December 15, 2024
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Bobby Finan, a partner of AEP, loves getting into the mud of small business. From continuing to build AEP’s opportunity pipeline to diving into the nuanced peculiarities of each business that AEP looks at, Bobby lives and breathes small business.
An entrepreneur since graduating college, Bobby proudly claims that he’s never been tamed by corporate culture. He cut his teeth in business in the complex liquor industry having built a distilled spirits production facility from the ground up, managing a distribution network across 27 states, and running regulatory compliance across a matrix of state, federal and municipal agencies. After exiting his distilled spirits business, he scaled a spirits-focused tradeshow/live events business nationally and exited to a growing media company.
Bobby joined AEP in 2026 and brings extensive experience in sales and marketing, operations and processes, new market development, distribution management, high regulation industries & light manufacturing.
Luke Prendergast, a co-founder of AEP, is integral to every facet of our operations—from sourcing and underwriting to active involvement in post-close partnerships and value creation.
Jackson Rimpas, co-founder of AEP, plays a pivotal role in shaping our strategies—from structuring and underwriting to active involvement in post-close partnerships and value creation.
With nearly a decade of experience in M&A, private equity, and small business investment, Jackson is a seasoned professional, having led and advised on numerous successful transactions across various industries and ownership structures. His impressive track record boasts over 30 completed transactions, spanning M&A, debt, and equity.
Jackson’s expertise extends to successfully developing, positioning, and advising lower-middle market companies on strategic growth, operational initiatives, and M&A. Well-versed in all aspects of strategic value creation, M&A, investment execution, and underwriting, he spent the last two years leading and supporting two private equity sector initiatives.
His strategic acumen and wealth of experience make Jackson an invaluable architect of AEP’s vision and success.