Don’s deep and passionate belief that he has the opportunity to positively impact and change people’s lives by providing a great client experience is what makes True North stand out in the mergers and acquisitions industry.

Prior to founding True North M&A (formerly Column B), Don built his 25-year career around enriching the customer experience in sales and management, eventually leading to his role as President of Pentax Medical. Over the years, Don has led and participated in extensive long-term strategic planning, including numerous M&A opportunities and ventures while sitting on “the other side of the desk.”

Through his many accomplishments and years of experience, he has developed an incredible grasp on how to lead and serve his clients (business sellers and buyers). After seeking to buy a business and personally finding the M&A service marketing lacking in Canada, Don’s passion for caring for the customer merged with his entrepreneurial personality and True North Mergers & Acquisitions (TNMA) was born.

Don and True North take pride in impacting businesses through the ability to connect, listen to, gain insight from, and deliver results for clients’ individual needs. This strength for listening and understanding clients allows True North to develop creative ideas about how to increase a business’ value, even in the final months prior to a sale.

Don is an active member with the IBBA (Int’l Business Brokers Assn) and IBBA Canada, and is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) through the IBBA. He is also a Certified Value Builder with the Value Builder System™, building his knowledge of the M&A world for the betterment of his clients.