Phil is the director of market development at Michael Best, where he leads strategic initiatives to expand the firm’s presence and drive business growth. With a strong background in partnerships and business development, he focuses on identifying market opportunities, building key relationships, and enhancing client engagement.
Phil is actively involved in both the local and national circuits of the Association for Corporate Growth and Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. His efforts are dedicated to driving value for Michael Best and its partners in lower-middle and middle markets. By building a strong network of advisors, private equity funds, and limited partners, Phil and the Michael Best team deliver value above and beyond legal and consulting services.
Before joining Michael Best, Phil held leadership roles in partnerships and sales, most recently as a senior partnerships manager at SaaScend. There, he developed a network of venture capital and private equity firms, lenders, and go-to-market platforms, generating approximately $10M in net new pipeline and securing $1M in annual recurring revenue. His experience also includes serving as director of partnerships at Ampla Technologies, where he built a network of connections within the investment and eCommerce sectors, increasing financing opportunities for consumer brands.
Prior to his stint in the startup ecosystem, Phil ran deal origination for a private equity firm, Soundcore Capital Partners, sourcing and executing M&A transactions in the lower-middle market.