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Value: It’s what people are willing to pay for. It’s a driving reason behind why you are seeking a business valuation. And it’s the reason our clients consistently choose us over other valuation firms.
We’re a world-class business valuation firm despite our relatively small size. The reasons for this reality may surprise you.
We’re not smarter than the big valuation shops in the market. We don’t work longer hours than our competitors. And we don’t have superior financial understanding that is uncommon among our peers. We do, however, create value in our own company in a way that brings greater value to our clients.
Here’s our “secret sauce”…
After years of working in the dog-eat-dog corporate valuation world, we decided to do something different. We saw an opportunity to put our highest value on our people. We knew we could create an approach to valuing companies that provides top-tier valuations while adding valuable business insights other valuation companies don’t provide. And we were clear on the fact we could deliver higher quality valuations than the existing players out there, at a lower price than they can, in less time than anyone else in the market because of the different approach we take in everything we do.
And we did it. Very successfully.
Peak Business Valuation is a place where personal values pervade everything we do. We attract the best people. We build meaningful relationships. We operate with complete integrity. And everyone who chooses to associate with us wins.
If receiving meaningful value in your valuations is important to you, we submit that we can outperform any other option you may have. Valuations are not a commodity to those who understand their value.
This is our story. Welcome to the valuation world…re-imagined.
Ryan is the strategic and analytical driver behind Peak. As the managing partner, Ryan creates an environment of growth and continuous improvement where his team and clients all succeed. Ryan has a cutting-edge ability to empower others. And, he has an acute focus on providing the best experience for all with whom he interacts.
Peak Business Valuation works with over 90 banks and lending institutions across the country, providing over 1,000 SBA-compliant business valuations and more than 100 machinery & equipment appraisal reports. Mr. Hutchins has more than 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, specializing in business valuations for small to mid-market merger and acquisition candidates.
Prior to Peak, Ryan learned the importance of positivity, putting people first, and providing value that exceeds expectations. As a top producer, Ryan works with complete integrity and applies world-class analytical skills and personal drive to every business valuation engagement.
Ryan and his team have completed more than 7,000 business valuations across various industries. In addition to providing business valuation services, Ryan advises on the value of equity interests for a variety of purposes. Some of these include corporate planning, ownership transactions, recapitalization, mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax planning, and SBA Lending.
Education:
- B.S. in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance from Brigham Young University
- Certificate in Advanced Accounting Proficiency from Santa Clara University
Professional Affiliations and Designations:
- Inactive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License as of October 2015 – April 2024. California License # 127878
- Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) as of January 2018
- Accredited Member in Business Valuation (AM-BV) as of March 2022
- Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) as of September 2022
- Member of the American Institution of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
- Member of the NEBB Institute
- Member of the National Association of Guaranteed Government Lenders (NAGGL)
Kelli is a woman of vision. Prior to becoming a principal at Peak, her work experiences taught her the differences in culture in work environments where employees are built up and supported as compared to those in which people come second to process or position. Kelli is the driving force behind the human element of Peak. She carefully crafts the well-planned growth of the firm in such a way that our clients enjoy the same high-touch, insight-driven experience with every member of our team as we continue on our rapid growth trajectory.
As a masterful communicator and collaborator, Kelli moderates our continuous improvement model. She nurtures an environment in which people connect meaningfully at all levels. She sees to it that clients are provided with experiences that go beyond traditional valuation industry norms to deliver superior value in providing business-building insights. And she maintains the integrity that is the fabric that envelopes our team and clients, creating and maintaining the unparalleled Peak Business Valuation experience at every touchpoint.
Education:
- B.S. in Business Management with an emphasis in Organizational Development from Utah Valley University
- M.B.A with an emphasis in Business Management from Utah Valley University
Shawn Hyde
Shawn has been appraising privately held businesses for over 25 years. He started off in 1999 as a business broker, helping individuals to buy and sell privately held businesses. Then he wrote and taught appraisal courses for the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA), in addition to publishing several appraisal articles. Shawn was a past Editor-in-Chief of the Institute of Business Appraiser’s professional journal, ‘Business Appraisal Practice’, and served as the Executive Director of the International Society of Business Appraisers for four years. He also served as a President of the Idaho Chapter of NACVA. In January 2020, Business Valuation Resources, LLC published his book on building business valuation templates using Microsoft Excel, titled Building the Essential BV Templates in Excel.
Shawn lives in Twin Falls, Idaho, with his wife and four kids. When he’s not playing with Excel spreadsheets, he enjoys playing different types of games with friends or hablando Españiol con cualquien que pueda.
Education:
- BA Business Administration, Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho 2008
Professional Certifications:
- Certified Business Appraiser since 2003
- Certified Valuation Analyst since 2013 – 2023
- Certified Machinery/Equipment Appraiser since 2014
- Business Certified Appraiser since 2017
- Equipment Certified Appraiser since 2023
Professional Memberships:
- Institute of Business Appraisers
- NEBB Institute
- International Society of Business Appraisers – Past Executive Director
- Institute of Equipment Valuation
- American Society of Appraisers – Member ID: C-005579
Publications/Articles/Books Published:
- Hyde, Shawn M., and Paul R. Hyde. “In Support of Unsupportable Rates.” Business Appraisal Practice: Journal of The Institute of Business Appraisers, Inc. Fall (2003): 32-35. Print.
- Hyde, Shawn M. “Dealing with a 50% Interest: Should an Adjustment for Control Apply?” Business Appraisal Practice: Journal of The Institute of Business Appraisers, Inc. Winter (2004-2005): 47-53. Print.
