Dan Swift Joins 1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions as Managing Director

1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions, the leading investment bank and M&A advisory in the building material sector, has recently appointed Dan Swift as its new Managing Director. With a career spanning over three decades and extensive experience in the building materials, hardware, and security sectors, Mr. Swift brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Before joining 1stWEST M&A, Mr. Swift was widely recognized as a successful business executive. He gained unrivaled experience through his ownership of Strauss Security Solutions and Strauss Lock Distributors, the premier national distributor of Schlage residential door hardware. During his 25-year ownership, Mr. Swift achieved significant accomplishments and successful ventures, establishing himself as a respected figure in the industry.

In 2017, Mr. Swift sold Strauss Lock Distributors to High Road Capital Partners, a private equity firm. Following the sale, he became a shareholder in the new entity, Banner Solutions, a private-equity-backed firm. Mr. Swift played a pivotal role in Banner Solutions' strategic acquisitions and served as President of the Residential Division, Chief Sales Officer, and Chief Business Development Officer. Under his leadership, Banner Solutions experienced remarkable growth, reaching annual revenues of over $260 million. The firm was subsequently sold to Tailwind Capital in 2019.

As the new Managing Director at 1stWEST M&A, Mr. Swift will leverage his extensive industry experience and strategic acumen to assist clients in achieving their business and valuation objectives. His deep understanding of private equity, along with his operations expertise and business development acumen, makes him a highly valuable addition to the 1stWEST M&A team.

Ted Rieple, Managing Partner at 1stWEST M&A, expressed his excitement about Dan Swift joining the company, stating, "Dan Swift's reputation is widely known and admired on a national scale. He is one of those rare talents who is a 'triple threat,' with operations expertise, business development acumen, and a deep understanding of private equity. We can hardly believe our luck that Dan has joined our team."

About 1stWEST M&A:

1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions is a full-service international investment banking and advisory firm that specializes in the lower middle-market. With a track record of over $1.3 billion in deal values, the firm offers a unique business solutions platform that assists owners and shareholders in selling their companies, acquiring other businesses, and raising growth capital. With Managing Directors located in various countries, including the US, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, 1stWEST M&A is well-equipped to serve clients globally.

To learn more about 1stWEST M&A and their services, visit their website at www.1stwestma.com.