Bud joins Viking Mergers & Acquisitions with over 30 years of leadership experience in various industries, last serving as an authority in the local Tampa Bay automotive market, working as the Director of Wholesale Operations for Vivian Reeves Import Motorcars. As a mason by trade, Bud oversaw the complete construction of several new dealerships and oversaw general operations of multiple locations. When the owners decided to sell Vivian Reeves Import Motorcars, it was Bud who they sent to the closing table to complete the $380MM deal.
Bud is well-known in the local business community, having served as an elected official in Hillsborough County as the Mayor of Riverview, FL for 4 consecutive terms from 2001-2004. He is a former member of the Board of Directors for the South County Chamber of Commerce for seven years. He is an Honorary Member of The International Showmans Club, a member of the Showmans Shrine Club, and member of the Egypt Tampa Shriners. Philanthropically, Bud is the proud founder of Team Addo Charity, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower and support transitioning service members as they navigate their journey from military service to civilian life.
As a former business owner himself, Bud was one of the founding franchisees for Beef O’Brady’s and at one time had 4 locations. When Bud decided to sell, he chose Viking Mergers & Acquisitions to help him through his divestiture over 20 years ago.
Born in Caner, Pennsylvania, Bud was a 2nd Class Petty Officer in the US Navy for 6 years aboard the USS Los Angeles SSM688. Later, he attended an undergraduate degree program off-campus through Penn State. Bud is the proud father of a son and a daughter.
Today, Bud is a key member of the Viking Mergers & Acquisitions team and is directly involved with every aspect of his clients’ transactions. Bud works closely with business owners to enhance their business operations, financial position, and overall enterprise value by creating lucrative exit strategies. He effectively provides his clients with the operational insight and clarity to make solid decisions to positively impact earnings and ultimately their business enterprise value. His diverse background and expertise in financial analysis, contract negotiations, and risk management allow him to assist business owners in successfully maximizing exit strategies and ensure the Viking team efficiently facilitates the divestiture of their clients’ business at its highest value.
