TOM
CUBIT
ABOUT
Every successful business represents years of hard work, relationships, and trust. When an owner decides to step away, finding the right successor is often just as important as completing the transaction itself.
My goal is to acquire and operate an established service business for the long term. I am not looking to flip companies or make short-term financial plays. I want to build upon a strong foundation, support employees and customers, and continue the legacy an owner has worked hard to create. My approach is to learn the business, respect what is already working, and make thoughtful improvements over time rather than pursuing unnecessary change.
I bring more than 30 years of leadership experience, including over two decades with IBM Consulting, where I have led complex operations, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, developed high-performing teams, and delivered consistent results in demanding business environments.
I am seeking an established services business in the Chicagoland area with a strong reputation, dedicated employees, loyal customers, and a commitment to quality. I believe the best transitions occur when the right owner finds the right successor, and I approach every conversation with respect, transparency, and a genuine interest in understanding what has made a business successful.
If you’re considering retirement or succession and are looking for someone who will value what you’ve built, I’d welcome the opportunity to learn about your business and discuss whether I may be the right long-term successor.
FINANCING READINESS
- $100,000+ cash cash available for equity investment
- 800+ personal credit score
- SBA pre-qualified through Huntington Bank
- Additional funds reserved for due diligence and transaction costs
ACQUISITION DEAL BOX
- SDE: $350,000-$500,000+
- Type: Established service business (10+ years preferred)
- Location: Chicagoland, generally within a one-hour drive of Mount Prospect
- Revenue: Recurring or repeat customer relationships preferred
- Team: Stable, experienced team in place preferred
- Target Close: Q4 2026
INDUSTRY PREFERENCES
Seeking established service businesses that provide essential, recession-resistant services with recurring or repeat customer relationships. Preference for B2B businesses, while remaining open to select B2C businesses with recurring revenue, strong customer loyalty, and stable demand.
Areas of interest include:
Property Management
Home & Commercial Services
Fire & Water Restoration • Fire Safety Services • HVAC • Electrical Services • Pest Control • Septic & Drain Services
Inspection, Compliance & Infrastructure
Elevator Inspection & Repair • Safety & Compliance Services • Environmental & Waste Management
Equipment & Industrial Services
Medical, Dental & Food Service Equipment Repair • Mobile Vehicle or Hydraulic Hose Repair • Vehicle Equipment Services • Commercial Equipment Rental
Facility Services
Commercial Cleaning • Janitorial Services • Commercial Laundry Services
Personal & Community Services
Senior Home Care • Death Care Services
These industries represent my primary areas of interest, but I welcome conversations with owners of other established service businesses that share similar characteristics.
WHY I AM PREPARED TO LEAD YOUR BUSINESS
I have spent more than 30 years leading complex operations where people, finances, customer relationships, and day-to-day execution all had to work together. While my background is in technology and consulting, my role has always centered on leadership, accountability, financial stewardship, operational improvement, and delivering consistent results.
That experience includes:
- Led teams of up to 100 people across multiple locations, building accountability, developing employees, and consistently delivering on business commitments.
- Managed a $5 million annual operating budget, making investment decisions, controlling costs, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship.
- Delivered every critical business commitment on time over the past five years.
- Improved efficiency and reduced operating costs through process improvements, automation, and disciplined operational management.
- Built trusted relationships with employees, customers, and business stakeholders by communicating openly, solving problems collaboratively, and consistently following through on commitments.
- Approach business decisions with disciplined analysis, careful risk assessment, and a long-term ownership mindset focused on preserving what works while thoughtfully improving operations.
My objective is to preserve the reputation and culture that made your business successful while applying disciplined leadership and thoughtful operational improvements to support its long-term growth.
LET'S TALK
If you are a business owner considering a transition, a broker with a deal that fits these criteria, or someone in the community who knows of a company that might be a fit — I welcome a confidential conversation.
Tom Cubit
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