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Copper Run is relentless in its work with Private Equity and Strategic partners, providing proven strength in the areas below while focusing on proprietary deals.
With middle market M&A success over 17 years and more than 250 closed deals, you get senior-level attention on your team and confidence that our dealmaking formula will move you forward.
With dedicated researchers on each deal team, we source the right targets and right contacts within quickly.
Because we have been nurturing leads for years and have a relational approach, we get to an answer during outreach.
Our real-time process transparency and frequent conversations keep you in the loop every step of the way.
Beyond sourcing, we expertly guide clients through strategic transaction structuring, skilled negotiations and robust project management.
Connect with us at moreinfo@copperruncap.com
With a passion for dealmaking, Andy founded Copper Run and has led the company through substantial growth. He has completed over $8 billion in transactions while working with hundreds of companies, both public and private, in a variety of industries. His extensive industry experience throughout his career includes working with Cantor Fitzgerald in New York and Ernst & Young in Cleveland. Andy focuses on building organizations, continuous learning, and sharing new experiences with his wife and three sons. He enjoys getting outdoors, fly fishing, wakesurfing, traveling to new places and taking in live music.
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business – B.S. in Accounting
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business – MBA
FINRA Series 7, 79 and 63 licenses
Non-practicing CPA
Overseeing our Cincinnati office, Shawn drives business development by sourcing new buy-side and sell-side opportunities in the business services, distribution and manufacturing sectors. Previously, Shawn served as a Managing Director at First Financial Bank for over ten years, responsible for originating, structuring, negotiating and closing more than 50 leveraged finance deals. Shawn’s experience also includes credit and relationship management roles at Fifth Third Bank, where he gained expertise in a variety of industry verticals. Shawn believes in the power of loyalty and trust as the building blocks for creating and maintaining quality relationships, both personally and professionally. He prioritizes family and enjoys seeing new places and creating new experiences for them during his time off, though some of that time is spent taking Andy Hays’ money on the golf course.
Franklin University – B.S. in Business Administration
Michael is responsible for developing key sector-relevant relationships, originating transactions and providing advisory services to private equity firms, and assisting portfolio companies in their growth strategies across a variety of industries. He gained expertise when working in Corporate Strategy and Development at Huntington Bancshares, Inc., where he focused on potential bank targets, strategic acquisitions, divestiture, and joint venture opportunities, utilizing complex merger models and strategic scenario analyses to guide executive and board leadership decision making. Michael enjoys time with family, taking long road trips with screaming children or watching Paw Patrol episodes for the 100th time. He resides with his wife and kids in Powell, Ohio.
Ohio University – B.S. in Accounting and Finance
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business – MBA
FINRA Series 63 and 79 licenses
Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with 59 chapters worldwide. ACG’s global network comprises more than 100,000 middle market professionals who invest, own and advise growing companies. Learn more about ACG membership.