Mr. Dupuis has an extensive background in corporate finance and an in-depth knowledge of mergers & acquisitions. He has a successful track record of completing over 200 transactions and has been in charge of the acquisition & divesture programs of both public and private equity sponsored companies.
Over his career, in addition to his mergers and acquisitions work, he has held executive level positions in finance, strategic planning, and sales & marketing — all combining to give him a unique perspective in evaluating companies and creating value in a transaction.
Prior to founding Bridge Ventures, Mr. Dupuis was Vice President of Corporate Development at MP TotalCare, Inc. During his tenure with MP TotalCare, the company successfully grew its revenue from $25 million to over $160 million through acquisitions in less than three years and became a leading provider of diabetes supplies, wound care products, urological supplies, and respiratory medications in the U.S.
Previously, Mr. Dupuis was responsible for corporate development at Vitality Beverages, Inc. a private equity funded holding company owning interests in a variety of service and manufacturing businesses. While at Vitality, Mr. Dupuis coordinated the divestiture of numerous non-core divisions. Prior to Vitality, he held several positions with RoadOne, a subsidiary of Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR), including Vice President of Acquisitions and Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.
Previously, he was an integral member of the acquisition programs for both Lincare, Inc. (NYSE: LNCR) and NMC Homecare (W.R. Grace & Co.). Mr. Dupuis started his career in the Management Development Program of Conoco/DuPont where he was responsible for divesting the companies non-strategic holdings.
Mr. Dupuis holds a MBA from Plymouth State University and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Finance, Cum Laude, from Arizona State University. Additionally, he is a Florida licensed Real Estate Broker and is an Accredited Merger & Acquisition Advisor by the Association of Professional Merger & Acquisition Advisors.
Expertise:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Finance
Corporate Development
Sales & Marketing
Reimbursement/AR
Bridge Ventures, LLC is a business brokerage firm specializing in assisting independent business owners sell their companies for maximum value. We assist clients across the country.
Whether your are looking to sell or buy a business, we can help!
We offer the combined experience of completing more than 250 transactions valued at over $340 million for both public and privately held companies. Let our knowledge in acquiring, operating and financing middle market companies work for you.
We work with clients across the country and help you get national exposure for your business. I encourage you to visit our web site for free informational videos and encourage you to always work with a professional. We are a member of the Association of Professional Merger & Acquisition Advisors (APMAA) www.apmaa.com