NETWORK 128 - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder
- Partner, Newburg & Company
David joined Newburg in 1994 and has over 20 years' experience working in all aspects of the Tax Department. He is responsible for the Tax and Compliance division within the firm. David has progressive and diversified tax, accounting, consulting and management experience providing business solutions to the unique needs of small to middle market companies and their owners. David has disciplines in areas such as strategic tax planning, compliance, management advisory, business valuation, business plan development and entity structuring impacting closely held businesses and their owners.
Over the years, David has developed specialization in industries that include real estate, construction, wholesale/retail, restaurant/hospitality, manufacturing/distribution, service and high-tech companies. David heads up our growing Business valuation practice, utilizing cutting-edge technology and available forecasting and market data to help our clients understand their business' performance. David has also developed a vast array of experience with start-up companies, forecast/analytical work and stock option planning.
In addition, David is a Certified Valuation Analyst and firm wide resource in areas such as business acquisitions and due diligence. David is a member of NACVA (National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts) and has met the Association's rigorous standards of professionalism, expertise, objectivity and integrity in the field of business valuation, litigation support, and related consulting disciplines.
In his spare time, David is the co-founder of an alternative music site that reviews obscure music talent. Along with his interest in music, David enjoys tennis, softball and hiking with his wife and three children.
Job Titles:
- Founder & Managing Director, Andrade Advisory Group ( AAG )
Don is a seasoned finance professional with over 31 years of experience advising early stage growth companies to large Global 100 organizations in various industries. He is Founder and Managing Director of Andrade Advisory Group (AAG), comprised of world-class finance professionals who assist companies fulfill their strategic objectives.
Don assists companies develop and implement their growth strategies, improve their operating results, implement accounting and reporting practices that are scalable and focus on factors that drive the business' success, and provides overall leadership and support as a virtual member of the entity's management team. In this role, he partners with his clients ensuring they benefit from the breadth of his experience and leverages his network of relationships (here and abroad) whenever possible.
Prior to founding AAG, Don was a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP. While at Deloitte, he held various leadership positions and served clients of varying size and industry both in the U.S. and abroad. He is a globally astute professional having spent 11 years overseas in France, Greater China and Russia where he led the firm's service line focused on assisting companies with their cross-border capital raising efforts and was responsible for establishing and leading the firm's U.S. Desk Program. Don was lead author of the firm's guidebooks entitled Raising Capital in the US and Growing Your Business Globally.
A representative list of clients Don has served includes: Air France-KLM, Asia Info, Beacon Power, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Flextronics, LoJack, Suez and Walker Magnetics.
Job Titles:
- CEO of Webster Printing, Inc
Ernie Foster is CEO of Webster Printing, Inc. a complete solution for printing, product packaging, and fulfillment - from creating and producing custom print/packaging that stands out from the crowd to warehousing, picking, and shipping to get your product into customers' hands quickly and cost-effectively. With over 65 years of experience in marketing and print services, Webster Printing also specializes in design and creative services that help you achieve your goals. With over 100,000 print projects experienced, Ernie has spent his career problem solving while reducing the stress involved.
Ernie is continually evolving Webster from a traditional offset printing company "model" to a diverse, direct manufacturer that does creative/design marketing, packaging, offset, inkjet and digital printing and logistics (mailing, warehousing and fulfillment). Recently, Webster has added the die-cutting and gluing capabilities for prototypes and short runs.
Job Titles:
- Business Leader
- VP, Business Banking Officer, Rockland Trust
Itamar Chalif is a widely regarded business leader, best known for his aggressive, pragmatic and effective approaches to enterprise financing and strategy. The business community also values Itamar's construction of collaborative networks within New England to develop synergies among business leaders and advisors.
From serial business successes in his native country, Itamar brought his commercial talents to the US in 1991. Undeterred by a softening economy and what was then his lack of proficiency in both English and US business practices, he built a track record of success in the sale and financing of rolling stock (cars, trucks and heavy equipment) on which he further developed a proficiency in equipment financing. Itamar cultivated a broader expertise in financial consulting to found Atlantic Capital Solutions, Inc. (ACS) in 2005. This finance consulting practice served the needs of business owners throughout the country, guiding and advocating for them in assessing alternatives to secure the right funding and credit solutions. In addition, through long term lender relationships, he assembled solid financing structures to sustain clients' growth, or in some cases their survival.
In 2010, Itamar was recruited by Rockland Trust to help build on the Bank's expanding services to its business customers. By merging his expertise with the strength and commitment of Rockland Trust, he is now better positioned to address his clients' needs. In addition to providing traditional banking services, he still takes the time necessary to understand his clients' objectives, and create bank and nonbank support teams to aid their strategic positioning and operations.
Itamar Chalif generously shares his expertise with clients and colleagues. He is a speaker, writer and respected counsel to the business community. He is a valued resource to business owners and leaders as they consider business financing alternatives to meet the needs of their companies and customers.
Itamar and his wife of 25 years, along with their three children and family dog, live in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Jim Farrell is the founder of PRfirst, which has helped businesses and organizations gain positive media coverage since 1998. Prior to launching PRfirst, Jim was the publisher of several weekly newspapers on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and then worked in public relations/marketing for two area companies.
Job Titles:
- CEO of Tech Advisors
- President / CEO, Tech Advisors Inc
Konrad Martin is CEO of Tech Advisors, a comprehensive IT support firm that provides tailored services to manage, protect, and improve business' unique networks. Konrad drives Tech Advisors' development and marketing, and ensures that quality service is delivered to over 100 clients throughout the Boston area.
Before founding Tech Advisors with his brother, Konrad was a Senior Accountant, concentrating in tax and audit. He led over 20 seminars on technology and compliance for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. While working at a major accounting firm, Konrad learned that a strategic, tailored IT support system not only prevents costly breaches-it's fundamental for driving growth.
An entrepreneur through and through, Konrad thrives when growing businesses. He has owned a hotel and restaurant, and founded several small startups, including KRK Productions. He enjoys being a frequent guest and contributor to Radio Entrepreneurs, a daily broadcast to enrich and inspire the entrepreneurial community.
Konrad grew up in Bangor Maine and attended the University of Maine, where he was a Top collegiate swimmer. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, hiking, cooking, and reading.