Charlotte, NC (Jan 11, 2023) – Rich Jones, Partner at Zabel Companies, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of M&A Source effective January 2023.

The M&A Source is a trade organization focused on being the source of education, best practices, networking and deal sourcing for professionals engaged in business transactions with annual EBITDA ranging from $0.5 million to $10 million.  Its members include transaction advisors, related professionals and investors who are dedicated to the highest standards of client care.

Zabel Companies has been participating in the M&A Source for over a decade.  The firm received the M&A Source Advocate of the Year award at the Spring Conference in Denver and Jones recently participated in an M&A Source podcast highlighting the importance of building trust between entrepreneurs and equity partners.

“It’s an honor to be chosen to serve on the board of M&A Source to support the lower middle market ecosystem,” said Jones.  “I believe M&A Source provides our market with educational tools, member networking, and collaboration that is unmatched.  I am excited and humbled to have been chosen to partner with intermediaries, investors, business owners, and service providers to support the lower middle market.”

About The Zabel Companies

Based in Charlotte, NC, The Zabel Companies is an investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to patiently build privately held $2 million to $10 million EBITDA companies in the niche manufacturing, business services, and distribution sectors. Zabel brings a proven and flexible approach to investing in and growing high quality businesses. Whether through a buyout or recapitalization, Zabel’s strategy is to work closely with management teams to steadily grow businesses and build value for all parties involved. For more information, visit www.zabelcompanies.com.

About M&A Source

M&A Source® is the leading not for profit association for individuals and firms engaged in lower middle market business transactions. The association provides education, benefits, conferences, support programs and networking opportunities, and awards the Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary® (M&AMI®) designation to qualified advisors.  For more information, visit https://masource.org/.