ERIC KERN

Strategic Alliance Partner

Eric Kern is a strategic partner of Sloan Capital and has more than 30 years of experience in investment banking, commercial banking and consulting. He has worked with business owners and managers representing companies ranging from start-ups and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. His experience spans across various categories in manufacturing, distribution, services and technology industries.

His understanding guides him in delivering transactions through both domestic and international sources that drive the top value for his clients. This includes the sale of businesses at premium valuations and other M&A and financing transactions aimed at building or harvesting value for the business owner.

Eric has a proven track record for results through work ethic and dedication. He has been recognized among the top 5% of his peer group at two Fortune 500 companies. He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis where he was distinguished by the faculty with an award for demonstrating intelligence, moral character, integrity and loyalty.

He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern Illinois University where he was the faculty’s selection as the outstanding finance student, and he played baseball on the university’s varsity baseball team. Eric has served as an adjunct professor of business strategy and economics to undergraduate and graduate business students. He holds the Series 79 Investment Banking Representative qualification offered through FINRA.