Mr. Howell has worked in the field of mergers & acquisitions for more than 15 years. Mr. Howell joined Downer & Company in 2001 and during his tenure has advised both domestic and international clients on acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture transactions. Prior to joining Downer & Company, Mr. Howell worked in the corporate finance department of a big 4 accounting firm. Mr. Howell has extensive experience in the areas of manufacturing, business-to-business services, consumer products and defense related services. Additionally, Mr. Howell is responsible for leading Downer & Company’s Material Handling & Logistics transaction group, which -- since being formed in 2005 -- has quickly established itself as a market leader. Mr. Howell has completed numerous transactions involving businesses located in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Scandinavia, South America and Australia. Mr. Howell is a graduate cum laude from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and also holds an MBA from the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University, which he attended as a graduate teaching assistant. Mr. Howell is a non-practicing Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Howell has lived in Switzerland and France and currently resides in Boston. |