Calder Associates Welcomes Erin Crawford as Vice President for M&A Advisory Services

ORLANDO, Fla. - July 20, 2023 - PRLog -- Erin Crawford, a highly awarded professional in the M&A industry, has joined Calder Associates in our Florida operations. Calder Associates of Florida maintains offices in Orlando and services middle-market companies throughout Florida, the southeast, and nationally. Crawford has over 10 years of experience assisting organizations in the sale of their businesses and advising them on means to optimize their potential for acquiring qualified offers.

Crawford, an MBA from the University of Florida and a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), has joined Calder Associates to continue to expand her skillset to serve middle market enterprises, a hallmark of the clients served by Calder Associates. Crawford serves on the Board of the International Business Broker's Association (IBBA), the leading industry professional organization responsible for international education, testing, and certification.  Crawford regularly teaches professional education courses for the IBBA in marketing and business valuation. As a member of Calder Associates, Crawford will work strategically with other entities providing business analysis for strategic acquisitions. Through Crawford's years as an intermediary, she has developed a vast network of professionals and has become a source for strategic buyers looking for lower-middle market opportunities.

Cress V. Diglio, Managing Partner of Calder Associates of Florida, said, "We are excited to have Erin join the Calder Team.  I have known her for years and even served on Boards with her. I've seen Erin's dedication to professional work and her desire to assist companies in larger and more complex transactions. Erin typifies the kind of professional Calder Associates looks to work with and we are very happy to have her as part of our team."

In her move to Calder Associates, Crawford stated "As transactions grow both in size and complexity, I knew that I needed to be on a team that had the focus, professional services, and ethical commitment to achieving the best results for their clients. When I evaluated my options, there was one clear organization that had those characteristics, Calder Associates. I'm thrilled to join Calder Associates and serve an even larger business community."

Stephen Wain, President of Calder Associates said, "Erin serves clients nationally, and has always shown the professional acumen to not only get transactions completed but provide the kind of services that business owners look for when they make the ultimate decision to sell their equity. I'm sure Erin will continue to grow within Calder and achieve even greater success for our clients."

For over twenty years, Calder Associates has defined professionalism in M&A services to companies in the middle market. Serving entities that range in revenue from $5M to over $1B, Calder Associates specializes in the sale and recapitalization of companies that serve in the distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, business services, and technology sectors. Calder's unique process and dedication to understanding the core company and industry characteristics allow Calder to achieve high levels of success and shareholder/member satisfaction. Offering service worldwide, Calder aids clients in growing their equity value, developing exit planning strategies, and managing the entire M&A process to a successful closing.  Calder maintains affiliations with several regional and international professional associations, including the International Business Brokers Association and The M&A Source.

Calder Associates is headquartered in Mt. Laurel, NJ, with offices in Pennsylvania and Florida. Visit us at www.calderassociates.com