John A. Kielich, CPA

Managing Director, M&A Services

John Kielich, managing director of Kolb+Co. M&A Advisers, LLC, has more than 30 years of experience assisting businesses to strategically develop and successfully implement corporate growth and succession initiatives. He is especially adept at working closely with clients to understand the unique nature of their businesses and uncover opportunities to maximize value. John specializes in M&A, strategic planning, operational review and post-merger integration.

He is an expert in all aspects of the M&A process and has participated in the evaluation of more than 300 acquisition candidates and the completion of nearly 50 transactions. Prior to joining Kolb+Co., John’s background includes senior-level management at a Big 4 public accounting firm in both the Milwaukee and New York markets; senior-level corporate development and operations role with a major financial institution; and strategic planning and corporate development leadership for six years at an S&P 500 company. He has also served as an interim CFO for two companies and has managed large teams that include HR, IT and quality.

Education

• University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
  Bachelors of Business Administration Degree in Accounting

Areas of Specialization

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Pre-Merger Planning
• Post-Merger Integration
• Strategic Planning

Speaking Engagements and Publications

• Frequent author of articles for Kolb+Co.’s award-winning publication, The Adviser
• Founder and author of InboxInsights, a Kolb+Co. e-publication
• Speaker and moderator for Kolb+Co.’s Helping Your Business Grow Series, which presents topics such as "Strategic Considerations and Maximizing the Value of Your Business"

Professional Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) member
• Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) member
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) member
• Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) board member

Contact Information

jkielich@KolbCo.com

262/754-9400 Phone
800/461-8843