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vcardLeo VanderSchuur

Managing Director
4030 West Boy Scout Blvd
Suite 500
Tampa FL 33607

About

Mr. VanderSchuur grew up in Italy and the Eastern US. His father was in the military and his family moved often, which developed his ability to quickly adapt to changes. He was competitive in athletics year-round, including football on two different continents, swimming, and track.

As Managing Director and Head of Operations, Leo oversees the operational activities of the business, delivering world-class and uniform processes across offices and teams. As stewards of Benchmark Interntional’s proprietary sell-side M&A process, Leo’s team works across the business to maintain standard operating procedures, define best practices, develop and maintain training curriculums, onboard and train personnel, and monitor quality. Prior to his current role, Leo led one of Benchmark International’s talented and highly successful Transaction teams. The value he brings to clients and the team stems from his unique experiences. As a military veteran in the Navy Nuclear Power Program and as an engineer, he focuses objectively on processes and goals, and can support even the most complex business needs. With many years of experience as a successful P&L operator, from $10 million businesses to $800 million global divisions, he’s skilled at identifying the keys that will position our clients for a successful sale. And with more than 20 years of M&A experience (both corporate and private equity related), he brings a keen perspective to the deal process, including a strong buy-side viewpoint to anticipate challenges and opportunities and get the most for our clients.

Skills

Overall M&A Experience, Buy-side Perspective, Deal Negotiations, Business Acumen (P&L/Operator experience from $10M to $800M), Technical Acumen (Engineer), Financial Acumen (CFO experience), Communications (English Minor), Industrial Market Knowledge, Technical Market Knowledge, Growth Strategy Development, Operational Excellence, Produce Lifecycle Management, New Product/Service Development, Process Development/Improvement, Analysis, Risk Assessment 

