Iuvo’s team of operational advisers have years of experience buying, selling, and managing companies. Whether its setting up the basic block-and-tackling needed for financial reporting, building robust financial models, implementing KPIs, or creating a confidential informational memorandum we have the experience to help you whatever the need.
About Us
Bartley Heath
Partner
With backgrounds in Computer Science Engineering, Finance, and Accounting, Bartley Heath has progressively worked his way into senior finance and accounting roles. He joined IUVO Partners from Syncordia Healthcare, where he served in various roles including VP of Finance and lastly as CFO. During his tenure at Syncordia he was involved in several acquisitions, assisted in taking the company public on the Toronto Exchange, and overseeing all accounting and financial reporting. Prior to joining Syncordia Healthcare, he worked at Well Care Home Health Inc., one of the largest home health providers in North Carolina, as Senior Director Corporate Finance. At Well Care, he held the senior financial leadership role, overseeing all accounting functions, analyzing financial metrics, identifying deficiencies, and creating decision-making models. His knowledge of information systems continues to prove valuable in finance roles, as he is able to create various reports and models to calculate critical financial and operational metrics. His accounting experience includes business valuation and forensic accounting for a large and well-respected public accounting firm, Thomas, Judy & Tucker PA, in Raleigh, NC. He was responsible for analyzing financials, calculating EBITDA, and creating valuation models. In addition, he has worked for the Fortune 500 bank, BB&T, supporting the CFO as a Value Improvement Analyst. Bartley holds a BS in Computer Science Engineering from North Carolina State University, an MBA from East Carolina University, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Bartley lives in Wilmington with his wife and three children and in his spare time enjoys boating and fishing.
Christopher Martin
Partner
Chris is an executive with over 20 years of experience in management, and has extensive experience in operations management, creating strategic plans, financial modeling, maximizing throughput, business development, M&A, software development, information technology, and creating a results driven culture. Chris began his career in retail management over 20 years ago where he oversaw the number one store in a company out of 500+ stores at the age of 19, and was sent around to numerous underperforming stores to provide operations support/advice. Throughout his career he has served in various C-suite roles including CEO, COO, CTO, and CFO. He joined IUVO Partners from Syncordia Healthcare, where he served in various roles including CTO and CSO in addition to serving on the board of directors. During his tenure at Syncordia he was involved in capital and debt raising, acquisitions, restructuring, and strategic planning. Prior to joining Syncordia Healthcare, he owned and operated Paragon Billing, a healthcare revenue cycle management company based out of Minnesota and North Carolina. Chris has an MBA from Campbell University. In addition, Chris has certificates in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University and Mastering Growth from Harvard University. Chris lives in Wilmington with his wife and four children and for a hobby enjoys completing ultra marathons.
Nick Vaughan
SVP
Nick Vaughan is a SVP and Senior Associate of IUVO Partners. Nick has spent over 10 years in the financial industry, building strong relationships, and advising clients on best practices for maximizing their risk management, wealth accumulation, and wealth preservation. Nick has served in a broad range of financial roles such as accounting, financial advising, equity analyst, retail/business banking, and ultimately as an associate in the investment banking industry. He is responsible for the business development and buy-side advisory due-diligence of companies, which are looking to partner with one of our top tier private equity clients. Additionally, Nick is responsible for the completion of all the new Solar Farm Feasibility Studies. The firm has completed over $700 Million in new Solar Farm capital and equates to over 400 MW (DC) of power. Prior to IUVO Partners, Nick was ranked a top 5 workplace banker in the country with the Fortune 500 bank – PNC Financial Services. He has served in various equity analyst roles for firms out of New York and Switzerland. Additionally, Nick was a financial analyst for SunEdison where he led financial due diligence for new solar farm development and was a top ranked Intern in the country for Northwestern Mutual where he started his financial career. Nick completed his undergraduate degree in Informatics from Indiana University and helps the youth/underprivileged with financial education. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and two dogs, and they are expecting their first child in February.