Chaffe & Associates, Inc.

D.B.H. Chaffe IIIChairman

“My entire business career has been as a principal or owner of a local or regional business. It is natural for our firm to be interested in services for mid-range public and private companies in our region.”

Vanessa Brown ClaibornePresident & CEO, Shareholder

“Valuing a business is not an exact science. There are numerous qualitative and quantitative factors that must be considered. Valuations are not just theory. That price has to survive in the marketplace.”

Sherwood “Woody” BriggsVice Chairman

“Financial institutions are a cornerstone of our communities and their health is indicative of the health of the world around them.”

G. F. Gay Le BretonManaging Director, Shareholder

“Our job is to secure the best deal for our clients. We pride ourselves on doing just that, efficiently and effectively.”

Frank deVayManaging Director

Mr. deVay is a Managing Director in the Mergers and Acquisitions area of Chaffe & Associates, Inc., having joined the firm in 2000.

Michael SchmidtManaging Director

Mr. Schmidt is a Managing Director in the firm’s Corporate Finance Group and a member of the board of directors at Chaffe & Associates, Inc., a specialized investment bank providing services to private and public middle market companies, family-owned businesses, …

Nene Glenn GianfalaVice President, Shareholder

Ms. Gianfala, a Licensed Certified Public Accountant, joined Chaffe & Associates, Inc. as a financial analyst intern in the corporate valuation group in June 2007, and upon completion of the internship joined the company.

Whit SlocumVice President, Shareholder

Mr. Slocum is a Vice President in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group of Chaffe & Associates, Inc., which focuses on providing M&A services to lower middle market clients across a broad spectrum of industries.

Taylor GilbertVice President, Shareholder

Mr. Gilbert is a Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions for Chaffe & Associates, Inc., which delivers M&A services to lower middle market clients across a broad spectrum of industries.

Marc KatsanisSenior Vice President, Shareholder

As Vice President his duties include the performance of business research and valuations of privately held partnership, limited liability company and corporate ownership interests, restricted stock, stock options and warrants.

Riley BusenlenerVice President, Shareholder

Mr. Busenlener is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), accredited by the American Institute of CPAs in business valuation (ABV); an attorney (JD); an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP) by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils; and an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers.

Ryan GertonAssociate

Mr. Gerton is an Associate Accredited Senior Appraiser in the Valuation Group of Chaffe & Associates, Inc. he joined the firm in January 2016 and performs business and industry research, report writing, and valuations of privately held partnership, limited liability company, and corporate ownership interests.

Lacie LannesFinancial Analyst

Ms. Lannes is a Financial Analyst in the Valuation Group of Chaffe & Associates, Inc. As an analyst, her responsibilities include financial statement analysis and business and industry research. She has been with the firm over twenty years valuing closely …

Liam NortonInvestment Banking Analyst

Liam works in the Corporate Finance group of Chaffe & Associates, Inc., having joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst in August 2023. His responsibilities include market research, due diligence, financial modeling, and financial analysis, as well as aiding …

Alex RooneyInvestment Banking Analyst

Alex works in the Corporate Finance group of Chaffe & Associates, Inc., having joined the firm as an Investment Banking Analyst in January 2024. His responsibilities include market research, due diligence, financial modeling, and financial analysis. Before joining Chaffe & …

Barton BarreFinancial Analyst

Barton works in the Valuations group of Chaffe & Associates, Inc., joining the firm as an Intern in December 2023. His responsibilities include financial statement analysis, heavy database research, report writing, and due diligence. Before joining Chaffe & Associates, Barton …