Persistent

Tombstones

Sample of Involvement

Our Success
Carolina Marine StructuresAcquired ByUnited Infrastructure Holdings
Seller
Carolina Marine Structures
Acquirer
United Infrastructure Holdings
Industry
Construction
Marley Drug, Inc. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByMedicure Inc.
Seller
Marley Drug, Inc.
Acquirer
Medicure Inc.
Industry
Healthcare
All-Star Fire, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByFire Safety and Protection, LLC (FSP), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (SRM).
Seller
All-Star Fire, LLC
Acquirer
Fire Safety and Protection, LLC (FSP), a portfolio company of Sunny River Management (SRM).
Industry
Business Products and Services
Advantage Plastics of New York Inc. and Sherri Plastics Inc.Acquired ByAffiliate of Orchard Creek Capital - Buyer
Seller
Advantage Plastics of New York Inc. and Sherri Plastics Inc.
Acquirer
Affiliate of Orchard Creek Capital
Industry
Industrial
Hagan Heating & Air Conditioning LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByNearU HVAC Services - Benchmark International Buyer
Seller
Hagan Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Acquirer
NearU HVAC Services
Industry
Construction
HireVergence, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByJob.com
Seller
HireVergence, LLC
Acquirer
Job.com
Industry
Technology
General Mechanical ConstructionAcquired ByOnedia ESC Group
Seller
General Mechanical Construction
Acquirer
Onedia ESC Group
Industry
Construction
Alliance Air Solutions, Inc. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByClimatech Mechanical Services, Inc
Seller
Alliance Air Solutions, Inc.
Acquirer
Climatech Mechanical Services, Inc
Industry
Business Products and Services
Twenty First Century Engineering - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByJ.S. Held, LLC
Seller
Twenty First Century Engineering
Acquirer
J.S. Held, LLC
Industry
Architecture and Engineering
Becker Communications, Inc. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByMidwest Alarm Company, Inc. - Buyer
Seller
Becker Communications, Inc.
Acquirer
Midwest Alarm Company, Inc.
Industry
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
Suntech Electricial Contractors, Inc.- Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByPrivate Investors
Seller
Suntech Electricial Contractors, Inc.
Acquirer
Private Investors
Industry
Construction
Aventura Magazine - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByPalm Beach Media Group
Seller
Aventura Magazine
Acquirer
Palm Beach Media Group
Industry
Business Products and Services
BobCAD Cam - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByHarris Computer Corporation
Seller
BobCAD Cam
Acquirer
Harris Computer Corporation
Industry
Technology
In-O-Vate Technologies Incorporated - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByContinental Materials Corporation - Benchmark International Success
Seller
In-O-Vate Technologies Incorporated
Acquirer
Continental Materials Corporation
Industry
Industrial
AM Engineering, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByFremont-Wright, LLC - Benchmark International Success
Seller
AM Engineering, Inc
Acquirer
Fremont-Wright, LLC
Industry
Architecture and Engineering
Lovett & Tharpe, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByLTI International, LLC
Seller
Lovett & Tharpe, Inc
Acquirer
LTI International, LLC
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Integrated Legacy Solutions, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByNXTsoft, LLC - Technology
Seller
Integrated Legacy Solutions, LLC
Acquirer
NXTsoft, LLC
Industry
Technology
MC2 Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByStark Holdings America Inc - Benchmark International Client Success
Seller
MC2 Inc
Acquirer
Stark Holdings America, Inc.
Industry
Construction
Atlanta Biologicals, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByBio-Techne Corporation
Seller
Atlanta Biologicals, Inc
Acquirer
Bio-Techne Corporation
Industry
Healthcare
Enroute Networks, Inc. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByDynamic Quest - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Enroute Networks, Inc
Acquirer
Dynamic Quest
Industry
Technology
Paragon Plastics, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByAshley Industrial Molding, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Paragon Plastics, Inc
Acquirer
Ashley Industrial Molding, Inc
Industry
Industrial
Bean, Whitaker, Lutz & Kareh, Inc (BWLK) - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByCES, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Bean, Whitaker, Lutz & Kareh, Inc (BWLK)
Acquirer
CES, Inc
Industry
Architecture and Engineering
Central Window of Vero Beach Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByFlorida Window and Door - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Central Window of Vero Beach Inc
Acquirer
Florida Window and Door
Industry
Construction
Plastic Revolutions, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByIndustrial Container Services - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Plastic Revolutions, Inc
Acquirer
Industrial Container Services
Industry
Environmental and Recycling
Sun Coast Hydraulic Electric MFG Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByScott Industrial Systems, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Sun Coast Hydraulic Electric MFG Inc
Acquirer
Scott Industrial Systems, Inc
Industry
Industrial
RJS Investments of Central Florida Inc
Acquired By
Florida Floor and Door
Seller
RJS Investments of Central Florida Inc
Acquirer
Florida Floor and Door
Industry
Construction
Fast of Florida, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired BySouthern Air & Heat Holdings - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Fast of Florida, Inc
Acquirer
Southern Air & Heat Holdings
Industry
Industrial
Rackleff Enterprises - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByStella Environmental Holdings and Hidden Harbor Capital - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Rackleff Enterprises
Acquirer
Stella Environmental Holdings and Hidden Harbor Capital
Industry
Environmental and Recycling
Oncology Plus Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByAvella Specialty Pharmacy - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Oncology Plus Inc
Acquirer
Avella Specialty Pharmacy
Industry
Healthcare
Hunt Engineering Services - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByVisitor Vetting and Management Systems, LLC - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Hunt Engineering Services
Acquirer
Visitor Vetting and Management Systems, LLC
Industry
Software
Central Florida Solar, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByWayfare Impact LLC
Seller
Central Florida Solar, Inc
Acquirer
Wayfare Impact LLC
Industry
Energy, Resources, and Utilities
Carl Amber Brian Isaiah and Associates Co. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByWhalen Strategies - Benchmark International Client Success
Seller
Carl Amber Brian Isaiah and Associates Co.
Acquirer
Whalen Strategies
Industry
Business Products and Services
Mosher Engineering, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByCTI Consultants, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Mosher Engineering, Inc
Acquirer
CTI Consultants, Inc
Industry
Architecture and Engineering
Extensys Inc. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByCompuCom - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Extensys Inc.
Acquirer
CompuCom
Industry
Technology
AESP, Inc.Acquired ByOrel North America, Inc
Seller
AESP, Inc.
Acquirer
Orel North America, Inc
Industry
Industrial
WellBeing Hygiene, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByRochester Midland Corporation - Benchmark International Client Success
Seller
WellBeing Hygiene, Inc
Acquirer
Rochester Midland Corporation
Industry
Healthcare
Gasco Affiliates, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByTech Air, CI Capital Partners Company - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Gasco Affiliates, LLC
Acquirer
Tech Air, CI Capital Partners Company
Industry
Industrial
Carolina Physical Therapy Associates, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByCORA Health Services, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Carolina Physical Therapy Associates, Inc
Acquirer
CORA Health Services, Inc
Industry
Healthcare
Skillets, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByRosser Capital Partners - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Skillets, Inc
Acquirer
Rosser Capital Partners
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
KMassachusetts, Inc
Acquired By
Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc
Seller
KMassachusetts, Inc
Acquirer
Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc
Industry
Business Products and Services
Charron Sport Services, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByCorvus Industries, LTD - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Charron Sport Services, Inc
Acquirer
Corvus Industries, LTD
Industry
Construction
Nefco, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByNorth American Filteration, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Nefco, Inc
Acquirer
North American Filteration, Inc
Industry
Industrial
Hyperion Development LLCAcquired ByNavitar
Seller
Hyperion Development LLC
Acquirer
Navitar
Industry
Industrial
Conarc, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired BySwiftcurrent Holdings, Inc., an Affiliate of ESW Capital, LLC - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Conarc, Inc
Acquirer
Swiftcurrent Holdings, Inc., an Affiliate of ESW Capital, LLC
Industry
Technology
KLB Enterprises, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByPrivate Investor
Seller
KLB Enterprises, Inc
Acquirer
Private Investor
Industry
Industrial
Original Impressions, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByPostal Center International, Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Original Impressions, LLC
Acquirer
Postal Center International, Inc
Industry
Business Products and Services
Forward Ventures, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByPowerhouse Equipment and Engineering Co., Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Forward Ventures, Inc
Acquirer
Powerhouse Equipment and Engineering Co., Inc
Industry
Industrial
Action Concrete Pumping - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByBrundage-Bone Concrete Pumping, Inc. - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Action Concrete Pumping
Acquirer
Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping, Inc.
Industry
Construction
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Generous

