Managers run their companies as they have run them in the past. The investors are not involved in the day-to-day operations. The investor works closely with managers at the Board of Directors level providing advice and assistance in areas such as financing alternatives, strategic acquisitions and other long term issues. Investor and planning activities include:

Sounding Board - Investors, working with and for management, contributing ideas and expertise.

Partner for Growth - Investors are very active and supportive in originating, structuring and executing add-on acquisitions and consolidation strategies.

Financing Alternatives - Investors utilize their expertise and contacts to maximize access to financing tools and sources.