Company Connections Grand Rapids

Jim Hines began his business merger and acquisition career in 1978. He founded his M&A firm Investment Exchange Corporation (Inexco) in 1982. In 2004 he launched Company Connections, a division of Investment Exchange Corporation, as a cutting edge Internet based M&A marketing network. During his career he has administered the sale of over two hundred companies. In addition to his merger & acquisition firms, Jim has owned businesses in the telecommunications, service and franchise industries.

Jim was a founding member of the Michigan Business Brokers Association (MBBA) in 1983. In addition to serving several terms as its president, in 1990 he led the effort to formally associate the MBBA with the International Business Brokers Association. Jim has been an active member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) since 1988. He holds its professional designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and was among the first to earn its prestigious Distinguished Fellow award for lifetime M&A industry and career achievement. Jim has served the IBBA as an officer and two-term director.

Jim has lectured at Colleges, Chambers of Commerce and other business and professional groups. He has written numerous articles regarding issues effecting ownership transfer for business publications. Having valued hundreds of companies for impending sale to courtroom proceedings, Jim is recognized as an expert business appraiser.

Don Markham has over 25 years experience selling, buying and managing businesses and investment real estate. Along with his M&A practice Don presently owns and operates a large multi unit apartment complex.

In addition, Don has over 30 years experience as a management consultant installing cost control systems in over 100 companies. These companies have included manufacturing, processing, printing and warehousing operations.

John Curtis began his M&A career in 1984. Over his 23 years of practice he has assisted numerous clients divest and acquire companies. Mr Curtis specializes in the sale and merger of service and high tech companies. He has ownership in several companies and takes applies that real world experience to his M&A work.

Dominique Hines is the corporate Marketing Director for Company Connections, Inc. and Company Connections Grand Rapids. Ms Hines is a graduate of Columbia University of Chicago where she earned degrees in marketing and business administration.

David Sikkema is an experienced professional assisting business clients for over twenty years. Mr. Sikkema brings his well rounded business and investment to every client engagement. He also has a real estate practice and is an active investor. A graduate of Western Michigan University with a business degree, Mr. Sikkema is a lifelong West Michigan resident.