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vcardLouis Kickhofel

Senior Director
4030 West Boy Scout Blvd
Suite 500
Tampa FL 33607
About

Louis was raised in Northern California, where he immersed himself in sports, excelling in both tennis and golf. He quickly realized that his success came from a combination of passion, discipline, and teamwork. This foundation would be added to in his late 20’s when he saw his passion move from sports to personal growth. He discovered that in order to be a successful husband, father, and businessman, it required more conscious interpersonal skills. This commitment to understanding more of himself and others has given him the gift of what it takes to live a life of enduring personal success.

As a Senior Director, Louis meets with business owners to understand what their current growth and exit strategies are, and then to determine how Benchmark International can best assist them in reaching those goals. As a former business owner himself, he knows first-hand how valuable outside professional input can be, especially in areas as critical as these. He has a talent for processing complex information and then synthesizing it into clear and concise strategies. Louis finds success when he sees exactly how Benchmark International can assist and add value to a business owner’s vision and plans. He is continually inspired by the professionalism and talent of his Benchmark International colleagues.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Strategic Planning, Go-To-Market Strategy, Leadership, Communication, Trust, Accuracy, Professionalism, Loyalty

generous

Tombstones

Sample of Involvement

Our Success
Christian Network InternationalAcquired BySymbia Logistics
Seller
Christian Network International
Acquirer
Symbia Logistics
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
International Restaurant Distributors, Inc.Acquired ByHart & Price Corporation
Seller
International Restaurant Distributors, Inc.
Acquirer
Hart & Price Corporation
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
GloveIt, LLCAcquired ByRuscan Chem Inc.
Seller
GloveIt, LLC
Acquirer
Ruscan Chem Inc.
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Jardon & Howard Technologies, Inc.Acquired ByPrecise Systems, Inc.
Seller
Jardon & Howard Technologies, Inc.
Acquirer
Precise Systems, Inc.
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
SignCraft Solutions, LLCAcquired ByIndividual Buyers
Seller
SignCraft Solutions, LLC
Acquirer
Individual Buyers
Industry
Business Services
CFA, Inc.Acquired ByBowman Consulting Group Ltd.
Seller
CFA, Inc.
Acquirer
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
Industry
Construction
Sunny Morning Foods, Inc.Acquired ByBurris Logistics
Seller
Sunny Morning Foods, Inc.
Acquirer
Burris Logistics
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Blue Wave Capital and Consulting, LLCAcquired ByPelican Energy Partners LP
Seller
Blue Wave Capital and Consulting, LLC
Acquirer
Pelican Energy Partners LP
Industry
Software
Integrity Arts & Technology, Inc.Acquired BySwagger Agency
Seller
Integrity Arts & Technology, Inc.
Acquirer
Swagger Agency
Industry
Business Services
Ultra Clean Systems, Inc.Acquired ByGetinge AB
Seller
Ultra Clean Systems, Inc.
Acquirer
Getinge AB
Industry
Healthcare
Bagel King Wholesale Inc.Acquired ByAustin Circle Partners
Seller
Bagel King Wholesale Inc.
Acquirer
Austin Circle Partners
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
Central Hydraulics, Inc.Acquired BySBP Holdings
Seller
Central Hydraulics, Inc.
Acquirer
SBP Holdings
Industry
Industrial and Manufacturing
Paramount Urgent Care, Inc.Acquired ByHCA Healthcare
Seller
Paramount Urgent Care, Inc.
Acquirer
HCA Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare
Lenhart Electric Company LogoAcquired ByIn Charge Electrical Services Logo
Seller
Lenhart Electric Company
Acquirer
In Charge Electrical Services
Industry
Energy and Power
CoreAxis, LLCAcquired ByeLearning Brothers
Seller
CoreAxis, LLC
Acquirer
eLearning Brothers
Industry
Business Services
Healing Educational Alternatives for Deserving Students, acquired by Health Connect America, Inc.Acquired ByHealth Connect America acquired Healing Educational Alternatives for Deserving Students, LLC
Seller
Healing Educational Alternatives for Deserving Students, LLC
Acquirer
Health Connect America, Inc.
Industry
Healthcare
Southern Life Systems IncAcquired ByADDvise
Seller
Southern Life Systems Inc
Acquirer
ADDvise
Industry
Healthcare
Adkins Electric Inc.Acquired ByPacific Power & Systems
Seller
Adkins Electric Inc.
Acquirer
Pacific Power & Systems
Industry
Energy and Power
Total Nutrition Technology, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByBrandless, Inc. - Buyer
Seller
Total Nutrition Technology, LLC
Acquirer
Brandless, Inc.
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
