
Keystone Marches into 2025 in Growth Mode
We are thrilled to announce that Derek Branch and Darryl Heller have joined Keystone Business Advisors bringing with them a wealth of experience and expertise that will greatly benefit our clients.
Derek Branch, M&A Advisor
Derek has over 20 years of experience in accounting, finance and business operations, working with small to mid-sized businesses across industries such as marketing/advertising, consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution. and restaurant/hospitality.
Before transitioning into his role as an M&A Advisor, Derek served as a CFO, where he conducted due diligence on potential target companies for strategic acquisition. His keen ability to identify risks and opportunities during the due diligence process was instrumental in driving growth and value creation.
Derek’s deep understanding of financial statements and business operations allows him to uncover the true value proposition drivers of any business, providing his clients with strategic insights and guidance.
Darryl Heller, M&A Advisor
Darryl brings over three decades of leadership experience in the electronics and manufacturing industries, having held senior management roles in companies ranging from start-ups to large publicly traded corporations.
Most recently, Darryl served as Vice President of Operations & Engineering at a local custom architectural design manufacturer. In this role, he worked closely with the company’s owner and private equity partners to enhance performance and profitability.
With an MBA in Technology from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Darryl combines deep operational expertise with a broad industry background to provide clients with the confidence and support needed for successful transaction closings.
Please join us in welcoming Derek and Darryl to the Keystone team. We are confident their unique skill sets and extensive experience will play a vital role in achieving our mission of delivering exceptional results for our clients. You can reach them by clicking here
Read More
Llamas Plastics, Inc. Acquired by Lee Aerospace
Llamas Plastics, Inc., a world-class manufacturer of aircraft transparencies, has been acquired by Lee Aerospace in a transaction facilitated by Keystone Business Advisors. This acquisition will provide Lee Aerospace with direct entrance into the military aerospace transparency markets, diversify its product line, and increase its capacity.
“When evaluating Llamas Plastics, we were very impressed that they had a family-oriented culture like Lee Aerospace,” said Jim Lee, President of Lee Aerospace. We both value our employees, and many have been with us for decades. In addition, by sharing technology and best practices, we will propel both companies forward by providing additional advanced offerings to the aerospace industry; be it general aviation, commercial, or military.”
Keystone Business Advisors served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Llamas Plastics, Inc. for this transaction. “We worked closely with the team at Llamas Plastics to understand their business and goals and used our expertise and network to find the perfect buyer for them,” said Dave Richards, Managing Partner of Keystone Business Advisors.
“Llamas Plastics, Inc. is ready to move to the next level and Lee Aerospace will take it there,” said Rick Llamas, President of Llamas Plastics, Inc. “We were impressed by their people, technical expertise and plans for the future. I’m confident with Lee’s leadership, Llamas Plastics will continue to achieve great things.”
Keystone Business Advisors has completed over 250 transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, e-commerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. View recent transactions here.
Read More