About Us
Corporate Transition Consulting is a specialist with a singular focus.
Who We Are.
From our beginning over 20 years ago, creative design strategy has driven our business. Our strategies run the gamut — sales, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, ESOPs and MSOPs, as well as a number of hybrid approaches. Our succession strategies stimulate a number of market sectors, including construction, manufacturing, medical, communications, finance, retail, insurance, information technology, food service, wholesale, distribution and many others.
First, we are proven exit experts devoted solely to your goals. We are strategists who pursue timely results, not extended projects. Our management team has been in the trenches for decades as top executives. We never overstate capability and never adopt cookie-cutter solutions. Accordingly, we abide by a strict policy — to always adhere to core principles: (1) promise minimum risk and (2) provide assurance during your transition milestones.
We Are Not.
Smart owners must be satisfied who we are not. We are not venture capitalists or investment bankers who require membership on your board or control in your business. We are not a replacement for your current investment advisors. We are not speculators, interested in long-term commitments.
The Team
Seasoned leadership has placed CTC at the forefront of the transition arena. We’ve taken on complex divestitures, mergers, acquisitions and other assignments, and can say confidently that thousands of lives have been changed for the better.
Joseph Wisniewski
President/CEOJoseph Wisniewski President/CEO
Many people who know Joe best call him “Wiz” because they’ve seen him in action — executing and crafting complex deals and matching wits with the best merger and acquisition experts at large corporations. But his virtuosity is definitely not wizardry. Preparation is. His BS in mechanical engineering from Western Michigan and MBA in finance at Notre Dame began a jam-packed, award-winning career — with Steelcase was quickly chosen for a company acquisition team; chief executive posts with CV Industries, HON, Kimball International, Harpers, Shaw Walker and Haworth — companies with annual sales from $325M to $1.8B. This experience equipped him to evaluate, negotiate, market, sell and buy companies. As Joe built CTC, he created and broadened strategic international alliances and joint ventures with Japanese, Philippine, German and French-owned firms.
Jeremy Huish
Vice PresidentJeremy Huish Vice President
It's no wonder Jeremy Huish understands how to structure deals that protect both the immediate and future interests of owners, companies and employees. In addition to 20 years of professional experience, the man has two accounting degrees and two law degrees. That education, wedded to vast experience, has positioned him to lead — in business development, investment banking, succession planning and ESOP implementation. With his command as a CPA and attorney, Jeremy specializes in succession planning, helping ownership transition to their futures — ethically, effectively and profitably. For the last decade, Jeremy has advised closely-held businesses, public companies, governments, and not-for-profits on risk management and captive insurance company issues. His degrees include: Arizona State Univ. (BS, Accounting); Brigham Young University (Masters, Accounting); Brigham Young (Juris Doctorate); and Georgetown University (LL.M.in Taxation).
John M. Byrne
CPA/ABVJohn M. Byrne CPA/ABV
In over 30 years as a CPA, John Byrne originally made his mark in real world accounting as a valuation expert. With that ability, he was instrumental in M & A transactions, financial reporting, income tax compliance, litigation, bankruptcies, and shareholder disputes. Most recently associated with a national healthcare company, John was subject matter expert on fair value as it relates to business combinations and related intangible asset valuations. His valuation background led John to plan, supervise and perform audits for both SEC and privately held companies. John received his bachelor’s from Ohio University and master’s from Cleveland State University. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, his uncommon blend of accounting and financial reporting, combined with expertise in valuation theory and application, provides an integrated approach that delivers value to CTC clients.
What We Do That Differentiates Us.
- We work for you — Exclusively.
- Cooperate with your advisors to harvest equity requirements.
- Arrange financing.
- Educate your people.
- Always perform under a “not to exceed” pricing policy.
- Pursue timely results, not extended projects.
- Minimize transaction time.
- Bring you the most sophisticated deals.