John Marsh
Managing Partner
John is a successful cross-functional executive with experience in leading and strengthening finance, accounting, and operations organizations. He has held various executive roles, including CFO, VP of Supply Chain and Planning, and EVP of Finance and Operations, during his 17-year career. In these roles, John was an integral part of the leadership team that scaled a medical device company and sold it to a private equity firm for $161 million. He led integration efforts and participated in due diligence for all the company's acquisitions.
John began his career with the accounting firm Ernst and Young in Atlanta, GA, and has worked with both startups and a large, private equity-owned medical device manufacturer. He leverages his extensive mergers and acquisitions experience to help entrepreneurs successfully transition business ownership.
John graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and holds a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. He currently lives in Marietta with his wife and two daughters.
Seth McCormick
Managing Director
Seth is a seasoned executive with an impressive track record of success, having held Vice President and Director positions across diverse industries. He has a wealth of experience in sales and understands the importance of building strong relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outstanding results. Seth is a skilled consultant, having helped companies of all sizes boost sales, streamline processes, and improve their bottom line. Notably, he played a crucial role in the mergers and acquisitions strategies for one of the nation's largest medical retailers.
Graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Seth has gone on to become a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and holds a real estate license in Texas. Throughout his 20-year career, he has consistently been recognized for his achievements, receiving the highest rankings for his exceptional work.
Seth is a devoted family man and lives with his wife and two daughters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. When he's not at work, he's active in his local church, where he volunteers his time and serves as the executive committee chair for finance.
Carl Nicpon
Managing Director
Carl is an entrepreneur at heart. He was the third-generation owner of a wedding services provider with 14 locations and 200 employees. Carl led the effort to sell the 50 year-old business in a private equity roll-up of the industry, and his first-hand experience gives him an unparalleled understanding of what it’s like for a business owner to bring their company to market and negotiate a successful exit.
Carl is also an Adjunct Professor in the Executive MBA program at the University of Georgia and serves on the Board of the Shore Entrepreneurship Center at Kennesaw State University. He is the Founder of Brio Business Academy, dedicated to guiding business owners as they launch and grow their business. He is passionate about education because he believes that business owners make better decisions when they know how and why things work (or don’t!).
Carl graduated from the University of Notre Dame, and holds an MA from the University of Chicago, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and an M.Ed from the University of Loyola. He and his wife live in Dunwoody and have two sons that attend the Georgia Institute of Technology.
About Marsh Creek Advisors
You’ve spent countless hours building your business. As you prepare to sell, our team is committed to making the journey as streamlined, stress-free, and profitable as possible. We’re here to honor your hard work by securing the future you deserve.
Rooted In Our Values
Service
Your business is complex and deserves personalized support throughout each step of the sale process. Our team gets to know you and your business closely to best serve its unique needs.
Integrity
We understand that when you approach our team, you’re asking for a partner in one of the most important decisions for your business. That requires nothing less than our very best effort to do right by you, your team, and your company.
Trust
We've worked tirelessly to earn a reputation for prioritizing our clients' interests in every decision. Our team takes pride in offering exceptional care and attention to detail during the entire transition process.
Golden Rule
At Marsh Creek, we are committed to treating others as we would like to be treated, both within our team and in our interactions with clients and buyers.
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The Bristol Group Benefits
We're honored to have a strategic partnership with the Bristol Group, a network of over 20 M&A advisors across the country. This allows us to tap into a broad pool of experienced advisors who are specialized in various industries. We firmly believe that teamwork is essential to ensuring a successful and fulfilling experience for our clients.