Virtual Campfire
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EST
Category: Virtual Campfires
Accounting M&A is the New BlackIt feels like there is a new accounting firm merger announcement every week, or at least every month! If you're a marketer in an acquiring firm, what have you learned about integrating new firms? If you're a marketer from a firm who has been acquired, how has it affected you, your teams and career path? We hope AAM members who have been heavily involved in transactions over the past couple years will join and share their war stories. SME Alex Drost
Mr. Drost began his career in middle-market investment banking, most recently as a Vice President of Cascade Partners, a private investment and investment banking firm serving middle-market companies in the manufacturing, healthcare, and business services industries. During Mr. Drost’s tenure at Cascade, he led capital raise, buy-side & sell-side transactions in the consumer-healthcare, multi-site retail, and manufacturing industries that totaled nearly $1Bn in transaction value. Alex is also the host of the Branch Out Podcast, where he interviews thought leaders from the accounting, legal, and other consulting professions, who share their unique insights and real-life lessons learned throughout their careers. Alex holds a B.B.A. from Northwood University and is a registered CPA in the State of Michigan. Facilitators Raissa Evans
As a pioneer of digital strategy for professional services for more than 20 years, Raissa’s led digital transformations in marketing technology, web and content strategy and lead generation customer journeys. She speaks regularly on growth strategy, marketing operations, digital performance and the like. She hosts AAM’s monthly Virtual Campfire video conference and was AAM Marketer of the Year 2011, was named "One to Watch" by Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting, is Past President of Houston's Interactive Marketing Association, and founder of non-profit Celtic Valor, which awards scholarships to veterans. Amanda Sturdevant
Amanda earned her MBA in Marketing Strategy & Planning and Brand Management from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in Chicago. She is also a proud alumna of the University of Wisconsin – Go Badgers! She works remotely from her home in Connecticut which she shares with her husband and two sons. Amanda is the co-host of AAM’s Virtual Campfire video conference series and looks forward to facilitating conversations on topics that help AAM members contribute to the growth of their firms. She also serves at co-chair of AAM’s Virtual Education Committee. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn. Register |