Corporate Development Associates
- 15111 North Hayden Road
- Suite 160-110
- Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
- Phone 480.951.2441
- Fax 480.368.8884
- Cell 602.432.0426
Email jaa@printmergers.com
Representing Clients With Transactions of
$2,500,000 to $100,000,000.
Background & Experience
Jim has been involved during his entire career in the printed office products supply industry. His formative years were spent as an owner of a paper and business forms distributor in northern New Jersey. In 1982, Jim merged his distributorship with his principal manufacturer of product and relocated to Indianapolis to assume the role of president of the combined operations. Jim negotiated the sale of that company in 1986 to a Canadian firm.
Jim has been an intermediary since 1987, specializing in negotiated transactions within the commercial printing, labels, business forms, and office systems industries. Prior to relocating to Hilton Head and founding CDA in 1994, Jim was a member of the largest intermediary firm in the United States, where he won numerous awards for his deal-making efforts.
Since 1987, Jim has completed transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $500M.
Clients By Industries
Manufacturers and distributors of plain or printed/converted paper products used on business machines or in the office environment.
Geographic Area Serviced
All of the United States, Canada, and Mexico for printing-related products.
Specialties
Printing and paper converting.
Credentials & Education
- BA, Rutgers University (Business, 1969)
- AMA Management Course for Presidents (1980)
- Deming's Quality/Productivity Course (1984)
Professional Affiliations
- IBBA M&A Source
- Rotary Club of Hilton Head
- Association for Corporate Growth
- DMIA, IBFI (Trade Associations)
Other Services
Acquisition analysis and business appraisals for the printing industry.