Principals' Background

Patrick Harkins, CEO of Anchor Business Advisors, Inc. has had substantial experience as a consultant and auditor with a large national CPA firm. After 5 years of progressive experience, he became a Vice President & CFO with a manufacturing client and directed a leveraged buyout of the shareholder group. After successfully implementing the strategic plan and stabilizing cash flow, Pat Harkins was elevated to the Board of Directors and given additional operating responsibilities. After seven years with this company, he was recruited by a national search firm to assume the role of Sr. Vice President & CFO of a large electronics and software company. In this position, he directed the merger activity of the firm and helped consolidate several previous acquisitions. He served as the Chairman of the Senior Management Committee and had profit and loss responsibility for the most profitable division. Several years ago, Pat Harkins with over 25 years experience in the Merger & Acquisition field, started his own firm to meet the needs of the middle market entrepreneur.

Education and Professional Credentials:

Patrick Harkins has been a voting member of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers for eight years serving two years in the Office of President, two years in the Office of Vice President and two years as the Past President.
Designated a “Top Producer in Georgia” in 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003 by the Georgia Association of Business Brokers.
For years ending December 31, 2004 & 2005, Patrick Harkins was awarded the most prestigious Georgia Association Award, "Agent of the Year", given annually to the Top Producer in the State.
Worked in Multi-National CPA firm for 5 years as a Senior Accountant and Supervisor. Left firm to become Vice President/CFO of a manufacturing client and directed management buy out of shareholders. This leveraged buy out became a model for other companies contemplating similar action.
Recruited by a National Search firm to become Sr. Vice President/CFO of a larger electronics and software company. During tenure, had P&L responsibility for the most profitable division.
Served as a Consultant to other firms considering management buy outs and the efficacy of alternative models (ESOP & etc.).
Arranged significant financing transactions with major banks in complex capital restructuring efforts.
Certified Public Accountant and recipient of the Ernst & Young Award for excellence in accounting.
Voted as lifetime member in the Million Dollar Club after consecutive and continuous business sales achievements.
Awarded “Certified Business Intermediary” status, as conferred by the International Business Brokers Association after meeting all the testing and eligibility requirements, with over 30 years experience in the Mergers & Acquisitions environment.
Licensed by the State of Georgia Real Estate Commission as a “Real Estate Broker” in Georgia.
Designated “Board Certified Intermediary” after meeting requirements of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Received an MBA in Finance “With Distinction” from DePaul University.
Professional memberships include: The American Institute of CPA's, International Business Brokers Association, Georgia Association of Business Brokers, and M&A Source.
Published articles in the professional association newsletter with excerpts published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Speaker at local and regional conferences with issues related to Business Brokerage.

Pat Harkins, CEO of Anchor Business Advisors, Inc., has collaborated with Chris Lambrecht on several tactical initiatives for the benefit of clients. This strategic alliance with Chris and his firm expands the service offerings of Anchor Business Advisors, Inc. While in the process of growing a company and maximizing the exit value, our clients can obtain intelligent marketing planning and feedback while building products, market share or cultivating core brands. They can evaluate and measure the impact and efficacy of various alternatives. Chris Lambrecht founded Intelligent Marketing Solutions (IMS) in 1997 when he became aware of the need for marketing and advertising expertise in companies that could not justify a full time marketing executive. Additionally, he saw that it was very difficult for most companies to obtain reasonably priced creative services without a lengthy and costly learning curve. Prior to his consulting experience, Chris has been a senior executive in a B2B international advertising agency, Director of Marketing & Sales at Porex Technologies, a leading specialty plastics manufacturer, and worked for Corning Glass Inc. in numerous sales, manufacturing and marketing management roles.

While at Porex Technologies, Chris was personally responsible leading the division’s sales and marketing department of 52 people, growing sales from under $3MM to over $15MM in ten years. Other specific markets that Chris has had direct experience with include: OEM machine and product design, robotics, machine tool, packaging, medical diagnostics, scientific supplies and equipment, pulp & paper, automotive, business software, building and construction, oil & gas, and numerous others.

Chris received his B.S. of Management Sciences from Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio , and has completed extensive executive-level programs including Strategic Marketing Planning and Advanced Strategic Planning at the University of Michigan Business School.

Chris has served on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Ad Club, the Fayette County Recreation Board, the Southern Land Preservation Trust, and the Technology Marketing Association of TAG. He is currently a member of TEC and the Pro Growth Forum.