Since joining Calder Capital in 2018, Sam Scharich has been integral in driving the firm's M&A activities and innovation. His role encompasses business development, detailed market research, expert financial analysis, valuation guidance, strategic offer structuring, effective negotiation, and financing procurement. Sam's expertise in advising both sellers and buyers through the M&A process has been pivotal in ensuring successful, efficient, and seamless transactions. Sam splits his time between leading Calder's buy-side team which uncovers and helps clients complete off-market transactions and representing large and complex business sellers in robust confidential auction processes on the market. Sam is a Grand Rapids, Michigan native who has a passion for entrepreneurship and building relationships. He is a summa cum laude Finance graduate of Michigan State University's Eli Broad School of Business. Sam brings energy, enthusiasm, quick and creative thinking as well as a desire to learn and get things done each and every day. When he's not working, Sam enjoys basketball, real estate, woodworking, swimming, and time with family.