advisors announced that Chris Sheppard has been promoted to the role of Vice President. Chris first joined ACT in 2014 in the role of Senior Associate. He has represented clients in exits across many industries, including business administrative services, manufacturing, professional engineering, consulting, home healthcare and construction. In his new role, Chris will assume greater leadership in managing projects and be active in business development for the firm.

Chris is a former Marine Corps captain and served two tours of duty in Iraq. He holds several degrees from the University of Washington including a BA in Economics and Political Science, an MBA in with a concentration in Finance, a Juris Doctorate and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation. Chris also has a Masters of Mass Communication, Journalism and Media Management from Arizona State University.

Bob Hild, ACT Capital Advisors Chairman and Managing Director said, “We are pleased to recognize Chris’ contribution to ACT with his promotion to the role of Vice President. He has proven himself to be a consistent deal closer with a long list of clients who are very happy with their transactions.”

Chris Sheppard can be reached at csheppard@actcapitaladvisors.com.

About ACT – ACT Capital Advisors, LLC is the premier Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) firm that represents lower-middle-market companies whose owners want an optimal exit. ACT’s industry practice groups span a wide variety of sectors including industrial manufacturing, information technology, construction, healthcare, aerospace, consumer staples/discretionary, oil and energy, as well as outsourced services. The firm provides strategic M&A and financial advice to closely held, family-owned, as well as private equity sponsored organizations and corporate shareholders that wish to sell all or a portion of their company. Clients appreciate ACT’s approach that pairs the professional expertise of a national investment banking firm with senior level attention and entrepreneurial creativity. The Company has a proven go-to-market process that is designed to maximize the enterprise value on behalf of its clients. For more information, please visit ACT’s website at https://actcapitaladvisors.com.