Our Team

Adam Persiani

As a Manager with Valesco, Adam's responsibilities include new investment origination, diligence, financial analysis and structure. His experience in capital markets and process engineering add depth to Valesco’s business development and portfolio improvement initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, Adam spent seven years as a trading professional in the futures and options markets at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Early in his career, Adam worked as an industrial engineer with an international manufacturer of kitchen products.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois, where he was a recipient of the Charles "Chick" Evans Scholarship. He also earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with a concentration in Economics, Finance, and Managerial and Organizational Behavior.

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Anne Gallimore

Anne joined Valesco in 2005 and is responsible for research, new investment origination, due diligence and project management. As Manager of the firm’s direct marketing and origination initiatives, she is actively involved with strategic acquisition planning and process development. She also serves as a firm accountant.  Previously, Anne served as Valesco’s Office Manager, overseeing all general business operations.

Anne graduated with honors from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas with a B.A. in English Literature with minors in Russian Studies and Music. Her continuing education focus is in accounting and related business studies.

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agallimore@valescoind.com

Angie Henson

As Vice President and CFO of Valesco, Angie serves in key roles related to new investment origination, portfolio management and investor relations. The head of research and business development operations since 2002, she directs the firm’s strategic acquisition planning and program management. Additionally, she is a member of Valesco’s Investment Committee and the Board of Directors of Valesco Industries. Her organizational management and governance activities also include several charitable entities.

Angie joined Valesco in 1998 and holds a B.S. from Tarleton State University. She also earned a certificate in entrepreneurial studies from Southern Methodist University. Prior to Valesco, Angie was an account manager for a Fortune 500 company where she was responsible for customer requirements planning, fulfillment and delivery management.

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ahenson@valescoind.com

Jack Sadden

A Managing Director and co-founder of Valesco Industries, Jack has compiled a broad-based professional background that includes extensive experience in hands-on operating management, professional advisory, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance. Prior to Valesco, Jack was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for one of the largest independent fabricators of reinforcing steel in North America.

Earlier, he was a principal in a private equity firm where he was active as both investor and operator in building a portfolio of companies, through acquisitions and internal growth initiatives, having annual revenues in excess of $400,000,000.

His operations experience includes both executive and advisory posts working with distressed and turnaround businesses.

Jack began his corporate finance career with Arthur Young & Company (Ernst & Young) where, prior to his departure, he was acting director of the Southwest Region Merger & Acquisition Services Group. In his early career, he held a series of progressive management positions in operations with Club Corp.

Jack’s tenure in organization governance includes both corporate and professional association appointments to Boards of Directors. He is a graduate of the Florida State University School of Business and earned his license as a Certified Public Accountant in 1986.

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jsadden@valescoind.com

Heather Hubbard

As a Valesco Manager, Heather’s responsibilities include new investment origination, business development, research, financial analysis, due diligence and reporting (operations, regulatory and partnership).

Before joining Valesco Industries in 2009, Heather interned for the Parkland Hospital System in Dallas and headed a strategic planning team for a start-up pharmaceutical venture backed company.  Her background in entrepreneurial and family owned business gives her excellent perspective to understand and develop solutions for these types of organizations.

Heather graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of Oklahoma, Price School of Business, where she was elected to the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society.  Additionally, she is involved in several charitable organizations and is currently pursuing her MBA from the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas.

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hhubbard@valescoind.com

Bud Moore

A founding partner of Valesco Industries, Bud has been an active advisor and investor in growth oriented companies for more than 30 years. Coming from an entrepreneurial family background, his earliest experiences are rooted in middle market commercial and industrial businesses engaged in manufacturing and value-added distribution. This professional family business foundation provided him with a deep understanding and appreciation for all aspects of company operations; planning, management, production, procurement sales, marketing, logistics, accounting and finance. These experiences were subsequently broadened through a variety of management and investment opportunities chiefly related to manufacturing, value-added distribution of industrial equipment and parts, and fabricated metal parts and assemblies.

Before establishing Valesco, Bud founded two firms offering specialty advisory services in mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance. Central to the success and national reputation of these firms was the development of unique corporate growth programs specifically designed for middle market businesses seeking to expand market presence and share through strategic acquisitions.

Bud is a member of the Valesco Investment Committee, past President and Board Member of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth and is an Associate Board Member at the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business.

His other past and present Board activities include appointments with Valesco investments, trade associations and charitable foundations. Bud is a graduate of the Texas A&M University School of Business.

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bmoore@valescoind.com

Harry Ting

Harry serves in a broad role with the firm but focuses primarily in research, new investment origination, financial analysis and monitoring portfolio performance. He brings valuable skills to the firm with his background in entrepreneurship, investment banking and financial advisory services.

Prior to joining Valesco Industries, Harry worked for an investment banking and financial advisory firm as well as a wealth management company. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, he has a lifelong background working in private family businesses, was involved in non-profit radio and co-founded a technology start-up venture.

Harry graduated from Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business, where he was a merit scholarship student and an active member in the professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi.

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hting@valescoind.com

Mark Smith

As Director of Performance, Mark works directly with management teams in support of key initiatives such as growth, expansion, productivity, quality improvement, transition and change management, increasing market share and profitability. He is also actively involved in the firm’s new investment origination and transaction process.

With over 20 years in executive operating management, Mark has an established background in successfully positioning businesses to grow, scale and develop. Prior to joining Valesco, Mark had a long tenure with Daydots, Inc., where he held successive executive posts as CFO, COO and President of the Company. As President, he directed this producer of food safety products through nearly a decade of rapid growth leading to the sale of Daydots to a Fortune 500 company. Mark was also successful with fully integrating Daydots into the parent’s business model while continuing the growth of revenues and earnings in the three years following the acquisition. Earlier in his career, he worked in the commercial and industrial lending group of Bank One.

As a result of his background, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of middle-market business development: strategic planning; acquisitions and divestitures; organizational development; finance and capital structure; information systems; supply chain management, and; sales and marketing. Mark holds a BBA in Finance and an MBA, both from Baylor University. He also serves as a director on the boards of Connect Church and Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, TX.

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msmith@valescoind.com

Michelle Cox

Michelle oversees office operations for Valesco. She is also actively involved in the firm’s market research, communications, marketing, and new business development.

Prior to joining Valesco Industries, Michelle worked in customer service and office management in a variety of small business and professional service settings in such industries as dentistry, medical services & equipment, sports & recreation, and staffing. Before entering private industry, Michelle’s professional career was in elementary education.

Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas.

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