Experience

Before joining Benchmark International, Leo was an operating partner in a private equity backed portfolio of companies. Their mission was to build an industrial services portfolio that delivered comprehensive service solutions for critical process equipment, value for clients, and accelerated growth for operating companies and investors. The company completed more than 30 M&A transactions in six years. With responsibility for sourcing, structuring, negotiating, completing, and integrating deals, the work was exceptionally rewarding and solidified his passion for M&A.  What drew him to work at Benchmark International was the impressive quality of the team, everyone’s energy, enthusiasm, and shared passion for M&A, and the opportunity to share his deal experience in support of sell-side transactions.

Education

University of Connecticut - Mechanical Engineering

Charity

Leo is a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, a franternal service organization engaged in local and global charity. He serves as an officer in his assembly. 

Hardworking

Driven

The Benchmark team facilitated the sale of my business from the earliest stages of marketing through the final agreement and completion of the deal. They acted in a courteous and professional manner and provided the insights and assistance I needed as a first-time seller. I would highly recommend Benchmark to anyone considering the sale of their business!
Eddie Herrin
President of Lovett & Tharpe
While Benchmark was involved throughout the process, their assistance on getting extra value built into the deal after the acquirer’s initial valuation was received really demonstrated their unique expertise and command of the process.
Roy G. Hoffman
President of MC2
Benchmark International played an instrumental role in identifying an acquirer whose vision aligned with our own. The team brought multiple offers to the table, and created a competitive bid process among some of the top names in the industry. A big thanks to the Benchmark transaction team for the extraordinary effort in making this deal a reality.
David Hampson
Founder and CEO of Enroute