Brandywine M&A Professionals

Matt Coyne, Managing Partner, co-founded Brandywine M&A after years of senior level positions with Fortune 500 companies such as GE, Fisher Scientific, and Precision Castparts. Matt holds a degreein Marketing and Management from the University of Vermont. Matt's corporate experiences include Senior FinancialAnalyst (corporate acquisitions), VP of Finance, and General Manager of a precision-alloy casting facility in Leeds, England. Matt's unique experience is particularly well suited to helping manufacturing companies to enable a transition and create a sound and reasonable plan for value enhancement. Matt also teaches multipleseminars including various CPE classes and a workshop for entrepreneurs at Wharton's Small Business Center.

Frank Michel, CEPA, Partner, co-founded the office with Matt Coyne. Frank holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University. Frank holds the designation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) from  the Exit Planning Institute. Previously, Frank has owned and operated a reseller of HR management software serving mid-sized companies and government agencies. Prior to founding Brandywine M&A he owned a Real Estate Development Firm. Frank is a member of the Exit Planning Institute, and the AM&AA. Frank regularly conducts presentations and continuing education for professional advisors who serve privately held companies.

Chad Byers, Senior Associate, joined the firm several years ago as an intern while completing his undergraduate degree. During that time Chad was a collegiate athlete and coach. Since that time Chad has completed dozens of transactions in many different industries. Chad is also a Co-Founder and the Chairman of the "Chester County Young Professionals", an under 40 organization dedicated to promoting the region's economic vitality through the attraction and retention of young professionals and business leaders.

James Coyne, Sr., Senior Associate, has not only joined BMA but is also joining his son's (Matt Coyne) firm. Jim joins the firm after 45 years as a financial advisor. Jim is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School and is also a retired Lt. Commander of the United States Navy. Jim's many years experience advising private business owners and their families in their financial affairs has proven an excellent background for servicing those same clients as they plan for and embark on their business exit plans.

Chris Vondran, Office Manager, exceptional attention to detail and her day to day managerial and personnel skills has become a major key to the success of this firm.

Matt Sanger, Associate, joined the firm after completion of his undergraduate studies with a degree in Entrepreneurship at the Temple University Fox School of Business Management. During his college years Matt was involved with leading the Entrepreneurial Student Association and worked as a Realtor in Center City Philadelphia. Matt also spent time as an intern at Tempe University Small Business Development Center and is dedicated to the idea of life-long learning.