A long-term owner-operator for your company's next chapter
Seeking to steward a great local company
Chris Shaw founded Highland Continental to find, acquire, and manage a local small business. His goal is to preserve a brand, maintain strong employee relationships, and continue to provide customers the quality and service they expect.
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A life-long Hudson Valley resident, Chris has deep leadership and operational experience in the military and corporate world.
His focus is on driving long-term, sustainable growth, not short-term returns.
Acquisition criteria
A strong foundation
Diverse customer base
Valued employee culture
Record of good supplier relations
Positioned for organic growth
Profitable, stable performance
$2-20 million in annual revenue
$750,000 - $3 million in annual earnings
Record of profitability
A responsible transition
Owner seeking a liquidity event, opportunity to pursue new venture or a lesser role within the company.  Acquisition structure is flexible and can accommodate an exit to fit the owner’s situation.