James J. Gettel, JD Managing Director - Schenck M&A Solutions Schenck SC 11414 West Park Place, Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53224 phone: 414-465-5578 fax:414-536-5418

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• Employed with firm since 2008
• Prior to joining Schenck, served as Executive Vice President of The Waterstone Group, two staffing agencies he co-founded and co-led, totaling over 1,000 employees and $60 million in annual sales
• Undergrad degree earned in 1980 from Northwestern University
• Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees earned in 1984 from the University of Illinois
• 10+ years experience in this area
• Numerous clients in this area
• 100% of time devoted to clients in this area
• Jim has extensive experience in business management and the facilitation of acquisition and financing transactions, including involvement with related negotiations and due diligence. Prior to joining Schenck, he served as Executive Vice President of The Waterstone Group, two staffing agencies he co-founded and co-led, totaling over 1,000 employees and $60 million in annual sales. Jim also has ten years of transactional experience in acquisitions and commercial finance with a Milwaukee-based law firm. His strong leadership, listening and communication skills allow him to identify the clues that lead to a good cultural fit between potential merger candidates. He draws upon his experience in strategic planning, mid-market business management and business analysis to mitigate the risks and potential challenges of a transaction.