Adam Coffey

Adam Coffey

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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    The Chairman Group™

    Dallas, TX

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    Westlake, TX

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    Brea, California

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    El Segundo, CA

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    Kansas City, Kansas

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    Kansas City, Kansas

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    Lansing, Michigan

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    Plymouth, MI

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    Corona California

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    2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, TX

Education

  • UCLA Anderson School of Management Graphic

    UCLA Anderson School of Management

    UCLA Anderson's Corporate Governance Program prepares both new and seasoned executives alike for director level board service in public or private company environments. Using a cadre of UCLA's top professors and augmenting with renowned guest speakers the program tackles current challenges, ethical responsibilities, succession planning and strategic management at the board level. Upon successful completion of the course work and written examination candidates are issued credentials as a…

    UCLA Anderson's Corporate Governance Program prepares both new and seasoned executives alike for director level board service in public or private company environments. Using a cadre of UCLA's top professors and augmenting with renowned guest speakers the program tackles current challenges, ethical responsibilities, succession planning and strategic management at the board level. Upon successful completion of the course work and written examination candidates are issued credentials as a Certified Director.

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    After serving as a guest speaker to various FEMBA and EMBA classes at UCLA since 2010, Adam decided to make becoming an alumnus of UCLA a priority and enrolled in the Executive Program in Management, proving that you are never too old to go back to school and learn!

  • General Electrics' world renowned general management leadership school where top talent is nurtured and developed to become the business leaders of tomorrow.

Licenses & Certifications

Publications

  • The Exit Strategy Playbook

    Lioncrest Publishing

    #1 Amazon Best Seller

    Explore the universe of potential buyers. Learn how to assemble a team of expert advisors to prepare your business for sale. Walk step by step through a typical investment banker led mid market sale process from start to finish.

    Adam Coffey has spent the last twenty years as CEO of three private equity backed national service companies. Through his experience executing a buy and build strategy, he has bought and sold more than 100 companies ranging in size…

    #1 Amazon Best Seller

    Explore the universe of potential buyers. Learn how to assemble a team of expert advisors to prepare your business for sale. Walk step by step through a typical investment banker led mid market sale process from start to finish.

    Adam Coffey has spent the last twenty years as CEO of three private equity backed national service companies. Through his experience executing a buy and build strategy, he has bought and sold more than 100 companies ranging in size from $1 million to $1 billion. Selling your business is an art. Learn from an experienced artist how to successfully navigate the sale process.

    This book isn't about selling fast, it's about selling smart and achieving maximum value for the time and effort you've put into your company. Pick up The Exit Strategy Playbook today and get an instant PhD in the art of the business sale.

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  • The Private Equity Playbook

    Lioncrest Publishing

    #1 Amazon Best Seller

    Private equity firms are on the rise and rapidly changing the game. Today more than 5,500 P.E. firms manage $3.4 Trillion in capital, own tens of thousands of companies and account for almost half of all M&A deal volume, so it is essential for CEOs and senior management executives to understand exactly how private equity firms operate. This invaluable resource can help you devise a winning P.E. game plan for your own company that offers you greater freedom and…

    #1 Amazon Best Seller

    Private equity firms are on the rise and rapidly changing the game. Today more than 5,500 P.E. firms manage $3.4 Trillion in capital, own tens of thousands of companies and account for almost half of all M&A deal volume, so it is essential for CEOs and senior management executives to understand exactly how private equity firms operate. This invaluable resource can help you devise a winning P.E. game plan for your own company that offers you greater freedom and financial success.

    CEO Adam Coffey has twenty years of experience building businesses for private equity companies. In this authoritative yet approachable handbook, he covers:

    · The history and landscape of private equity
    · Ground rules for finding the right firm to partner with
    · Techniques for navigating the new governance
    · Strategies for continued growth in the private equity space
    · And more.

    The Private Equity Playbook provides all the coaching you’ll need to compete and win on this new playing field. Kirkus Review had this to say: "A well-designed, authoritative guide to private equity—even for inexpert readers", and Inc. Magazine called it "A must read".

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Honors & Awards

  • OC Top 50 - 2021

    Orange County Business Journal

    Named one of the Top 50 most influential business leaders in Orange County, CA for the second year in a row. Orange County, located in Southern California is home to 3.2 million people. The Orange County Business Journal is the county's leading business publication.

  • #1 Amazon Best Selling Author of "The Exit Strategy Playbook"

    Amazon

    From the bestselling author of The Private Equity Playbook comes Adam Coffey’s second offering, The Exit-Strategy Playbook.

    Explore the universe of potential buyers. Learn how to assemble a team of expert advisors to prepare your business for sale. Walk step by step through a typical investment-banker-led midmarket sale process from start to finish.

    Adam Coffey has spent the last twenty years as CEO of three private-equity-backed national service companies. Through his experience…

    From the bestselling author of The Private Equity Playbook comes Adam Coffey’s second offering, The Exit-Strategy Playbook.

