Chinook
Expert Advice for Business Ownership Transactions

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Chinook Capital Advisors provides expertise in business ownership transitions and liquidity events to small privately held businesses in the Pacific Northwest.

 

Your local experts for business transition and liquidity events

Ed Kirk and John O’Dore are co-founders of Chinook Capital Advisors, a local leading M&A advisory firm serving the needs of Pacific Northwest business owners.

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Why Chinook

QUALIFIED TEAM. Our team draws on relevant experience in corporate development, investment banking, tax compliance, and legal planning. We hold several credentials including Business Valuation and AM&AA certifications. Each of our clients experience the full benefits of our entire team, which enables us to meet tight deadlines and maintain momentum all the way through close.

LOCAL FOCUS. We focus exclusively on privately-held and family owned businesses based in the Pacific Northwest. This is our home. We understand the region and offer a deep and well-established network of local investors and professionals to serve our clients. We take a long-term approach to building deep relationships with our clients.

PROVEN RESULTS. We have over 50 years of experience and have completed over 100 transactions.  We know what it takes to achieve a successful outcome.  We hold your hand through each step - from the beginning to the end of the process. We take great pride in acting as your trusted advisor and are committed to representing your best interests before, during, and after the transaction.

 

Contact

425.576.4165

5400 Carillon Point
Bldg 5000, 4th Floor
Kirkland, WA 98033

 

 
 
Testimonials

We feel very blessed that we chose to hire Chinook Capital Advisors. Only due to Chinook’s transactional experience coupled with their ‘never give up’ attitude, were we able to find the right strategic partner to help grow the business and close on a deal that we are very satisfied with. Chinook provided invaluable advice, expertise and partnership throughout the process,” stated Steve Morris and Susan Doyle, siblings and second-generation SeaWestern shareholders.

“We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.”

— EDMUND BURKE

“When I met with Ed and John, it was very clear that they were experienced and had a transparent plan to get a deal completed. Their personalities and candor were a good fit for me. From their initial presentation down to the final hours before closing, they had my interests in mind. Chinook is a great team, and they executed on all aspects of the deal. I made the right choice when I signed up with Chinook.”

— Ken Klunder, Former Owner of Arjae HVAC & Mechanical Services, Portland, Oregon

“Chinook Capital Advisors understood and embraced our goal of finding a buyer who would take care of our employees, maintain the company's legacy and culture, and offer fair market value for the business. Chinook was the perfect partner because of their commitment to transparency, and ability to communicate, as well as their marketing, finance and transactional expertise.”

— Jan Siers, Former Owner, Atlas Supply, Seattle, Washington

“Chinook was able to present our company to the market in such a way that we had multiple offers at valuations exceeding our expectations. We were able to select a strategic buyer that was the best possible partner for our company to pursue new growth opportunities. I am confident the owner will maintain the legacy of our company. Chinook could not have done a better job of taking our company to market.”

— John Ittes, Former Owner, Atlas Supply, Seattle, Washington

 

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