Chris J. Messina provides Meritage Partners, Inc. with a distinctive understanding of the unique M&A needs of professional services companies, particularly those within the engineering, construction and architectural industries. With contacts throughout the architectural, engineering and construction worlds, Chris is able to provide incredible access to some of the most prominent strategic and financial buyers throughout those industries.Chris comes to Meritage Partners, Inc. after having spent several years honing the marketing and advertising disciplines within the corporate world. Chris has been intimately involved in drafting marketing plans for several of the World’s leading software manufacturers and has analyzed and developed strategic marketing/advertising plans for numerous mid-sized companies. Chris’ understanding of marketing principles and practices allow Meritage Partners, Inc. to accurately and effectively position its clientele to potential buyers in order to achieve a maximum impact in the marketplace.Chris holds a B.A. in political science/foreign policy from Cal Poly University Pomona and an M.B.A. in global business from Pepperdine University. Prior to joining Meritage Partners, Inc. Chris served as a Marketing Executive for Burton, Livingstone & Kirk and a Marketing Manager for Ingram Micro. In addition, Chris spent several years as a police officer with the City of Costa Mesa and served in the U.S. Army. |