Unlocking value through experience and process.
Our collaborative approach is focused on bringing people together to professionally and creatively unlock value to help our clients and our team achieve their personal and professional best. We are a work hard/play hard organization that believes our success starts with being a good person. This philosophy underpins how we work with clients, strategic partners, the professional community and our team.
Mike Mills
Managing Director
Mike has over 25 years of financial and operational experience in public accounting, investment banking, private equity and private ownership. He is passionate about developing and implementing a vision, solving issues and helping the people and companies he works with find success.
David Lefere
Managing Director
David has over 20 years of experience as an advisor to business owners, capital providers, and business executive teams in a variety of M&A and business transactions. He has advised privately held businesses ranging in size from $2 million to $100 million of Enterprise Value.
Pete Musser
Vice President
Pete brings over 27 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with a background as CFO and Controller for small to mid-sized manufacturing businesses. Having been on the seller’s side of an M&A transaction, he offers a unique perspective in guiding business owners through the process. Pete takes pride in facilitating professional, mutually beneficial transactions. He holds an MBA from Grand Valley State University and resides in Grand Rapids with his family.
Nick Gerke
Vice President
Nick brings over 12 years of experience in manufacturing and M&A, combining hands-on operational expertise with strategic transaction advisory. As a key member of LaGrey, he helps business owners navigate transactions, valuations, and growth strategies. With a background in CNC machining and custom tool building, Nick understands the complexities of privately held businesses. He holds a Journeyman Toolmaker certificate and a degree from Ferris State University.
Devon Shook
Associate
Devon supports LaGrey’s sell-side and buy-side transaction advisory services, specializing in financial modeling, valuations, and due diligence. With an MBA from Northwood University, he brings a strong foundation in finance and entrepreneurship. Outside of work, Devon enjoys pickleball, golfing, and biking.