Scott’s career has provided him deep experience with a wide array of businesses with unique perspectives including:   

• As a senior credit officer for some of the largest banks in the country – gained insight to a full scope of businesses in agriculture, manufacturing and service sectors, approving in excess of $50B in debt transactions.

• Led commercial banking in the Midwest and Western U.S. gaining a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of some of the best companies in these regions.

• Served as Chief Operating Officer in food manufacturing and of two of the largest farming companies in the Western U.S.

• Partner in a boutique investment bank focusing on the food and agricultural sector. Successfully guided capital strategies and raises, acquisitions, company sales and merger transactions; predominately in the food and ag sector. Consulted on strategy to leading food distribution, food manufacturing and production agriculture.

 “In considering the future business strategy for our 90 year-old family business, Scott Rhodes came up with several attractive and viable options for us to consider.  We felt that Scott understood not only the financial metrics that we were trying to achieve, but also understood the human element and employee longevity that was extremely important to our family.  In evaluating merging with another business, Scott made sure that there was a cultural fit between the two companies and guided complicated negotiations as we moved towards closing.”

— Tyler Bennett, Former CEO of Bennett Water Systems, Currently CEO of Gar Bennett

“My wife Sara and I started a small construction specialty business in 1995. We were fortunate to be very successful and developed a plan for an eventual business sale with the advice of professionals. This being our first, and last, succession plan we encountered a few major roadblocks executing the plan. Fortunately we were able to engage Scott Rhodes to help us successfully navigate those issues. Scott’s ability to explore and develop solutions to challenging situations was extremely important to the successful sale of our business.”

— Al Fudge, Former CEO of Airtest Co Inc.

“We recently completed a successful purchase of an out-of-state business using Scott Rhodes as our Advisor.  Anyone considering some type of buy/sell or merger, I would highly recommend Scott. 

One of Scott’s greatest strengths is that he was able to match up our company values & culture with the goals and objectives of our potential acquisition.  Scott’s wealth of industry knowledge brought an insight to both sides of the deal; which helped position us with the best possible outcome. Scott was able to quickly sift through the minutiae and keep both parties focused on a successful transaction.

Smart, passionate, tenacious, and an out of the box thinker, Scott brought his “A” game every day. 

It was truly a pleasure to work with him and it was the best investment we made.”

— Andrew Cummings, President, T. G. Schmeiser Co., Inc.