Tribute to Excellence —Michelson

Chris Colville, recently retired CFO at Consolidated Graphics, looks to Consolidated founder Joe Davis as the mentor who most impacted his business life. Fellow CPAs, Davis and Colville found a winning formula to propel the industry consolidator into a $1 billion enterprise with 68 facilities. The M&A specialist executed some 50 acquisitions during his tenure there. Beyond his ability to analyze a balance sheet,
is Colville’s keen aptitude to evaluate a prospective acquisition’s market position and, most importantly, the commitment and credibility of its management team.