About Matthew Denegre
Matthew Denegre, a Director at Baymark Partners in Dallas, TX, is a leading professional in private equity. His specialty lies in transaction due diligence, the process of conducting a comprehensive examination of a corporation’s financial statements and records before significant transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions. His role demands extensive knowledge of financial records analysis to identify reporting accuracy and potential risks to investors. The success of the financial transactions at Baymark relies heavily on Matthew’s sound analysis of corporate finances, instilling confidence in the company’s performance.
Denegre’s uncanny attention to detail and industry experience in portfolio management have also earned him a reputation in deal origination, where he finds potential investors and makes accurate financial evaluations to ensure decisions are based on reliable economic data. He conducts thorough research when reviewing the financial statements of corporations to make sure buyers fully understand the company’s financial and market performance. This investigative process may involve Matthew taking a close look at a company’s executive branch, business model, operating process, and financial performance.
Matthew Denegre’s career journey began with a bold step into entrepreneurship. While still a student at Eastern Connecticut State University, the third-oldest public university in the state, he founded his own contracting company. Over the past two decades, Denegre has continually expanded his knowledge of sales, marketing, and financial solvency in the business world. His work with various companies and advisory firms has been instrumental in helping middle-market companies grow in sales and market reach, with a focus on financial data and identifying potential red flags that could impact a company’s cash flow, profitability, solvency, or liquidity.
Education and Early Career
Matthew Denegre’s journey to becoming a financial expert began with his academic excellence in high school, particularly in math and sciences. His athletic achievements, including being a pivotal member of his school’s soccer team, were recognized in several local and national press releases. After high school, he pursued a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Eastern Connecticut State University, a path of study that equips students for diverse business careers. His undergraduate degree provided a solid foundation in business operations management, financial analysis, and business accounting.
Matthew earned an MBA in 2012 from Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business, a private university in the heart of Dallas. His proclivity for business was demonstrated when, after college, he was hired by a division of First Service Corporation to be the district manager for Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts and grew the region from 10 to 18 locations. After a stint at California Closets as Production Manager, Denegre took on a pivotal role as a Summer Associate with Transition Capital Partners.
After completing his internship, Matthew solidified his entrance into the world of finance by being hired by Baker Tilly US as a Senior Associate in the Transaction Advisory Services division. In this position, Matthew focused on buy-side due diligence for client mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures. He also provided consulting services for middle-market private equity firms, providing strategic guidance on over 30 M&A transactions ranging from $1 million to $250 million.
Director Baymark Partners
Matthew Denegre has made an impressive mark in the financial world, solidifying his reputation for finance and operations as the Director of Baymark Partners. Matthew sits on the board of directors for multiple portfolio companies. Baymark Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that specializes in acquiring middle-market service companies in the healthcare, business, manufacturing, and IT sectors.
Over the past decade, as Director of Baymark, Denegre has been instrumental in helping various companies and advisory firms grow and manage their market share. He is an expert in deal sourcing, portfolio management, and due diligence. His skills in financial management and market analysis have been impressive, leading to the acquisition of over 30 privately held businesses at Baymark Partners. His contributions have been critical to middle-market companies wanting to transition to a more valuable market position.
Matthew is an expert in financial modeling, a high-demand skill set in which he develops accurate business forecasts by analyzing financial data. He accomplishes this by combining his education in accounting, finance, and business and then applying it to business metrics that can determine risks associated with potential mergers, acquisitions, or leveraged buyouts. In addition to his corporate finance abilities, Denegre is an entrepreneur and strongly supports several start-ups and SMBs. Matthew sits on the Board of Directors for many entrepreneurial ventures, including Denver Glass Interiors, Rackmount Solutions, and The Perfume Spot.
Personal Life
Matthew is passionate about serving the community and giving his time and talent to several worthy causes. He has volunteered at Goodwill Industries, the Boys & Girls Club of America, and Extreme Home Makeover, where Matthew helped paint homes for charity. In addition to his love for soccer, Matthew is an avid scuba diver and cycling enthusiast.