Professional Representation As Measured By: * Integrity * Competence * Successful Closings.

The professionals at APG were selected for their direct experience in key roles operating small to mid-sized companies and their analytical skills and expertise in bringing consensus to a transaction. Each APG Partner has been directly involved in the merger and acquisition process for many years.

William M. Pruitt, President and Managing Partner. Bill oversees the overall activities of the firm and is directly involved in M & A engagements as well as providing support to APG Partners and Affiliates. Prior to the founding of APG, Bill was CEO of a Texas-based manufacturer of oilfield service equipment that he was instrumental in selling to a NYSE-Listed company. Before taking the CEO role, Bill managed an M & A firm that handled the sale of multiple small to mid-sized Texas-based companies. He has over 35 years experience in the M & A business having begun his career in the corporate finance department of a Dallas-based investment bank.

Rodney L. Ames, Partner. Rodney is directly involved in all aspects of M & A and business brokerage transactions, working from APG's Beaumont-Houston area office. Rodney has an extensive background in business management, marketing and sales and has led a multi-location manufacturing, distribution and sales organization as its CEO. A creative problem solver, Rodney's skills in assessing a challenging opportunity and taking it to a successful conclusion have been a valuable asset to APG and its clients. Rodney has proven to be a tireless and determined advocate of our clients' interests and has been directly responsible for the completion of numerous sale transactions. Having begun his business career over 25 years ago, Rodney is an active member of the State's business brokers association.

Gayle Pruitt, Chief Financial Officer. Gayle is a Certified Public Accountant and handles all accounting and financial duties of APG. Gayle has a background in public accounting as well as having served as a financial analyst and as controller/CFO of multiple manufacturing companies. Gayle also assists with financial analysis and data presentation on behalf of APG clients.

James D. Pringle, Affiliate. Jim joined APG in 2007 as an Affiliate Broker. He has more than 25 years of business ownership and business consulting experience and brings a unique perspective to the process of representing sellers and buyers of companies. Jim draws from his first-hand experience as both a buyer and seller of businesses when helping to negotiate purchase and sale agreements and has a keen insight into the nuances of the transaction process and what it takes to get to the closing table. Jim has a well deserved reputation for trust, dependability and for getting results for his clients. He is a board member of the Austin chapter of the state's broker's association and member of the international association. A native and current resident of Austin, Jim is well connected in the central Texas area.

L. E. Gene Arnold, Affiliate. Gene joined APG in 2005 and brings with him a 45 year career in business and financial management, including mergers & acquisitions. A Certified Public Accountant, Gene has served large and mid-sized companies as controller, vice-president finance and president. Gene served the business community in southeast Texas as Assistant Director and Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lamar University from 1991 until his retirement in 2005. While in industry and at the SBDC, Gene has been extensively involved in strategic planning, financial systems development, merger and acquisition analysis and business valuations. Gene works from the Beaumont-Houston area.

* Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. is a Texas-based corporation and the "Partners" listed above are not legal principals of APG. As a team, our "Partners" and Affiliates work closely together to maximize the outcome of every APG engagement.