CPR Plus, LLC - Client SuccessAcquired ByAllied 100
Seller
CPR Plus, LLC
Acquirer
Allied 100
Industry
Healthcare
ASAP Installations, LLC - Client SuccessAcquired ByTerratest Group
Seller
ASAP Installations, LLC
Acquirer
Terratest Group
Industry
Construction
Undisclosed SellerAcquired ByPatrol Protect Secure, Inc
Seller
Undisclosed Seller
Acquirer
Patrol Protect Secure, Inc
Industry
Business Services
River City Medical AssociatesAcquired BySkylight Health Group, Inc.
Seller
River City Medical Associates
Acquirer
Skylight Health Group, Inc.
Industry
Healthcare
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 and Manufacturing
Intracoastal Environmental, LLC Company LogoAcquired ByAmbipar Group Company Logo
Seller
Intracoastal Environmental, LLC
Acquirer
Ambipar Group
Industry
Environmental, Waste, and Recycling
HireVergence, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByJob.com
Seller
HireVergence, LLC
Acquirer
Job.com
Industry
Technology, Media, Telecom, and Data
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
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
Credex Systems, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByValsoft Corporation, Inc
Seller
Credex Systems, Inc
Acquirer
Valsoft Corporation, Inc
Industry
Software
Comprehensive Clinical Trials - Benchmark Client SuccessAcquired ByVitaLink Research - Benchmark International Client Success
Seller
Comprehensive Clinical Trials
Acquirer
VitaLink Research
Industry
Healthcare
AMTIS, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByBlackfish Federal LLC - Benchmark Client Success
Seller
AMTIS, Inc
Acquirer
Blackfish Federal LLC
Industry
Business Services
MC2 Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByStark Holdings America Inc - Benchmark International Client Success
Seller
MC2 Inc
Acquirer
Stark Holdings America, Inc.
Industry
Construction
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 and Manufacturing
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
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 and Manufacturing
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
Silexx Financial Systems - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByChicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
Seller
Silexx Financial Systems
Acquirer
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
Industry
Financial
Central Florida Solar, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByWayfare Impact LLC
Seller
Central Florida Solar, Inc
Acquirer
Wayfare Impact LLC
Industry
Energy and Power
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 Services
Advanced Renal Care, Inc - Advanced Renal Care, Inc.Acquired ByFresenius Medical Care North America - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Advanced Renal Care, Inc
Acquirer
Fresenius Medical Care North America
Industry
Healthcare
MediaWorks - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByDimension Design
Seller
MediaWorks
Acquirer
Dimension Design
Industry
Business Services
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, Media, Telecom, and Data
Seafood Sales & Services - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByEastern Food & Distribution - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Seafood Sales & Services
Acquirer
Eastern Food & Distribution
Industry
Consumer, Food, and Retail
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Education

University of California at Los Angeles - BA, Economics

Experience

After graduating college, Louis spent a decade working with a regional flooring firm before founding, managing, and eventually selling his own company in the same industry. Subsequently, he was a partner in an executive coaching firm specializing in assessing and aligning owners’ visions, strategies, and underlying psychology. He now adds his years of experience at Benchmark International to his desire to help others achieve their business and personal goals.

Passion

Louis is passionate about seeing owners achieve their visions. Their businesses often represent years and years of hard work and creativity. He feels they deserve every penny they can receive from the sale of their businesses and is honored to be a part of helping them to achieve that. There is nothing as formidable as a partnership between an experienced business owner, and an equally experienced M&A advisor, coming together to work as one. The ability to play a role in helping entrepreneurs realize the value of their creation is a privilege beyond measure.

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trustworthy

Louis has an innate skill of listening on many levels to his clients. He then offers fresh and innovative perspectives on the potentials for their business. He is a trusted ally with years of experience, enthusiasm and a sincere desire to be of service.