MANAGING DIRECTOR

dmccandless@affinityventures.com
505.881.5352

Don has been involved with M&A transactions since becoming an investment banker in 1986. His experience includes advising public, private and nonprofit companies where he has participated in strategic planning, buy and sell-side transactions, turnarounds, and recapitalization projects.

Prior Experience
VP, Development, Axis Health System
CEO, Artistic Tile and Granite
Director, Strategic Planning, PNM (Public Service Company of NM)
Manager M&A, Sun Healthcare Group
Controller, SunChoice
VP, Crader and Associates, an acquisition intermediary

Education / Qualifications
MBA, University of New Mexico (Magna cum laude)
BS, Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship & Management (Suma cum laude)
NASD Series 7, 63, 24, Commercial Contractors License, Real Estate Broker
Patent:  6,642,700 B2: Phase Tracking of Electrical Conductors, 2003

Other Interests
Competitive athlete, including triathlon, ski racing, swimming, biking and running