Michael J. Keblesh

Overview

After serving 6 years as a Captain and a Black Hawk helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, Mike Keblesh is adept at delivering critical solutions to time sensitive problems. He translates his experience to help business owners and companies navigate challenges, make strategic decisions, and accomplish their objectives.

Mike also regularly advises businesses on ownership structuring, employee equity offerings, succession planning, and other general business matters. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in Mergers and Acquisitions Law as well as by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star.

Experience

Representative Matters

Strategic Transactions

Thrasher, and its affiliates in its acquisitions of / investments in:
- Vesta Foundation Solutions
- Davenport Foundation Repair
- NV Waterproofing
- Bix Basement Systems
- Sure-Dry Basement Systems
- Baird Foundation Repair
- South Coast Piering, d/b/a Saber
- Arizona Foundation Solutions, LLC
- Blackburn Basement Systems, Inc.
- Midwest Basement Systems, Inc.
- NSquare, Inc.
- Membership Interests of Vintage Construction, LLC
- Kansas City Master Companies, Inc.
- Kansas Basement and Foundation Repair, Inc.

Thrasher, in the sale of its commercial division to GeoSupport Systems
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN) in its acquisitions of:
- ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Service
- NEHDS Logistics, LLC
- Baylor Trucking
- ReedTMS Logistics
Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) in its acquisitions of:
- FieldWise, LLC
- Net Irrigate, LLC
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) in its acquisitions of:
- Avure Technologies, Inc.
- Lektro, Inc.
Pump Solutions Group, a business unit of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) in its acquisition of All-Flo Pump Company, Limited
Dover Food Retail, a business unit of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) in its sale of the Chino, California, branch of The AMS Group, a leading regional aftermarket refrigeration services solution provider, to PMC Capital Partners
Midwest Alarm Company in its acquisitions of:
- BCI Integrated Solutions
- JN Electric
- United Security Alliance, Inc.
- Pelican Electrical Group
Mosaic in the following transactions:
- Acquisition of Vantage Group, Inc.
- Acquisition of Living Innovations Support Services, LLC
- Sale of Texas Operations
Distribution Management Systems, Inc. in its acquisitions of:
- eLIMBS
- Sterland Group
Truck Center Companies in its acquisition of Harrison Truck Centers

Closely Held Sale Transactions

Garner Industries in connection with its sale to ShoreView Industries
No Man’s Land Foods in connection with its sale to Bansk Group
Ziyad Brothers in connection with its sale to Peak Rock Capital
Talon Aviation in connection with its sale of Mountain Aviation to Wheels Up (NYSE: UP)
Sale of Midwest Veterinary Services, (and affiliates) to Argenta US Holdings Inc.
Sale of Dahlsten Truck Line to TFI (NYSE: TFII)
Shareholders of KZValve in connection with the sale of KZValve to IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX)
WEB, Inc., a distributor of residential and commercial roofing and related products, in its acquisition by SRS Distribution, Inc.
Recapitalization of Pacur, LLC
Tecumseh Farms LLC in its sale of Tecumseh Poultry LLC (Smart Chicken) to Tyson Foods, Inc.
(NYSE: TSN)

Private Equity Transactions

Clearview Capital, LLC in its investment in Wilson Orchard & Vineyard Supply, LLC (now known as Orchard & Vineyard Supply)
Orchard & Vineyard Supply in its acquisitions of:
- Davis Pump & Electric Motors
- Cascade Water Systems
- Valley Vineyard & Orchard Supply
- Oregon Vineyard Supply Co.
- OVS Equipment Solutions
- Results Partners
- Quantum Irrigation
- Clearwater Irrigation Supply
- Trinity Valley Supply
Orchard & Vineyard Supply in its sale of OVS Equipment Solutions