- Hyde, Shawn M., and Paul R. Hyde. “A Hands-On Approach to S Corporation and Pass-Through Entity Valuations?” Business Appraisal Practice: Journal of The Institute of Business Appraisers, Inc. First Quarter (2010): 14-31. Print.
- Hyde, Shawn M. “Book Review: The Adviser’s Guide to Health Care – Second Edition”. The Value Examiner: Journal of National Association of Valuation Analysts. July/August (2016): 30-31. Print.
- Hyde, Shawn. Building the Essential BV Templates in Excel. Business Valuation Resources, LLC. January 2020. Print and Electronic.
Kimball Hatch
Kimball Hatch is a Valuation Manager at Ampleo Valuation Services LLC, dba Peak Business Valuation.
Kimball has always loved small business. In elementary school, Kimball started selling candy bars, cookies, and comic books to his peers during recess and after school. Sadly, his up-and-coming snack empire was squashed by the school principal after only a few weeks! Kimball worked for small businesses throughout his teenage years and experienced first-hand the importance of hard work and dedication. While attending Utah Valley University, Kimball was surrounded by entrepreneurially minded individuals which ultimately made him fascinated in understanding how businesses operate, and ultimately, what makes them valuable.
Kimball joined Peak as the first employee shortly after the Company’s inception. During his time at Peak Business Valuation, he has worked on or reviewed several hundred different valuation engagements. These valuation engagements include SBA business valuations, 409(a) valuations, gift, and estate valuations, machinery and equipment appraisals, and other fair market value business valuations. Kimball has worked in valuation since his college years, and has almost half a decade of valuation experience, with the majority of this experience hyper-focused on companies categorized as “small businesses.”
Kimball is one of Peak Business Valuation’s industry experts for financial advisory and insurance agency transactions. He has encountered numerous unique situations including buyouts, mergers, changes of ownership, partial client list purchases, etc. Kimball’s role at Peak Business Valuation is to leverage his valuation knowledge and business expertise to help small business owners and buyers understand the value of their business, as well as help other analysts increase their knowledge and application of fundamental business valuation techniques and theories.
Education:
- B.S. in Finance from Utah Valley University – Manga Cum Laude
- Accounting Minor
- Business Management Minor
Professional Affiliations and Designations:
- Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) as of December 31, 2022.
- Member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
- Member of the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Carson Ward
Carson Ward is a Senior Valuation Analyst at Peak Business Valuation. Mr. Ward has had a concentrated focus on performing business valuations of closely held businesses, and forensic accounting consulting for divorce litigation. In addition, he performs business valuations for partnership disputes, SBA, gift and estate, and other fair market valuation matters.
Mr. Ward has over 13 years of experience in valuation, litigation support services, economic loss calculations, and forensic accounting consulting. Mr. Ward has provided expert witness testimony in state courts and has broad experience involving engagements in numerous industries including construction, manufacturing, medical, restaurant, software, and many others. Prior to joining Peak Business Valuation, Mr. Ward was a Senior Analyst at regional and national valuation and forensic accounting firms, where he performed economic damage calculations for a variety of litigation situations, including breach of contract, intellectual property infringement, insurance recovery, crop loss, and personal injury, among others.
Education:
- B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Utah
Professional Affiliations and Designations:
- Accredited in Business Valuation (Candidate)
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council
Sean Robertson
Sean Robertson is a Valuation Manager at Peak Business Valuation. During his time at Peak Business Valuation, he has worked on or reviewed several hundred different valuation engagements. These valuation engagements include SBA business valuations, 409(a) valuations, gift, and estate valuations, machinery and equipment appraisals, and other fair market value business valuations. Mr. Robertson has 10 years of experience in finance, specializing in valuations for small-to-mid-market merger and acquisition candidates as well as financial planning and measurement analysis in corporate finance.
Before joining Peak Business Valuation, Sean worked in corporate planning at Lowe’s overseeing merchandising finance teams while performing business case and capital investment valuations. Prior to Lowe’s, Sean worked at Economic Partners where he completed hundreds of business valuations. Sean has advised on the value of equity interests for corporate planning, ownership transactions, recapitalization, mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift taxation, divorce, and litigation. Sean is one of Peak Business Valuation’s experts for business combinations and complex capital structures. He has encountered numerous unique situations including buyouts, Buy-ins, mergers, changes of ownership, partial client list purchases, etc.
Education:
- B.S. in Finance from the University of Utah – Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations and Designations:
- Certified Valuation Analyst (Candidate).
- Member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
Adam Mosley
Adam Mosley, CVA, MBA is a Senior Valuation Analyst at Peak Business Valuation. During his time at Peak Business Valuation, he has worked on numerous valuation engagements across a variety of industries. These engagements include SBA business valuations, litigation support valuations, gift and estate valuations, machinery and equipment appraisals, and other fair market value business valuations. Adam specializes in valuations for small-to-mid-market businesses, providing detailed financial analysis to support business owners, attorneys, and financial professionals.
Adam holds the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation and earned his MBA with a focus on finance. His passion for business valuation lies in helping clients understand the true worth of their business and make informed financial decisions.
Before joining Peak Business Valuation, Adam worked in small business, specifically in the healthcare field, where he developed growth initiatives focused on return on investment. His expertise includes analyzing financial statements, projecting financial performance, assessing market trends, and applying valuation methodologies to deliver comprehensive, well-supported valuation reports.
Adam lives in Utah with his wife, Alicia, and their two dogs, Bennie and Jet. In his free time, he enjoys tabletop gaming and traveling with his wife.
Education:
- B.S. in Economics from the University of Utah
- M.B.A. from Westminster College
Professional Affiliations and Designations:
- Certified Valuation Analyst
- Member of the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council
