“I had the pleasure of serving as principal bankruptcy counsel to MedAvant at the time that Peter was running the company, and worked with Peter on an almost daily basis during a six-month period during which the company had to be prepared for chapter 11 and a fast-track sale of assets under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. There was enormous pressure from a variety of sources and many interests to be balanced, and Peter handled it all with consistent calm and intelligence. This kind of situation is fraught with the potential for high stress, but Peter's competence and intelligence made it go very smoothly. He was completely "hands on" in his accessibility, and willingness to be at all important meetings and hearings. This success was not just a function of Peter's character, but also of his having mastered the intricacies of the business. He has all the characteristics and experience of a successful CEO, and based on the MedAvant experience would be especially valuable to a company in a distressed situation.” Michael Richman, Patton Boggs LLP
“Peter and I worked together through a challenging business situation at MedAvant. In addition to his solid business skills, Peter's leadership and problem solving abilities were essential to creating a successful outcome for MedAvant. Peter is an ideal person to either lead or take a prominent role in a fast paced, high growth organization.” Gerry Hayden, Chief Financial Officers, HealthStream
"I worked closely with Peter after he was named CEO of MedAvant and I was working out the company’s defaulted debt facility for a hedge fund. The company was in financial trouble and Peter quickly sized up the situation and guided the company through a 363 process. I was impressed by Peter's ability to quickly and realistically process challenges and to make effective decisions under extreme stress. He identified and recruited a stalking horse bidder and was able to bring other parties to the auction process. The result was a winning bid more than doubled the stalking horse bid. We were paid in full with the proceeds and were very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Peter and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again." Kelly Stotler, formerly with Laurus Capital
"As an entrepreneur, I have had the need to hire a number of consultants over the years. My latest venture was in a tailspin and out of control from a financial stability point of view. I was in negotiations of a new term sheet from the incumbent lender and was speaking with others as well. I brought Jeff Buzzerio in and he was able to stabilize the situation in a matter of days and provide instant credibility to the banks we were in negotiations with. I would highly recommend him, his firm, and services." Regis Magnus, CEO Resin Distribution Inc.
“I am writing to express my gratitude for the efforts of the consulting team in assisting my company, Eastman Associates. We have made tremendous strides in enhancing our Leadership Skills, developing our Human Resources Management Program and improving our Operational Structure and Accountability. The efforts of your team: Executive Consultants Jeff Buzzerio (Finance) and Bob Mealey (Operations), was exceptional and extremely effective. Their work has made a significant and lasting improvement in how we run our business.” Rick Eastman, President, Eastman Associates
“Thank you for completing the “due diligence” of Thermshield’s recent acquisition. The truth is, we called a friend (Jeff Buzzerio) for advice on how to handle a situation where the seller refuses access to the buyers to accomplish the due diligence required to complete the transaction. Your immediate answer was the solution. You and your team were willing and able to complete the due diligence quickly and efficiently. You prepared a well thought out plan of attack and sent an exhaustive list of what would be reviewed. You acted quickly, within a week’s time, and met the seller on a Saturday. You treated the seller with respect yet showed your knowledge of the task at hand. You reported your findings to Thermshield quickly and effectively, first with a phone call on that Saturday afternoon and then with a detailed written report early the following week. I know you guys have bigger clients than Thermshield, but you handled us efficiently and professionally. In fact, without your having done the due diligence, this deal might very well have fallen apart. Thank you very much for helping us to hold it together! Best wishes for continued success!” Thomas J. Garrity, Director