Lunch & Learn: Upstate Climate for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Financing

About Our Panelists

Jeff McKeehan, Managing Partner at Viking M&A

Jeff comes to Viking Mergers & Acquisitions with professional experience as the President and Co-Owner of EHD Technologies, a leading provider of technical and professional services and as a Vice-President of Business Operations with Aerotek Inc. Prior to Aerotek, Jeff had a successful career at TE Connectivity (formerly Tyco Electronics) whereas a Director of Manufacturing Operations he led and managed several fully integrated advanced manufacturing facilities. Jeff’s expertise includes sales and operations planning, business strategy development, training, leadership, organizational development, operations management, talent acquisition, human resources, process improvement and quality systems management. He earned a BA in Business Administration from Belmont Abbey College and an MS in Organizational Management from Pfeiffer University. Jeff's interests include teaching, mentoring, and development of aspiring leaders. As a practitioner of organizational development, his passion is helping individuals and organizations transform, improve, and grow.

Earl Gregorich, Marketing & Outreach Specialist at SBA South Carolina District Office

Earl is the Marketing & Outreach Specialist for the US Small Business Administration in Duncan, SC. He is a USAF veteran, graduated with a BS degree from Wright State University, and has had a 20+ year career with US Small Business Administration resource partners, consulting business owners and administering business and economic development programs. Earl serves the 20 Upstate counties of South Carolina and is experienced in providing guidance on SBA lending programs, government contracting programs, SBA disaster relief programs and business development training.

Connally Bradley, Executive Director at Appalachian Development Corporation

Connally Bradley serves as the Executive Director of the Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) in Greenville SC. After graduating from Clemson University, he was employed by the USDA in multiple roles. He provided agricultural, residential, commercial, and public utility loans for a variety of entities. He left the USDA to join the Business Development Corporation as Vice President where he provided SBA 504 and SBA 7a loans in partnership with lenders for variety of businesses. In his role at the ADC, he leads a team partnering with lenders to provide SBA 504 and ADC-ALF loans for businesses. Under his leadership, the ADC has become one of the leading SBA 504 lenders in SC and has deployed a majority of the ADC-ALF funds.

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