    Explore the universe of potential buyers. Learn how to assemble a team of expert advisors to prepare your business for sale. Walk step by step through a typical investment-banker-led midmarket sale process from start to finish.

    Adam Coffey has spent the last twenty years as CEO of three private-equity-backed national service companies. Through his experience executing a buy-and-build strategy, he has bought and sold more than 100 companies ranging in size from $1 million to $1 billion. Selling your business is an art. Learn from an experienced artist how to successfully navigate the sale process.

    This book isn’t about selling fast—it’s about selling smart and achieving maximum value for the time and effort you’ve put into your company. Pick up The Exit-Strategy Playbook today and get an instant PhD in the art of the business sale.

  • Forbes Business Council Member

    Forbes

    Member, article and content contributor to Forbes

  • "OC Top 50" - 2020

    Orange County Business Journal

    Named as one of the "Top 50" Orange County business leaders making a difference during the era of the COVID19 Pandemic. Orange County, located in Southern California is home to 3.2 million people. The Orange County Business Journal is the county's leading business publication.

  • “OC500” 2019

    Orange County Business Journal

    Named one of the “Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders” in Orange County, CA (population 3.2 million) for the second year in a row.

  • #1 Amazon Best Selling Author of "The Private Equity Playbook"

    Amazon

    Since its release in late February of 2019, the Private Equity Playbook has been a #1 Amazon Best Seller in as many as eight different categories at a time. It held the number 1 spot in Private Equity for over a year before yielding the top spot to others. Kirkus Review had this to say: "A well-designed, authoritative guide to private equity—even for inexpert readers". With 5500 firms managing over $3.4 trillion in capital, owning tens of thousands of companies and accounting for almost…

    Since its release in late February of 2019, the Private Equity Playbook has been a #1 Amazon Best Seller in as many as eight different categories at a time. It held the number 1 spot in Private Equity for over a year before yielding the top spot to others. Kirkus Review had this to say: "A well-designed, authoritative guide to private equity—even for inexpert readers". With 5500 firms managing over $3.4 trillion in capital, owning tens of thousands of companies and accounting for almost half of all M&A deal volume - its a must read for executives and business owners alike.

  • “OC500” - 2018

    Orange County Business Journal

    Named as one of the "Top 500 Influential Business Leaders" in Orange County, California (Population 3.2 million) for 2018.

Organizations

  • UCLA Alumni Association

    Life Member - Gold Member - Chancellor’s Society Member

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    I have served as a guest speaker to various FEMBA and EMBA classes at the UCLA Anderson School of Business since 2010. I decided in 2016 to take my involvement with the university to a new level by completing the Executive Program in Management in order to become an alumnus of UCLA. I am an active supporter of various scholarship programs and serve as a mentor to multiple MBA candidates I have met while speaking. Go Bruins!

  • Experimental Aircraft Association

    Life Member, Young Eagle Pilot Volunteer

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    The EAA is dedicated to preserving and promoting experimental and general aviation for current and future generations of pilots. Learn more at www.EAA.org

  • Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

    Life Member, Hat In The Ring Society Member

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    Dedicated to promoting, educating, advocating for and preserving general aviation for pilots and those that fly. Learn more at www.AOPA.org

  • American Legion

    Life Member

    - Present

    The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at www.Legion.org

  • American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

    Life Member, Diamond Club Member, Maxim Society Member

    - Present

    Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active radio amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur affairs. ARRL’s underpinnings are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership. ARRL Members have been providing emergency communication services to local and…

    Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active radio amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur affairs. ARRL’s underpinnings are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership. ARRL Members have been providing emergency communication services to local and federal government since its inception. When traditional communications are compromised, its ARRL members that provide connectivity.

  • Association of the United States Army

    Life Member

    - Present

    The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Total Army, our Soldiers, Army civilians, and their families; our industry partners, and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. AUSA educates its members, the public, industry, and Congress about the critical nature of land…

    The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Total Army, our Soldiers, Army civilians, and their families; our industry partners, and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. AUSA educates its members, the public, industry, and Congress about the critical nature of land warfare and the Army’s central role in national defense. AUSA informs its members, our communities, and Congress about issues affecting America’s Army and the Soldiers who serve in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve. AUSA connects the Army to the American people at the national, regional, and chapter levels.

  • National Rifle Association (NRA)

    Life Member, Endowment Member

    - Present

    While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the NRA has, since its inception in 1871, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. Founded by Gen George Wingate after the Civil War, the NRA's primary mission is to teach marksmanship, firearm safety and promote competitive shooting sports. In civilian training, over 125,000 certified instructors now train more than 1,000,000 gun owners each year. Learn…

    While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the NRA has, since its inception in 1871, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. Founded by Gen George Wingate after the Civil War, the NRA's primary mission is to teach marksmanship, firearm safety and promote competitive shooting sports. In civilian training, over 125,000 certified instructors now train more than 1,000,000 gun owners each year. Learn more at www.NRA.org

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